Computer Recommendations

BUMC IT has a list of specially-priced recommended computers for the Medical Campus.

Once you have selected a recommended system, visit BU’s Sourcing site for information on how to purchase the computer. When purchasing, if you will have BUMC IT set up your new computer, please have your new computer and all software delivered to our Service Desk, 801 Massachusetts Ave. Ste 485, Boston, MA 02118. Please submit a request online to have your computer set up.

When BUMC IT sets up a new computer, we use a standard image (view software included in standard image). Please remember that BUMC IT does not sell software.

Visit our printer recommendations page for information on purchasing printers or our mobile device page for information on setting up mobile devices.

Desktop Recommendations

Mac

imac

 AppleCare should be purchased for all Apple products. 

Parallels & Windows 7 are optional but recommended for most users.  Parallels, which allows you to run Windows within the Mac environment, can be purchased through SHI via BUWorks.

Please visit BU’s Apple Sourcing Website for information on how to purchase the machines described below.  When you get to Apple’s website, please be sure to click on the “Recommended Systems” icon.

BU03 – iMac 21.5-inch 2.7GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 – $1368.00
BU04 – iMac 27-inch 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 – $1818.00

PC

m81

 BUMC IT supports Windows 7  Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions ONLY. 

Please visit BU’s Standards Sourcing Website for information on how to purchase the machines described below.

WWBUDT3 – ThinkCentre M82 Small Form Factor – $556.00
WWBUDT1 – ThinkCentre M82+ Small Form Factor – $680.00
WWBUDT2 – ThinkCentre M92p Tower – $855.00

Laptop Recommendations

Mac

Please visit BU’s Sourcing Website for information on how to purchase the machines described below.  When you get to Apple’s website, please be sure to click on the “Recommended Systems” icon.  Purchase Apple Care for all Apple products.

macbookpro

BU01 – MacBook Pro 13-inch – $1153.80

BU02 – MacBook Pro 15-inch – $1744.20

BU23 – MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina Display – $2094.25

air

BU05 – MacBook Air 11-inch – $1265.40

BU06 – MacBook Air 13-inch – $1645.40


  • Time Capsule is also a wireless router and is therefore prohibited on campus (OK for home use)
  • Parallels & Windows 7 are optional but recommended for most users. Parallels, which allows you to run Windows within the Mac environment, can be purchased through SHI via BUWorks.
  • Please note that by default the laptop does NOT come with a VGA or DVI adapter, if you wish to connect your laptop to a monitor or projector, you will want to purchase the adapter.
  • The MacBook Air is NOT recommended for majority of users.  If you wish to buy one, please consult with BUMC IT before purchasing to determine if it would be a suitable choice.

PC

Please visit BU’s Sourcing Website for information on how to purchase the machines described below.

thinkpad x61

WWBUNB5 – ThinkPad X230 12.5-inch – $1133.99

WWBUNB1 – ThinkPad T430 14-inch – $989.99

WWBUNB2 – ThinkPad T430s 14-inch – $1129.99

WWBUNB3 – ThinkPad T530 15.6-inch – $999.99

WWBUNB4 – ThinkPad T530+ 15.6-inch – $1104.99