Computer Replacement: 2026 Hardware Options

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This service is for faculty and staff.

The University distributes both PC and Mac desktop and laptop computers to faculty and staff members on a lease cycle.

As of 2023, new laptops will be replaced after 4 years.
As of 2023, new desktops will be replaced after 5 years.
Monitors are no longer leased. New monitors may be purchased through our Hardware Acquisition team.

Below are technical and cost specifications for the FY2027 computer hardware lease.

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Dell Windows PC Desktop options

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Desktop PC	Workstation Desktop
Model	Model
Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop QBM1250	Dell Pro Max Micro Desktop FCM2250
Chip	Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 - 13 TOPS NPU, 14 Cores, up to 5.0 GHz	Intel Core Ultra 9 285 36MB Cache, 24 cores Up to 5.6 GHz
Memory	Memory
16 GB: 1x16GB, DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s, non-ECC	16 GB: 1x16GB, DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s, non-ECC
Storage	Storage
512 GB SSD	512 GB, M.2 2230, TLC PCIe Gen 4, SSD
Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion
2 USB Type-C ports 6 USB 3.2 ports 3 DisplayPort ports 1 HDMI Port 1 Ethernet port 180 Watt A/C Adapter, TCO Compliant	NVIDIA RTX A1000, 8GB GDDR6, 4 mDP graphics card 2 USB Type-C ports 6 USB 3.2 ports 3 DisplayPort ports 1 HDMI Port 1 Ethernet port 280 Watt A/C Adapter
Keyboard and Mouse	Keyboard and Mouse
Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard Dell MS116 Optical Wired Mouse	Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard Dell MS116 Optical Wired Mouse
Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost
~$330.00	~$574.80

Dell Windows PC Laptop options

Please note that PC Laptops are available as either an "Office" configuration or a "Travel" configuration. Both configurations include a USB-C travel adapter with commonly-used ports. Office configurations also include a Dell USB-C dock, keyboard, and mouse.

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Laptop PC	Convertible Laptop PC	Workstation Laptop PC
Model	Model	Model
Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250	Dell Pro 13 Plus 2-in-1 PB13250	Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop MC16250
Configurations Available	Configurations Available	Configurations Available
Office Configuration Dell Pro Dock WD25 USB-C Docking Station Dell MS116 Optical Wired Mouse Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard Travel Configuration Travel Adapter	Office Configuration Dell Pro Dock WD25 USB-C Docking Station Dell MS116 Optical Wired Mouse Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard Travel Configuration Travel Adapter	Office Configuration Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock SD25TB4 Dell Wired Keyboard KB216 Dell Wired Mouse MS116 Travel Configuration Travel Adapter
Display Size	Display Size	Display Size
14", Non-Touch FHD+, 300 Nits, Anti-Glare	13.3" Touch FHD+, 100% sRGB, Pen Support	16" FHD + LCD with 400 Nits, NT FHD
Built-in Camera	Built-in Camera	Built-in Camera
FHD HDR + IR Camera, Facial Recognition, TNR, Mic	FHD HDR + IR Camera, Facial Rec. TNR, Microphone	FHD+IR Camera, HDR
Weight	Weight	Weight
3.09 lb	2.71 lb	4.65 lb
Chip	Chip	Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro (12 Cores) Up to 4.9 GHz Integrated Intel graphics for Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro processor Intel Wi-Fi 7, BE200, 2x2 802.11be, BT 5.4 wireless card	Intel Core Ultra 5 235U, vPro Up to 4.9 GHz Integrated Intel graphics for Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro processor Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 802.11ax, BT wireless card	Intel Ultra 9 285H vPro Enterprise, 24 MB 16 Cores Up to 4.4 GHz NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell Generation, 8GB GDDR7 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, BT 5.4 wireless card
Memory	Memory	Memory
16 GB: 1x16 GB, DDR5, 5600MT/s	16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5 5200 MT/s	16 GB: 1x16, DDR5, 5600 MT/s non-ECC
Storage	Storage	Storage
512 GB SSD	512 GB SSD	512 GB M.2 2230, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD Class 35
Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion
3-cell, 45 Wh, Express Charge/Boost Capable battery 65W AC adapter, USB Type-C 2 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt™ 4.0 with Power Delivery 3.1 & DisplayPort 2.1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x with Power share) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 global headset jack	3-cell, 45 WH, Express Charge/Boost Capable battery 65W AC adapter, USB Type-C 2 x USB Type-C Thunderbolt™ 4.0 with Power Delivery 3.1 & Display Port 2.1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (1x with Power share) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 global headset jack	4 Cell, 64 Whr, Express Charge Capable standard battery 130W Type C Power Adapter 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 (40 Gbps) with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare USB 3.2 Gen 1 port HDMI 2.1 port Universal audio port RJ45 Ethernet port
Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard and Trackpad
English US backlit Copilot keyboard Precision Clickpad with multi-touch gesture support	English US backlit Copilot key keyboard Precision Clickpad with multi-touch gesture support Dell Pro Plus Active Pen	English US Backlit Copilot Keyboard with numeric keypad Multi-touch gesture-enabled precision touchpad, seamless glass-integrated button
Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost
Office Configuration (dock, keyboard, and mouse included) ~$578.55 Travel Configuration ~$520.55	Office Configuration (dock, keyboard, and mouse included) ~$627.85 Travel Configuration ~$569.85	Office Configuration (dock, keyboard, and mouse included) ~$879.60 Travel Configuration ~$804

Apple Mac Desktop options

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Desktop Mac 24"	Desktop Mac Studio
Model	Model
iMac 24"	Mac Studio
Display Size	Display Size
24-inch Retina 4.5K 4480-by-2520 Resolution at 218 Pixels Per Inch	NOT INCLUDED Display must be purchased separately.
Finish	Finish
Silver	Silver
Built-in Camera	Built-in Camera
Yes	No
Chip	Chip
Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU 10-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine	Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU 32-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine
Memory	Memory
16GB unified memory	36GB unified memory
Storage	Storage
512GB SSD	1TB SSD
Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion
Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet	Four Thunderbolt 5 Ports Two USB-A Ports Two USB-C Ports One HDMI Port 10GB Ethernet Port One SDXC card slot 3.5mm headphone jack
Keyboard and Mouse	Keyboard and Mouse
Magic Mouse Magic Keyboard with Touch ID	Magic Mouse Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost
~$424.32	~$565.44

Apple Mac Laptop options

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NOTE: Mac laptops do not come with external keyboards, mice, or docking stations. You may order these items by submitting a request to our Hardware Acquisition team.

Laptop Mac Air 13"	Laptop Mac 14"	Laptop Mac 16"
Model	Model	Model
MacBook Air 13"	MacBook Pro 14"	MacBook Pro 16"
Display Size	Display Size	Display Size
13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone	14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display	16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
Weight	Weight	Weight
2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)	3.5 pounds (1.60 kg)	4.7 pounds (2.15 kg)
Built-in Camera	Built-in Camera	Built-in Camera
1080p FaceTime HD camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Finish	Finish	Finish
Space Gray	Space Black	Space Black
Chip	Chip	Chip
Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU 10‑core GPU 16‑core Neural Engine	Apple M4 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU 16‑core GPU 16-core Neural Engine	Apple M4 Pro with 14‑core CPU 20‑core GPU 16‑core Neural Engine
Memory	Memory	Memory
16GB Unified Memory	24GB unified memory	24GB unified memory
Storage	Storage	Storage
512GB SSD	512GB SSD	512GB SSD
Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion	Charging and Expansion
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 Ports MagSafe 3 charging port	70W USB-C Power Adapter Three Thunderbolt 5 ports HDMI port SDXC card slot MagSafe 3 port	140W USB-C Power Adapter Three Thunderbolt 4 ports HDMI port SDXC card slot MagSafe 3 port
Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard and Trackpad
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Force Touch Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Force Touch Trackpad	Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Force Touch Trackpad
Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost	Yearly Lease Cost
~373.52	~$622.92	~$791.12