Telework Computing Recommendations

The devices listed below are recommended options for telework and hybrid telework staff of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Because of manufacturing production delays, delivery times from the manufacturer are subject to change and may vary. Please contact your local departmental desktop support staff to verify model availability, ensure you receive any available pricing discounts, and confirm compatibility and system availability.

Telework Computer Models

Brand	Tier	Series	Model	Screen	Tech Specifications	Price	Notes
Laptop
Dell	Good	Latitude 5000 Series	5450	14" 1080p	Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro/ 2x8 GB/ 256 NVME SSD	$1,228.80	No 10-key, Storage configurable up to 1 TB, Brighter Screen at 250 nits
Dell	Good	Latitude 5000 Series	5540	15.6" 1080p	Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro/ 2x8 GB/ 256 NVME SSD	$1,225.41	With 10-key, Storage configurable up to 1 TB, Brighter Screen at 250 nits
Dell	Better	3000 Series Precicion	3490	14' 1080p	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro/ 2x8 GB/ 512 NVME SSD	$1,323.54	Intel Graphics or Intel Arc Pro Graphics,No 10-key, Brighter Screen at 250 nits
Dell	Better	Latitude 7000 Series	7350	13" 1920p	Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro/ 16 GB Onboard/ 256 NVME SSD	$1,602.82	Surface Pro-like, Includes Keyboard Cover and Stylus Pen
Dell	Best	Precision 5000 Series	5490	14" 1200p	Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro/2x16 GB/512GB NVME SSD/RTX 1000	$2,446.08	Nvidia RTX 1000 Ada 6GB GDDR6,No 10-key, Brighter Screen at 500 nits, 40 Class SSD
Dell	Best	Precision 5000 Series	5690	16" 1200p	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vPro/2x16 GB/512GB NVME SSD/RTX 1000	$2,520.59	Nvidia RTX 1000 Ada 6GB GDDR6,With 10-key, Brighter Screen at 500 nits, 40 Class SSD
Laptop
Apple	Good	Macbook Air	N/A	13"	8 CORE M3 CPU, 10 CORE GPU/8 GB/256SSD	$1,199.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Apple	Good	Macbook Air	N/A	15"	8 CORE M3 CPU, 10 CORE GPU/8 GB/256SSD	$1,399.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Apple	Better	Macbook Pro	N/A	14"	8 CORE M3 CPU, 10 CORE GPU/8 GB/512 SSD	$1,499.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Apple	Better	Macbook Pro	N/A	14"	11 CORE M3 PRO CPU, 14 CORE GPU/18 GB/512 SSD	$1,849.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Apple	Best	Macbook Pro	N/A	16"	12 CORE M3 PRO CPU, 18 CORE GPU/18 GB/512 SSD	$2,299.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Apple	Best	Macbook Pro	N/A	16"	14 CORE M3 MAX CPU, 30 CORE GPU/36 GB/1TB SSD	$3,199.00	Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options available.
Desktop
Dell	Good	7000 Series Optiplex	7020 PLUS	N/A	14TH GEN i5/2X8 GB/256 NVME SSD	$945.00	35 Class SSD
Dell	Better	7000 Series Optiplex	7020 PLUS	N/A	14TH GEN i7/1X16 GB/512 NVME SSD	$1,175.47	40 Class SSD
Dell	Best	7000 Series Optiplex	7420 AIO	23.8"	14TH GEN i7/1x16 GB/512 NVME SSD	$1,619.81	40 Class SSD

Apple	Good	M2 Mac Mini	N/A	N/A	8 CORE CPU-10 CORE GPU M2/8GB/256 SSD	$499.00	Computer Only. No keyboard, video, or mouse provided. Priced without AppleCare Plus
Apple	Better	M3 iMac	N/A	24" 4.5k RETINA	8 CORE CPU-8 CORE GPU/8 GB/256 SSD	$1,249.00	Other color options available. Priced without AppleCare Plus
Apple	Best	M3 iMac	N/A	24" 4.5k RETINA	8 CORE CPU-10 CORE GPU/8 GB/512 SSD	$1,599.00	Other color options available. Priced without AppleCare Plus
Apple	Best	M2 MAX Mac Studio	N/A	N/A	12 CORE CPU 30 CORE GPU/32 GB/512 SSD	$1,999.00	Computer Only. No keyboard, video, or mouse provided. Priced without AppleCare Plus
Monitors
Dell	Good	Dell Display	U2424H	24" 1080p	IPS	$213.17	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Dell	Good	Dell Display	U2424HE	24" 1080p	IPS/USB-C HUB	$258.05	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Dell	Better	Dell Display	P2424HEB	24' 1080p	IPS/BUILT IN WEBCAM AND MIC	$336.59	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Dell	Better	Dell Display	U2723QE	27" 1080p	IPS/USB-C HUB	$495.29	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Dell	Best	Dell Display	P3424WEB	34" 1440p	IPS/BUILT IN WEBCAM AND MIC/CURVED MONITOR	$550.99	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Dell	Best	Dell Display	U3223QE	32" 2160p	IPS/USB-C HUB	$730.24	HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging)
Apple	Best	Apple Studio Display	N/A	27" 2880p	RETINA Display	$1,499.00	3xUSB-C, 1xUSB-C Thunderbolt
Docking Station
Dell	N/A	Docking Station	WD19S	N/A	USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDisplayPORT	$152.37	Provides 90W of charging. No Headphone port.
Dell	N/A	Docking Station	WD19S 130W	N/A	USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDisplayPORT	$281.39	Provides 130W of charging. No Headphone port.
Dell	N/A	Docking Station	WD22TB4	N/A	USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDisplayPORT	$200.00	Provides 130W of Charging. No Headphone port. Thunderbolt 4, Support for Higher Resolution Displays
Dell	N/A	Docking Station	DA310	N/A	USB-C TO HDMI/DisplayPort/ETHERNET/USB 3.0	$89.06	Great for travel.
CALDGIT	N/A	Docking Station	TS3 PLUS	N/A	USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDisplayPORT	$269.99	Made for Macs. Has many port options. Currently only available from Amazon third-party sellers.
Keyboard and Mouse
Dell	N/A	Keyboard + Mouse	KM5221W	N/A	WIRELESS WITH USB RECEIVER	$36.24	Chiclet Keys w/10 key.
LOGITECH	N/A	Keyboard + Mouse	MK540	N/A	WIRELESS WITH USB RECEIVER	$48.49	Rubber Dome Keys w/ 10 Key. Wrist rest.
LOGITECH	N/A	Keyboard + Mouse	MK850	N/A	WIRELESS WITH USB RECEIVER	$89.99	Rubber Dome Keys w/ 10 key. Ergonomic Design
Apple	N/A	Magic Keyboard	N/A	N/A	BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD	$99.00	Chiclet Keys w/o 10 key
Apple	N/A	Magic Mouse	N/A	N/A	BLUETOOTH MOUSE	$79.00	Low Profile. Charging port still on bottom.
Apple	N/A	Magic Trackpad	N/A	N/A	BLUETOOTH TRACKPAD	$129.00	Low Profile. Uses Apple Trackpad gestures.