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ITS-Approved Computer Hardware Standards for Faculty & Staff

Mason Standard System Requirements

The endpoint device configurations listed below are approved for purchase with Mason funds. For information on purchasing an endpoint device not listed below, submit a request for a Desktop Consultation or contact the ITS Support Center.

Pricing and availability are subject to change without prior notification or obligation.

Dell

Dell Desktops

ModelProcessor*MemoryStorageOperating SystemPrice
Optiplex 7080 SFFCore i516GB256GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,118.00
Optiplex 7080 MTCore i716GB512GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,138.58
Precision 3640 TowerCore i716GB256GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,665.38
Optiplex 5080 MicroCore i716GB512GB SSD M.2Windows 10 Pro$1,132.45
Optiplex 5080 TowerCore i716GB512GB SSD M.2Windows 10 Pro$1,200.50

Dell desktops purchased through Mason's Dell contract come with a 3-year warranty.

Dell Monitors

ModelPrice
Dell 20 Monitor – P2018H$115.00
Dell 22 Monitor – E2220H$83.71
Dell 24 Monitor – E2420H$120.00
Dell 24 USB-C Monitor – P2419HC$185.00
Dell UltraSharp 24 USB-C Monitor – U2419HC$230.00
Dell UltraSharp 24 Monitor – U2419H$194.00
Dell UltraSharp 27 USB-C Monitor – U2719DC$331.18

Dell Laptops

ModelProcessor*MemoryStorageOperating SystemPrice
Latitude 5510Core i5, Core i716GB256 GB SSD, 512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,156.23 – $1,348.58
Latitude 7210 2-in-1Core i716GB512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,620.37
Latitude 9510Core i78GB512 GB SSD M.2Windows 10 Pro$1,846.29
Latitude 5410Core i716GB256GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,173.48
Precision 3550 MobileCore i716GB256GB, 512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,248.57 – $1,345.38
Precision 7550 WorkstationCore i716GB256GB, 512 GB SSD M.2Windows 10 Pro$1,662.57 – $1,774.89

Dell laptops purchased through Mason's Dell contract come with a 3-year warranty.

Dell Laptop Accessories

ModelPrice
Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD19TB$210.99
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter – DA300$59.99

Microsoft

Microsoft Desktops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System Price
Microsoft Surface Studio 2-all-in-one Core i7 16 GB1 TBWindows 10 Pro$3,403.99

Microsoft Surfaces 2 in I Laptops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System Price
Microsoft Surface Pro X – 13"SQ116 GB RAM256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,376.24
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Core i716 GB RAM512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$1,720.31
Microsoft Surface Book 3 – 15"Core i716 GB RAM512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro$2,666.71

Apple

Important

The new M1 Processor on some new Mac models have been reported not to be compatible with some software, to include Boot Camp for running Windows 10. ITS recommends purchasing Mac models that do not contain this processor until the reported issues are resolved. Please submit a TDX ticket if you need help configuring a recommended system.

Apple Desktops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating SystemPriceAppleCare+*
iMac 21.5" 4K DisplayCore i716GB512GB SSDmacOS$2,029.00$159.00
iMac 27" 5K DisplayCore i716GB512GB SSDmacOS$2,729.00$159.00

*AppleCare+ extends the 1-year Apple Warranty to 3 years and adds accidental coverage. (Deductibles apply.)

Apple Laptops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating SystemPriceAppleCare+*
MacBook Air (Retina)Core i516 GB512 GB SSDmacOS$1,579.00$229.00
MacBook Pro 13" (4 Port)Core i7 16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS$2,349.00$249.00
MacBook Pro 16"Core i7 16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS$2,199.00$339.00

*AppleCare+ extends the 1-year Apple Warranty to 3 years and adds accidental coverage. (Deductibles apply.)

Software Updates

Software applications and updates are available for managed Mason-owned devices.

Windows Devices

Software applications and updates for Windows devices are available through Software Center.

Apple Devices

Software applications and updates for Mac devices are available through Mason Self Service.

Two-Factor Authentication

Learn more about Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

 

Last modified: December 18, 2020

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