Currently, the Faculty of Oriental Studies has two default specifications that are in place for new desktop machines. This information is accurate as of March 2021, exact specification will be different to this guide in the future, but it will remain broadly correct.
PC Desktop: (Dell OptiPlex 7090 Ultra)
Link: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/desktop-computers-for-businesses/optiplex-7090-ultra-desktop/spd/optiplex-7090-ultra
Processor: Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4GHz)
OS: Windows 10
RAM: 16GB
Hard Drive: 256GB Solid State
Warranty: 5 years, on site, next business day.
Mac Desktop (iMac, 21.5”, non-Retina display)
Link: https://www.apple.com/uk/imac/
Processor: 3.0 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
Memory: 8GB 2400MHz DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD
Graphics: Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB GDDR5 Memory
Power Supply: UK Power
Keyboard & Documentation: Apple Magic Keyboard (British) / User's Guide (English)
Mouse: Magic Mouse 2
PC Laptop
There is not currently a standard specification due to requests always been looked at on a case by case basis. However, laptop’s will be of one of these “Oxford Standards” i.e a set machine that has been agreed by University Central Purchasing, these are:
13” Laptop - Dell Latitude 7320 - https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/laptop-computers-for-businesses/new-latitude-7320-business-laptop-or-2-in-1/spd/latitude-13-7320-2-in-1-laptop
14” Laptop - Dell Latitude 7420 - https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/laptop-computers-for-businesses/latitude-7420-business-laptop-or-2-in-1/spd/latitude-14-7420-2-in-1-laptop
15” Laptop – Dell Latitude 5590 - https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/laptop-computers-for-businesses/latitude-5520-business-laptop/spd/latitude-15-5520-laptop
The 14" Laptop, marked is bold, is our preferred choice.
Mac Laptop (Macbook Air 13.3”)
Link: https://www.apple.com/uk/macbook-air/
Processor: Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU
Memory: 16GB Unified Memory
Storage: 256GB SSD storage
Graphics: 16-core neutral engine
Power Supply: UK Power Supply
Accessories: Accessory Kit used for UK, Ireland
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard - British
Colour: Stock Dependant
