All faculty and most staff members are assigned a computer when they first start at Babson. Faculty have a choice between a desktop or a laptop computer. Staff are assigned a desktop computer unless they have a business need for a laptop such as frequent business travel. 

Computers are replaced on a scheduled basis, generally from central funding, though in some cases departments are required to pay for upgrades.  For more details on computer replacement, please see our Computer Provisioning Policy.

Faculty and staff may order hardware and/or software for their department via our departmental purchase order form.

Desktop Computers

Babson uses Lenovo (formerly IBM) desktop computers with the following specifications:

• 3.2 GHz Pentium IV processor
• 512MB RAM
• 128 MB Video RAM
• 80 GB hard drive
• Combination CD-RW/DVD drive
• 3.5” floppy drive
• 1 Gigabit Wired Ethernet
• Windows XP Professional
• Office 2003
• Small size case - 12"x4"x14"
• 17 inch LCD flat screen Monitor

Some employees may have a newer model if their computer was purchased after our last upgrade during the summer of 2005.

Laptop Computers

Babson uses Lenovo (formerly IBM) ThinkPads. There are currently two models in use with the following specifications:

T-61 Model (issued in 2007)

• Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.0GHz
• 14.1" Display
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (11n disabled)
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
• 2GB RAM
• 100GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
• DVD Recordable Dual Layer Ultrabay Slim
• Intel GMA X3100 GM965
  
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader
• Three year warranty and ThinkPad Protection (Accidental Damage) package
• Windows XP Professional
  
• Office 2007

T-60 Model (issued in 2006)

• Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
• 14.1" TFT XGA Display
• 1 GB RAM
• 128 MB Video RAM
• 60 GB Hard Drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
• 1 Gigabit Wired Ethernet
• 802.11 a/b/g Wireless Ethernet
• Bluetooth Wireless
  
• Integrated 56Kps modem
• Fingerprint Reader
  
• Windows XP Professional
• Office 2003