Introduction
Below is a list of approved computers and peripherals recommended and supported by OIT. When requesting a quote from OIT, you can choose from the following options for both standard and high-end uses. For special requests, please use the OIT Consultation Form to have a consultant reach out and review your use case. Please note that this article applies only to Academic Affairs purchases that fall outside the standard process, as well as to purchases made by non-Academic Affairs.
The computer and accessories have been organized by the following categories:
Computers:
Peripherals:
Employees have access to three standard laptop models. These devices have been selected to meet a wide range of academic and administrative needs, offering reliable performance, portability, and compatibility with university systems and software. Each model supports essential tasks such as teaching, research, and collaboration. OIT recommends the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 for a standard laptop.
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Device
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Processor
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Screen/RAM/SSD
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Weight
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Color
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Ports
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Price (Subject to change)
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Surface Laptop 8
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Intel Core Ultra 5
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13.8”/16GB/256 GB
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3lbs
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Black
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2 – USB C
1 – USB A
Headphone Jack
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~$1,879
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Dell Pro 5
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Intel Core Ultra 7
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14”/16GB/256GB
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3lbs
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Silver
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2 – USB C
1 – USB A
1 – HDMI
Headphone Jack
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~$1,620
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Apple MacBook Air
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Apple M5
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13.6”/16GB/512GB
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2.7lbs
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Silver
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2 – USB C
1– MagSafe
Headphone Jack
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~$1,100
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For employees with advanced computing needs—such as design, data analysis, media production, software development, or data-intensive research—these laptops offer powerful, professional-grade performance in portable form factors. They are ideal for faculty and staff engaged in technical roles, including those using applications like AutoCAD, MATLAB, or other resource-heavy tools. These devices are equipped with high-end processors and large, high-resolution displays, making them perfect for multitasking and creative work. Each model supports demanding applications and workflows while maintaining compatibility with university systems and security standards. Built for speed, reliability, and long battery life, they are excellent choices for research, creative, or engineering environments. OIT recommends the Dell Pro Precision 5 as a high-end laptop option.
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Device
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Processor
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Graphics
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Screen/RAM/SSD
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Weight
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Ports
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Price (Subject to change)
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Dell Pro Precision 5
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265H vPro 24MB
16 cores; up to 5.30 GHz Turbo
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Nvidia Graphics; dedicated graphics
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16”/32GB/1TB
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4.86lbs
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2 – USB C
2 – USB A
1 – HDMI
1 Ethernet
Number pad included
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~$2,300
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Apple MacBook Pro
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Apple M5 Pro chip
10 Performance Cores
4 Efficiency Cores;
Up to 4.5 GHz
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20 core dedicated graphics
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16”/24GB/1TB
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3.5lbs
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3 – USB C
1 – HDMI
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~$3,000
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Surface Laptop 8
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Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
8 core; 2.2GHZ-5GHZ
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Intel Arc Graphics; no dedicated graphics card
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13.8”/32GB/1TB
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3.6lbs
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2 – USB C
1 – USB A
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~$2,800
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Faculty and staff can choose from three standard desktop models designed to support a wide range of professional and academic tasks. All devices are equipped with 16 GB RAM and a 256 GB drive. These desktops offer reliable performance in compact or expandable form factors, making them ideal for office-based work, research, and creative projects. If a desktop is selected for primary use, please keep in mind that university policy permits only one primary computing device per employee. A secondary device for mobility will not be provided.
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Device
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Processor
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Ports
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Price (Subject to change)
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Dell Pro Micro
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Intel Core Ultra 235T
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1- USB C
5 – USB A
1 – DisplayPort
1 – HDMI
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~$1,200
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HP Pro Mini 400 G9
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Intel Core i5 14500
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1- USB C
5 – USB A
2 – DisplayPort
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~$1,200
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Mac Mini |
Apple M4
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5- USB C
1- HDMI
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~$600
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For faculty and staff engaged in advanced computing tasks—such as data science, engineering, media production, or AI development—the Dell Pro Max T2 Desktop, HP Z2 G1i Workstation, and Apple Mac Studio M4 Pro offer exceptional performance, expandability, and reliability. These desktops are designed to handle intensive workloads with ease, featuring the latest processors, high memory capacities, and support for powerful graphics. All three systems are built to meet the demands of high-performance academic and research environments, and are equipped with 32 GB RAM and a 1TB hard drive.
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Device
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Processor
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Graphics
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RAM/Storage
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Ports
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Price (Subject to change)
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Dell Pro Max T2
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Intel Core Ultra 7
20 core; up to 5.3 GHz
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NVIDIA RTX 2000 ADA 16GB GDDR6
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32GB/1TB
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4 – USB C
6 – USB A
6 – DisplayPort
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~$2,775
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HP Z2 G1i Workstation
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Intel Core Ultra 7
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NVIDIA A2000 12GB GDDR6
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32GB/1TB
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1 – USB C
10 – USB A
2 – DisplayPort
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~$2,800
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Mac Studio
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Apple M4 Max
14 core
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32 core dedicated graphics
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36GB/1TB
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6 – USB C
2 – USB A
1 – HDMI
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~$2,100
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Peripherals
Below is a list of peripherals that OIT currently supports. If you need a peripheral that is not listed below, please fill out the OIT Consultation Form.
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Docking Stations
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Compatible System
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Ports
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Price
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Kensington Triple Display SD4760P
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Surface Laptop 8
Dell Pro 5
MacBook Air M5
MacBook Pro M5 |
6 – USB A
1 – Ethernet
1 – Headphone Jack
3 – HDMI Ports |
~$250 |
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Surface Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station
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Surface Laptop 8
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3 – USB A
3 – USB C
1 – Ethernet
1 – Headphone Jack
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~$250
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Dell Pro Dock – WD25
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Dell Pro 14 Plus
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4 – USB A
2 – USB C
2 – DisplayPort
1 – HDMI
1 – Ethernet
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~$250
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Keyboard and Mouse
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Keyboard and Mouse
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Price
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Logitech MK120 (Wired)
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~$20
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Logitech MK270 (Wireless)
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~$30
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Monitors
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Ports
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Price (Subject to change)
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ASUS ProArt PA247CV (23.8in monitor)
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4 – USB A
2 – USB C
1 – HDMI
2 – DisplayPort
1 – USB C (Display only)
1 – headphone jack
(Daisy chainable)
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$~250
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Samsung ViewFinity S6 S34 (34in monitor)
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3 – USB A
1 – DisplayPort
1 – HDMI
1 – USB C (Display only)
1 – headphone jack
1 – Ethernet
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~$580
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Headsets
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Price
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Poly Blackwire C3210
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Free
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Poly Blackwire C3220
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~$40
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SAVI 8245 UC
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~$250
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Phones
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Price (Subject to change)
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Yaelink MP-54
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~$230
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Webcams
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Price (Subject to change)
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Logitech Brio
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~$170
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Logitech C930e
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~$120
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Speakerphone
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Price (Subject to change)
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Jabra Speak2
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~$185
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Plantronics Calisto 3200
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~$85
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Below are scanners that have been approved to work with Perceptive Content.
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Scanners
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Price (Subject to change)
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Ricoh FI-8170
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~$1,100
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Conclusion
For questions or additional information, please contact us at it-help@indstate.edu or 812-237-2910. If you’d like to schedule a consultation to review device requirements, please submit an OIT Consultation request under the Computer or Accessories category.
This helps us better understand your requirements and ensures we provide the most effective support possible.