Recommended Hardware

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)

The following hardware is recommended for faculty and staff use by LSA Technology Services. Specific models and pricing will change periodically. Other options may be available by request. Please see the LSA Technology Services Knowledge Base for definitions of Standard, Performance, and Lightweight options.

Recommended Windows Hardware

PC Notebook Dell Latitude 5430 Available accessories:
Dell Thunderbolt Dock
Dell P2422H 24-inch Monitor
Convertible PC Notebook Dell Latitude 9430 Available accessories:
Dell Thunderbolt Dock
Dell USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
PC Desktop Dell OptiPlex 5000 SFF Available accessories:
Dell P2422H 24-inch Monitor

Recommended Mac Hardware

Standard Apple Notebook MacBook Air M1
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Air
USB-C to USB Adapter
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
USB-C to HDMI Adapter
USB-C to VGA Multiport Adapter
Performance Apple Notebook MacBook Pro 14-inch
(available in silver or space gray)

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1)
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Pro 14-inch
AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1)
USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
High-Performance Apple Notebook MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max)
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for Schools - MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1)
USB-C to USB Adapter
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
USB-C to HDMI Adapter
USB-C to VGA Multiport Adapter
Standard Apple Desktop iMac 24-inch
(available in silver or blue; other colors ordered upon request)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for Schools - iMac
Performance Apple Desktop iMac 24-inch M1 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for Schools - iMac