{"id":9711,"date":"2020-02-17T13:22:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T18:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/it\/?page_id=9711"},"modified":"2025-03-14T16:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T20:22:33","slug":"workforce-technology-office-equipment-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/it\/services\/end-user-support\/workforce-technology-office-equipment-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Technology Equipment Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s 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\u2019s Client Services and Support team is available for advice on and support for most hardware purchases, installations, and repairs.<\/p>\n<div class = \"alert alert-info  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">If you are unsure of what technology fits your needs, please\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.unc.edu\/SOMIT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/go.unc.edu\/SOMIT\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">submit an IT Help Request<\/a> for a consultation and quote. Note: all prices are subject to change by vendors. <\/div>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Oswald; font-size: 3.4rem;\">Virtual or On-Campus Workforce<\/h2>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357be72f\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Laptop\"    >Laptop<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357be72f\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<h3>Administrative<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (#21LCS2QV00) &#8211; $931<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)<\/li>\n<li>4Y Depot\/CCI upgrade (Part # 5WS0A23259)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.unc.edu\/cci_product\/macbook-pro-14-m3-with-touch-id\/\"><strong>UNC CCI MacBook Pro 14&#8243; M3 W\/ Touch ID (Part #MRX63LL\/A)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<strong>$1,849<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>3Y\/4Y AppleCare+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenovo X13 2-in-1 (Yoga) Gen 5 (Part #21LXS2JT00)<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>&#8211; $1,322.50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Researcher<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.unc.edu\/cci_product\/lenovo-thinkpad-p16-gen2\/\">UNC CCI Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (Part #21FBS4W200) <\/a> &#8211; $1,695<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.unc.edu\/cci_product\/macbook-pro-16-m3-w-touch-id\/\">UNC CCI MacBook Pro 16\u201d (Part #MRW13LL\/A)<\/a> &#8211; $2,299<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>3Y\/4Y AppleCare+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Faculty Member<\/h3>\n<p>These computers provide upgraded processors and memory (RAM) into an ultra lightweight chassis for the busy faculty member who&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.unc.edu\/cci_product\/lenovo-x1-carbon-gen-12\/\">UNC CCI Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Part #21KDS0DV00)<\/a> &#8211; $1,505<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>4Y Accidental Damage Protection Add On (Part #5PS0A22966)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.unc.edu\/cci_product\/macbook-pro-14-m3-with-touch-id\/\">UNC CCI MacBook Pro 14&#8243; (Part #MRX63LL\/A)<\/a> &#8211; $1,849<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>3Y\/4Y AppleCare+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357be8ef\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Laptop Docking Station\"    >Laptop Docking Station<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357be8ef\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thinkpad Universal USB-C Smart Dock (Part #40B20135US) &#8211; $196<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thinkpad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Part #40B00135US) &#8211; $250<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommended for ThinkPad P15 and MacBooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bea0c\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Desktops\"    >Desktops<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bea0c\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ThinkCentre M70T Tower Gen-5 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (Part #12TYS10X00) &#8211; $800<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>ThinkCentre M70Q Tiny Gen-4 16 GB Ram and 512 SSD (Part #12E4SB1500) &#8211; $570<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357beb20\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Monitor(s)\"    >Monitor(s)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357beb20\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monitor and Adapter &#8211; $99\/Monitor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B072XCZSSW\">BenQ GW2480 Monitor 24&#8243; Widescreen (Part #840046037079)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter-Gold-Plated-Compatible\/dp\/B017Q8ZVWK\">DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (Part #B017Q8ZVWK)<\/a> &#8211; $9<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port (up to 90 W) &#8211; $400\/Monitor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/lg-35bn75cn-b-lcd-monitor-curved-35-hdr10\/6981086\">LG 35&#8243; Ultrawide (Part #35BN75CN-B)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>LED monitor &#8211; 4K &#8211; 32&#8243; \u2013 HDR (Built-in USB 3.0 hub)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For specific model suggestions, please\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.unc.edu\/SOMIT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/go.unc.edu\/SOMIT\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">submit an IT Help Request<\/a>\u00a0for a consultation and quote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bebdd\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Keyboard &amp; Mouse\"    >Keyboard &amp; Mouse<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bebdd\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Logitech-MK270-Wireless-Keyboard-Mouse\/dp\/B079JLY5M5\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=logitech+MK270&amp;qid=1602521764&amp;sr=8-1\">Logitech-MK270 Wireless Keyboard &amp; Mouse (Part #B079JLY5M5)<\/a> &#8211; $25<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bed04\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Internet (available at home)\/ Hotspot\"    >Internet (available at home)\/ Hotspot<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bed04\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unc.edu\/sp?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010677&amp;sys_kb_id=c0c48f2cdb2224106cf47104399619b0\">Internet Service Guidance<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Internet Service Providers<\/li>\n<li>Improving Performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cellular HotSpot &#8211; $45\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bede8\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Web Camera (External)\"    >Web Camera (External)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bede8\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n*Most laptops have a built-in camera<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/logitech-c920e-webcam-taa-compliant\/6383651?pfm=cmp\">Logitech C920e Web Camera (Part #960-001384)<\/a> &#8211; $80<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bee95\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Headset\/Speaker*\"    >Headset\/Speaker*<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bee95\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/jabra-biz-2300-usb-ms-duo-headset\/4633902?pfm=srh\">Jabra Duo USB Headset<\/a> &#8211; $130<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/jabra-speak-510-usb-voip-speaker-phone-for-uc\/2928073?pfm=srh\">Jabra Speaker 510 USB &amp; Bluetooth<\/a> &#8211; $150<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bef40\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Phone\/ Soft Phone\"    >Phone\/ Soft Phone<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bef40\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.service-now.com\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010867&amp;sys_kb_id=365fbc53db7f201070551ffa689619ed\">Soft Phone Communicator<\/a> &#8211; $17\/month<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses laptop\/desktop to send and receive calls<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.service-now.com\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010871&amp;sys_kb_id=c10e8d17db33601070551ffa689619f9\">Voice Service Rates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf02a\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Printer\/Scanner\/Fax\"    >Printer\/Scanner\/Fax<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf02a\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li>IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/aux-services.unc.edu\/photocopiers\/xerox-copiers\/\">Xerox MFD<\/a> through Carolina Managed Print Services. If a local printer scanner is required, IT recommends:\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/hp-color-laserjet-pro-m255dw-printer-color-laser\/5965077\">HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw Printer (Part #5965077)<\/a> &#8211; $300<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/brother-hl-l3280cdw-printer-color-led\/7724826?pfm=srh\">Brother HL-L3280CDW &#8211; Printer &#8211; Color \u2013 LED<\/a> &#8211; $291.12<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/brother-hl-l5215dw-printer-b-w-laser\/7678742?pfm=srh\">Brother HL-L5215DW &#8211; Printer &#8211; B\/W \u2013 Laser<\/a> &#8211; $284.60<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf0ef\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Tablets\"    >Tablets<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf0ef\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>iPad 10th Generation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>With or without Cellular<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenovo X13 2-in-1 (Yoga) Gen 5 (Part #21LXS2JT00)<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>&#8211; $1,322.50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: Oswald; font-size: 3.4rem;\">Hoteling Space<\/h2>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf364\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Universal Laptop Docking Station\"    >Universal Laptop Docking Station<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf364\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UNC Lenovo CCI Thunderbolt 3 Dock (Part # 40ANY230US) &#8211; $271<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recommended for Lenovo ThinkPads and MacBooks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf42c\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Monitor(s)\"    >Monitor(s)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf42c\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monitor and Adapter &#8211; $99\/Monitor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B072XCZSSW\">BenQ GW2480 Monitor 24&#8243; Widescreen (Part #840046037079)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DisplayPort-Adapter-Converter-Gold-Plated-Compatible\/dp\/B017Q8ZVWK\">DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (Part #B017Q8ZVWK)<\/a> &#8211; $9<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ultrawide Monitor with Charging USB Type-C port(up to 90 W) &#8211; $400\/Monitor<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/lg-35bn75cn-b-lcd-monitor-curved-35-hdr10\/6981086\">LG 35&#8243; Ultrawide (Part #35BN75CN-B)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf545\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Keyboard &amp; Mouse\"    >Keyboard &amp; Mouse<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf545\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/seal-shield-silver-storm-medical-grade-keyboard\/2009229\">Medical Grade Washable Keyboard (Part # 2009229)<\/a> &#8211; $62<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/seal-shield-silver-storm-waterproof-encrypted-mouse-2.4-ghz-black\/6352856?pfm=srh\">Medical Grade Washable Mouse (Part # 6352856)<\/a> &#8211; $60<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf628\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Web Camera (External)\"    >Web Camera (External)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf628\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n*Most laptops have a built-in camera<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdwg.com\/product\/logitech-c920e-webcam-taa-compliant\/6383651?pfm=cmp\">Logitech C920e Web Camera (Part #960-001384)<\/a> &#8211; $80<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf6dc\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Headset\/Speaker\"    >Headset\/Speaker<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf6dc\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VPB-Headphones-Microphone-Isolating-Smartphones\/dp\/B07TFHDCZX\/ref=sr_1_138?keywords=headphones+with+microphone+for+computer+in+ear&amp;qid=1583430467&amp;sr=8-138\">Portable Headphones with Microphone (8 Pairs)<\/a> &#8211; $16<\/strong><br \/>\n(disposable\/ individually assigned)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf7eb\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Phone\"    >Phone<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf7eb\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.service-now.com\/sp?id=kb_article&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010871&amp;sys_kb_id=c10e8d17db33601070551ffa689619f9\">Voice Service Rates<\/a> &#8211; $15\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf8c4\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Printer\/ Scanner\/ Fax* (available)\"    >Printer\/ Scanner\/ Fax* (available)<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf8c4\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li>IT recommends utilizing electronic documents or using departmental group printers, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/aux-services.unc.edu\/photocopiers\/xerox-copiers\/\">Xerox MFD<\/a> through Carolina Managed Print Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id69d04357bf996\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Hoteling Space Scheduling\"    >Hoteling Space Scheduling<\/span><div id=\"target-id69d04357bf996\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Common University Managed Hoteling Space &#8211; Free<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Hoteling space could be added similar to Room Reservation\/Scheduling for Classrooms and Meeting rooms; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/it\/services\/room-reservations\/\">Example HERE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If hoteling space approval is needed a resource would need to be identified to manage and approve the hoteling space requests<\/li>\n<li>Submit an AV project request to School of Medicine IT Classroom Support team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/it\/av-project-request\/\">HERE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Department Owned Hoteling Space &#8211; Free<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Not recommended as it may cause scheduling confusion for individuals to determine department hoteling space or common hoteling space and where to schedule<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.service-now.com\/sp?sys_kb_id=c81a0781dbb66810227afe21399619db&amp;id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_rank=1&amp;sysparm_tsqueryId=aa43b7991b80341078c43112cd4bcbb1\">Microsoft Outlook Resource Calendaring<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.service-now.com\/sp?sys_kb_id=c81a0781dbb66810227afe21399619db&amp;id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_rank=1&amp;sysparm_tsqueryId=aa43b7991b80341078c43112cd4bcbb1\">Microsoft Outlook Resource Calendaring overview reference<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/bookings\/bookings-overview?view=o365-worldwide\">Microsoft Bookings<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Department resource would need to manage and approve the hoteling space requests.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/bookings\/bookings-overview?view=o365-worldwide\">Microsoft Bookings overview reference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.unc.edu\/sp\">Request for access<\/a> is required but the department will not incur any fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>*If applicable, based on role and responsibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s standard equipment suggestions are available through the CCI program at cci.unc.edu, which are fully compliant with UNC data security and networking policies. 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