PC & Laptop Purchase Recommendations
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| Desktop Computers | Laptop Computers |
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Dell or Apple Brand Machines Dell Intel Core i7 Processor Microsoft Windows 11 16GB Memory (Ram) 512GB SSD Hard Drive 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter 5-year ProSupport Plus Warranty 22”-24” flat screen FDH Monitors
Apple/iMac Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD storage Magic Mouse & Keyboard 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools (No Service Fees)
Mac Studio Apple M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD storage 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools (No Service Fees)
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Dell, Apple or Microsoft Brand Machines Dell & Microsoft 14” Display Intel Core i7 Processor Microsoft Windows 11 16GB Memory (RAM) 512GB SSD Hard Drive 802.11ax Wireless 5-year ProSupport Plus Warranty We recommend accidental damage & Extended Battery Services
Apple/ MacBook Air 13” or 15” Display Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU Processor 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD storage 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools (No Service Fees)
MacBook Pro Apple M3 Processor 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD Storage 4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools (No Service Fees)
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If you will be using the laptop as your primary machine for home and office use, you may want to consider purchasing a docking station/port replicator and external monitor, monitor stand, keyboard and mouse.
If you would like any customizations or have any questions regarding setting up a quote, please submit a service-now request to assignment group “Smeal-Technology Purchases”