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The Lenovo & MSI laptop recommendations have been updated for Fall 2023. |
Dell Direct Purchase Program
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to http://dell.com/utsoa.
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We are currently suggesting
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three tiers for incoming
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students:
- Basic - This is the recommended system for most design students.
- Advanced - (
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- XR Ready)
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- This is the recommended system for students who are interested in using advanced and emerging digital technologies
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- during their studies
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- . Focusing especially on virtual and augmented reality, as well as advanced rendering, real-time visualization and simulation
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- , advanced scripting, and programming, and/or advanced building information modeling.
Dell Direct Purchase Program
The School of Architecture Technology staff is recommending the Dell Mobile Precision 5530 or Dell Mobile Precision 7530 for all design students.
- Dell Mobile Precision 5530 – Basic
- Dell Mobile Precision 7530 – Advanced .
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to: http://dell.com/utsoa
Lenovo Purchase Program - through CDW-G
- In order to purchase Lenovo computers through CDW-G at our discounted price you MUST: send your (1) Name, (2) UT Email, & (3) phone number to: timrebo@cdwg.com - They will create you an account that will allow you to purchase under the discount program.
- Basic - Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9000XUS)
- Advanced - Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9000LUS)
- Advanced (4k) - Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M90024US)
- To visit the Lenovo/CDW-G portal: Https://www.cdwg.com/shop/custompages/default.aspx?CustomPageKey=F765F19F97E34B1A9EE72EDB5DBAD17B
- In order to purchase Lenovo computers through CDW-G at our discounted price you MUST: send your (1) Name, (2) UT Email, & (3) phone number to: timrebo@cdwg.com - They will create you an account that will allow you to purchase under the discount program.
MSI Purchase Program
- We are negotiating special pricing through partnership with the Campus Computer Store (7/12/18) - If you need to purchase now, links below go directly to amazon.com.
- Basic - MSI WE63 8SJ 234 - i7, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA Quadro P2000, 15.6" HD Display
- Advanced - MSI WS63 8SK 017 - i7, 512GB SSD, 32GB RAM, NVIDIA Quadro P3200, 15.6" HD Display (VR Ready)
Other options available through the Campus Computer Store
Recommended Accessories (least expensive):
- 24 Inch Monitor - Amazon Choice
- External USB keyboard - Amazon Basics
- External USB Mouse - Amazon Basics
- Laptop Lock - Amazon Choice
- Non-design: This is the recommendation for students in programs without intense design components.
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Comparison Charts
Prices subject to change
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NON-DESIGN STUDENTS
Dell Direct Purchase Program
The School of Architecture Technology staff is recommending the Dell Mobile Precision 5530 for non-design students.
- Dell Mobile Precision 5530 – This is the recommended system for most non-design students.
- Non-design students with strong digital technologies skills and interests may want to consider upgrading to the basic or advance design student offering.
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to: http://dell.com/utsoa
Lenovo Purchase Program - through CDW-G
In order to purchase Lenovo computers through CDW-G at our discounted price you MUST: send your (1) Name, (2) UT Email, & (3) phone number to: timrebo@cdwg.com - They will create you an account that will allow you to purchase under the discount program.
- Non-Design - Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9000GUS)
Non-design students with strong digital technologies skills and interests may want to consider upgrading to the basic or advance design student offering.
- To visit the Lenovo/CDW-G portal: Https://www.cdwg.com/shop/custompages/default.aspx?CustomPageKey=F765F19F97E34B1A9EE72EDB5DBAD17B
MSI Purchase Program
MSI WE63 8SI 238 - i7, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA Quadro P1000, 15.6" HD Display
Pricing Comparison Charts (some prices subject to change, last updated 7/13/18)
Design-Basic Models
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i7 6-core 2.6GHz
+$109.40 upgrade Xeon 6-core 2.7 GHz
+$201.65 upgrade i9 6-core 2.9GHz
16 GB
+$268.49 upgrade to 32 GB
512 GB
+$99.00 add 1TB data drive
+$159.00 add 2TB data drive
| 5570 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-17 | $3,399.99 (Dell) | 4.06 lbs. | i7-12800H 14-core, up to 4.8 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A2000 8GB GDDR6 | 15.6" UltraSharp Touch UHD 4k w/ IR Camera | 3 years ProSupport Plus |
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15.6" HD
+$281.85 upgrade to 4k Touchscreen3 years
+$171.10 for 4 years
+$316.31 for 5 years3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
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Included in default package:
Dell P2417H Monitor| Lenovo ThinkPad |
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| P1 Gen 6 (21FV002CUS) (Fall 2023) | 2023-08-09 | $3,518 |
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$2362.87 (CDW-G)
16 GB
+$256.87 upgrade to 32 GB (CDW-G)
3 years (factory)
+$369 to extend warranty/accidental to 4 years - Safeware (campuscomputer.com)
+$449.11 for Lenovo 4-year warranty/accidental/premier support. (CDW-G)
+$260.46 for Lenovo 3-year warranty/accidental/premier support. (CDW-G)
| 3.92 lbs. | i7-13800H 14-core, up to 5.2 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A3500 12GB GDDR6 | 16" 4k OLED Touch w/ IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) | ||
| MSI Prestige 16Studio A13VF-039US 16" QHD Ultra Thin (PRE1613039) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $2,099.99 (MSI) | 4.19 lbs. | i7-13700H 14-core, up to 5 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 2 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 | 16" QHD w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (factory |
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+$143 for least expensive options on Amazon
+$239.72 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G)
+$32.67 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G)
3 years (factory)
+$289 to extend warranty/accidental to 4 years - Safeware (campuscomputer.com) | 1 year (factory) |
+$143 for least expensive options on Amazon
Design-Advanced Models
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| 7670 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-20 | $3,999.99 (Dell) | 5.9 lbs. | i9-12950HX 16 |
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+$448.75 upgrade to 64 GB
15.6" HD
+$213.86 upgrade to 4k Screen
| DDR5 4800 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A3000 12GB GDDR6 | 16" UHD 4k OLED Touch w/ IR Camera | 3 years ProSupport Plus |
3 years
+$132.14 for 4 years
+$277.34 for 5 years3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty |
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Included in default package:
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16 GB
+$256.87 upgrade to 32 GB (CDW-G)
15.6" HD
+$472.57 upgrade to 4k Touchscreen (20M90024US) (CDW-G)
3 years (factory)
+$369 to extend warranty/accidental to 4 years - Safeware (campuscomputer.com)
+$449.11 for Lenovo 4-year warranty/accidental/premier support. (CDW-G)
+$260.46 for Lenovo 3-year warranty/accidental/premier support. (CDW-G)
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+$143 for least expensive options on Amazon
+$239.72 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G)
+$32.67 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G)
| P16 Gen 2 (21FA002AUS) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $4,188.20 (Lenovo) | 6.5 lbs. | i9-13980HX 24-core, up to 5.6 GHz | 64 GB DDR5 4000 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX 54000 12GB GDDR6 | 16" 4k w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) |
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| Titan GT77HX 13VH-046US 17.3" UHD Gaming (TITANGT7713046) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $4,299.99 (MSI) | 7.28 lbs. | i9-13980HX 24-core, up to 5.6 GHz | 64 GB DDR5 3600 MHz | 2 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 | 17.3" UHD 4k w/ IR Camera | 3 years (factory |
512 GB (Boot)
+ 2TB Data Drive
3 years (factory)
+$369 to extend warranty/accidental to 4 years - Safeware (campuscomputer.com) | 1 year (factory) |
+$143 for least expensive options on Amazon
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Model | Revised | Price | Weight | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage |
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| 5570 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-17 | $2,599.99 (Dell) | 4.06 lbs. | i7-12800H 14 |
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| 4GHz | 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 512 GB M.2 | NVIDIA |
| RTX A1000 4GB GDDR6 | 15.6" |
| FHD w/ IR Camera | 3 |
+$150.52 for 4 years
+$295.73 for 5 years
| years ProSupport Plus | 3 years |
(price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
| Lenovo ThinkPad |
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3 year (factory)
+$369 to extend warranty/accidental to 4 years - Safeware (campuscomputer.com)
| P16s Gen 2 (21HK0021US) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $1,70.20 (Lenovo) | 3.76 lbs. | i7-1360P 12-core, up to 5 GHz | 16 GB DDR5X 4800 MHz | 512 GB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A500 4GB GDDR6 | 16" FHD w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) |
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| Prestige 15 A12SC-042 15.6" FHD Ultra Thin (PRE1512042) (Fall 2023) | 2023-08-09 | $1,549.99 (MSI) | 5.52 lbs. | i7-1280P 14-core, up to 4.8 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 4267 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 4GB GDDR6 |
| 15.6" HD w/ IR Camera | 3 years (factory |
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