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title: "Standards for Devices Purchased for Individuals"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/10852500911/Standards%20for%20Devices%20Purchased%20for%20Individuals"
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Departments may choose to purchase IT equipment for individuals through a vendor rather than purchasing directly through UConn ITS. Outside purchases must meet the following standards, which were developed to adhere to institutional IT security policies, enable effective enterprise-wide management, and perform well with UConn systems.

For questions or recommendations for IT equipment not listed, contact [your departmental IT services](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10759275649).

> 📝 If you are a current or incoming student, please see the [device requirements for students](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10852500927).

## Computers and Peripherals

> ⚠️ ### Data Encryption Requirement
> ⚠️ 
> ⚠️ The State of Connecticut requires that all data on state-owned computers be encrypted. When purchasing a PC, the device must have a TPM chip. Most inexpensive options lack a TPM chip and cannot be encrypted. Apple computers do not require a TPM chip but must be encrypted.

### Operating System and Software

- Windows Computers: In order to be managed properly, Windows computers purchased must be running Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 11 Enterprise.
- Standard configurations are necessary to ensure software compatibility as well as driver support during the 5 year lifecycle of the computer.

### Warranty

- ITS standard is to purchase a minimum of a 3 year warranty on all new computers and tablets.
- Laptop computers are purchased with Dell Accidental Damage Protection / Apple AppleCare+.
- Dell warranties are ProSupport with next-day parts and service.
- iPads are ordered with AppleCare+ 3 years.

## Recommended Devices

<details>
<summary>Computers</summary>

### Display:

These monitors are compatible with both Dell and Apple computers.

- USB-C 24” – Dell P2422HE
- USB-C 27” – Dell P2722HE

### Dell (Windows):

- <u>**Latitude 7340 2-in-1**</u>
  - Intel Core i7-1365U (10 Core, 12MB Cache, up to 5.20GHz Turbo, 13”)
  - 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Touch
  - 2.55lbs

- <u>**Latitude 7440 2-in-1**</u>
  - Intel Core i7-1365U (10 Core, 12MB Cache, up to 5.20GHz Turbo, 14” )
  - 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Touch

- <u>**Optiplex Micro Plus 7010**</u>
  - Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-13700T (16 Core, 30MB Cache, 1.4GHz up to 4.8GHz Turbo)
  - 16GB, 512GB SSD
  - Wireless Mouse and Keyboard

### Apple (macOS):

- <u>**13/15in MacBook Air**</u>
  - Apple M2 (8 Core CPU, 8 Core GPU)
  - 16 GB RAM, 512GB SSD
  - 2.7lbs/3.3lbs
- <u>**14/16in MacBook Pro**</u>
  - Apple M2 Pro (10 Core CPU, 16 Core GPU)
  - 16GB, 512GB SSD
  - 3.5lbs/4.7lbs
- <u>**Mac Mini**</u>
  - Apple M2 (8 Core CPU, 8 Core GPU)
  - 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- <u>**Mac Studio**</u>
  - Apple M2 Max (12 Core CPU, 30 Core GPU)
  - 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- <u>**24in iMac**</u>
  - 24in 4.5k screen, Apple M1 (8 Core CPU, 8 Core GPU)
  - 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
  - Wireless mouse and keyboard
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<details>
<summary>Tablets</summary>

> ✅ Tablets should be purchased through approved HuskyBuy vendors such as Apple or Connection.

#### Apple:

- <span style="color: #333333">Current iPad Product Line</span>
  - <span style="color: #333333">AppleCare+ 3 Year Warranty</span>

#### <span style="color: #333333">Android:</span>

- <span style="color: #333333">Samsung Galaxy S Series Tablets</span>
  - <span style="color: #333333">Samsung 3 Year Break Fix Warranty</span>
</details>

<details>
<summary>Printers/Scanners</summary>

Whenever possible, printers should be centralized (connected to the network) and [leased through Connecticut Business Systems](https://uprint.ubs.uconn.edu/). Leased printers include toner and maintenance. When factoring in the lifetime cost of a printer, it is less expensive to lease a printer.
</details>

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