Desktop PCs
Current Standard (2002-2003)
- Dell Optiplex GX50 (standard systems)
- Dell Optiplex GX240 (enhanced systems)
Upgrade Plans
CIT is planning to continue with Dell
as our exclusive vendor for desktop PCs. CIT’s policy is to review
our selection of desktop vendor every three years. 2003-2004 will be
our third year with Dell.
CIT will continue to specify two models from
Dell to meet the needs of users with basic computing needs as well
as those with higher computing needs. CIT will work with our vendor
to select systems which are capable of doing the work and reasonable
in cost.
In 2002 CIT began deploying 17” CRT displays with all new computer
installations. We plan to continue with this standard for the coming year.
Many users are have expressed interest in flat panel displays, however, CIT
has found their cost continues to be prohibitive and will deploy them only
in situations deemed appropriate.
Desktop Macs
Current Standard (2002-2003)
- iMac G4/700 flat panel (standard systems)
- Apple G4/733 tower (enhanced systems)
Upgrade Plans
CIT will continue to specify two models from
Apple to meet the needs of users with basic computing needs as well
as those with higher computing needs. CIT will work with our vendor
to select systems which are capable of doing the work and reasonable
in cost.
Laptops
Current Standard (2002-2003)
- IBM ThinkPad A31
- Apple Powerbook G4/Titanium
Upgrade Plans
CIT continues to see a surge in requests for laptops.
We are currently evaluating our laptop vendor and which model(s)
we will be deploying
for 2003-2004. We expect to deploy more laptops in 2003-2004 than in previous
years.
Floppy Drives: CIT is planning to deploy laptops without an on-board floppy
drive. Rather, the floppy drive will be optional as an external USB device
which could be connected “on the fly” as needed. This change
in our standards would be a cost savings as well as provide a lighter (and
perhaps
smaller) laptop.
GoCalvin! laptop program: CIT is discontinuing our 3-year-old GoCalvin! laptop
program whereby we have provided laptops to a number of faculty each year.
Instead, we are “mainstreaming” the laptop program into our normal
computer replacement planning process. Faculty interested in receiving a
laptop instead of a desktop system should make this request as part of the
normal
budget planning process. Appropriate rationale for such requests should be
included.
NOTE: In some situations, the department may be required to provide a portion
of the funding for a laptop or peripherals.
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