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Workforce Technology Equipment Recommendations

When considering purchasing new equipment, consider options offered through the Carolina Computing Initiative. Industry best practice suggests replacing computing equipment older than five years. 大象传媒鈥檚 standard equipment suggestions are available through the CCI program at cci.unc.edu, which are fully compliant with 大象传媒 data security and networking policies. In times where existing departmental equipment is insufficient for a demand, new equipment and/or supplies can be purchased through authorized departmental procurement personnel in BuyCarolina. BuyCarolina provides a catalogue of University contracted vendors including Amazon, CDW, Dell, Lenovo, Staples, and more. Help maintain a consistent technological experience across the School of Medicine by ensuring the equipment used or purchased can be configured in compliance with 大象传媒 data security and networking policies. The School of Medicine I.T. Department鈥檚 Client Services and Support team is available for advice on and support for most hardware purchases, installations, and repairs.

If you are unsure of what technology fits your needs, please听 for a consultation and quote. Note: all prices are subject to change by vendors.

Virtual or On-Campus Workforce

Laptop

Administrative

Computers that perform well for general purposes, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, ConnectCarolina, video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or other video conferencing services), and basic web browser usage. A great value for performance at only 3.06 lbs.

  • Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (#21LCS2QV00) – $931
    • 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
    • 4Y Depot/CCI upgrade (Part # 5WS0A23259)
  • –听$1,849
    • 3Y/4Y AppleCare+
  • Lenovo X13 2-in-1 (Yoga) Gen 5 (Part #21LXS2JT00)听– $1,322.50

Researcher

Robust computer with upgraded processors and memory (RAM) needed by statistical software, such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, and R. These computers perform well for general purposes, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, ConnectCarolina, video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or other video conferencing services), and basic web browser usage. Powerful, yet portable at 6.06 lbs.

  • – $1,695
    • 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
  • – $2,299
    • 3Y/4Y AppleCare+

Faculty Member

These computers provide upgraded processors and memory (RAM) into an ultra lightweight chassis for the busy faculty member who’s always on the move. It can easily handle multi-tasking using Outlook, Word, Excel, ConnectCarolina, video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, or other video conferencing services), and basic web browser usage.

  • – $1,505
    • 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
  • – $1,849
    • 3Y/4Y AppleCare+

Laptop Docking Station

  • Thinkpad Universal USB-C Smart Dock (Part #40B20135US) – $196
  • Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Part #40B00135US) – $250
    • Recommended for ThinkPad P15 and MacBooks

Desktops

  • ThinkCentre M70T Tower Gen-5 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (Part #12TYS10X00) – $800
  • ThinkCentre M70Q Tiny Gen-4 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (Part #12E4SB1500) – $570

Monitor(s)

  • Monitor and Adapter – $99/Monitor
    • – $9
  • Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port (up to 90 W) – $400/Monitor
  • LED monitor – 4K – 32″ 鈥� HDR (Built-in USB 3.0 hub)
    • For specific model suggestions, please听听for a consultation and quote.

Keyboard & Mouse

  • – $25

Internet (available at home)/ Hotspot

    • Internet Service Providers
    • Improving Performance
    • Cellular HotSpot – $45/month

Web Camera (External)

*Most laptops have a built-in camera

  • – $80

Headset/Speaker*

  • – $130
  • – $150

Phone/ Soft Phone

  • – $17/month
    • Uses laptop/desktop to send and receive calls

Printer/Scanner/Fax

  • IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a through Carolina Managed Print Services. If a local printer scanner is required, IT recommends:
    • – $300
    • – $291.12
    • – $284.60

Tablets

  • iPad 10th Generation
    • With or without Cellular
  • Lenovo X13 2-in-1 (Yoga) Gen 5 (Part #21LXS2JT00)听– $1,322.50

Hoteling Space

Universal Laptop Docking Station

  • 大象传媒 Lenovo CCI Thunderbolt 3 Dock (Part # 40ANY230US) – $271
    • Recommended for Lenovo ThinkPads and MacBooks

Monitor(s)

  • Monitor and Adapter – $99/Monitor
    • – $9
  • Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port(up to 90 W) – $400/Monitor

Keyboard & Mouse

  • – $62
  • – $60

Web Camera (External)

*Most laptops have a built-in camera

  • – $80

Headset/Speaker

  • – $16
    (disposable/ individually assigned)

Phone

  • – $15/month

Printer/ Scanner/ Fax* (available)

  • IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a through Carolina Managed Print Services.

Hoteling Space Scheduling

  • Common University Managed Hoteling Space – Free
    • Hoteling space could be added similar to Room Reservation/Scheduling for Classrooms and Meeting rooms; Example HERE
    • If hoteling space approval is needed a resource would need to be identified to manage and approve the hoteling space requests
    • Submit an AV project request to School of Medicine IT Classroom Support team HERE
  • Department Owned Hoteling Space – Free
    • Not recommended as it may cause scheduling confusion for individuals to determine department hoteling space or common hoteling space and where to schedule
      • Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests
      • Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests.
      • is required but the department will not incur any fees

*If applicable, based on role and responsibilities.