Computers purchased for UVM employees must be purchased through the Techstore. Any exceptions to this must be approved through the Purchasing Contract Review process. ETS offers advice on purchasing computers and computer-related products and participates in campus-wide negotiated special pricing with Apple and Dell. We provide software and hardware support to faculty, staff, and students from a central IT Service Desk. We also make available a variety of tools and services for technical support staff to manage desktop computers using automated processes centrally.
Approved Institutional Computer Configurations
The Standard model, below, should meet the needs of nearly all faculty and staff for UVM business use. Your business manager and IT support team may need to approve the selection of a Performance or higher laptop—at the very least, they should be consulted before submitting the requisition.
Consult with your IT personnel if your requirements differ from the systems provided below, such as desktop solutions.
To order or look up the current model and pricing, place a requisition in PeopleSoft Financials using the applicable order code(s) below.
For help, please see the "Create a Requisition for the Computer Depot" section of the Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Reviewing Payment Info (PDF) User Guide. More guides on the Purchasing Services page.
The Techstore sets all pricing in partnership with Apple and Dell—please direct questions regarding price and availability to the Techstore.
Important note: When placing the order or emailing the FSSC please include whether or not this device will be for an individual user or as a shared work computer.
| Computer Type | Windows Laptops | Apple Laptops |
|---|---|---|
Standard
Meets the needs of most faculty and staff | Dell Pro 3 14-in.
| MacBook Air 13-in.
|
Performance
For users who need extra speed or storage | Dell Pro 3 14-in.
| MacBook Pro 14-in.
|
Specialized
For advanced software, large files, and highly specialized academic or business work | Dell Pro Precision 5 16S
| MacBook Pro 16-in.
|
Extreme
For the most demanding research, media, engineering, or GPU-heavy workloads | Dell Pro Precision 5 16
| MacBook Pro 16-in.
|
| Laptop Docking Package3 | Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - U2424HE2
| Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - U2424HE2
|
| USB-C Adapter for Classroom Use | Type-C Multiport Adapter with Ethernet
| Type-C Multiport Adapter with Ethernet
|
Notes
Provides accidental damage protection in addition to standard warranty coverage. Some exclusions apply. See store for details.
Provides: RJ45 Ethernet port, HDMI port, DisplayPort (in), DisplayPort (out), USB-C upstream port (Video + Data) with power delivery up to 90W (connection to computer), USB Type-C downstream port w/15W charging, four (4) USB 3.2 Type-A ports
To use your choice of laptop as a desktop workstation, add the applicable docking bundle to your requisition in PeopleSoft. For dual-monitor workstations, add a second, non-hub monitor to your requisition, e.g., Dell Professional or UltraSharp 24-in. Flat Panel Monitor (with budget approval).