Approved Workstations by Device Type
Use this card as reference for minimum workstation requirements for each approved company device.
These requirements are tailored to user role functions, quality-of-life, and the minimum requirements of our Company applications.
Exceptions to these requirements must be approved by Germain IT or Corporate Leadership.
Approved Purchase Methods for manager self-service are in development. In the meantime, please continue to use: GAP - Equipment Request Form
Windows PC:
Must be purchased via Device Enrollment Program Partner (i.e. CDW)
Workstation Type | Brand | Processor | Memory (RAM) | Storage | Display | Connection | Audio | Charging | Optional (by Request) | Notes |
Laptop | Dell, Lenovo | i5 quad core 2.4GHz, i7 quad core 2.4GHz, AMD Equivalent | 16GB | 256GB SSD | 13", 15" | HDMI, Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C | Built-In | USB-C | Number Pad, Biometric Options, 2-n-1, Higher Hardware Specs | |
Desktop | Dell, Lenovo | i5 quad core 2.4GHz, i7 quad core 2.4GHz, AMD Equivalent | 16GB | 256GB SSD | N/A | DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, Wireless | Built-In | N/A | Keyboard/Mouse, Monitor | |
Surface Pro | Microsoft | i5 quad core 2.4GHz, i7 quad core 2.4GHz, AMD Equivalent | 16GB | 256GB SSD | Various | USB-C | Built-In | USB-C, Dock | Docking Station |
Display:
Monitor | Size | Resolution | Connection | Optional (By Request) |
Dell (Preferred) | 22", 24" | 1920x1080 | DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA | Webcam, speakers |
Apple iPad/iOS/MacOS:
Must be purchased via Device Enrollment Program Partner (i.e. CDW)
MacOS devices are not to be deployed outside of the Corporate team and do not meet minimum requirements for CDK Drive.
Device Type | Brand | Model | Memory | Storage | Screen Size | Connection | Notes | |
Phone | Apple | TBD | N/A | Varies | Varies | Wireless, Cellular | Role Dependent | |
Tablet | Apple | iPad (Current Gen), iPad Pro (Current Gen) | N/A | Varies | Varies | Wireless, Cellular | Role Dependent | |
MacOS* | Apple | Macbook Air, Macbook Pro | 16GB | 256GB | 13", 15" | Wireless | Corporate Only |
Android OS:
Must be purchased via Device Enrollment Program Partner (i.e. CDW)
Device Type | Brand | Model | Memory | Storage | Screen Size | Connection | Notes |
Phone | Samsung | TBD | 64GB | TBD | TBD | Wireless, Cellular | Role Dependent |
Tablet | Samsung | TBD | 64GB | TBD | TBD | Wireless, Cellular | Role Dependent |