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Enterprise Technology Services' Suggested Computer Hardware Configurations for the University of Vermont

Updated 10/25/2011

The configurations below are designed to meet the needs of most students, faculty, and staff at UVM, and therefore are "mid-range" models. The specs and pricing below are typical of our best-selling models as of the date at the top of the page. Prices do not include a network cable or Microsoft Office.

If your computing needs are more demanding, such as research and instructional computing, or photo/video editing, consider configurations with a faster processor, more memory (RAM), larger/faster hard drive, higher performance video controller, or an extra (or larger) display.

If affordability is important, then less advanced configurations at lower costs may be your choice: a slower processor, smaller hard drive, or perhaps a smaller display. We do not recommend reducing the amount of memory as it is often the single best performance booster at minimal cost.

Perhaps you are looking for a tablet computer, or a small, lightweight laptop well suited for business travel. These specialized computers tend to be higher-priced and less powerful than traditional laptops.

Several such pre-configured bundles are on our Apple and Dell price lists, and we can also get you a quote for a customized configuration. Consultants are available to discuss your computing needs, and to help you make software choices. We recommend that whenever possible, it's best to use software for which UVM offers support. Please see the Recommended Software list and our Software Price List.

Students enrolled in the School of Business Administration: Please see BSAD's Mobile Computing Requirement page.

Students are encouraged to check out the prices, options, and online ordering available on our Back-to-School (BTS) website from June to September. BTS Bundle pricing on that site does include Microsoft Office and a network cable.

Suggested Configuration for Windows Laptop

  • 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, 3MB L2 cache
  • HD Anti-Glare LED-Backlit LCD (1366 x 768)
  • 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 8X Optical Drive (DVD+/-RW/CDRW)
  • Intel HD Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (UVM Network Ready*)
  • Internal Wireless Adapter (802.11n)
  • Internal Bluetooth 2.0 Module
  • Integrated Sound and Speakers
  • Four USB 2.0 ports
  • Windows Vista Business (department-use systems imaged with Vista Enterprise)
  • 3-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • 3-Year CompleteCare® Accidental Damage Protection

Suggested Configuration for Macintosh Laptop

  • 2.0-2.7 GHz Intel® Core™ Processor, 3MB L2 cache
  • LED-backlit Glossy Widescreen Display
  • 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 8X SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CDRW)
  • Intel HD Graphics Media Accelerator 3000
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (UVM Network Ready*)
  • Built-In Airport Extreme wireless (802.11n)
  • Built-In Bluetooth 2.1
  • Built-In iSight camera
  • Integrated Sound and Speakers
  • Two USB 2.0 ports, Mini Display port
  • OS X Lion
  • 3-Year AppleCare Parts & Labor Warranty
Dell Latitude E6420 14.0" Display
Order Code: 585723199
$ 1,222
Dell Latitude E6520 15.6" Display
Order Code: 585723662
$ 1,262
MacBook 13.3" (2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo)
Order Code: MC516LL/A
$ 1,082
MacBook Pro 13.3" Aluminum (2.3GHz i5)
Order Code: MC700LL/A
$ 1,282
MacBook Pro 15.4" Aluminum (2.0GHz i7, + AMD Radeon HD 6490M Graphics)
Order Code: MC721LL/A
$ 1,938

Suggested Configuration for Windows Desktop

  • Dell OptiPlex Desktop Chassis
  • Intel® 3.1 GHz Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, 6MB L2 cache
  • 20" Flat Panel Color Display
  • 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 16x DVD+/-RW SATA Optical Drive (DVD-Writable)
  • AMD Radeon HD 6350 Graphics Card with 512MB Video RAM, Dual Display output (DVI or VGA w/included adapter)
  • Integrated Sound w/Ext. Speakers (AX510 Sound Bar)
  • Gigabit Ethernet (UVM Network Ready*)
  • Eight USB 2.0 Ports, 2 front & 6 back
  • Dell USB 6-Button Laser Mouse and USB Keyboard
  • Windows 7 Pro (department-use systems imaged with Windows 7 Enterprise)
  • 3-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty

Suggested Configuration for Macintosh Desktop

  • Intel® 3.06 GHz Core™ i5 Processor, 3 MB L2 cache
  • Integrated 21.5" Flat Panel Display (1920 X 1080)
  • 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • 500GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 8X SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CDRW)
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512 of GDDD5 memory
  • Four USB 2.0 Ports (+2 on keyboard)
  • One FireWire 800 Port; One Thunderbolt port; One SDXC card slot
  • Built-in stereo sound
  • Gigabit Ethernet (UVM Network Ready*)
  • Built-In Airport Extreme (802.11n)
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.1+EDR module
  • Built-in iSight Camera
  • Apple USB Keyboard and Magic Mouse™
  • OS X Lion
  • 3-Year AppleCare Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
OptiPlex 790DT w/P2011W 20” Display
Order Code: OPT790DT
$ 992
iMac 21.5"
Order Code: MC309LL/A
$ 1,268

Configuration #1 for Windows Tablet

  • 1.60 GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor SU9400 with 3MB L2 Cache
  • 12.1 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix Rotating LCD
  • 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
  • 120GB SATA Hard Drive (1.8 in.)
  • 8x DVD +/-RW DL Optical Drive via included E/Bay†
  • Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (UVM network ready*)
  • Integrated Wireless Adapter (802.11n)
  • Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Module
  • One 54mm ExpressCard slot
  • Battery-less digitizer pen
  • Integrated Sound & Speakers
  • Biometric Fingerprint Reader; TPM - Embedded security chip
  • 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Windows Vista Business
  • 3-year parts and labor warranty
  • 3-year CompleteCare™ Accidental Damage Service

† The E/Bay is an external device that accommodates the DVD +/- RW drive and connects to the system or dock via the E/Bay connector.

Dell Latitude XT2 with E/Bay
Order Code: 489218964
$ 1,676
* - UVM Network Ready: preloaded with currently supported Antivirus program, SSH/SFTP Client, Firefox, and Thunderbird. Departmental systems also include the current version of MS-Office available via the Microsoft Campus Agreement (MCA) and Oracle Calendar (on Windows computers only; Oracle Calendar is not compatible with OS X Lion). Systems sold to students, faculty, and staff do not include MS-Office, which is available for purchase separately. Systems sold to faculty and staff for personal use are usually not opened by Depot staff, and so come only with the OS and software shipped from the manufacturer; MS-Office Work-at-Home media is available for qualified employees.

Archived Configurations

Last modified November 18 2011 04:26 PM

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