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Computer Equipment Recommendations

Last Updated on: November 2, 2009
The equipment recommended balances price with performance and longevity. If you have specialized needs, contact the Ag Help Desk for more specific recommendations.

Standard Desktop (Windows)

Dell Optiplex 760 MiniTower
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16 GHz, 6M, 1333MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 32-bit
4.0 GB DDR2 (2 DIMMs)
DVI (Digital) Adapter Card
Dell Ultrasharp 1907FPV 19in HAS Monitor
320GB SATA 3.0 Gb/s and 8 MB Databurst Cache
No Floppy Drive
16x DVD+/-RW SATA, Roxio Creator Cyberlink PowerDVD
Dell AX210 Speakers, Black
Intel Standard Manageability, Hardware Enabled Systems Management
Choose Resource DVD
5 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 5 Year NBD Onsite Service
Est. cost: $1030 (website)

Standard Laptop (Windows)

Dell Latitude E5500
Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.80GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel
4.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 2 DIMMs
250GB Hard Drive, 5400RPM
8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVD
9 Cell Battery
Note: Consider Extended Battery Service, as the cost of a new battery is about the same cost as the 3 year battery warranty.
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11a/g/n draft Mini Card
Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
No Modem
Resource DVD - Contains Diagnostics and Drivers
4 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 4 Year NBD Onsite Service
Deluxe Large Nylon Carrying Case
Est. cost: $1230 (website)

Standard Desktop (Mac)

Apple iMac 21.5"
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (be sure to specify this)
Add item: S3043LL/A APP 4-YR for iMac - $199 (4 year warranty)
Est. cost: $1600 (website)

Standard Laptop (Mac)

Apple MacBook Pro 15"
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
250GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD+/- DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW)
Backlit Keyboard (English) /User's Guide
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter (to connect to standard projectors)
Add item: S2941LL/A APP 4-YR for MacBook Pro - $549 (4 year warranty)
Est. cost: $2200 (website)

Please Note: The four year warranties for Apple products must added at the time of the order through your sale representative. Here is the list of educational part numbers for four year warranties on Apple Desktop products:
S3120LL/A APP 4-YR for Mac mini $159
S3043LL/A APP 4-YR for iMac - $199
S3045LL/A APP 4-YR for MacBook/Air - $329
S3044LL/A APP 4-YR for MacPro - $299
S2941LL/A APP 4-YR for MacBook Pro - $549

Personal Black & White Printer

HP LaserJet P1006
17 pages per minute
160 sheet input capacity
Recommended monthly print volume: 250 to 1500 pages
Est. cost: $180 (website)

Small Office Networked Color Printer

HP Color LaserJet CP2025n
21 pages per minute, network ready
Recommended monthly print volume: 750 to 2000 pages
Input capacity: 300 sheets, tray 1: 50 sheets, tray 2: 250 sheets
Est. cost: $450 (website)