AdminIT Program: Hardware and Software Standards

 

 

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Macintosh
Windows

Important notes:

  • Monitor replacements will be assessed independent of computers.
  • Cost sharing will continue for laptop deployments during FY2009.

Macintosh

Apple Desktop Recommendations:

  • Apple iMac 20" Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz)
  • 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2 GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
  • 320 GB Serial ATA Drive
  • DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW (Super Drive)
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
  • Apple Care 3 Year Warranty (additional Cost)
     

Apple Laptop Recommendations (Cost Share):

  • Apple MacBook Pro 15" Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz)
  • 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
  • 320 GB Serial ATA @ 7200rpm
  • SuperDrive (DVD+-R DL/DVD+_RW/CD-RW)
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or greater
  • Apple Care 3 Year Warranty (additional Cost)
  • Carrying Case (additional Cost)

Windows

Windows Desktop Recommendation:

  • Dell Optiplex GX760 Intel Core 2 Duo (3.0 GHz)
  • 4 GB of memory (RAM) as paired 2 GB Memory chips to take advantage of the Duo Core
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • DVD+/-RW drive
  • Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
  • 20" Flat Panel (LCD) (Only for a new system or to replace a CRT or a Flat panel monitor that is not working)
     

Windows Laptop Recommendation:

  • Dell Latitude E6400 Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66GHz)
  • 4 GB of memory (RAM)
  • 250 Gb HD @ 7200rpm
  • DVD+/-RW
  • Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS Graphics Card
  • Bluetooth, Wireless WLAN 1510 (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • 90W AC Adapter(2), 6-Cell Battery
  • Integrated VGA Webcam, Internal Fingerprint Reader
  • Stop Label, Carrying Case
  • Keep Your Hard Drive (3 Years)
  • NBD Parts and Labor Onsite 3 Year Warranty with Complete Care Accidental Damage


Last updated on 9/11/2009.

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