Recommended Computer Models
Faculty and staff must order from our price-negotiated recommended computers through CSUBUY. iPads should be ordered through CDWG (our designated vendor for Apple products within CSUBUY) for proper enrollment.
View a list of Recommended Computer Peripherals and learn how to Order Recommended Computers and Peripherals.
Model | Image | Name | CCR Eligible | Specs | Cost | Notes | Vendor Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A |  | Dell Pro Max Slim | X | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265 NVIDIA® A1000, 8 GB 32GB RAM 512GB M.2 Storage | $2,125 | Classic Windows desktop machine, built with specifications to run all Cal Poly-supported programs and features. | |
B | | Dell Pro 7 2-in-1 | X | Intel Core Ultra 7 365 vPro Integrated Intel graphics 32GB RAM 512GB NVMe SSD 14” Screen | $2,145 | Laptop designed for portability with built-in touch and drawing features. Comes with a Dell stylus to take full advantage of the touch screen. Does not have a dedicated video card. | |
C | | Dell Pro Precision 7 14” | X | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell 8GB GDDR7 32GB RAM 1TB NVMe SSD 14” Screen | $3,685 | High-end Windows laptop with a dedicated video card for extra performance in a 14" screen design. | |
D | | Dell Pro Precision 7 16” | X | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell 8GB GDDR7 32GB RAM 1TB NVMe SSD 16” Screen | $3,715 | High-end Windows laptop with a dedicated video card for extra performance in a 16" screen design. | |
E | | Dell Pro 5 14” |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 365 Integrated Intel graphics 32GB RAM 512GB NVMe SSD 14” Screen | $1,790 | A budget-friendly laptop offering ideal for office use, where graphics resources are not a priority. | |
F | | Dell Pro Micro |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235T vPro® Integrated Intel Graphics 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Storage | $1,265 | A budget-friendly mini desktop offering ideal for office use where graphics resources are not a priority | |
G | | Dell Pro Max Tower |
| Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285 NVIDIA® RTX™ 2000 ADA, 16 GB 64GB RAM 1TB M.2 Storage | $3,885 | A high-end research machine that can be customized for your high-performance needs on campus. | |
H | | 14" Apple MacBook Pro | X | M5 Pro, 15/16 Core 24GB RAM 1TB SSD 14” Screen | $2,688 | Apple's classic laptop offering, the 14" MacBook Pro offers a lot of computing power in a small package. | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |
I | | 16" Apple MacBook Pro | X | M5 Pro, 18/20 Core 24GB RAM 1TB SSD 16” Screen | $3,143 | Apple's flagship 16" laptop with an upgraded processor and video capabilities | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |
J | | 24" Apple iMac | X | M4 8/8 Core 16GB RAM 512GB SSD | $1,835 | All-in-one Apple device ideal for every day use and multiple user environments. | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |
K | | Apple Mac Mini |
| M4 10/10 Core 16GB RAM 512GB SSD | $873 | A budget-friendly mini desktop offering suitable for every day tasks. | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |
L | | 13" Apple MacBook Air |
| M5 10/8 Core 16GB RAM 512GB SSD | $1,384 | A budget-friendly small and lightweight laptop designed for use on the go or where hardware resources are not a priority. | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |
M | | Apple Mac Studio |
| M4 Max 14/32 Core 36GB RAM 1TB SSD | $2,816 | A high-end research machine that can be customized for your high-performance needs on campus. | CDW-G - CSUBUY eMarketplace to obtain quote |