Suggested Devices (2020-21)
Please find listed below a selection of laptops that are recommended for each Faculty/Program to ensure successful Ontario Tech University software usage. Clicking on a model will direct you to the vendor website for purchase and these laptops include the following features:
- Matte displays - matte reflects less light making it easier to view in reflected lights and from a wider angle.
- Battery - extended batteries can be purchased that allow for longer runtime and can be easily replaced if required.
- Keyboard - improved keyboard provides more feedback on key actuation.
- Pointing device - imbedded in the keyboard, the pointing device allows for more efficient typing and is more accurate than the touchpad.
- Webcam - for use in online learning.
- On site repair - the listed business laptops can be repaired by bringing your laptop to the Service Desk. See the Repair service page for additional details.
If you wish to purchase a Lenovo laptop please follow the Placing an order via the CompuCom website guide for steps on how to create an account and purchase a device.
Faculty or program |
Dell |
Lenovo |
Apple |
| Business and IT (Commerce) | Latitude 3400 (14") |
(ensure that you have added 16GB memory to meet spec) |
|
| Business and IT (Game Development) | G7 15 (15") | Apple devices do not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Business and IT (Networking and IT Security) |
Precision 3540 (15") | Apple devices to not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Business and IT (Technology Management) | Precision 3540 (15") |
Apple devices to not meet faculty requirements. |
|
| Education | Latitude 3400 (14") |
(ensure that you have added 16GB memory to meet spec) *must run Windows* |
|
| Engineering and Applied Sciences |
Precision 3540 (15") | Apple devices do not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Energy Systems and Nuclear Science | Precision 3540 (15") | Apple devices do not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Health Sciences | Latitude 3400 (14") |
(ensure that you have added 16GB memory to meet spec) |
|
| Science (Forensic Science) | Dell devices do not meet faculty requirements. | Apple devices do not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Science (Computer Science) | Precision 3540 (15") |
(ensure that you have added 16GB memory to meet spec) |
|
| Science (Excluding Forensic and Computer Science) |
Latitude 3400 (14") | Apple devices do not meet faculty requirements. | |
| Social Science and Humanities | Latitude 3400 (14") |
(ensure that you have added 16GB memory to meet spec) |
