Faculty / Staff Computer Recommendations – FY2014-15
October 14, 2014
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:
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Guarantees a broad range of available hardware options and configurations.
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Minimizes support delays that can result when working with non-recommended systems.
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Reduces costs through University negotiated volume pricing.
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Maximizes warranty coverage with extended warranties available on all models.
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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 ([email protected]).
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 RAM and 500GB hard drives (spinning) or 128GB solid state (SSD) hard drives. Monitors are available at additional cost (see below).
Model CPU BASE
RAM BASE HDD Burner DVD Dimensions Weight Base Warranty Base Base Price
600 G1 Small Form Factor with i3 Processor Dual-Core i3-4160 4 GB Spinning 500 GB Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $453.00
600 G1 Standard Small Form Factor with i5
Processor (MiWorkspace Recommended) Quad-Core 8 GB i5-4590 Spinning 500 GB Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $528.00
600 G1 Recommended/Standard Tower
with i5 Processor Quad-Core 8 GB i5-4590 Spinning 500 GB Yes 6.7W x 15.7H x 17.4D 20.5 lb 4 Year $545.00
600 G1 High Performance Small Form
Factor with 500 GB HDD Quad-Core 16 GB i7-4790 Spinning 500 GB Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $771.00
600 G1 High Performance Tower Quad-Core 16 GB i7-4790 Spinning 500 GB Yes 6.7W x 15.7H x 17.4D 20.5 lb 4 Year $795.00
600 G1 High Performance Small Form
Factor with 128 GB SSD Drive Quad-Core 16 GB i7-4790 128 GB SSD Yes 13.3W x 3.95H x 14.9D 16.7 lb 4 Year $815.00
600 G1 High Performance Small Form
Factor with 256 GB SSD Drive Quad-Core 16 GB i7-4790 256 GB SSD 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 DVD burners). Docking stations
HP ProBook 650 G1 15” Notebook Dual-Core i3-4000M 4 GB Spinning 320 GB Yes 14.88W x 10.12D x 0.99H 5.1 lb 4 Year $935.00 HP ProBook 640 G1” Notebook
(MiWorkspace Recommended) Dual-Core i7-4600M 8 GB Spinning 500 GB Yes 13.39W x 9.33D x 0.99H 5.1 lb 4 Year $998.00
HP EliteBook 820 G1 12” Notebook Dual-Core i7-4600M 8 GB Spinning 500 GB No 12.2W x 8.48D x 0.83H 2.94 lb 4 Year $1,004.00
HP EliteBook 840 G1 14” Notebook
(MiWorkspace Recommended) Dual-Core i7-4600U 8 GB 256 GB SSD 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 DVD drives.
Model CPU BASE
RAM BASE HDD Burner DVD Dimensions Weight Base Warranty Base Base Price
HP Elitebook Folio 9480m 14” Notebook Dual-Core i7-4600U 8 GB 256 GB SSD No 13.3W x 9.09D x 0.75H 3.56 lb 4 Year $1,468.00
Desktop System ($1,249)
Apple 21.5" iMac, The “ultimate all-in-one computer”. Stylish design, fixed display size. System comes with 8G RAM 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 BASE
RAM BASE HDD Burner DVD Dimensions Weight Base Warranty Base Base Price
iMac 21.5-inch: 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel
Core i5 Quad-Core 8 GB i5-4570R Spinning 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 BASE
RAM BASE HDD Burner DVD Dimensions Weight Base Warranty Base Base Price
MacBook Pro 13-inch: 2.5GHz Dual-core
Intel Core i5 Dual-Core i5-3210M 4 GB Spinning 500 GB 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 BASE BASE DVD Dimensions Base Base Base
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 RAM, and video cards can be upgraded individually. Please consult with your IT staff before ordering any of these items.
