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ATS determines Minimum Computer Standards as well as

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The Recommended Models information below is accurate but incomplete. We are awaiting additional information and pricing from vendor.

ATS determines Minimum Supportable Standards as well as Recommended Models. We also have a list of of Optional Accessories.

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Adhering to these Standards prevents the following issues:

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These are the models we recommend for each use listed in the left column. There will be duplicate recommendations due to overlapping needs. The specifications are linked within the table. A PDF version of the Standard Recommended Models is available on Box. All costs are subject to change.

Any model that is not on this list requires evaluation and approval by the Lifecycle Manager before being purchased.

	PC (Dell)		Mac (Apple)
	Portable	Desktops	Portable	Desktops
Budget	14" Latitude E5470	Optiplex 5040SFF	13" MacBook Air	21.5" iMac
Standard	14" Latitude E7470	Optiplex 7040SFF	15" MacBook Pro (S) 13" MacBook Air	27" iMac
Ultra-portable	13" Latitude E7370		12" MacBook
2-in-1	12" Latitude E7275		iPad Pro
Tablet	12" Latitude E7275		iPad Pro iPad Air 2
Performance	15" Precision M5510	Precision T3620	15" MacBook Pro (P)	Mac Pro
All in One		Optiplex 7440AIO		27" iMac
Classroom		Optiplex 7040M		Mac mini

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All Dells should be purchased with the with the following:

3 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service
Keep Your Hard Drive, 3 Years
Windows (for for licensing purposes purposes)

All Dell should be purchased purchased without an an Opal SED (Self-encrypting drive). Self-encrypting drives are problematic and should be avoided.

Do not purchase XPS models.

Costs are subject to change.

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Standard Portable PC Recommendation.

Cost	$1,148134.7088
Processor	i5 6300U Dual Core 2.4 GHz
Memory	8 GB DDR4 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD M.2
Graphics	Intel Integrated HD Graphics GT2
Ports	Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, 3x USB 3.0, Stereo, SIM, SD
Display	Built-in 14" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Battery Life	11 Hours (3-cell 37 Whr Lithium Polymer battery with ExpressCharge)
Weight	3.32 lbs
Optional Accessories	Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell E-Port Plus Dock, Additional Display(s)

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Ultra-portable PC Recommendation.

Cost	$1,259207.0450
Processor	m5-6Y54 1.1 GHz up to 2.7 GHz
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB PCIe SSD M.2
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 515
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3, Micro HDMI, USB 3.0, Stereo, Micro SIM, Micro SD
Display	13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Battery Life	4-Cell 34 Whr ExpressCharge Capable Battery
Weight	2.48 lbs
Optional Accessories	Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter, Dell Dock, Additional Display(s)

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Tablet and 2-in-1 PC Recommendation.

Cost	$1,253073.2218
Processor	m5-6Y57 1.1 GHz up to 2.8 GHz
Memory	8GB DDR3L RAM
Storage	128 GB SSD M.2
Graphics	Intel HD 5300 Graphics
Ports	2 x USB 3.1 Type C (Thunderbolt), SD, I2C for Keyboard Connection (Dell Latitude12 Slim Keyboard)
Display	12.5" 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Touch
Battery Life	8 Hours (3C 31WHr)
Weight	1.61 lbs
Optional Accessories	Dell Dock, Dell Thunderbolt Dock, Dell USB-C to VGA, Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0, Dell USB-C to Ethernet

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Performance Portable PC Recommendation. ARCH.

Cost	$1,697725.9078
Processor	i7 6820HQ Dual Core 2.7 GHz
Memory	16 GB DDR4 RAM
Storage	512 GB SSD M.2
Graphics	Nvidia Quadro M1000M w/2GB GDDR5
Ports	Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SD
Display	Built-in 15.6" UltraSharp FHD IPS (1920x1080)
Battery Life	12 Hours (81Whr)
Weight	3.93 lbs
Optional Accessories	Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell Dock, Dell Thunderbolt Dock, Additional Display(s)

14" Latitude E5470

Budget Portable PC Recommendation.

Cost	$1,125090.5150
Processor	i5 6300U Dual Core 2.3 GHz
Memory	8GB DDR3L RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 520
Ports	Ethernet, HDMI HDMI, VGA, 3x USB 3.0, SD, Stereo
Display	14.0" FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LCD, Camera WLAN/WWAN/WIGIG
Battery Life	Primary 4-cell 51W/HR Battery
Weight	3.88 lbs
Optional Accessories	Dell E-Port Plus Dock, Additional Display(s)

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Standard Desktop PC Recommendation.

Cost	$926$925.73 without Recommended Display / $1,176175.73 with Recommended Display
Processor	i7 6700 Quad Core 3.4 GHz
Memory	16 GB DDR4 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Graphics	AMD Radeon R5 340X (2GB DP/DVI-I)
Ports	Ethernet, DisplayPort, DVI-I, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, Stereo, Line inIn, Serial, PS/2
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

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Performance Desktop PC Recommendation.

Cost	$1,946642.01 16 without Recommended Display / $2$1,196892.01 16 with Recommended Display
Processor	Xeon Quad Core 3.5 GHz
Memory	32 GB RAM
Storage	512 GB SSD M.2
Graphics	2 AMD FirePro W5100 4 GB GPU
Ports	2x DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, 4x USB 2.0, 6x USB 3.0, Serial
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

Optiplex 7440AIO

All in One Desktop PC Recommendation. MDSC.

Cost	$1,150130.6264
Processor	i5 6600 Quad Core 3.2 GHz
Memory	16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage	256 GB PCIe SSD M.2
Graphics	AMD R7 A370 2GB
Ports	6x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, Stereo, Line In
Display	AIO 23.8, FHD WLED NonTouch with Camera, Discrete Graphics, Platinum PSU
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

Optiplex 5040SFF

Budget Desktop PC Recommendation.

Cost	$712$702.42 43 without Recommended Display / $962$952.42 43 with Recommended Display
Processor	i5 6500 Quad Core 3.2GHz
Memory	8GB DDR3L RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Integrated Graphics
Ports	6x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0, Ethernet, Serial, DisplayPort, HDMI, PS/2, UAJ, Line-out
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

Optiplex 7040M

Classroom Desktop PC.

Cost	$$810.64
Processor	i5 6600T Quad Core 2.7 GHz
Memory	16GB DDR4 RAM
Storage	256GB PCIe SSD M.2
Graphics	Intel Integrated Graphics
Ports	DisplayPort	6x USB 3.0, Ethernet, DisplayPort, UAJ, Line-out, HDMI
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor	Display
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

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Standard Portable Mac Recommendation.

MagSafe 2 85W Power Adapter.

Cost	$1,899.00
Processor	i7 2.2 GHz Quad Core
Memory	16 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Iris Pro Graphics
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC
Display	15"
Battery Life	9 Hours
Weight	4.49 lbs
Optional Accessories	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s)

13" MacBook Air

Standard and Budget Mac Recommendation.

MagSafe 2 45W Power Adapter.

Cost	$1,149.00
Processor	i5 1.6 GHz Dual Core
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 6000
Ports	Thunderbolt 2, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC
Display	13"
Battery Life	12 Hours
Weight	2.96 lbs
Optional Accessories

12" MacBook

Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s)

12" MacBook

Ultra-portable Recommendation. Silver.

USB-C 29W Power Adapter.

Cost	$1,249.00
Processor	Intel Core M 1.1 GHz (up to 2.4 GHz)
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 5300
Ports	USB-C, Stereo
Display	12-inch LED-backlit IPS display (2304 x 1440)
Battery Life	9 Hours
Weight	2.03 lbs
Optional Accessories	Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter, Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter, Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s)

15" MacBook Pro (P)

Performance Portable Mac Recommendation.

MagSafe 2 85W Power Adapter.

Cost	$2,479.00
Processor	i7 2.8 GHz Dual Core
Memory	16 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	512 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Iris Pro Graphics + AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB GDDR5
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC
Display	15"
Battery Life	9 Hours
Weight	4.49 lbs
Optional Accessories	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s)

iPad Pro

Tablet and 2-in-1 Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Silver.

Cost	$929.00
Processor	2.26 GHz dual-core A9X chip with 64‑bit architecture, M9 coprocessor
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	128 GB SSD
Graphics	2732 x 2048 resolution
Ports	Lightning
Display	12.9" LED-backlit Multi-Touch display
Battery Life	10 Hours (38.5‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery)
Weight	1.57 Lbs
Optional Accessories

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Tablet Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Silver.

Cost	$479.00
Processor	1.5GHz tri-core A8X chip with 64-bit architecture, M8 motion coprocessor
Memory	2GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	64 GB SSD
Graphics	2048 x 1536
Ports	Lightning
Display	9.7" LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Battery Life	10 Hours (Built-in 27.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery)
Weight	0.98 Lbs
Optional Accessories

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Standard and All in One Desktop Mac Recommendation.

Cost	$1,879.00
Processor	i5 3.2 GHz Quad Core
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD ($270 for 512 GB SSD)
Graphics	AMD Radeon R9 M380 2GB of GDDR5
Ports	Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC
Display	27" Retina 5K with IPS technology (5120 x 2880)
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

21.5" iMac

Budget Desktop Mac Recommendation.

Cost	$1,429.00
Processor	i5 2.8 GHZ Quad Core
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Ports	Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC
Display	21.5" LED-backlit with IPS technology (1920 x 1080)
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

Mac Pro

Performance Desktop Mac Recommendation.

Cost	$4,329.00 without Recommended Display
Processor	3.5GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon E5 with 12MB L3 cache, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
Memory	32GB DDR3 ECC RAM
Storage	512 GB PCIe SSD
Graphics	Dual AMD FirePro D500 with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM each
Ports	2x Ethernet, 6x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, 1.4 port
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor or External 27" Thunderbolt Display
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

Mac mini

Classroom Desktop Mac. NURS.

Cost	$1,159.00 without Recommended Display
Processor	i5 2.8 GHz Quad Core
Memory	16 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Intel Iris Graphics
Ports	Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, Audio in, Headphone, SDXC, IR receiver
Display	External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor or External 27" Thunderbolt Display
Optional Accessories	Additional Display(s)

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Optional Accessories

Displays

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Mac

Minimum Supportable Standards

All Computers and Tablets, regardless of cost, must be tagged with a UT Asset Tag.

Processor	5th Generation Intel
Memory	8 GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	128 GB SSD or 500 GB HDD (Computer) / 64 GB (Tablet)
Graphics	Integrated
Other	TPM Chip (PCs Only)

Optional Accessories

Displays

27" Thunderbolt Display

Name	Number	Cost
PC				Mac
Brand	Name	Number	Cost	Brand	Name	Number	Cost
Dell 24" Ultrasharp Monitor	U2417HU2414H3	$250.00		Apple
Dell 27" Professional Monitor	P2714HP2717H	$311.99

Adapters

Brand

PC				Mac
Name	Number	Cost		Brand	Name	Number	Cost
Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter		332-2270		$29.57	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter		MB572Z/B	$29.00
Dell Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter		332-2272		$25.34	Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter		MB570LL/B	$29.00
Dell USB-C to VGA		470-ABNC		$33.79	Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter	F2CU037dsWHTAPL	$39.95
Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0		470-ABQN		$63.37	Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter		MJ1L2AM/A	$79.00
Dell	USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter	443-BBBD		$33.79	Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter	MJ1K2AM/A	$79.00
Dell USB-C to Ethernet Adapter		470-ABND		$38.02	Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter		MC704LL/A	$29.00
Dell USB-C to Ethernet		USB-A		470-ABNE	$16.89	Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
					Apple	Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter
F2CU040dsWHTAPL	$34.95
				Apple	Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter			Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter	MD463LL/A	$29.00
				Apple	USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter			Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter	MB571LL/A	$99.00
			Apple USB-C to USB Adapter			MJ1M2AM/A	$19.00
			Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter		MD464LL/A	$29.00

Cables & Power

Brand

PC			Mac
Name	Number	CostBrand	Name	Number	Cost
			Apple Thunderbolt Cable 2m			MD861BE/A	$39.00
			Apple USB-C Cable 2m		MJWT2AM/A	$29.00
				Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (45W)			MC747LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (60W)			MC461LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (85W)			MC556LL/B	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (45W)			MD592LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (60W)			MD565LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (85W)			MD506LL/A	$79.00
			Apple USB-C Power Adapter ( 29W)		29W)	MJ262LL/A	$49.00
			Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter	MD504LL/A	$9.99

Peripherals

PC				Mac
Brand	Name	Number		CostBrand	Name	Number	Cost
Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set				Apple	Magic Mouse 2
					Apple	Magic Trackpad 2
					Apple	Magic Keyboard
580-ADTY	$35.49	Apple Magic Mouse 2		MLA02LL/A	$79.00
Dell USB Slim DVD Drive	429-AAUX	$50.69		Apple Magic Trackpad 2	MJ2R2LL/A	$129.00			Apple	Wired Mouse
						Apple	Wired Apple Magic Keyboard	MLA22LL/A	$99.00
			Apple Wired Mouse	MB112LL/B	$49.00SuperDrive

Docking Stations

PC				Mac
	Apple Wired Keyboard	MB110LL/B	$49.00

Brand	Name	Number	Cost	Brand	Name	Number	Cost
Dell	E-Port Plus Dock			Belkin	Thunderbolt 2 Dock
Dell	Dock			QWC	Thunderbolt 2 Dock
Dell	Thunderbolt Dock

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Apple SuperDrive

MD564LL/A

$79.00

Docking Stations

PC				Mac
Name	Number	Cost		Name	Number	Cost
Dell E-Port Plus Dock	331-6304	$153.99		Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock	3551165 (from CDW-G)	$287.99

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13" MacBook Air

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12" MacBook

15" MacBook Pro (P)

iPad Pro

21.5" iMac

Mac Pro

Mac mini

Optional Accessories

Displays

Minimum Supportable Standards

Optional Accessories

Displays

Dell

24" Ultrasharp Monitor

Dell

27" Professional Monitor

Adapters

Dell

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Apple

Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Dell

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Apple

Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Dell

USB-C to VGA

Belkin

USB-C to VGA Adapter

Dell

USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0

Apple

USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Dell

USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter

Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

Dell USB-C to Ethernet

Apple

USB to Ethernet Adapter

Dell

USB-C to

USB-A

Belkin

USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter

Apple

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter

Apple

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Apple

USB-C to USB Adapter

Apple

Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

Cables & Power

Apple

Thunderbolt Cable 2m

Apple

USB-C Cable 2m

Apple

MagSafe Power Adapter (45W)

Apple

MagSafe Power Adapter (60W)

Apple

MagSafe Power Adapter (85W)

Apple

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