Standard Computing Equipment for Carleton Employees

In this guide:

• Computers
  • Current Year
  • Older
• Peripherals
  • Monitors
  • Other

Computers

Beginning in 2021, when Carleton employees receive new computers they will be issued laptops rather than desktops unless the employee specifically requests a desktop computer. Laptops will come with docks/stands, external monitors, keyboards, etc so that employees have sufficient screen real estate while working at their desks and better options for ergonomic working conditions.

2024-2025 Computers

Apple

MacBook Air 13-inch

• macOS Sonoma
• Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
• 16GB SDRAM
• 512GB SSD
• 3yr AppleCare+ Protection

iMac desktop (by request)

• Apple M3 chip
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD

Windows

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5

• Windows 11 Enterprise
• Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor (3.0GHz, 4 cores, 12MB Cache)
• 13.5" (2256 x1504) Touchscreen Display
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD
• 3yr Microsoft Service Agreement

Dell OptiPlex 7010 (by request)

• Windows 11 Enterprise
• Intel Core i7-13700
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD
• 3yr Service Agreement

Older standard computers

ITS staff, please see our list of older standard computers

Peripherals

Peripherals such as monitors, keyboard, and laptop stands are replaced as needed.

Monitors

The standard policy is that each employee gets two "screens" included in their standard setup. This will be either a laptop (or iMac desktop) with 1 external monitor; or a screen-less desktop (e.g. Dell mini-tower) with 2 external monitors. 

If additional monitors are needed, please place a Hardware Request and provide a budget code that we can charge for additional equipment. Note the monitors listed below may not be the exact models currently available, but should be comparable to available monitors. ITS may also deploy used monitors, but if so, those monitors will be of comparable quality and working condition.

• Dell UltraSharp 24" Monitor - U2424H
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m²
  • Adjustable height, orientation, left/right tilt, and up/down tilt

Laptop Docks/Stands

• Griffin Elevator Laptop Stand

Mouse options

• Apple wireless Magic Mouse
• Apple wired Magic Mouse (limited to existing stock, no longer sold by Apple)
• Microsoft wireless Sculpt Comfort Mouse (limited to existing stock, no longer sold by Microsoft)
• Microsoft/Dell/Logitech wired mouse

Keyboard options

• Apple wired keyboard with numeric keypad (limited to existing stock, no longer sold by Apple)
• Apple wireless Magic Keyboard
• Dell/Logitech wired keyboard
• Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Optional Changes/Additions Available

Many options are available to meet your needs. Typically ITS will charge your budget number for the cost of additional/custom equipment.

• Place a Hardware Request and provide a budget code that we can use to charge for additional/custom equipment.