Laptop Recommendation for Staff
Looking to buy/upgrade your laptop?
If you will be purchasing a laptop for your time at NYU Stern, already own a laptop computer, or choose to select a different model, please check that it meets our recommended configuration.
We provide best-effort support for all laptops to troubleshoot and fix any software or device issues. Any issues that require replacing or repairing hardware or reinstalling an operating system will generally need to be handled directly by the manufacturer's support.
Recommendations
Recommended Hardware
Quad-core CPU (Intel Core i7 / Intel Core i5 or i7 G Series / AMD Ryzen 5, 7, or 9)
At least 8 GB Memory (RAM), 16 GB is preferred if running Excel Macros and Statistical software
At least 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) storage
8+ hour battery life
2 or more USB ports or an USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter if your laptop has USB-C
802.11n/ac Wireless Adapter
HDMI output or an HDMI adapter if your laptop has USB-C or Thunderbolt
4-year warranty with accidental damage protection
We recommend NOT purchase Chromebooks, as there are software that are incompatible with ChromeOS.
Which Laptops Do You Recommend?
Macbook Pro
Latitude 3420
Latitude 3520
Latitude 5310
Latitude 5320
Latitude 5420
Latitude 7320
Latitude 7520
If you have just received a laptop and would like to have it imaged/set up, please send an email to the Stern IT HelpDesk so we can schedule a time for it to be dropped off at our office.