Laptop Specification for Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) laptop loan scheme

Current laptop specification for the Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) laptop loan scheme - correct as of February 2025.

HP G7 Notebook PC (or equivalent) 

OS localisation UK 

Windows 11 

Processor – Intel, AMD or equivalent 

Integrated HD 720p DualAryMic Webcam 

15.6 inch or 16 inch FHD anti-glare LED screen 

16GB DDR4 2666 

512GB PCIe NVMe Three Layer Solid State Drive 

Wi-Fi + Bluetooth with 2 antennas 

3 Cell 56 WHr long life battery 

65-Watt Right Angle AC adapter 

1m Conventional Power Cord UK 

HP USB-C to RJ45 Adapter 

Dual Point spill-resistant UK keyboard (integrated, not a peripheral) 

 

REMINDER:

  • A LAPTOP CASE IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (STOCK HELD AT IT SERVICES)
  • WE DO NOT SUPPLY ADDITIONAL PERIPHERALS  (e.g. MONITORS, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, DOCKING STATION etc) UNDER THE PGR LAPTOP LOAN SCHEME. 
  • THERE IS NO CASH ALTERNATIVE OR BUDGET ALLOWANCE.
  • WE CAN'T OFFER APPLE MAC ALTERNATIVES.
  • WE CAN'T OFFER DIFFERENT OPERATING SYSTEMS, ONLY WINDOWS.

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