Standard-issue computer equipment
Technology Services currently supports and recommends the following equipment for SU-managed computers and peripherals.
When considering a laptop, we strongly recommend prioritizing portability and battery life over processing power. The university offers high-performance computing resources that are more manageable and cost-effective than a high-end personal device.
- 1 Computers
- 1.1 Laptops - Windows
- 1.2 Laptops - MacOS
- 1.2.1 Apple MacBook Air - M5
- 1.2.2 Desktops - MacOS
- 1.3 Monitors
Computers
Laptops - Windows
Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250) BTX Base
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265U vPro Processor Weight: 3.95 lb | HDMI |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
View on Lenovo's website Specified and Quoted separately.
Microsoft Surface Laptop - Touchscreen Copilot+ PC
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Intel Core Ultra 7 238V / up to 4.7 GHz 2.97 lbs | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode) (Type C) |
Desktop - Windows
Specified and Quoted separately.
Laptops - MacOS
Apple MacBook Air - M5
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M5 8-core | 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) |
Desktops - MacOS
Specified and Quoted separately.
Monitors
Option 1 (Laptop + external screen): A single, large (27") display with built-in webcam, speakers and USB hub
Option 2 (dual monitors): One new (24") display with builtin webcam/speakers plus one 24" pre-owned 24" monitor from existing stock
1 x 27"
Dell or Lenovo videoconferencing monitor
Videoconference monitor + laptop screen
2 x 24"
Dell or Lenovo videoconferencing monitor
Videoconference monitor + 1 standard 24" monitor from existing stock (Note: monitor styles may not match exactly)