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. UNC’s standard equipment suggestions are available through the CCI program at cci.unc.edu, which are fully compliant with UNC 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 UNC data security and networking policies. The School of Medicine I.T. Department’s Client Services and Support team is available for advice on and support for most hardware purchases, installations, and repairs.
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.
- UNC CCI Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3(Part #21FHS1WP00)) – $788
- 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
- 4Y Depot/CCI upgrade (Part # 5WS0A23259)
- UNC CCI MacBook Air (Part #MGN93LL/A) – $1250
- 3Y/4Y AppleCare+
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.
- UNC CCI Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (Part #21FBS4W200) – $1695
- 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
- UNC CCI MacBook Pro 16” – $2585
- 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.
- UNC CCI Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (Part #21HNS9LL00) – $1,410
- 4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)
- UNC CCI MacBook Pro 13″ – $1,484
- 3Y/4Y AppleCare+
Laptop Docking Station
- UNC Lenovo CCI ThinkPad USB-C DOCK (Part #40AS0090US) – $240
- UNC Lenovo CCI Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Part # 40B00135US) – $340
- Recommended for ThinkPad P15 and MacBooks
- Monitor and Adapter – $99/Monitor
- Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port(up to 90 W) – $400/Monitor
Keyboard & Mouse
Internet (available at home)/ Hotspot
- Internet Service Guidance
- Internet Service Providers
- Improving Performance
- Cellular HotSpot – $45/month
Web Camera (External)
Headset/Speaker*
- Jabra Duo USB Headset – $130
- Jabra Speaker 510 USB & Bluetooth – $150
Phone/ Soft Phone
- Soft Phone Communicator – $17/month
- Uses laptop/desktop to send and receive calls
- Voice Service Rates
Miscellaneous
- TeleHealth web around for patient visits* – FREE
- Printer/Scanner/Fax*
- IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a Xerox MFD through Carolina Managed Print Services. If a local printer scanner is required, IT recommends:
Hoteling Space
Universal Laptop Docking Station
- UNC Lenovo CCI Thunderbolt 3 Dock (Part # 40ANY230US) – $271
- Recommended for Lenovo ThinkPads and MacBooks
Monitor(s)
- Monitor and Adapter – $99/Monitor
- Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port(up to 90 W) – $400/Monitor
Keyboard & Mouse
Web Camera (External)
Headset/Speaker
- Portable Headphones with Microphone (8 Pairs) – $16
(disposable/ individually assigned)
Phone
- Voice Service Rates – $15/month
Printer/ Scanner/ Fax* (available)
- IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a Xerox MFD 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
- Microsoft Outlook Resource Calendaring
- Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests
- Microsoft Outlook Resource Calendaring overview reference
- Microsoft Bookings
- Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests.
- Microsoft Bookings overview reference
- Request for access is required but the department will not incur any fees
*If applicable, based on role and responsibilities.