Faculty & Staff Computer Recommendations

University-Owned Computers (Faculty and Staff)

Radford University currently standardizes on Dell and Apple mobile and desktop computers.    Recommended models and some key features of each are listed below.  

PC Mobile Options - Dell

Model

Latitude 5420 - Laptop

Latitude 7420 - Tablet

Processor

Intel Core i5 

Intel Core i5

RAM

16GB

16GB

Hard Drive

512GB Solid State

512GB Solid State

Wireless Card

Yes

Yes

Video Card

Intel HD Graphics

Intel HD Graphics

Battery

3cell

3cell

Screen

14" HD TouchScreen

14" HD TouchScreen

Card Reader

Media Card Reader

Media Card Reader

Weight

3.24 lbs

3.4 lbs

LCD Camera

Yes

Yes

Est. Base Price

$1,038

$1,160

Optional Docking Station

$200+

$200+

Optional Optical Drive

$50

$50

Additional Power Cord

$40

$40

PC Desktop Options - Dell All-In-One

Model

OptiPlex All-in-One Desktop

Processor

Intel Core i5

RAM16GB

Hard Drive

512GB Solid State

Video Card

Integrated Video Card

WiFi

Wireless Combo Adapter

Speakers

Internal

Monitor23.8"

Est. Base Price 

$989

Apple Options

ModelMacBook Pro 13"        
iMac 21.5" Desktop  
ProcessorApple M1 Chip, 8-core CPU & GPU
Apple M1 Chip, 8-core CPU & GPU
RAM16GB16GB
Hard Drive256GB SSD256GB SSD
Wireless Cardyesyes
Battery14 hoursNA
Screen size13" Retina display21.5"
Keyboardyeswired with numeric keypad
MouseTrackpadwired
Touch Bar and Touch IDyesNA
Est. Base Price w/Warranty*$1,508$1579
Optional Ethernet AdapterAdd $49NA
Optional Optical DriveAdd $79**Add $79
Optional USB-C to USB AdapterAdd $19 
Optional Universal Docking StationAdd $200+ 

* Contact Academic Technologies at acadcomp@radford.edu or call 831-7521 to request a current quote.

** Requires a USB-C to USB Adapter.

Purchasing Tips for Departments

Once a computer quote has been obtained, departments can enter a purchase request in eVA.  Note:  Computers should not be purchased with University credit cards. 

When entering the order data in eVA:

  • Select the appropriate Supplier Code:
    • For Dell orders, select DELL MARKETING LP 
    • For Apple orders, select Apple, Austin, TX
  • Select an appropriate Commodity Code for computers:
    • For desktop computers, use code 20453
    • For mobile computers, use code 20454  
  • Enter the appropriate Contract Number in the Contract No. field.
    • For Dell orders, the current Contract No. is VA 140331-LEN
    • For Apple orders, the current Contract No. is VA-150605-APPL
  • List each item on a separate line, and indiciate each item's part number in the Part Number field. 
  • Reference the quote number in the description and attach a copy of the quote to the PR
  • Indicate on the PR that items are to be shipped to the Campus Warehouse. 
  • Upon delivery to the Warehouse, the department will be notified to receive the items in eVA.
  • DoIT staff will image the computer, install software, and make delivery to the department. 

Contact Academic Technologies at acadcomp@radford.edu or phone 831-7521 with questions.