Purchasing Hardware

All computers purchased with Weinberg funds must:

1. be purchased from Dell, Lenovo (formerly IBM), or Apple; and
2. meet or exceed the minimum standards published on this page.

New purchase minimum hardware standard

Desktop

• Dual-core processor 2.0 GHz
• 4 GB of RAM
• 120 GB disk
• Required 3 year hardware warranty

Laptop

• Dual-core processor 1.3 GHz
• 4 GB of RAM
• 120 GB disk
• Required 3 year hardware warranty

Netbook

Please submit a support request to discuss supported netbook models.

New purchase operating system standard

• Windows 7 Enterprise
• Mac OS X v10.6
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

How to purchase

Dell, Apple and CDWG (for Lenovo) stores are available through the iBuyNU Marketplace.

• Dell purchasing information and recommended models
• Lenovo purchasing information and recommended models
• Apple purchasing information and recommended models

Current pricing for standard configurations

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You should not purchase Microsoft Office with a new computer.  Weinberg IT maintains a Microsoft Office (Windows and Mac) license agreement for all faculty/staff of the College, and the software is included in the Weinberg IT Software Image.

What if I have special requirements not listed above?

If your research needs require special hardware, please consult your Weinberg IT support person prior to purchase.

Purchases of servers and research computing clusters should involve discussions with the Dean's Office concerning specialized equipment, space, power, and HVAC.

All standards will be reviewed at least twice per year.