Supported Hardware

Someone who spends considerable time away from their desk, traveling and/or going to meetings and wants a sleek and high end laptop that can also operate as a tablet

• 2 in 1 design with touch screen - laptop and/or tablet
• Lighter device/portability
• Designed for extended battery run time
• Collaboration Touchpad (ZOOM)
• Optional docking station to provide desktop functionality (keyboard, mouse, monitors)

Suggestions:

•  (PDF file) Dell Latitude 9330
  • 2.6 lbs
  • 13” Touch Display
  • i5 Processor (low power consumption)
  • Finger print Reader
  • 16GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD

CCS supports all Dell Optiplex personal computers and Dell Precision workstations. Precision models are recommended for research. Dell offers a 3-year or 4-year limited warranty on the above mentioned desktop workstations. 

Please note: With the current licensing structure, all Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Standard computers will come with Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit. If you fall under the Microsoft Campus License Agreement at Toronto Metropolitan University and your computer is imaged by CCS, then it will have Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit as the installed OS.

The TMU Small Form Factor has 16GB of memory, a 256GB SSD and a 3-year warranty standard.  The current computer configurations now have a 256GB SSD as the standard storage drive.

The following options are available for each desktop model:

• Downgrade to 8GB of memory
• Upgrade to 512GB SSD
• Upgrade to a 4 year warranty
• Add DisplayPort to DVI adapter
• Add DisplayPort to VGA adapter
• Add Computrace for 3 years
• Add Computrace for 4 years

If you will be using your current monitor(s) with the newer systems, you may need to purchase adaptors to connect the monitor(s) to the new system.

Please note:

These laptops do not have an optical drive and no option for internal unit.

CCS supports all Dell Latitude laptops and Dell Precision laptops (with supported Operating Systems). Dell Precision laptops are recommended for research. Dell offers a 3-year or 4-year limited warranty on the mentioned laptop series.  

Please note: With the current licensing structure, all Toronto Metropolitan University Standard computers will come with Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit. If you fall under the Microsoft Campus License Agreement at Toronto Metropolitan University and your computer is imaged by CCS, then it will have Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit as the installed OS.

The current laptop configurations now have a 256GB SSD as the standard storage drive.

Securing laptop - The new laptops have changed the securing system. The new laptops now use the Noble Wedge Lock slot and is not compatible with the Kensington laptop lock.

If you are planning on purchasing a configuration that is different than the Toronto Metropolitan University standard, we strongly advise that you select the Intel Dual Band Wireless - AC 8265 WiFi + BT4.2 wireless card.  

CCS supports all Lexmark laser printers. In the following table a selection of recommended printers are provided for comparison. For advice regarding printer selection, contact the CCS Helpdesk with the following information to have an Incident created:

• largest paper size
• highest monthly print run
• colour or B&W
• print only or with scanning
• number of persons printing to the device

Due to the infrastructure and security of the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) network, a wireless printer will not connect to the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) wireless network.

Please note that only Lexmark printers, that are using PCL as the printer language, are supported for OGF printing. Printers that DO NOT SUPPORT OGF printing.

If the majority of your printing will not be colour, then it is highly recommended that a monochrome laser printer also be purchased.  This will save money as the cost of colour printing is higher per page, as are the replacement parts.

Also note the use of 3rd party or refilled toners with these printers is not recommended. Any problem caused by their use is not covered by the Manufacturer's warranty and the customer will be charged for the replacement parts. Visit the Lexmark site for information on how to make sure the toner you are buying is Genuine Lexmark.

If you decide to continue using 3rd party or refilled toners in your printer. CCS will charge $75.00 per hour to clean the printer caused by toner spilling into it. This charge will be added to any costs for replacement parts.

Lexmark has monthly specials, for more information contact the CCS Hardware support line (x554544) or contact Toronto Metropolitan University Purchasing department.

Click printer name for full specification and price (my.torontomu username/password required).

Lexmark printers:

Docking Stations: The Dell WD22TB4 will work with all CCS recommended Dell laptops and most older laptops. The docking station allows you to operate your laptop like a desktop by allow a single point of connection for monitors, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals. The docking station will also supply power to the laptop and charge the battery.

If you are unsure if the docking station will operate with your Dell laptop please review the  (PDF file) Dell Commercial Docking Capability Guide.

CCS supports all Dell LCD Monitor (external link)  models.  Most Dell LCD monitors have a standard 3-year warranty.  See  (PDF file) Hardware Price List.

Please note the E and S series of monitors have fewer features, some models may not have a DVI connection or USB ports.

Dell also has a series of LCD monitors that are referred to as All-In-One. This series is made for use with the SFF (Small Form Factor) and USFF (Ultra Small Form Factor) computers. The All-In-One has a cradle that is part of the display stand which holds the computer. The video cables, that come with the display are very short, only about 12 inches. Unless you are going to use the SFF or USFF Optiplex computer with the All-In-One, do not order this series of monitors.

Please ensure the monitor you are purchasing supports the input connections (ie. DVI, VGA, etc.) that your computer provides and that you have the appropriate cables.  If you have any questions please contact the Hardware Help Line at ext. 554544.

LCD monitor details

Notice: Please note that the U2422H monitor has a long delivery date.
If you require a monitor more quickly then the P2422H would be a good alternative.

Laptop docking stations details

Accessories

To purchase a monitor or docking station from above using OGF, just provide the TMU Model.  Prices include the Ontario ECO fee, but not HST.