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Contents
- Desktops
- Laptops
- Monitors
- Skype for Business Hardware
- Conference Room Phones
- Webcams
- Office Printers
- Home Printers
- Network Switches
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Battery Backup
- Wireless Router for home use
Desktops
Specs
- minimum i5 and 8 GB memory required
- 128 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD HD) required (may not be available online, you would need to call your Dell rep for availability)
- 3 year warranty required
Recommended Model
- Dell OptiPlex 7050
- displayport and hdmi only – VGA port may be added when ordering for compatibility with older monitors.
Laptops
Specs
- minimum i5 and 8 GB memory required
- 128 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD HD) required
- 3 year warranty required
- Built-in Ethernet or USB-C/Thunderbolt Dock with Ethernet required
Dell
- (TOP RECOMMENDATION) LIGHTER 13" DOCKABLE MODEL: Dell Latitude 5300
- 13.3” screen, 2.7 lbs
- ~$1,300
- BASIC 14" MODEL: Dell Latitude 5400
- 14” screen, 3.36 lbs
- ~$1,250
- BASIC 15" MODEL: Dell Latitude 5500
- 15.6” screen, 4 lbs
- ~$1,200
- For graphic power users: Dell Precision Mobile Workstations
NOTE: Dell laptops require a docking station. Purchase here >>
Microsoft
- LAPTOP: Surface Laptop
- 13.5" screen, i5, 8GB RAM, 128 GB HD, 2.83 lbs
- ~$1,200 with dock and 3 year warranty
- TABLET: Microsoft Surface Pro
- 12.3” screen, i5, 128 SSD HD, 8GB RAM, 1.7 lbs
- ~$1,150 with keyboard cover, dock, and 3 year warranty
NOTE: Microsoft Surface Laptops and Microsoft Surface Pros require a Microsoft Dock, and a keyboard cover is required for the Surface Pro. Purchase here >>
Monitors
Skype for Business Hardware
Stand Alone Phones (no computer needed)
- Stand alone phone with bigger screen (can also work as a small conference room phone) - ~$250 - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase: Yealink T56A
- Stand alone phone with smaller screen (can also work as a small conference room phone) - ~$175 - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase: Yealink T55A
- POE Switch: For remote or work from home users without access to a POE (power over ethernet) switch, a power adapter is needed. Purchase here >>
Handset Phone (requires computer to be on and logged in to Skype for Business to function)
- Handset - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase (these can be found used for $15-20): Polycom CX300
Headsets
- Wired Headset: Jabra UC Voice 550
- Mono Wireless headset: Jabra Pro 930 Mono
- Duo Wireless headset: Jabro Pro 930 Duo
Conference Room Phones
contact us for assistance
Webcams
- Standalone computer webcam: Microsoft Lifecam Studio
- Small conference rooms table-based webcam: Logitech Conference Cam BCC 950 (includes speakerphone)
- Large conference rooms wall-based webcam with pan/tilt/zoom: Logitech PTZ Pro Camera
- Large conference rooms table-based 360 degree webcam: Polycom CX5000
- Can be found used on eBay as well.
Office Printers
- Small office B&W printer: Brother HL2360DW
- Small office color printer: Brother HL3170CDW
- Medium office color printer: Xerox models
- Large office B&W printer: Brother HL-L6200DW
- Large office color printer: Xerox models
- If your office needs a higher end printer, then it's recommended that you lease.
Home Printers
- Xerox WorkCentre 3215 (B&W)
- Xerox WorkCentre 3225 (B&W)
- Xerox WorkCentre 6027 (Color)
Network Switches
- Netgear Prosafe Gigabit Smart Switch
- Netgear Prosafe Gigabit PoE Managed Switch
- D-Link Gigabit PoE Switch
- TP Gigbit PoE Switch
- Small General Office Switch
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Battery Backup
- APC 1000 to 1500, depending on amount of equipment.
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