Hardware Standards

One of the many challenges in supporting the use of computers and information
technology in a university environment is standardizing, to the degree possible,
the kinds of hardware and software that people use on their desktops and in offices.
While this policy realizes that some individuals/departments will have needs that
are not resolved by the recommended standards, it is important to acknowledge that
adhering to standards will ultimately result in better service and faster resolution
of problems for everyone. Computing in a network environment is complex; hardware
and software that work fine in a non-networked or home environment may not work in
a network environment. Saving a few dollars on an off-brand PC or personal printer
will ultimately cost far more in staff support and in additional purchases that may
be needed to solve problems.
The goal of this document is not to impose expensive standards unilaterally, but
rather to increase campus understanding of the problems and issues and reach a consensus
on the policy and standards. Having standards reduces the number of variables that
come into play while trouble shooting problems, which will result in better service
for information technology users. This policy and the recommended standards will
be kept current and available via a web page. Users will be able to select products
and make purchasing decisions simply be referring to the recommended standards. Information
Resources (IR) will guarantee that products purchased from the recommended standards
will work on the campus's networked environment. While IR will still be committed
to making non-recommended equipment and software work, it must be recognized that
these situations will take a lower priority and may involve additional expense to
the user.
Apple
The following Apple computers are the basic standard required for new purchases
on our campus. All models will require a minimum of 2GB of physical RAM in anticipation
of future applications.
Apple Intel
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2.4GHz iMac Intel Core 2 Duo with 20" LCD screen
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2.8GHz iMac Intel Core 2 Duo with 24" LCD screen
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One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon Mac Pro
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2GB 800DDR2 SDRAM
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2GB 800DDR2 SDRAM
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2GB 800DDR2 ECC RAM
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250GB Serial ATA 7200RPM HD
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320GB Serial ATA 7200RPM HD
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320GB Serial ATA 7200RPM HD
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SuperDrive DL
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SuperDrive DL
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SuperDrive DL
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10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
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10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
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Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
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ATI Radeon HD 2400XT w128MB
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ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro w256MB
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ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT w256MB
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Audio In/Out, Built in speakers
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Audio In/Out, Built in speakers
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Audio In/Out, Built in speaker
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USB Keyboard & Mouse
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USB Keyboard & Mouse
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USB Keyboard & Mouse
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3 USB & 2 FireWire Ports
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3 USB & 2 FireWire Ports
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5 USB & 4 FireWire Ports
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3 year warranty
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3 year warranty
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3 year warranty
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Wireless, and Bluetooth
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Wireless, and Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO Floppy Drive*
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*NO Floppy Drive*
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*NO Floppy Drive*
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Estimated Price $1,358.00
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Estimated Price $1,818.00
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Estimated Price $2,348.00
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Extras for 20" iMac System
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Extras for 24" iMac System
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Extras for Mac Pro
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Upgrade to TWO 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon ($450.00)*
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*Ext.USB Floppy Drive ($39.95)*
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*Ext.USB Floppy Drive ($39.95)*
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*Ext.USB Floppy Drive ($39.95)*
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Upgrade to 4GB 800DDR2 SDRAM ($180.00)
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Upgrade to 4GB 800DDR2 SDRAM ($180.00)
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Upgrade to 4GB 800DDR2 ECC RAM ($450.00)
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Upgrade to 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive ($90.00)
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Upgrade to 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive ($15.00)
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Add a 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive ($225.00)
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Apple Wireless Mouse ($20.00)
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Apple Wireless Mouse ($20.00)
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Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse ($50.00)
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Apple Wireless Keyboard ($30.00)
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Apple Wireless Keyboard ($30.00)
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NEC MultiSync 70GX2 17" LCD Monitor Analog/Digital/USB
($244.95)
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LCD Monitor 20" Flat Panel ($549.00)
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LCD Monitor 23" Flat Panel ($799.00)
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Wireless & Bluetooth Included
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Wireless & Bluetooth Included
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Add Wireless($45.00)
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USB 56K modem ($44.00)
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USB 56K modem ($44.00)
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USB 56K modem ($44.00)
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JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers(W) T7569LL/A($49.95)
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JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers(W) T7569LL/A($49.95)
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JBL Duet 2.0 Speakers(A) TB998LL/A($49.95)
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PC (IBM Compatible)
CSUB offers both Gateway and Dell as a part of our desktop standards. Not all
PC's are created equal. Just because a workstation is "IBM compatible"
does not mean they are all equal. We found that both Gateway and Dell provide good components, service, and
support. This is important when you consider all the costs associated with purchasing
and maintaining a workstation.
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Gateway E4620D
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Gateway E6610D
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Dell OptiPlex 755
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Dell T3400
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
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2GB DDR2 667MHz DDR SDRAM
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2GB DDR2 667MHz DDR SDRAM
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2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM 800MHz
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2GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM ECC
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17" FPD1765 LCD
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17" FPD1765 LCD
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17" 1708FP LCD
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17" 1708FP LCD
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256MB PCIe ATI Radeon 2400XT
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256MB PCIe ATI Radeon 2400XT
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256MB PCIe ATI Radeon 2400XT Dual Display/TV-out
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256MB PCIe x16 nVidia Quadro FX570 Dual DVI
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80GB SATA (7200RPM)
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250GB SATA (7200RPM)
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80GB SATA (7200RPM)
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250GB SATA (7200RPM)
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NO 1.44MB Floppy
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NO 1.44MB Floppy
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NO 1.44MB Floppy
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NO 1.44MB Floppy
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16x DL Multi format DVD+/-
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16x DL Multi format DVD+/-
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16x DL Multi format DVD+/-
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16x DL Multi format DVD+/-
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6-Bay Mid-Tower case w/front audio ports
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7-Bay Tower case w/2 front USB ports
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Small Mini Tower case
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Mini Tower case
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Integrated Intel 10/100/1000
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Integrated Intel 10/100/1000
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Integrated Intel 10/100/1000
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Integrated Intel 10/100/1000
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO internal ZIP*
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*NO internal ZIP*
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Integrated Audio with usb speaker bar
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Integrated Audio with usb speaker bar
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Integrated Audio with sound bar speakers
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Integrated Audio and IEEE 1394 (Firewire) with sound bar speakers
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104+ Keyboard (USB)
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104+ Keyboard (USB)
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USB keyboard
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USB Enhanced Multimedia keyboard
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Gateway USB Optical Mouse
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Gateway USB Optical Mouse
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Dell USB Optical Mouse
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Dell USB Optical Mouse
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Microsoft Win XP Professional
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Microsoft Win XP Professional
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Microsoft Win XP Professional
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Microsoft Win XP Professional
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3Yr Parts, Labor, Onsite, (Next Business
Day) Limited HW&SW Tech Support
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3Yr Parts, Labor, Onsite, (Next Business
Day) Limited HW&SW Tech Support
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3YR Parts & Onsite Labor (Next Business
Day)
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3YR Parts & Onsite Labor (Next Business
Day)
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Estimated Price $1,207.54
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Estimated Price $1,424.18
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Estimated Price $1,069.60
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Estimated Price $1,262.40
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Gateway Added Extras E4620
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Gateway Added Extras E6610
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Dell Added Extras OptiPlex 755
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Dell Added Extras T3400
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Upgrade to 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo 4MB ($30.45)
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Upgrade to 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo 4MB ($95.70)
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Upgrade to 3GHz Core 2 Duo 6MB ($84.01)
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Upgrade to 3GHz Core 2 Duo 6MB ($92.09)
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Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, 800MHz ($174.00)
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Upgrade to 4GB Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM, 667MHz ($60.90)
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Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800MHz ($102.55)
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Upgrade to 4GB 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM, ECC ($124.54)
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Upgrade to 250GB SATA (7200RPM) ($34.80)
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ADD another 250GB SATA (7200RPM) ($87.00)
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Upgrade to 250GB SATA (7200RPM) ($20.87)
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ADD a 250GB SATA (7200RPM) ($104.49)
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No Monitor (-$173.99)
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No Monitor (-$173.13)
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No Monitor (-$186.75)
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No Monitor (-$187.20)
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Upgrade to FPD1965 19" LCD Flat Panel Analog/Digital ($68.74)
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Upgrade to FPD1965 19" LCD Flat Panel Analog/Digital ($69.60)
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Upgrade to 19" 1908FP LCD Flat Panel ($42.84)
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Upgrade to 19" 1908FP LCD Flat Panel ($42.84)
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Upgrade to 22" HD2250 Widescreen LCD Flat Panel ($129.64)
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Upgrade to 22" HD2250 Widescreen LCD Flat Panel ($130.50)
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Upgrade to 22" 2008FPW Widescreen LCD Flat Panel ($87.39)
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Upgrade to 22" 2008FP Widescreen LCD Flat Panel ($87.39)
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No Speakers ($26.09)
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No Speakers ($26.09)
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No Speakers ($-15.91)
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No Speakers ($-23.20)
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Laptop Hardware Standards
Please call Ernie at 2488 on the latest Mac and PC Laptops.
Printers
We now have Xerox and HP as part of our printer standards.
We evaluated and liked what Xerox printers offer.
Xerox printers give us a good price to performance ratio.
If you have any questions, give Ernie a call at 2488.
Vendor: Xerox Direct (866-495-6750)
Product Code# 4510/N
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 4510N: $627.00
Specs:
45ppm, 128/512MB , 533MHz, PS3, 200000pg/month duty
cycle, 1200dpi, 700 sheet input capacity, 10/100BT , parallel, USB - PC/Mac
1 year on-site warranty w/online web technical support & telephone support
The Xerox Phaser 4510N printer offers a Duplex accessory for double sided printing:
Product Code# 097S03625
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 4510N Duplex option: $222.00
Vendor: SEHI
Product Code# Q5401A
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet 4250N: $1,106.00
Specs:
45ppm, 1200dpi, 460MHz, 64/512MB , 200Kpg/mo duty cycle, 600
sheet input capacity, prints up to legal size paper, PS3, 10/100Bt , parallel, USB-PC/Mac one
year RETURN TO HP AUTHORIZED SERVICE CTR LTD WARRANTY
The HP LaserJet 4250N printer offers a Duplex accessory for double sided printing:
Product Code# Q2439B
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet 4250N Duplex option: $223.97
Personal HP LaserJet P2015DN Printer Networked
Vendor: SEHI (800-346-6315)
Product Code# CB368A
Estimated Pricing for HP LaserJet P2015DN: $444.37
Specs:
HP LaserJet P2015DN Printer - 27ppm, >8.5s FPO, 1200dpi, 400MHz, 32/288MB,
15Kpg/month duty cycle, 50sheet MP + 250sheet tray, prints up to legal size paper, PS3,
duplex, embedded 10/100BT , USB-PC/Mac OS X v10.2.8 10.3.9 10.4.3, 13.8in W x 14.3in D x
10.1in H one year return to HP authorized service center warranty
Color Laser Printer Standard (Xerox)
Phaser 6360DN Printer - 42ppm black/color, 100Kpg/month duty cycle, 700 sheet input
(1x150sheet multi-purpose tray prints from 3.5x5.5in to 8.5x36in + 1x550sheet tray 2 prints up to legal size paper), 9s FPO color, 2400x600dpi, 1GHz, 256MB/1GB, PS3, duplex , 10/100BT, USB-PC Vista ready/Mac OS 9.x/X v10.2 and higher 17.2in W x 22.8in D x 20.2in H one year on-site warranty
Vendor: Xerox Direct (866-495-6750)
Product Code# 6360/DN
Estimated Pricing for Xerox Phaser 6360DN Printer: $1,261.00
Color Inkjet Standard (HP DeskJet)
HP DeskJet printers are very versatile. The 6940DT provides good speed, automatic
two-sided printing, USB and built in Ethernet. If you need information on a color laser printer,
or have any questions on compatibility please call Ernie at 2488.
Vendor: SEHI (800-346-6315)
Product Code# C8973A
Estimated Pricing for HP DeskJet 6940DT Printer (USB and Ethernet No Parallel Port): $134.00
Peripheral Devices
For scanners, digital cameras, or any other devices please call Ernie at 2488.
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