Faculty / Staff Computer Recommendations FY2014-15 October 14, 2014 Recommended Computer Systems for Faculty, Staff, and Lecturers Why Purchase an LSA IT Recommended System? The models listed below are the LSA IT preferred systems currently available through UM strategic suppliers. LSA IT has performed careful hardware and performance audits of each of the systems listed below to ensure compatibility with our existing deployment and support systems. As a result, purchasing an LSA IT recommended system: Guarantees a broad range of available hardware options and configurations. Minimizes support delays that can result when working with non-recommended systems. Reduces costs through University negotiated volume pricing. Maximizes warranty coverage with extended warranties available on all models. Gets the system into your hands faster with reduced lead times. These systems can be ordered by your department administrator. Ordering information is on Wolverine Access, within the Apple and HP hosted catalogs. For further information, or assistance with ordering, please contact Phil Bonam (pbonam@umich.edu).
2 MS Windows or Linux Computers (software not included except where noted) Desktop Systems ($453-$946) HP 600 G1 series PCs offer proven components suitable for everyday business computing. Available in either desktop or mini-tower form, with dual core or quad core processors. Dual cores processors are adequate for most tasks, with the exception of video editing or 3D rendering. All systems come with at least 4GB and 500GB hard drives (spinning) or 128GB solid state () hard drives. Monitors are available at additional cost (see below). Model CPU 600 G1 Small Form Factor with i3 Processor i3-4160 Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $453.00 600 G1 Standard Small Form Factor with i5 i5-4590 Processor (MiWorkspace Recommended) Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $528.00 600 G1 Recommended/Standard Tower i5-4590 with i5 Processor Yes 6.7W x 15.7H x 17.4D 20.5 lb 4 Year $545.00 Factor with Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $771.00 600 G1 High Performance Tower i7-4790 Yes 6.7W x 15.7H x 17.4D 20.5 lb 4 Year $795.00 12 Factor with 12 Drive Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $815.00 Factor with Drive Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $946.00 Notebook Systems ($706-$1,453) The HP Probook and Elitebook series are all full-featured notebooks with integrated webcams, wireless, and Bluetooth. External connectivity includes USB 3 ports, Ethernet, and external display ports. The Elitebook 820 G1 is the smallest and lightest of these. It has a 12.5 display and weighs in at just 2.94 lb. The Probook 640 G1 and ProBook 650 G1 are full-sized, full-featured laptops with 14 or 15 displays, respectively (with integral burners). Docking stations and external monitors can be added to any of these models. Add the 120W docking station if you will be using dual external monitors. Model CPU HP ProBook 650 G1 15 Notebook (Value i7-4600m Notebook) Yes 14.88W x 10.12D x 0.99H 5.1 lb 4 Year $706.00 LSA Building, Suite 1112 500 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 936-3279
3 HP ProBook 650 G1 15 Notebook HP ProBook 640 G1 Notebook (MiWorkspace Recommended) HP EliteBook 820 G1 12 Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G1 14 Notebook (MiWorkspace Recommended) i3-4000m i7-4600m i7-4600m 320 GB Yes 14.88W x 10.12D x 0.99H 5.1 lb 4 Year $935.00 Yes 13.39W x 9.33D x 0.99H 5.1 lb 4 Year $998.00 No 12.2W x 8.48D x 0.83H 2.94 lb 4 Year $1,004.00 No 13.31W x 9.19D x 0.63H 3.3 lb 4 Year $1,453.00 Ultralight Portable ($1,468-$1,514) HP Folio Elitebook Folio 9480m and Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 are ultra-portable, but fragile. Up to 13 hours of battery life. Solid State 256G hard drive provides nearly instant startup and shutdown. 14" display with webcam and microphone. These models do not have integral drives. Model CPU HP Elitebook Folio 9480m 14 Notebook No 13.3W x 9.09D x 0.75H 3.56 lb 4 Year $1,468.00 HP Elitebook Folio 1040 G1 14 Notebook No 13.31W x 9.19D x 0.63H 3.3 lb 4 Year $1,514.00 LSA Building, Suite 1112 500 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 936-3279
4 Apple Macintosh Computers Desktop System ($1,249) Apple 21.5" imac, The ultimate all-in-one computer. Stylish design, fixed display size. System comes with 8G and 1Tb hard drive. Limited hardware upgradeability. Suitable for most uses, except graphics intensive applications such as video editing or 3D rendering. Monitor is built-in. Please add AppleCare when configuring these systems. Model CPU imac 21.5-inch: 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 i5-4570r 1 TB Yes 20.8W x 17.7H x 6.9D 12.5 lb 1 Year $1,249.00 Notebook System ($999) Apple MacBook Pro 13, a full-featured notebook suitable for everyday use. Includes integrated webcam, dvd burner, wireless, and Bluetooth. Connectivity includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a Firewire "800" port, two USB 3.0 ports, a "Thunderbolt" port, audio in/out, and an SDXC card slot. Please add AppleCare when configuring these systems. Model CPU MacBook Pro 13-inch: 2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 i5-3210m Yes 12.78W x 8.94D x 0.95H 4.5 lb 1 Year $999.00 Ultralight Portable ($849) Apple MacBook Air 11.6, Ultra-light (2.4 lbs), Ultra-thin (.7 ), Ultra-portable, but fragile. Up to 9 hours of battery life. Solid state 128G hard drive provides nearly instant startup and shutdown. 11.6" display with webcam and microphone. Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, analog audio out, a "Thunderbolt" port, and two USB 3.0 ports. Please add AppleCare when configuring these systems. Model CPU MacBook Air 11-inch: 128GB (MD711LL/B) i5-4260u 12 No 11.8W x 7.56D x 0.68H 2.38 lb 1 Year $849.00 LSA Building, Suite 1112 500 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 936-3279
5 Component Upgrades Widescreen LCD Monitors (available from HP catalog) Screen Size Cost 20 $126.00 21.5 $154.00 24 $213.00 System Components Hard drives, system, and video cards can be upgraded individually. Please consult with your IT staff before ordering any of these items. Please make sure that any system you order includes a 3 year warranty. LSA Building, Suite 1112 500 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 936-3279