Overview- Approved Technology Models
ITS recommends the following for equipment standards for tablets, laptops, and desktops at Central Piedmont.
Requests for new equipment can be submitted via the Client Portal using the Quotes for Standard IT Hardware service request form in the Technology Purchasing & Renewals section of the Service Catalog.
*Please note that these standards change often with updated models from our distributors, so what is listed here might differ depending on when you ask for the quote.
Laptops
Dell Pro Line
For regular use, including advanced multitasking across various applications, general office tasks, spreadsheets, email, and video conferencing, we recommend the Dell Pro line in either 14" or 16" sizes.
- Dell Pro 14 with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB hard drive. Features a 14" screen with the latest Intel Ultra 5 chip up to 4.9GHz
- Depth: 8.87 in. (225.30 mm) Width: 12.35 in. (313.70 mm) Starting weight: 2.99 lb (1.35 kg)
- Dell Pro 16 with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. Features a 16" screen with a 10-key keyboard and the latest Ultra 7 chip up to 5.2 GHz.
- Depth: 9.91 in. (251.82 mm), Width: 14.09 in. (358.00 mm). Starting weight: 4.23 lb (1.92 kg)
Dell Pro Max Line
For advanced use, performing advanced productivity tasks, such as -- content creation, software development, multitasking, and running applications that require significant processing power, we recommend the Dell Pro Max line.
- Dell Pro Max 14" with 32GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and the latest Intel Ultra 7 chip up to 5.10 GHz
- Width: 12.32 in. (313.00 mm) Depth: 8.95 in. (227.30 mm) Starting Weight: 4.04 lb (1.83 kg)
Apple MacBook Line
- Apple MacBook Pro 14" with 24 GB of RAM and 1TB hard drive
- Height: 0.61 inch (1.55 cm) Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)
Desktops
We recommend the Dell Pro Micro and Slim Lines, which we can mount on the back of a monitor to offer you the maximum use of space and function.
- Dell Pro Micro with Intel Ultra 5 up to 5 GHz, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB hard drive
- We put this with a 24" media monitor with a camera for a touchdown location. For full time, you can get dual 24" monitors OR one 34" ultrawide for an office location.
- Dell Pro Max Slim with Intel Ultra 7 up to 5.3GHz, 32GB of RAM, upgraded graphics card, and 1TB hard drive.
- We put this with either two 24" monitors or one 34" ultrawide monitor
Tablets
Note: You can have a tablet and a computer together, and this does not count against having more than one device policy. You also have the option of adding a keyboard folio and Apple Pencil if needed.
- 11-inch iPad Wi-Fi with 256gb storage
- Height 9.79"(248.6mm) X Width 7.07"(179.5mm) X Depth .28" (7mm)
- 11 inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi with 1TB of storage
- Height 9.83" (249.7mm) X 6.99" (177.5mm) X 0.21" (5.33mm)
Monitors
You can choose between having two 24" monitors or one 34" ultrawide monitor for full-time spaces. For touchdown or part-time spaces, you can get one 24" monitor.
- Dell Pro Plus 24" with 16:9 Aspect Ratio and a Native Resolution of 1920 x 1080
- Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand 21.21" x 7.16" x 14.33" ~ 19.55"
- Dell Pro Plus 24" with Camera and 16:9 Aspect Ratio with a Native Resolution of (1920 x 1080) at 60 Hz
- Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand 15.81" x 21.20" x 7.30"
- Dell Pro Plus 34" ultrawide with camera and 24:09 Aspect Ratio with a Native Resolution of WQHD 3440 x 1440 at 60 Hz
- Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand 32.11" x 9.55" x 17.55"
- Features USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, KVM ports, USB PD 90 Watt
