Staff / Faculty:

There is no clear answer as there are so many factors that can influence your choice: price, brand, needs, etc., etc.

One thing to consider - Otis does purchase the extended warranty on equipment when available and makes use of that often. 

Students:

The Otis College has authored an article on the main website and it is current as of early 2022. 

https://www.otis.edu/computer-center/software-hardware-purchases