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

Standard PC Notebook Dell Latitude 5420 i5 Available accessories:
Dell Thunderbolt Dock
Performance PC Notebook Dell Latitude 5420 i7 Available accessories:
Dell Thunderbolt Dock
Convertible PC Notebook Dell Latitude 9420 Available accessories:
Dell Thunderbolt Dock
Dell USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Standard PC Desktop Dell OptiPlex 5090 i5 SFF Available accessories:
Dell P2422H 24-inch Monitor
Performance PC Desktop Dell OptiPlex 5090 i7 SFF Available accessories:
Dell P2422H 24-inch Monitor

Recommended Mac Hardware

Standard Apple Notebook MacBook Pro 13-inch
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for MacBook Pro 13-inch
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 16-inch
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for MacBook Pro 16-inch / 15-inch
USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
Lightweight Apple Notebook MacBook Air 13-inch
(available in silver or space gray)		 Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for MacBook Air 13-inch
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 iMac
Performance Apple Desktop iMac 27-inch with Retina 5K Display Available accessories:
AppleCare+ for iMac