Recommended Laptops for 2022-2023
RECOMMENDED LAPTOPS FOR 2022-2023
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 (Dell & Lenovo) (864) 656-1563 (Apple) 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 contact the store for a quote or go to Clemson’s BuyWays. Personal purchases can be made through the links below.
WINDOWS ENTRY LAPTOPS
| Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 | Dell Latitude 3420 | |
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| Price | $989 |
$899 (rebate available for in-store only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core up to 4.2GHz | Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core up to 4.2GHz |
| RAM | 8GB 3200MHz | 8GB 3200MHz |
| Storage | 256 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 256 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.0 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 |
| Screen | 13.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS | 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS |
| Video Card | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics |
| Battery | 4 cell 46Whr | 4 cell 54Whr |
| Weight | 3.06 lbs | 3.36 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit |
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| Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321
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Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Or https://delledu.zoom.us/my/virtualsoutheast Pass: Dell2020 |
WINDOWS MAINSTREAM LAPTOPS
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 | Dell Latitude 7420 | |
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| Price | $1239 |
$1460 (rebate available for in-store only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core up to 4.2GHz | Intel Core i7 Quad Core |
| RAM | 16GB 3200MHz | 16 GB 3200MHz |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 |
| Screen | 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Non-Touch | 14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) Non-touch |
| Video Card | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics |
| Battery | 3 cell 50Whr | 4 cell 58Whr |
| Weight | 3.23 lbs | 2.89 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 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
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Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Or Pass: Dell2020 |
WINDOWS WORKSTATION LAPTOPS
| Dell Precision 5560 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 | |
| Price | $2289 (rebate available for in-store only) | $2339 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 Quad Core | Intel Core i7-11800H 8 Cores up to 4.6 GHz |
| RAM | 16GB 4800 MHz DDR5 | 16GB 3200 MHz DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 1TB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX210 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 |
| Screen | 15.6″ UltraSharp FHD+ (1920 x 1200) Anti-Glare | 16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Anti-Glare |
| Video Card | nVidia Quadro T1000 4GB | nVidia Quadro T1200 Max-Q 4GB GDDR6 |
| Battery | 6 cell 86Whr | 4 cell 90Whr |
| Weight (starting) | 4.06 lbs | 3.99 lbs |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro 64 bit | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit |
| Other | ||
| Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Or https://delledu.zoom.us/my/virtualsoutheast Pass: Dell2020 |
Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321
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WINDOWS TABLET/CONVERTIBLE LAPTOPS
| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2 | Dell Latitude 7430 2-in-1 (not yet available) | |
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| Price | $1389 |
$1629 (rebate available for in-store only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core up to 4.2GHz | Intel Core i5-1245U 10 Core 4.4GHz |
| RAM | 16GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X | 16GB 3200MHz |
| Storage | 512 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD | 512 GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.1 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2), Bluetooth Version 5.2 |
| Screen | 13.3″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS Multi-Touch & Pen | 14″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Multi-Touch & Pen |
| Video Card | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics | Integrated Intel IRIS Xe Graphics |
| Battery | 3 cell 52.8Whr | 4 cell 58Whr |
| Weight | 2.76 lbs | 3.23 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit | Windows 11 Pro 64 bit |
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| Purchasing Info | Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Lenovo or call (919) 874-3321
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Purchase at campus Computer Store
Order directly from Dell Or Pass: Dell2020 |
- 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 Air | 13″ MacBook Pro | 14″ MacBook Pro | 14″ MacBook Pro | 16″ MacBook Pro | 16″ MacBook Pro | |
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| Price | $1168 ($899 + $269 Safeware) |
$1568 ($1199 + $369 Safeware) |
$2218 ($1849 + $369 Safeware) |
$2747 ($2299 + $448 Safeware) |
$2747 ($2299 + $448 Safeware) |
$3647 ($3199 + $448 Safeware) |
| Touch-bar | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | Apple M1
8-core CPU 7-core GPU |
Apple M1
8-core CPU 8-core GPU |
Apple M1 Pro
8-core CPU 14-core GPU |
Apple M1 Pro
10-core CPU 16-core GPU |
Apple M1 Pro
10-core CPU 16-core GPU |
Apple M1 Max
10-core CPU 32-core GPU |
| Other | Weight: 2.8 lbs Battery: 49.9 WHr | Weight: 3.0 lbs Battery: 58.2 WHr | Weight: 3.5 lbs Battery: 70.0 WHr | Weight: 3.5 lbs Battery: 70.0 WHr | Weight: 4.7 lbs Battery: 100 WHr | Weight: 4.7 lbs Battery: 100 WHr |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 256GB SSD | 512GB PCIe SSD | 1TB PCIe SSD | 512GB PCIe SSD | 1 TB PCIe SSD |
| Graphics | 13.3″ 2560×1600 IPS | 13.3″ 2560×1600 IPS | Liquid Retina XDR Graphics 14.2″ 3024×1964 IPS | Liquid Retina XDR Graphics 14.2″ 3024×1964 IPS | Liquid Retina XDR Graphics 16.2″ 3456×2234 IPS | Liquid Retina XDR Graphics 16.2″ 3456×2234 IPS |
| Purchasing Info | All prices above include 4 years of Safeware theft and accidental damage coverage.
Available at the campus Computer Store or directly through the Apple Store for Education. |
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- 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 on the CCIT software web page.
- The new M1 processor Macs can not natively boot the Windows operating system. People required to use a Windows-only application will have one option:
- Run the Clemson Citrix solution (driving a remote Windows computer in a window on your M1 Mac)
- Please see the Clemson Computer Store website for special deals and purchasing options.
- Click here 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.
If you have purchased your Apple computer directly from Apple and have not yet purchased Safeware you have up to 30 days after receiving the computer to purchase. Call the Clemson Computer Store at (864) 656-0404 or our support center at (864) 656-3494 if you have any questions.
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