DoIT Departmental Tech Support - IT Equipment Information

This article provides information regarding ordering equipment from DoIT Departmental Support. There is a link to a list of our IT equipment options and guidance regarding how to select computers based on a user's work type.

   

IT Equipment Request Forms

We are currently processing requests for laptops, monitors, and various accessories. The requester must comply with all existing UW purchasing policies and those of their department. Please ensure you have approval from your manager prior to submitting a request.

Current Stock and ETAs

To view a table of available IT equipment options, as well as stock and estimated time of arrival, visit: DoIT Departmental Tech Support - IT Equipment Options Table.

Selection Form

Once you are ready to make your selection, please go to the Departmental Tech Support - Portal.

Choosing A Computer

When choosing a computer, it is important to make a selection to best meet the user’s needs. To make the selection process easy, options are organized into different categories based on typical activities and software used.  The hardware options are selected based on staff input and were configured to meet the hardware requirements of commonly used software across the organization.

General User Typical Activities

  • Presentations (e.g. PowerPoint, Prezi)
  • Training (e.g. Captivate, Camtasia)
  • Data Input (e.g. CBS, MS Office, Web)
  • Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Salesforce, Cherwell)
  • Project Management (e.g. SmartSheets, MS Project)
  • Productivity & Collaboration (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
  • Monitoring (e.g. Nagios, Web, Management Consoles)
  • Remote Administration (e.g. GlobalProtect, Bomgar) Web & App Development (e.g. VMWare, Developer Tools, Scripting.)
  • Lite Graphic Design (e.g. Creative Cloud, OmniGraffle)
  • Telecommuting (e.g. GlobalProtect, Remote Desktop, Web, MS Office)

Power User Typical Activities

  • Occasional Video Editing (e.g. Final Cut, Premier)
  • Lite Database Administration (e.g. Oracle, SQL, Developer Studio)
  • Occasional use of Data Analytics software (e.g. MS Office, Tableau, R, PowerBI, XL Connect)
  • Occasional Use of Engineering Software (e.g. AutoCAD, ArcGIS)
  • Management Consoles such as Palo Alto)
  • Occasional Testing (e.g. VMware Virtual Machines)
  • Server Administration (e.g. VMWare, Compilers, Scripting Tools, Management Consoles)
  • Graphic Design (e.g. Creative Cloud, OmniGraffle)

Drafter/Designer/Analyst Typical Activities

  • Heavy use of of Video Editing (e.g. Final Cut, Premier)
  • Database Administration (e.g. Oracle, SQL, Developer Studio)
  • Data Analytics software (e.g. MS Office, Tableau, R, PowerBI, XL Connect)
  • Engineering Software (e.g. AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Management Consoles such as Palo Alto)
  • Testing with Virtual Machines (e.g. VMware Virtual Machines)
  • Graphic Design (e.g. Creative Cloud, OmniGraffle)

Standard Window Computer Options

Windows: General User

Laptop Model: Dell Latitude 7440 (80345)

CPU: Intel Core i5-1340P Processor
RAM: 16GB
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
Resolution: 14″ FHD (1920x 1080)
Graphics: Integrated Intel® Iris XE Graphics
Battery: 4 Cell 63 Whr Express Charge Capable
Support: 5 Year (includes accidental coverage)
Estimated Price: $1435

Laptop Model: Dell Latitude 5540 (80361)

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CPU: Intel Core i5-1340P Processor
RAM: 16GB
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
Resolution: 15″ FHD (1920x 1080)
Graphics: Integrated Intel® Iris XE Graphics
Battery: 4 Cell 63 Whr Express Charge Capable
Support: 5 Year (includes accidental coverage)
Estimated Price: $1315

Desktop Model: Dell OptiPlex 7010 Micro (80426)

CPU: Intel® Core™ i5
RAM: 16GB 2x8GB DDR4
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 SSD
Graphics: Intel® Integrated Graphics (3 x 1080p displays)
Warranty: 4 Years
Estimated Price: $800.39

Windows: Power User

Laptop Model: Dell Latitude 7440 (80368)

CPU: Intel Core i7 Processor
RAM: 32GB
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
Resolution: 14″ FHD (1920x 1080)
Graphics: Integrated Intel® Iris XE Graphics
Battery: 4 Cell 63 Whr Express Charge Capable
Support: 5 Year (includes accidental coverage)
Estimated Price: $1665

Laptop Model: Dell Latitude 5540 (80530)

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CPU: Intel Core i7-1340P Processor
RAM: 32GB
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
Resolution: 15″ FHD (1920x 1080)
Graphics: Integrated Intel® Iris XE Graphics
Battery: 4 Cell 63 Whr Express Charge Capable
Support: 5 Year (includes accidental coverage)
Estimated Price: $1500

Desktop Model: Dell OptiPlex 7010 Micro (80427)

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7
RAM: 32GB 2x16GB DDR4
Storage: M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 SSD
Graphics: Intel® Integrated Graphics (3 x 1080p displays)
Warranty: 4 Years
Estimated Price: $945.05

Windows: Drafter/Designer/Analyst

Laptop Model: Dell Precision 5680 (80520)

CPU: Intel® Core™ Processor i7 processor
RAM: 32GB,DDR4 3200Mhz RAM
Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSD
LCD: 15.6″ UltraSharp FHD+, 1920×1200,AG,NT, w/Prem Panel Guard, 100% sRGB, Low BL w/ IR Cam
Graphics:NVIDIA RTXA2000 8GB Graphics, GDDR5
Estimated Price: $2880

Desktop Model: Dell Precision 5820 (80613)

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CPU: Intel® Core™ Processor i9 processor
RAM: 32GB,DDR4 3200Mhz RAM
Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSD
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6)
Estimated Price: $2086

Standard Mac Computer Options

Mac OS: General User

Laptop Model: 13-inch MacBook Air – Space Gray (80081)

13 inch MacBook Air

CPU: Apple Silicon M2 Pro 8C CPU, 8C GPU
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Display:  2560-by-1664, 500 nits brightness, P3 gamut
Warranty: 4 Year Accidental Coverage (AppleCare)
Estimated Price: $1438

Recommended Peripherals: UD22 Displaylink Dock, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Apple Wireless Mouse

Mac OS: Power User

Laptop Model: 14-inch MacBook Pro – Space Gray (80293)

14" MacBook Pro

CPU: Apple Silicon M2 Pro with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU
RAM: 32GB 2400MHz DDR4 Storage: 1TB SSD
Resolution: 14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch

Warranty: 4 year Accidental Coverage (AppleCare)
Estimated Price: $2708

Recommended Peripherals: UD22 Displaylink Dock, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Apple Wireless Mouse

Standard Peripherals

Accessory Bundle

Bundles consist of two monitors (Dell Monitor P2422H), a wired keyboard and mouse combo (Logitech MK120), a laptop briefcase, and a dock (Dell UD22 or WD22TB4 depending on whether the selected computer is a Mac or Windows).

Standard Monitors

23″ Dell Monitor: P2422H (79749)

  • 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • One HDMI
  • One Display Port

Price:$195

27″ Dell UltraSharp Monitor: U2722D (79698)

  • 2560 x 1440 resolution
  • DisplayPort
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • 2 x MHL / HDMI
  • 4 x USB 3.0 downstream (Type A)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 upstream (Type B)
  • DisplayPort output
  • Audio line-out

Price: $410.81

Standard Keyboards, Mice, Audio, and Webcams

Apple Magic Keyboard w/ Numeric Keypad (78743)

Apple Magic Keyboard

  • Rechargeable Battery
  • Bluetooth

Price: $129

Apple Magic Mouse (78742)

Apple Magic Mouse

  • Rechargeable battery
  • Bluetooth
  • Multi-Touch surface allows for gesture control

Price:$79

Logitech MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo - Wired (80084)

Wired Connectivity

Price:$17

Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse (78741)

  • Wireless USB Receiver
  • 24-month battery life
  • Programable controls

Price:$28.89

Logitech M570 Trackball Mouse Wired (78749)

  • Right hand design
  • Precise thumb control

Price: $26.57

Logitech M590 Bluetooth Mouse (79099)

  • Bluetooth compatible
  • 7 programmable buttons
  • Silent clicking

Price: $33.99

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Mouse Wireless (78745)

  • Wireless USB Receiver
  • Advanced Ergonomic Design
  • Uses 2 AA batteries

Price:$44.96

Logitech C920S Pro Webcam (79469)

Logitech C270 Webcam Photo 

  • 1080 HD
  • USB Plug and Play

Price: $63.69

Standard Laptop Add-Ons

 Dell Active Pen PN579X (79739)

  • Magnetic pen securely attaches to the side of laptop
  • 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity
  • 240Hz report rate and tilt support

Price: $83.59

Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter DA305 (80233)

  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 - 4 pin USB Type A
  • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1 x display / video - HDMI
  • 1 x display / video - DisplayPort
  • 1 x network - Ethernet 1000 - RJ-45

Price:$92

Dell Thunderbolt Dock-WD22TB4 (80074)

  • USB C
  • One HDMI
  • One Display Port
  • One Thunderbolt(USB-C)
  • Ethernet
  • USB
  • Audio

Price:$253.96

CalDigit TS3 Plus Dock (79517)

(Does not support dual displays on 13″ MacBooks)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 3
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
5 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s, 1.5A, 7.5W)
2 x USB-C
1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s, 1.5A, 7.5W) Rear
1 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 ( 5Gb/s, 1.5A, 7.5W) Front
1 x SD Card Reader (SD 4.0 UHS-II)
1 x Digital Optical Audio (S/PDIF)
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
1 x Analog Audio In (Stereo)
1 x Analog Audio Out (Stereo)

Price: $282

Standard Audio Devices

Jabra Evolve2 40 (80586)

  • On-Ear
  • Wired (USB-A)
  • Passive Noise Cancellation
  • In-call indicator

Price: $137.96

Logitech H570e (79370)

  • On-Ear
  • Wired (USB-A)

Price: $45

Jabra Speak 510+ (78933)

  • Better than built-in laptop microphone and speaker
  • Up to 15 hours battery life
  • Bluetooth, up to 30m/100ft
  • Great for meetings of up to 4 people

Price: $156

Logitech Zone Vibe 100

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 image

  • On-Ear
  • Bluetooth Headset with noise cancellation
  • up to 18 hours of talk time

Price: $90.99

Cisco 562 w/ Multi-base (79372)

  • On-Ear
  • Wireless, up to 328ft
  • Up to 10 hours battery life
  • In-call indicator

Price: $300



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OwnerIbrahim G.GroupDoIT Departmental Support
Created2023-04-18 08:39:58Updated2024-03-08 15:45:18
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