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 | 5440 | 14" 1080p | 13TH GEN i5/ 2x8 GB/ 256 NVME SSD | $1,223.38 | No 10-key, 35 Class SSD |
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Dell | Good | Latitude 5000 Series | 5540 | 15.6" 1080p |
13TH GEN i5/ 2x8 GB/ 256 NVME SSD | $1,225.41 | With 10-key, 35 Class SSD |
Dell | Better | 3000 SERIES PRECISION | 3480 | 14' 1080p |
13TH GEN i5/ 2x8 GB/ 512 NVME SSD | $1,398.40 | No 10-key, Brighter Screen at 250 nits, 35 Class SSD |
Dell | Better | Precision 3000 Series | 3580 | 15.6" 1080p |
13TH GEN i5/ 2x8 GB/ 512 NVME SSD | $1,486.66 | With 10-key, Brighter Screen at 250 nits, 35 Class SSD |
Dell | Best | Precision 5000 Series | 5550 | 14" 1200p |
13TH GEN 17/2x16 GB/512GB NVME SSD/RTX A10004GB | $2,254.90 | No 10-key, Brighter Screen at 500 nits, 40 Class SSD |
Dell | Best | Precision 5000 Series | 5680 | 16" 1200p |
13TH GEN 17/2x16 GB/512GB NVME SSD/RTX A10004GB | $2,380.50 | With 10-key, Brighter Screen at 500 nits, 40 Class SSD |
Laptop | |||||||
Apple | Good | MacBook Air | NA | 13" | 8 CORE M2 CPU, 8 CORE GPU/8 GB/256SSD | $999.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options are available. |
Apple | Good | MacBook Air | NA | 15" | 8 CORE M2 CPU, 8 CORE GPU/8 GB/256SSD | $1,199.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus, Other color and storage options are available. |
Apple | Better | MacBook Pro | NA | 13" | 8 CORE M2 CPU, 10 CORE GPU/8 GB/256 SSD | $1,199.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color and storage options are available. |
Apple | Better | MacBook Pro | NA | 14" | 8 CORE M2 PRO CPU, 16 CORE GPU/16 GB/512 SSD | $1,849.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color and storage options are available. |
Apple | Best | MacBook Pro | NA | 16" | 12 CORE M2 PRO CPU, 16 CORE GPU/16 GB/512 SSD | $2,299.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color and storage options are available. |
Apple | Best | MacBook Pro | NA | 16" | 12 CORE M2 MAX CPU, 38 CORE GPU/32 GB/1TB SSD | $3,199.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color and storage options are available. |
Desktop | |||||||
Dell | Good | 3000 SERIES PRECISION | 3460 SFF | NA | 13TH GEN I5/1X16 GB/256 NVME SSD | $842.80 | 35 Class SSD |
Dell | Better | 7000 SERIES OPTIPLEX | SA 7000 | NA | 12TH GEN 15/2x8 GB/256 NVME SSD | $1,075.55 | 35 Class SSD |
Dell | Best | 7000 SERIES OPTIPLEX | 7400 All in One | 23.8" | 12TH GEN i5/1x16 GB/256 NVME SSD | $1,354.23 | 35 Class SSD |
Apple | Good | M2 MAC MINI | NA | NA | 8 CORE CPU-10 CORE GPU M2/8GB/256 SSD | $499.00 | Computer Only. No keyboard, video, or mouse is provided. Priced without AppleCare Plus |
Apple | Better | M1 IMAC | NA | 24" 4.5k RETINA | 8 CORE CPU-7 CORE GPU/8 GB/256 SSD | $1,249.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color options are available. |
Apple | Best | M1 IMAC | NA | 24" 4.5k RETINA | 8 CORE CPU-8 CORE GPU-4 PERFORMANCE CORE/8 GB/512 SSD | $1,599.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color options are available. |
Apple | Best | IMAC | NA | 27" 5K RETINA | 8 CORE 10TH GEN 17/8 GB/512 SSD | $2,099.00 | Priced without AppleCare Plus. Other color options are available. |
Monitors | |||||||
Dell | Good | Dell display | P2422H | 24" 1080p | IPS | $216.59 | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging) |
Dell | Better | Dell display | U2722D | 27" 1080p | IPS | $276.75 | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging) |
Dell | Best | Dell display | U2422HE | 24" 1080p | IPS/USB-C HUB | $298.97 | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging) |
Dell | Best | Dell display | C3422WE | 34" 1440p | IPS/USB-C HUB/WEBCAM | $655.49 | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (for data and charging) |
Docking Station | |||||||
Dell | NA | Docking Station | WD19S 90W | NA | USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDISPLAYPORT | $245.39 | Provides 90W of charging. No Headphone port. |
Dell | NA | Docking Station | WD19S 130W | NA | USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDISPLAYPORT | $281.39 | Provides 130W of charging. No Headphone port. |
Dell | NA | Docking Station | WD19S 180W | NA | USB-C W/USB 3.0 Adapter/Ethernet/HDMI/2x DisplayPort | $281.39 | Provides 130W of charging. No headphone port. |
Dell | NA | Docking Station | WD22TB4 | NA | USB-C W/USB 3.0 ADAPTER/ETHERNET/HDMI/2xDISPLAYPORT | $199.99 | Provides 130W of Charging. No Headphone port. Thunderbolt 4, Support for Higher Resolution Displays |
Dell | NA | Docking Station | DA305 | NA | USB-C TO HDMI/DisplayPort/ETHERNET/USB 3.0 | $80.49 | Great for travel. |
CalDigit | NA | Docking Station | TS3 PLUS | NA | 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 | NA | Keyboard and Mouse | KM5221W | NA | Wireless with USB Reciever | $40.99 | Chiclet Keys w/10 key. |
Logitech | NA | Keyboard and Mouse | MK850 | NA | Wireless with USB Reciever | $89.99 | Rubber Dome Keys w/ 10 key. Ergonomic Design |
Logitech | NA | Keyboard and Mouse | MK540 | NA | Wireless with USB Reciever | $41.49 | Rubber Dome Keys w/ 10 Key. Wrist rest. |
Apple | NA | Magic Keyboard | NA | NA | Bluetooth keyboard | $99.00 | Chiclet Keys w/o 10 key |
Apple | NA | Magic Mouse | NA | NA | Bluetooth mouse | $79.00 | Low Profile. Charging port on the bottom. |
Apple | NA | Magic Trackpad | NA | NA | Bluetooth trackpad | $129.00 | Low Profile. Uses Apple Trackpad gestures. |