This article lists the computers available from our main supplier and provides specifications and prices. It also explains what to do in case you want to order a bespoke computer, an Apple computer, or peripherals.

 

Ordering a computer

iSolutions contribution

iSolutions will supply one Standard Device, funded from the University’s Central IT Hardware Budget per Eligible Post. Eligible Posts are defined in the University's Hardware Provisioning Policy.

Primary Devices for eligible posts that are not a standard device are entitled to an iSolutions contribution up to the value of our standard laptop.

How to raise your request

To order a device, complete and submit the appropriate form from the page "Equipment Requests".

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Computers

Standard devices

Please note that specifications below reflect hardware iSolutions holds in stock and may differ from the suppliers' own websites.

Standard laptop

Our standard laptop offering, suitable for everyday workplace activities using applications such as Microsoft Office and Teams.

Price: £ 864.00 inc. VAT

Specifications

Model

Dell Pro 14 Plus

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235U, vPro® (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz)

Memory

16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s (5200 MT/s with 13th Gen Intel Core processors)

Storage

512 GB, M.2 2230, TLC, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD

Display

14", Non-Touch, FHD+, Anti-Glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, FHD IR Cam, 4G capable

Available Ports

• 2 USB-C 
• 2 USB 
• 1 HDMI 

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions: 313.5 mm x 224 mm 
• Weight: 1.5 Kg

 

Standard desktop

Our standard desktop offering, suitable everyday workplace activities using applications such as Microsoft Office and Teams.

Price: £ 704.40 inc. VAT

Specifications

Model

Dell Pro Slim Plus

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245 (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores, up to 5.1GHz)

Memory

16GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s, non-ECC

Storage

M.2 2280 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 SSD 

Wireless

Intel(R) AX210 Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 and Bluetooth

Available Ports

• 8 USB (2.0 and 3.2)
• 1 Universal audio port
• 1 HDMI 
• 1 RJ45 Ethernet Port 10/100/1000 Mbps

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Lightweight Laptop

Dell Pro 14 Premium is the lightest 14" laptop in the Dell Pro range.

Price: £ 1,506.00 inc. VAT

Please note the memory and storage on the lightweight model are not upgradable at a later date. If you think you may need more RAM or a bigger SSD than the specification states, please use the Bespoke computer purchasing request form.

Specifications

Model

Dell Pro 14 Premium

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 268V, vPro® (48 TOPS NPU, 8 cores, up to 5.0 GHz)

Memory

32 GB: LPDDR5x, 8533 MT/s (onboard)

Storage

1 TB, TLC, SSD

Display

14", Touch, Gorilla® Glass , QHD+ Tandem OLED, 400 nits, Low power, HDR, ComfortView+ 8MP IR Cam

Wireless

Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4 Technology, Wireless Card

Available Ports

• 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery
• 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 1 Universal audio jack port
• 1 HDMI 2.1 port

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions: 17.95 mm x 311.2 mm x 216.70 mm
• Weight: 1.14 Kg

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Higher specification computers

Higher specification laptop

Our higher specification laptop, with increased storage, RAM and dedicated NVIDIA graphics card aimed at supporting advanced software applications with the flexibility of being portable.

Important note:

• This laptop is designed for high performance computational applications meaning it is big, heavy and often loud. Unless you need the extra power provided by a discrete GPU for your research, we recommend you consider the laptops above. 

Price: £ 2040.00 inc. VAT

Specifications

Model

Dell Precision Workstation 7680

Processor

Intel Core i7-13850HX vPro (30 MB cache, 20 cores, 28 threads, up to 5.3 GHz, 55 W)

Memory

32GB, 2x16GB 5600MT/s SODIMM, non-ECC

Storage

512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4 2280 SSD

Video Card

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 8GB GDDR6

Display

16" UHD+ 3840x2400 OLED, WVA, 60Hz, anti-glare, touch,100% DCI-P3, 400 nits, IR Camera, with Mic

Available Ports

• 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DP-alt mode
• 1 USB 3.2 Type-A with PowerShare 
• 1 USB 3.2 Type-A
• 2 Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 
• 1 HDMI
• 1 Ethernet 

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions: 356.00 mm x  258.34 mm 
• Weights: 2.60 Kg

 

Higher specification desktop

Our higher specification desktop, with increased storage, a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card and room for expansion inside, aimed at supporting advanced software applications such used in engineering and graphic design.

Price: £ 1494 inc. VAT

Specifications

Model

Dell Pro Max Tower T2

Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K (20 cores, up to 5.5 GHz, 125 W)

Memory

32GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, non-ECC

Storage

1 TB, M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, SSD

Video Card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 8GB GDDR6X, HDMI, 3 DP

Wireless

Intel Wi-Fi 6/6E (6GHz) AX211 2x2 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card

Available Ports

• 6 USB3 Super-Speed
• 4 USB-C
• 1 RJ45 Ethernet Port 10/100/1000 Mbps
• 2 DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2)
• 2 HDMI

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Bespoke devices

If the above devices do not meet your requirements, please complete the Bespoke Computer Purchasing form.

Additional costs apply.

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Apple devices and peripherals

All Apple desktops, laptops, tablets, and peripherals are priced and ordered individually.

To raise your request, you will need to:

1. Create a quote from Academia – The technology group
2. Open the Apple Computer Purchasing form
3. Fill out the form. Please note that you will need a Business World Subproject Code
4. Attach the PDF quote downloaded from Academia’s email
5. Select the button Submit to submit your request

If you need guidance on creating a new customer account or signing in to Academia, please read the article 'Creating a quote from Academia'.

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Monitors

Dell 24" Monitor and Dock Combined

All-day productivity monitor. Improved ComfortView Plus: reduces harmful blue light emissions to ≤35%, for all-day comfort without sacrificing colour.

Price: £ 133.20 inc. VAT

Key features: 

• Apple single-screen and Dell dual-screen compatible
• Resolution / Refresh Rate: 1920 x 1080
• Ports:
  • 1x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) (Supports up to FHD 1920 x 1080 100Hz TMDS as per specified in HDMI 1.4)
  • 1x DP 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
  • 1x DP-out (1.4) with MST (HDCP 1.4)
  • 1x RJ45
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C upstream (Alt. mode with DP1.4) with up to 90W PD
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A downstream
  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C downstream with up to 15W PD (data only)
• Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS) 

Dell 27" Monitor and Dock Combined

Optimised to deliver high performance details and clarity. See consistent, vibrant colours across a wide viewing angle enabled by In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology.

Price: £ 210.00 inc. VAT

Key features:

• Resolution / Refresh Rate: QHD 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
• Ports:
  • HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
  • DisplayPort (HDCP 1.4)
  • USB-C upstream/DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode with Power Delivery (power up to 90W)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream
  • DisplayPort output (HDCP 1.4, MST)
  • LAN (RJ-45)
• Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)

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Prices

Computers

Type	Model	Cost (inc. VAT)	Contribution (inc. VAT)
Standard laptop	Dell Pro 14 Plus	£ 864.00	Full cost
Standard desktop	Dell Pro Slim Plus	£ 704.40	Full cost
Lightweight laptop	Dell Pro 14 Premium	£ 1506.00	Up to £ 864.00
Higher Spec. laptop	Dell Precision Workstation 7680	£ 2040.00	Up to £ 864.00
Higher Spec. desktop	Dell Pro Max Tower T2	£ 1494.00	Up to £ 864.00

All prices are subject to change.

 

Monitors

Model	Cost (inc. VAT)
Dell 24" Monitor and Dock Combined	£ 133.20
Dell 27" Monitor and Dock Combined	£ 210.00

24 monitor and dock combined

All prices are subject to change.

 

Accessories and peripherals

USB 3.0 Hard Drives and RAM

Model	Cost (inc. VAT)
2 TB Portable Hard Drive	£ 53.62
1 TB NVME SSD	£ 78.42
16 GB DDR5 RAM for laptops	£ 162.38
16 GB DDR5 RAM for desktops	£ 103.81

All prices are subject to change.

 

Other peripherals

Model	Cost (inc. VAT)
Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock - SD25TB4	£ 168.00
Ethernet Adaptor USB-C to Ethernet (Lightweight and Mobile units)	£ 13.99
Laptop Bag (standard)	Free when ordered with a primary laptop or £ 5.78
Laptop stand	£ 18.80
Sony Headphones	£ 12.58
Webcam (HD, with Built-in Mic)	£ 29.69
USB Headset	£ 22.80
Wired mouse	£ 10.93
Wired keyboard	£ 17.32
Dell wireless mouse	£ 21.12
Wireless keyboard and mouse set	£ 39.72
Desktop Wi-Fi Dongle	£ 18.28
UK / Irish 65W AC Adapter with power cord (Kit)	£ 19.20
Logitech USB Wired Speakers	£ 13.02

All prices are subject to change.

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Related content

University's Hardware Provisioning Policy

RAM and SSDs - Catalogue of availabilities and compatibilities

Peripheral order form

Creating a quote from Academia