{"id":1550,"date":"2008-12-17T12:36:48","date_gmt":"2008-12-17T16:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noblenet.org\/sis\/?page_id=1550"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:38:20","slug":"recommended-desktop-and-laptop-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.noblenet.org\/sis\/localtech\/recommended-desktop-and-laptop-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommended Desktop and Laptop Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated May 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Through the Commonwealth of MA ITC73 State Contract, NOBLE works with Dell to get
\ndiscount prices for hardware to best meet our libraries\u2019 needs. Dell has rebranded their
\nOptiPlex desktop and Latitude laptop models to Dell Pro, for both models.<\/p>\n

The pricing is further discounted than the state contract pricing due to NOBLE\u2019s group
\npurchasing volume \u2013 saving $115 (20%) per unit on the Public configured desktop, and
\n$126 (16%) per unit on the Staff configured desktop. Discount pricing on laptops is also
\navailable.<\/p>\n

Recommended for New Purchases<\/b><\/h3>\n

The standard staff desktop is equipped with Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB SSD, and
\n16GB memory. Evergreen is found to work optimally with 16GB memory, therefore that
\nis the standard for the staff desktop. Wi-Fi installed and wireless keyboard\/mouse
\ncombo are optional upgrades.<\/p>\n

The standard public desktop is equipped with Intel Core i3 processor, 256GB SSD,
\nand 16GB memory now as the standard. Wi-Fi installed is an optional upgrade.<\/p>\n

Three 16\u201d laptop options are included; the main difference is the Intel Core processor.
\nThe low end model is equipped with the Core 5 120U, the mid-level has the Core Ultra 5
\n235U, which improves performance and battery quite a bit over the Core 5. Both are
\nequipped with 256GB solid state drive. The high-end has the Core Ultra 5 236V and
\n512GB solid state drive.<\/p>\n

Monitors are available to purchase separately. Options include 22\u2032\u2032 and 24\u2032\u2032 displays
\nwith fully adjustable stands. A 24\u201d videoconferencing model with built-in camera,
\nspeakers, and mic, and a 24\u2032\u2032 touchscreen model. The larger 24\u201d display is
\nrecommended for staff functions, in particular for technical services. Additional
\nperipherals are also available.<\/p>\n

Please see the Dell Equipment Costs 05-30-2025<\/a><\/span> for the above equipment costs and full configurations.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT NOTES:<\/b><\/p>\n