ETS offers advice on the purchase of 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 centrally manage desktop computers using automated processes.

In cooperation with University Purchasing & Contracts, ETS, and the UVM Techstore, University departments are required to use central services and purchase computer systems through the Techstore.

Recommended Institutional Computer Configurations

The Recommended laptop specs 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 laptop.

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 eProcurement 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 Information User Guide:

PeopleSoft eProcurement (new window)

Requisitions User Guide (PDF)

The Techstore sets all pricing—please direct questions regarding price and availability to the Techstore.

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Recommended

Dell Latitude 5400-Series 14-in.

16 GB Memory

512 GB Storage

Intel® Ultra 5™

14-in. Full HD Display

Windows 11 Enterprise

4-Yr. Dell ProSupport Plus Warranty[1]

Order Code: DELLLT1

MacBook Air 13-in.

16 GB Unified Memory

512 GB Flash Storage

Apple M3 Processor

13.6-in Liquid Retina Display

macOS

4-Yr. AppleCare+ Warranty[1]

Order Code: MACLT1

Performance
(approval required)

Precision Mobile 5500-Series 15-in.

16 GB memory

512 GB Storage

Intel® Ultra 7™

15.6-in. Full HD Display

Windows 11 Enterprise

4-Yr. Dell ProSupport Plus Warranty[1]

Order Code: DELLLT2

MacBook Pro 14-in.

18 GB Unified Memory

1 TB Flash Storage

Apple M3 Pro Processor

14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display

macOS

4-Yr. AppleCare+ Warranty[1]

Order Code: MACLT2

Laptop Docking Package

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 (with budget approval).

Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - U2424HE[2]

Logitech Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Order Code: DELLDOCKSETUP

Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - U2424HE[2]

Satechi Aluminum USB Keyboard

Satechi C1 USB-C Wired Mouse

Order Code: MACDOCKSETUP

USB-C Adapter for Classroom Use

Satechi Type-C Slim Multiport Adapter with Ethernet

Price will be discounted when purchased on laptop requisitions

Order Code: 141632

  1. Provides accidental damage protection. Some exclusions apply. See store for details.
  2. Provides: RJ45 Ethernet port, HDMI port, DisplayPort (in), DisplayPort (out), USB-C upstream port (connection to computer), four (4) USB 3.2 Type-A ports



Laptop IconPurchase Apple and Dell Computers & Accessories

The Techstore in the Bookstore is UVM's Authorized Campus Reseller of Apple and Dell computers, tablets, monitors, and accessories.  The Client Services Hardware Team is authorized to repair most Apple and Dell products sold through the Tech Store.

Cubes iconDepartmental Software Purchases and Acquisitions

UVM is performing contract reviews on the purchase, license, or usage of IT hardware, software, professional services, and/or software maintenance used on campus and/or by UVM resources, whether it’s a new contract or a renewal. For complete information, see the IT Contract Review Knowledge Base article.