Hardware Recommendations

laptop computers - windows

Faculty, staff, and students who would like to purchase a Dell laptop for personal use, can do so through www.bc.edu/bookstore.

Support: These computers are fully supported by Information Technology Services.

When buying a computer, consider the ITS choice first.  Our on-campus hardware repair staff are certified to repair the ITS recommended brands.

Vendor: Use the link below to view the recommended vendors customized Boston College Web catalog.


        

         

Dell Latitude E6420 Standard Laptop

This Dell laptop is designed to meet the needs of the majority of BC faculty and staff who require a mobile system.


Dell Latitude E6420 High End Laptop

This Dell laptop is designed for BC faculty and staff who may require a more robust system to run highly intensive graphical or statistical packages on a mobile system.


Dell Latitute E6320 Light Weight Laptop

This Dell laptop is designed for BC faculty and staff who require a light weight system.

Processor & Speed: Intel Core i5-2540M Dual Core, 2.60 GHz
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Memory: 4.0 GB
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+/-RW
Display: 14.0 inch HD Anti-Glare LED                   Video Card: Intel HD Graphics 3000 
Warranty: 3-year on campus repair


Processor & Speed: Intel Core i7-2720QM Quad Core, 2.20 GHz
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Memory: 8.0 GB
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+/-RW
Display: 14.0 inch HD Anti-Glare LED        Video Card: NVIDIA NVS 4200M 512MB DDR3 Discrete Graphics
Warranty: 3-year on campus repair

Processor & Speed: Intel Core i5-2540M Dual Core, 2.60 GHz
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Memory: 4.0 GB
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+/-RW                                 Display: 13.3 inch HD Anti-Glare LED                                   Video Card: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Warranty: 3-year on campus repair


Need help selecting software or hardware?
An ITS staff member will work with you to determine which software or hardware best fits your needs. Use the consultation request form.