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Compliance with these standards ensures your computers and software will be supported by the ITS Support Center. Support for non-standard equipment and software will be referred to your Divisional Liaison. |
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Desktop/Laptop Computer Comparison
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 Mac OS X Computers |
 Windows Computers |
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| Recommended Mac Desktop |
Recommended Mac Laptop |
Recommended Windows Desktop |
Recommended Windows Laptop |
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| Model | Apple iMac 21.5-inch | Apple MacBook Pro | Dell OptiPlex 760 (SFF) | Dell Latitude E6400 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.66 GHz 6MB L2 Cache 1066 MHz bus |
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.26 GHz 3MB L2 Cache 1066 MHz bus |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16 GHz 6MB L2 Cache, VT 1333 MHz bus |
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53 GHz 3MB L2 Cache 1066 MHz bus |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) |
4 GB DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) |
4 GB DDR2-800 (PC2-6400) |
4 GB DDR2-800 (PC2-6400) |
| Hard Disk | 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA |
160 GB 5400 RPM SATA |
250 GB 7200 RPM SATA |
160 GB 7200 RPM SATA |
| Optical Drive | DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
CD-RW |
DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
CD-RW |
DVD-ROM/ CD-RW |
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| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB RAM (shared) Mini DisplayPort DVI (Adapter) VGA (Adapter) |
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB RAM (shared) Mini DisplayPort DVI (Adapter) VGA (Adapter) |
ATI Radeon HD 3470 |
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M |
| Display | 21.5" IPS display 1920 x 1080 LED Backlight 16:9 widescreen Glossy Finish Video Mirroring Extended Desktop |
13.3" display 1280 x 800 LED Backlight 16:10 widescreen Glossy Finish Video Mirroring Extended Desktop |
UltraSharp 2009FPW 20" 1680 x 1050 16:10 widescreen Matte Finish |
14.1" Wide Screen |
| Wired Networking |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Gigabit Ethernet |
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| Wireless Networking/ IEEE 802.11 |
Built-In (a/b/g/n) |
No |
Built-In (a/b/g/n) |
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| Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | Built-In Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR |
No |
Built-In Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
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| Modem | No |
No |
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| FireWire 400/ IEEE 1394a |
No |
No |
Built-In (1) |
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| FireWire 800/ IEEE 1394b |
Built-In (1) |
Built-In (1) |
No |
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| USB 2.0 | Built-In (4) |
Built-In (2) |
Built-In (8) |
Built-In (4) |
| eSATA | No |
Built-In (1) |
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| SD Card | Built-In (1) |
No |
Built-In (1) |
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| ExpressCard/54 Slot |
No |
No |
Built-In (1) |
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| Smart Card Reader | No |
No |
Built-In |
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| Video Camera | 1.3 Megapixel |
No |
2.0 Megapixel |
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| Speakers | Built-In |
Built-In |
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| Battery | N/A |
60 W-Hr | N/A |
56 W-Hr |
| AC Adapter | 60W MagSafe Power Adapter | 90W | ||
| Weight (lb) | 4.5 pounds / 2.04 kg | 4.3 pounds |
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| Extended Warranty | Yes (4 Years) |
Yes (4 Years) |
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| Technical Support | No |
Yes (4 Years) |
Yes (4 Years) |
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| Breakage Insurance | No |
No |
Yes (4 Years) |
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| Page updated: November 2, 2009 | Request Service | Change Log | Getting Help | Catalog Feedback | Service Management Toolkit |