Recommended Computer for Regional & Community Planning (RCP) \ Real Estate and Community Development (RECD)

Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Bachelor of Science RECD Students and non-baccalaureate (NB) RCP Students will need to purchase a GIS-capable computer before they take GEOG 508 (4th semester) and then PLAN 510 and PLAN 640 (5th semester).
Post-baccalaureate (PB) RCP Students will need to purchase a computer before they begin their 1st semester.

Dell Offerings

Laptop

Dell Pro Premium 14

    • Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Windows 11 Pro 64
    • Intel® Arc™ Graphics
    • 32 GB RA
    • 1 TB SSD
    • 4Y ProSupport Next Business Day Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with HW-SW Support, Accidental Damage, 4 Years*
    • $4,165 as of 4/13/26

Warranty

4 Year Pro Support Next Business Day Onsite warranty is highly recommended.
Purchasing through the provided links offers a significant discount on these warranties.

Purchasing Options

K-State CatTech store in the Union

Phone: 1-785-201-1941 Extension 4
Email: cawright@follett.com, 1408590@follett.com

Dell direct: Follow these steps to unlock exclusive savings:
      1. Visit Dell’s Student Portal: www.Dell.com/student
      2. Sign in or create an account.
      3. Register for Dell Rewards by clicking the Dell Rewards box when you create your My Account.
      4. Verify your student status with a valid student email address.
      5. Your student discount will be automatically applied to applicable items, and you will see the discount applied within cart.

Question?
Call sales: 1-877-275-3355 or chat with a live sales agent through the Dell website.

Lenovo Offerings

Laptop

ThinkPad T14 G6

      • Intel Core Ultra 7
      • Windows 11 Pro 64
      • Integrated Graphics
      • 32 GB RAM
      • 1TB SSD
      • 4Y Onsite Warranty
      • 4Y Accidental Damage Protection
      • ~$1,695 as of 4/13/26

Warranty

4 year Onsite Accidental Damage Warranty is highly recommended.
Purchasing through the provided links offers a significant discount on these warranties.

Purchasing Options

Online orders: Lenovo Student Purchasing

Brett Collard
Sr. Account Exectutive
Lenovo United States
Email jcollard@lenovo.com

 

Recommended Accessories

Monitor

Lenovo ThinkVision 4k Monitor
Dell Pro Plus 4k Monitor
$300-320

Power Strip (Surge Protector)

Furman Pro Plug 6-Outlet Power Strip with Surge Protection
$35

Ethernet Connectivity

Cat 6 Ethernet cable.
15ft recommended.
$20

Ethernet adapter for Dell Pro Max Laptops.
All recommended desktops have a built in ethernet port.
$25

Webcam (Desktops Only)

Logitech C920S Pro HD Webcam
Laptops have a built in webcam.
$70

 

Software

Windows 11 Pro 64bit
Included with systems listed above.
There are multiple versions of Windows 11, ensure you have the PRO version and not the HOME version.

Microsoft Office
Available FREE through K-State Office 365 Webmail.

Cloud Storage
All Kansas State Students are provided free of charge with 5 TB of Cloud Storage through OneDrive during their time at Kansas State.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Software may be purchased from Adobe at academic discounts.
Check Adobe's storefront for current pricing.

Autodesk applications offered via the Autodesk Education Community.
Available FREE at autodesk.com
It is recommended to wait until you have received the syllabus from your instructor before downloading and installing Autodesk applications.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Available FREE under the K-State ESRI Educational Site License. See the ESRI Products, Use, and Sources summary sheet for details concerning desktop and online software options and sources/procedures.

Additional software may be specified in your instructor’s course syllabus.