Popular Configurations
Newer generations of Intel Core i3 are increasingly considered good enough for corporate usage. RAM requirements have increased to 8GB and SSDs are in demand
HP 240 series
- Intel Core i3
- 4GB RAM
- 1TB hard-drive or 256GB SSD
- Windows 10 Pro
Apple iMac 21.5 4K
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB RAM
- 1TB fusion
- 21.5" 4K display
Lenovo Thinkbook series
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB RAM
- 256/512GB SSD
- Windows 10 Pro
HP ZBook Firefly
- Intel Core i7 10th gen
- 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
- NVIDIA Quadro 4GB graphics
- Windows 10 Pro more
Laptops vs Desktops
Desktops are cheaper to rent, provide bigger displays and, yes, harder to steal. Businesses where usage is strictly on-site, like exam centres, prefer desktops.
Laptops are very flexible and the default choice, nowadays, due to work-at-home requirements.
Go Big or Small?
Laptops with 14"-15" screens are the norm, but those with travel requirements prefer to rent 12" ultra-portable laptops
Some business use one or more monitors attached to laptops, and in those cases, opt for ultraportables for the smaller footprint.