Recommended Laptops for 2020-2021
Ordering for the recommended laptops is available using the links below in the chart or visiting the Campus Computer Store. Please call our computer store at (864) 656-0404 or our support center at (864) 656-3494 if you have any questions.
See our Preferred Laptop by Major matrix or check with your advisor before purchasing your laptop.
For departmental purchases go to Clemson’s BuyWays. Personal purchases can be made through the links below.
Windows Entry Laptops
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 | Dell Latitude 3410 | |
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Price | $869 |
$899 |
Processor | Intel Core i5-10250U Quad Core up to 4.2GHz | Intel Core i5-10210U Quad Core up to 4.2GHz |
RAM | 8GB 2666MHz | 8GB 2666MHz |
Storage | 256 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 256 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
Wireless | Intel Dual Band 9560 AC (2×2) Bluetooth Version 5.0, VPro | Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.1 |
Screen | 13.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS | 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS |
Video Card | Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics |
Battery | 4 cell 46Whr | 3 cell 40Whr |
Weight | 3.0 lbs | 3.54 lbs |
OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
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Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321 Shipping in 7-10 business days |
Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Estimated shipping in early August |
Windows Mainstream Laptops
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 | Dell Latitude 7400 | |
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Price | $1028 |
$1369 |
Processor | Intel Core i5-10210U Quad Core 4.2GHz | Intel Core i5-8365U Quad Core 3.9GHz |
RAM | 16GB 3200MHz | 8 GB 2400MHz |
Storage | 256GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 256GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
Wireless | Intel Dual Band AX201 (2x2ax) Bluetooth Version 4.1, VPro | Intel Dual-Band 9560 AC 2×2 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Screen | 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Non-Touch | 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-touch |
Video Card | Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics |
Battery | 3 cell 50Whr | 4 cell 60Whr |
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.0 lbs |
OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
Other | ||
Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321 Shipping in 7-10 business days
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Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Shipping in 4-6 business days |
Windows Workstation Laptops
Dell Precision 5540 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 | |
Price | $2149 | $1885 |
Processor | Intel Core i7-9750H Six Core up to 4.5GHz | Intel Core i7-9750H Six Core up to 4.5GHz |
RAM | 16GB 2666 MHz DDR4 | 16GB 2666 MHz DDR4 |
Storage | 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless AX200 (2x2ax), Bluetooth 5.0 | Intel Dual Band Wireless AX200 (2x2ax), Bluetooth 5.0, VPro |
Screen | 15.6″ UltraSharp FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare | 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare |
Video Card | NVidia Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 | NVidia Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 |
Battery | 3 cell 56Whr | 4 cell 80Whr |
Weight (starting) | 3.93 lbs | 3.75 lbs |
OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
Other | ||
Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Shipping in 10-13 business days |
Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321 Shipping in 7-10 business days |
Windows Tablet/Convertible Laptops
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 1 | Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 | |
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Price | $1160 |
$1799 |
Processor | Intel Core i5-10210U Quad Core 4.2GHz | Intel Core i7-8665U Quad Core 4.8GHz |
RAM | 16GB 3200MHz | 16GB 2133MHz |
Storage | 256 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 512 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
Wireless | Intel Dual Band Wireless AX201 (2x2ax), Bluetooth 5.0 | Intel Dual Band 9560 AC (2×2) Bluetooth Version 5.0, VPro |
Screen | 13.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Multi-Touch & Pen | 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Touch |
Video Card | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Integrated Intel UHD 620 Graphics |
Battery | 3 cell 50Whr | 4 cell 52Whr |
Weight | 2.8 lbs | 2.99 lbs |
OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
Other | ||
Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321 Shipping in 7-10 business days |
Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Shipping in 1-2 business days |
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet/Convertible Laptops
Surface Pro 7 – i5 | Surface Pro 7 – i7 | |
Price | $1721.41 |
$1962.28 |
Processor | Intel Core i5-1035G4 Quad Core up to 3.7GHz | Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad Core up to 3.9GHz |
RAM | 8GB 3733MHz LPDDR4 | 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4 |
Storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Screen | 12.3″ QHD (2736 x 1824) IPS Multi-Touch & Pen | 12.3″ QHD (2736 x 1824) IPS Multi-Touch & Pen |
Video Card | Integrated Intel IRIS Plus Graphics | Integrated Intel IRIS Plus Graphics |
Battery | 43.2Whr | 43.2Whr |
Weight | 1.7 lbs | 1.74 lbs |
OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit |
Other | USB-C to Ethernet adapter, Surface Pen, Cover | USB-C to Ethernet adapter, Surface Pen, Cover |
Purchasing Info | Upgrade to 16GB RAM – $1905.12
Purchase at campus Computer Store Order directly from SCW or call (877) 468-6729 |
Upgrade to 512GB SSD – $2320.86
Purchase at campus Computer Store Order directly from SCW or call (877) 468-6729 |
- All Windows laptops include a four year warranty + four year accidental damage coverage.
Warranty only covers the battery for only 1 year. Accidental damage coverage DOES NOT COVER the charger/power adapter and does not cover theft, fire or loss. - Dell accidental damage protection covers only one major incident per warranty year. Lenovo accidental damage protection has unlimited repairs per year.
- Note: If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, while setting up your new laptop if it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name.
Apple Laptops
13″ MacBook Pro | 13″ MacBook Pro | 16″ MacBook Pro | 16″ MacBook Pro | |
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Price | $1518
($1199 + $319 Safeware) |
$2018
($1699 + $319 Safeware) |
$2597
($2199 + $398 Safeware) |
$2997
($2599 + $398 Safeware) |
Touch-bar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Processor | Intel i5 1.4GHz Quad
Turbo boost to 3.9 GHz |
Intel i5 2.0GHz Quad
Turbo boost to 3.8 GHz |
Intel i7 2.6GHz 6-core
Turbo boost to 4.5 GHz |
Intel i9 2.3GHz 8-core
Turbo boost to 4.8 GHz |
Other | Weight: 3.1 lbs
Battery: 58.2 WHr |
Weight: 3.1 lbs
Battery: 58.0 WHr |
Weight: 4.3 lbs
Battery: 100 WHr |
Weight: 4.3 lbs
Battery: 100 WHr |
RAM | 8GB 2133 MHz | 16GB 3733MHz | 16 GB 2666MHz | 16 GB 2666MHz |
Storage | 256GB PCIe SSD | 512GB PCIe SSD | 512GB PCIe SSD | 1 TB PCIe SSD |
Graphics | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
13.3″ 2560×1600 IPS |
Intel Iris Plus Graphics
13.3″ 2560×1600 IPS |
Radeon Pro 5300M 4GB
16″ 3072×1920 IPS |
Radeon Pro 5500M 4GB
16″ 3072×1920 IPS |
Purchasing Info: | All prices above include 4 years of Safeware accidental damage coverage.
Available at the campus Computer Store or directly through the Apple Store for Education. |
- All Apple laptops must include an Ethernet dongle to receive support in the CCIT Support Center.
- Includes one year of AppleCare Protection Plan (does not include accidental damage coverage)
- *Clemson highly recommends the purchase of Safeware (accidental damage & theft coverage)*
- Software is not pre-loaded – software is available during workshops or on the CCIT software web page.
- Windows dual boot optional
- Please see the Clemson Apple Store website for special deals and purchasing options.
- Click here or go to www.clemson.edu/ccit/hardware/apple_store to order your Apple.
If you order a Clemson laptop or buy a new laptop, while setting up your new laptop if it asks for your computer account name, please put in your Clemson user name!
Chromebooks and iPads are not a viable option for your primary laptop! We provide no software or hardware support for these devices!
Laptops ordered online are delivered to your home address, the Clemson University Post Office will not accept laptop deliveries.