Standard Computer Models for Faculty and Staff

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This article describes the standard computer model options currently available to faculty and staff.

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ITS recognizes that different users have different needs and preferences in computer platforms and therefore offers both macOS and Microsoft Windows (Lenovo) computer options to faculty and staff. 

Our standard model computers will meet the needs of most Middlebury employees.  If you have unique computing needs or any questions, please contact the help desk to discuss which configuration is best suited for your work.

ITS provides a single 24" Lenovo monitor or a 24" Lenovo docking monitor for each employee.

 

Detailed Specs for ITS Standard Models

  Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Apple MacBook Air M4
Category Win std laptop Mac std laptop
Screen 14” 13.6”
OS Win 11 Ent macOS
CPU 8-core
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 4.7GHz
Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine
RAM 16GB 16GB
Hard drive 256GB SSD 256GB SSD
Weight 3.3 pounds 2.7 lbs
Ports 2 x USB-A ports, 2 x USB-C, 1x hdmi, 1 x ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone 2x USB-C/TB 4, 3.5mm headphone jack
Cost $1,297 $1,100
EPEAT** Gold Gold

  *Please note that the new Lenovo laptops do not work well with the old Dell docking stations or older Dell monitors. ITS now provides one 24" Lenovo docking monitor (ThinkVision T24m), which replaces the need for a separate docking station.

Both models include a three year warranty.

 **Information about EPEAT can be found at https://www.epeat.net/

 

Software

Computers purchased and maintained by ITS include basic tools unique to each OS as well as utilities which help ITS manage and secure Middlebury devices. Employees are able to install additional software themselves as needed. Popular licensed software used at the College (such as Adobe applications or Microsoft Office) are available for self-install via Self Service Installations. Applications are also listed in our Service Catalog.  More info can be found at: go/selfservice/.

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Article ID: 177
Created
Mon 8/30/21 5:10 PM
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Wed 7/16/25 12:17 PM

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