Recommended Hardware Technology

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OTS established these technology recommendations to ensure that campus users will receive the best machine at the best price, that runs campus software, properly integrates with the campus enterprise systems and streamlines the procurement process. For more information on our testing and evaluation methodology, please see our Software and Hardware Testing page. for more information

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• Software and Hardware Testing

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Clicking one of the following categories will take you to the section below:

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• Desktops
• Laptops
• Printers
• Smartphones

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Purchasing

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Please contact the OTS Help Center if you have technical questions about these technologies, need assistance in choosing a particular model, configuration, or features, and questions about purchasing.

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• OTS Help Center

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For educational discounts for faculty and staff personal purchases, please see the Educational Discounts Web page for more information.

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• Educational Discounts

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Remember:

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• These devices are for Towson University office use ONLY.
• You must purchase all non-standard software for your computer prior to its installation. You are responsible for keeping a proof of purchase for the software to validate your license for the software.
• If you are upgrading your computer and you wish to install software applications for the new computer, you will need to purchase new software for the new machine or the software will be deleted from the old computer.
• OTS provides setup, installation, configuration, support and maintenance on all recommended devices.
  

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Recommended Desktop Computers

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Windows Standard Configuration

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• Dell OptiPlex 9010
• Minitower EPA Base
• 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM i5-3570 (6MB, 3.4GHz, w/HD2500 Graphics)
• 8GB DDR3 ,1600MHz, 2DIMM
• 250GB SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive and 8MB Data Burst Cache
• Intel Integrated Graphics DP/DP/VGA w/DP-to-DVI Adapter (Dual Monitor Support)
• Internal Speaker 
• 16X DVD+/-RW Roxio Creator and Cyberlink Power DVD™
• Dell USB Entry Keyboard
• Dell MS111 USB Optical Mouse
• Intel vPro Technology Enabled Systems Management
• 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service
• Systems will be configured with Microsoft Windows 7 using the university standard software configuration
• 2 Video Cable, Display Port-to-Single link DVI (1920X1200)
• Optional Monitor (Dell Professional P2012H, 20in WideScreen)
  
  

Macintosh High-End Configuration
(Requires departmental contribution if part of the campus Computer Trade Up or Tenure Track Programs)

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• Apple Mac Pro
• One 3.2GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor
• 6GB (three 2GB) memory
• 1TB hard drive
• 18x SuperDrive
• ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB GDDR5
• One 16x SuperDrive
• Choose a Mouse option below::
  • Apple Mouse (wired) OR
  • Apple Magic Mouse (wireless) Or
  • Magic Trackpad (additinal cost)
• Choose a Keyboard option below:::
  • Apple Wireless keyboard (English)/ User's Guide (numeric keypad NOT included) OR
  • Apple keyboard (English)/ User's Guide with numeric keypad (wired)
• AppleCare Protection Plan (3-year warranty, required for university purchase
• Systems will be configured with university standard software configuration:
  • Mac OS X
  • Microsoft Office 2011
• Monitor NOT included, must purchase separately
  
  

Macintosh Standard Configuration
(Requires departmental contribution if part of the campus Computer Trade Up or Tenure Track Programs)

• Apple iMac, 21.5-inch
• 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5
• Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
• 8GB (two 4GB) memory
• 1TB hard drive
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M with 512MB
  
• Choose a Mouse option below:
  • Apple Mouse OR
• Apple Magic Mouse (wireless)
• Magic Trackpad (additinal cost)
• Choose a Keyboard option below::
  • Apple keyboard (English)/ User's Guide with numeric keypad (wired)  OR
  • Apple Wireless keyboard (English)/ User's Guide (numeric keypad NOT included)
• Apple USB SuperDrive (DVD/CD player) option
  • Superdrive not included with iMac, must purchase external USB Superdrive if  a DVD/CD drive is needed
• Accessory kit
• AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac - Auto-enroll
• Systems will be configured with university standard configuration including:

• Mac OS X
• Microsoft Office 2011

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Recommended Laptops

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Windows Laptop Standard Configuration

• Dell Latitude E5430 w/14.0 inch HD(1366x768) Anti-Glare LED Display
                Or
  Dell Latitude E5530 w/15.6 inch HD(1366x768) Anti-Glare LED Display

• 3rd Generation Intel® CoreTM i5-3320M (2.6GHz)
• 8.0GB, DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMM
• 320GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
• 8X DVD+/-RW Roxio Creator and Cyberlink Power DVD™
• 65W A/C Adapter (3-pin)
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N WiFi 6205 802.11a/b/g/n
• 6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion Battery
• No Modem
• Dell Wireless® 380 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Module
• Light Sensitive Webcam and Noise Cancelling Digital Array Microphone
• Dell Touchpad with Anti-microbial protection
• Dell MS111 USB Optical Mouse
• Intel vPro™ Technology’s advanced management features
• 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service
• 3 Year CompleteCare Accidental Damage Protection
• Computrace Professional 3yr (Laptop recovery software to assist with the recovery of a lost or stolen laptop.)
• Optional monitor, keyboard, and docking station
• Optional Deluxe Nylon Laptop Bag
• Systems will be configured with Microsoft Windows 7 using the university standard software configuration

Macintosh Laptop Standard Configuration

(Requires departmental contribution if part of the campus Computer Trade Up or Tenure Track Programs)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 13-inch
• 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
• Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
• 4GB 1600MHz memory
• 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
• Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Built-in battery (7 hours)
• SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide (English)
• Accessory Kit
  
• AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook/MacBook Air/13" MacBook Pro
• Systems will be configured with university standard configuration including:

  Mac OS X

  Microsoft Office 2011

• Carrying case
• Computrace Professional: (3yr. laptop recovery software to assist with the recovery of a lost or stolen laptop, considered an essential purchase for all University laptop computers.)

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Recommended Printers

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Departments should only purchase individual printers if there is an absolute need. Otherwise, small groups of faculty and staff members should share a central printer. Please refer to the sections on small workgroup needs and large workgroup needs for recommendations.

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VENDOR INFORMATION

You may contact any of these vendors for a price list of MEEC contract (USM2007-12) Hewlett-Packard (HP) printer:

Daly	DISYS Solutions, Inc.	Harford Computer Group, Inc. (HCGI)
Contact Information: 800-955-DALY (Toll Free) 301-670-0381 301-963-1516 (FAX) MDSales@daly.com http://www.daly.com/	Contact Information: 1-888-286-3896 (Toll Free) 703-802-798-3896 703-802-0798 (FAX) mdsales@disyssolutions.com http://disyssolutions.com	Contact Information: Bill Hottman (410) 302-0403 bhottman@hcgi.com Carol Huff 800 680-4424 x204 huffc@hcgi.com www.hcgi.com/

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Always identify yourself as a MEEC member when requesting a quote or placing an order and reference Contract Number USM2007-12. 

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The following list of recommended printers is broken down into several sections: individual needs, small workgroup needs, larger workgroup needs and color printing needs. Please also note that if these printers are to be directly connected to your computer locally through a USB port, you will be required to purchase a USB cable, available at any retail computer store or online.

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Black and White Solutions

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Individual Needs

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.HP LaserJet P1102w (Not for networking)

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Macintosh and PC compatible

Black & White

Up to 19 ppm

250-sheet paper tray

Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 dpi effective output)

8 MB memory

Hi-Speed USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)

1 year warranty

Intended Use:

Individuals (1user)

Good quality

Inexpensive

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Small Workgroup Needs

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HP LaserJet P1606DN

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Macintosh and PC compatible

Black & White

Up to 26 ppm

250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority feed slot

Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

32 MB memory

Hi-Speed USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications)

1 year warranty

Ethernet port for networking

Intended Use:

Individuals (1-5 users)

Good quality

Duplex printing

Larger Workgroup Needs

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HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 Series M602n

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• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• Black & White
• Up to 52 pages/minute (speed)
• 100 sheet & 500 sheet paper trays
• 1200 dots/inch (quality)
• 128 MB memory
• 540 MHz Coldfire v5e Processor
• 1 year warranty
• Intended Use:
  • Larger workgroups (5-10 users)
  • High Output
  • Good quality
• Options
  • Additional 500 sheet paper tray ( LaserJet M602t)
  • Duplexing (double-sided printing) with an additional 500 sheet paper tray (LaserJet M602tn)

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Color Printing Needs

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HP Color LaserJet CP1525NW Series

• Macintosh and PC compatibl
• Network use
• 12 pages/minute BW and 8 pages/minute color
• 128mb memory
• USB 2.0 connection
• 1 year warranty
• Intended use
  • Personal Color Printer
  • Economical alternative to ink jets

 

HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 Series M451dn

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• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• Color Printing
• Up to 21 pages/minute for color and black & white (speed)
• 600 dots/inch (quality)
• 128 MB memory
• USB Connection
• 1 year warranty
• Intended Use:
  • Small Workgroup (1-5 users)
  • High output
  • Good quality
• Duplex
• Options
  • Additional 250 sheet paper tray (Color Laserjet M451dtn)

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HP Color LaserJet 4025n Series

• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• Color Printing
• Up to 35 pages/minute for B/W and color.

• 100 sheet & 500 sheet paper trays
• 1200x1200 dots/inch (quality)
• 512 MB memory
• 1 year warranty
• Intended Use:
  • Larger workgroup (5+ users)
  • High output
  • Good quality
  • Manual duplex on 4025n model
  • Automatic duplex on 4025dn model

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Multi-Function Printer Needs

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Black and White Multi-Function Printer Needs

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HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf Multifunction e-Printer

• Print, copy, scan, fax
• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• Duplex printing
• Up to 26 pages/minute black & white (speed)
• 600 dots/inch (quality)
• 128 MB memory
• USB Connection
• 1 year warranty
• 250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority tray, 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder 
• Intended Use:
• Small Workgroup (1-5 users)

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Color Multi-Function Printer Needs

HP Color LaserJet Pro M475dn Multifunction Printer

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• Print, copy, scan, fax
• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• 21 pages/minute color and b/w
• 300 sheet main tray with 50 page auto document feeder for scanner
• 1 year limited warranty
• USB Connection
• 600x600 DPI quality scanner
• Intended Use
  • Small Workgroup (1-5 users)

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.HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 500 M575dn Multifunction Printer

• Print, copy, scan, digital send, easy access USB drive, (optional fax, advanced digital send, wireless)
• Macintosh and PC compatible
• Ethernet port for network use
• Duplex printing
• Up to 31 pages/minute
• 600 dots/inch (quality)
• 1536 MB memory
• USB Connection
• 1 year warranty
• 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray,

   50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

•  Automatic two-sided printing and copying

•  Intended Use:

• Large Workgroup (10-15 users)

 

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Recommended Smartphones

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OTS recommends and will support devices that operate the Windows Mobile, Blackberry OS, Apple iOS and Android operating systems. More important than the specific hardware is the device's synchronization software; OTS strongly recommends Blackberry Enterprise Server for RIM Blackberry devices and Microsoft ActiveSync for Windows Mobile devices. For the Apple iOS operating system, Microsoft Exchange in combination with iTunes is preferred for synchronization. Lastly Android devices will operate through corporate synchronization setup.

All Smartphone purchases must be approved by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.   In addition these devices have a university policy regarding use, see notes below.
 

1. Smartphones combine the functionality of a PDA with a cellular phone.
2. Prior to purchase and to order, contact Nicole Cosentino at 410-704-5013.
3. Departments should not purchase devices directly.
4. Synchronizing Smartphones is accomplished using your cellular provider's network.
5. Verizon Wireless is Towson University's preferred cellular service provider and all  recommended phones operate on Verizon's network. A monthly plan is required.
6. Depending on your synchronization needs, you may be required to purchase an additional software application and/or licensure.
7. Purchase of a Smartphone requires the approval of your department head, dean or associate vice president, and divisional vice president. Policy details are available in the Mobile Computing Devices Policy.
8. When your Smartphone arrives, OTS Telecommunications will arrange for setup and delivery.

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(Click the link below to see product specifications)
 

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Blackberry Bold 9650 (Blackberry 6 OS)	Blackberry Curve 3G 9330 (Blackberry 5 OS)
Apple iPhone 4G (8G) (iOS)	Motorola Droid 3 Global* (Android 2.3 OS for Motorola)

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.* Special equipment charges apply, department approval required.

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For technical assistance concerning all Smartphones,  call the OTS Help Center at 410-704-5151 for assistance. For questions regarding equipment offerings and university policy governing mobile technology, please contact Nicole Cosentino at 410-704-5013.

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