Below is a list of our ITS recommended computer selection from our preferred vendors.
All systems listed here are fully supported by ITS, have Carleton’s standard image adapted to them and meet all of our ITS security (TPM Encryption) and CUnet domain membership requirements.
Please reference the Desktop and Laptop Computer Equipment Policy
To Place an Order
Desktops, Notebooks and Mac PCs can be acquired via a purchase order (PO) directly through the University’s eProcurement system eShop.
Due to COVID protocol on the Carleton Campus, please have equipment shipped to your home address. Once received, contact ITS Hardware Services to make an appointment for configuration of the new device (which includes the Carleton Image).
Once logged into eShop search for Carleton Image to find the standard configurations listed below. (Standard configurations already have ITS software images adapted to them and receive full support from ITS.)
For more information or for advice on purchasing computers, please contact ITS Hardware Services.
Tablets
Microsoft Surface Pro
Various configurations and price are available through eShop Vendors.
Recommended accessories to order:
- The Special ‘Surface Cable locks’ (ordinary laptop locks do not fit).
- Surface Pen, Surface Arc Mouse, Surface Pro Type Cover and Surface Dock.
Desktops
Desktops can be configured for office or home use. A Carleton University standard desktop image may be installed on computers purchased with university funds for the models above.
Home Use: Please note that a Carleton University Standard Image may be used for computers purchased for work-at-home with the addition of VPN software to allow for authentication back to the license server on CUnet. If using personal funds to purchase a computer please specify that the “Operating System (OS) with Home Edition” is required at the time you place your order. The MS Office Suite at Home version would also be required; for more information on this software, please visit ITS Site Licensed Software.
1.0DA – HyperTec Ciara standard Small Form Factor system with one monitor
CU Standard Image, Ciara Small Form Factor desktop, Core i5 10500 CPU, 8GB RAM, 2666MHz DDR4, 256GB SSD with one 24” LED Monitor. 3 years onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1,220.40 taxes included.
1.0DA – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkCentre Small Form Factor desktop system with one monitor
CU Standard Image, Lenovo Small Form Factor desktop, i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD with one 24” LED Monitor. 3 years onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1499.51 taxes included.
1.0DA – Nova Networks HP Z2 G5 Desktop Standard SFF system with one monitor
CU Standard Image, HP Z2 G5 desktop SFF, Intel Core i5-10500 CPU, 3.10 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD with one 23” LED monitor, 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost: $ 1596.41 taxes included.
1.0DB – HyperTec Ciara Standard Small Form Factor system
Bundle (as above) with two 24” monitors. 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1,469.00 taxes included.
1.0DB- Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkCentre Small Form Factor system
Bundle (as above) with two 24” monitors. 3 years onsite warranty
Cost $ 1758.28 taxes included.
1.0DB – Nova Networks HP Z2 G5 desktop Standard SFF system with two (2) monitors
CU Standard Image, HP Z2 G5 desktop SFF, Intel Core i5-10500 CPU, 3.10 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD with two 23” LED monitors, 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost: $ 1895.29 taxes included.
2.0DA – HyperTec Ciara Standard Mini Tower with one monitor
CU Standard Image, Ciara Mini Tower desktop, Core i7 10700 CPU, 8GB RAM, 2666MHz DDR4, 256GB SSD with one 24” LED Monitor. 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $1,435.10 taxes included.
2.0DA – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkCentre Mini Tower desktop with one monitor
CU Standard Image, Lenovo Mini Tower desktop, i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD with one 24” LED Monitor. 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1,624.94 taxes included.
2.0DA – Nova Networks HP Z2 G5 desktop Standard SFF system with one monitor
CU Standard Image, HP Z2 G5 desktop SFF, Intel Core i7-10700 CPU – 2.9 GHz, 16GB RAM, SSD 512GB with one 23” LED monitor, 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost: $ 1,820.15 taxes included.
2.0DB – HyperTec Ciara Standard Mini Tower
Bundle (as above) with two 24” monitors. 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1,683.70 taxes included.
2.0DB – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkCentre Mini Tower desktop system
Bundle (as above) with two 24” monitors. 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $ 1,883.71 taxes included.
2.0DB – Nova Networks HP Z2 G5 desktop Standard SFF system with two (2) monitors
CU Standard Image, HP Z2 G5 desktop SFF, Intel Core i7-10700 CPU, 2.9 GHz, 6GB RAM, SSD 512GB with two 23” LED monitors, 3 year onsite warranty.
Cost $ 2,119.03 taxes included.
Notebooks
Notebooks and tablets can be configured for office or home use. A standard image may be installed on notebooks purchased with university funds for the models above. Locking devices are strongly recommended for notebooks.
Home Use: Please note that a Standard Carleton Image cannot be used for computers purchased for home use, whether it be for work-at-home or personal use. When placing your computer order to the vendor, please specify that the “Operating System (OS) with Home Edition” is required. The MS Office Suite at Home version would also be required; for more information on this software, please visit ITS Site Licensed Software.
1.0NA – HyperTec Toshiba just the 14” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Toshiba Tecra x40-J Intel® Core™ i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14” HD 200 LD-Flat eDP, Intel HD 620 Graphics, LAN, Wireless, Weight: 1.47kg (3.24lbs), 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 1,406.85 taxes included.
1.0NA – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad just the 14” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3, i5-1245U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, UHD, 14.0”, Win 10, Eng. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,108.58 taxes included.
1.0NA – Nova Networks HP EliteBook Just the 14” Notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook HP EliteBook 840 G8, Core i5-1145G7 CPU, vPro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 1,716.50 taxes included.
1.0NB – HyperTec Toshiba 14” notebook
Bundle (as above) with dock, two 24” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,220.45 taxes included.
1.0NB – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad 14” notebook
Bundle (as above) with dock, two 24” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 years depot warranty.
Cost $ 3,025.01 taxes included.
1.0NB – Nova Networks HP EliteBook 14” Notebook with two (2) monitors
CU Standard Image, 14” Notebook bundle with dock, two 23” monitors, wireless mouse/keyboard HP EliteBook 840 G8, Core i5-1145G7 CPU, vPro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 2,709.95 taxes included.
2.0NA – HyperTec Toshiba just the 15” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Toshiba Tecra A50-J Intel® Core™ i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6” HD 200 LD-Flat eDP, Intel UHD Graphics 620, LAN, Wireless, Weight: 2.30kg (5.07 lbs), 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 1,610.25 taxes included.
2.0NA – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad just the 16” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad T16, i7-1270P, 8GB/256GB, UHD, 16”, W10, Eng. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,147.00 taxes included.
2.0NA – Nova Networks HP EliteBook just the 15” Notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook HP EliteBook 850 G8, Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 1,934.59 taxes included.
2.0NB – HyperTec Toshiba 15” notebook
Bundle (as above) with dock, two 24” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,423.85 taxes included.
2.0NB – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad 16” notebook
Bundle (as above) with dock, two 24” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 years depot warranty.
Cost $ 3,063.43 taxes included.
2.0NB – Nova Networks HP EliteBook 15” Notebook with two (2) monitors
CU Standard Image, 15” notebook bundle with dock, two 23” monitors, wireless mouse/keyboard HP EliteBook 850 G8, Core i7-1165G7 CPU, 2.8GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 2,928.04 taxes included.
3.0NA – HyperTec Toshiba just the 13” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Toshiba Portege X30L-J Intel® Core™ i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.3” HD 300 LD-Flat LowPower eDP, Intel UHD Graphics 620, LAN, Wireless, Weight: 1.2kg (2.64lbs), 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 1,440.75 taxes included.
3.0NA – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad just the 13” notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3, i5-1245U, 8GB/256GB, Iris XE, 13.3”, Win10, Eng. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,170.73 taxes included.
3.0NA – Nova Networks HP EliteBook just the 13” Notebook
CU Standard Image, Notebook HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8, Core i7-1165G7, 2.8 GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.3” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 2,260.90 taxes included.
3.0NB – HyperTec Toshiba 13” notebook
Bundle (13” Toshiba notebook as above) with dock, two 24” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 year depot warranty.
Cost $ 2,254.35 taxes included.
3.0NB – Northern Micro Lenovo ThinkPad 13” notebook
Bundle (13” Lenovo Notebook as above) with dock, two 24″ monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard. 3 years depot warranty.
Cost $ 3,087.16 taxes included.
3.0NB – Nova Networks HP EliteBook 13” notebook with two (2) monitors
CU Standard Image, notebook bundle with dock, two 23” monitors, wireless mouse / keyboard, HP EliteBook x360 1030 G8, Core i7-1165G7, 2.8 GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 13.3” Full HD Screen, 3 year depot warranty.
Cost: $ 3,254.35 taxes included.