Desktop PC
2004-2005 Standards
Vendor/Models
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. 2004-2005 will be our fourth
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.
Desktop Mac
2004-2005 Standards
Vendor/Models
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.
Laptop PC*
2004-2005 Standards
CIT will continue to specify two models from IBM 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.
Laptop Mac*
2004-2005 Standards
Vendor/Models
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.
*Laptop Package
CIT will provide the following items as part of each laptop
package:
- Laptop computer with Calvin's standard specifications
- Standard Calvin software (e.g. Office, GroupWise, etc.)
- External mouse
- Carry case
- Security cable
- A/C power adapter
Any items wanted/needed beyond this laptop package must be paid
for by the department or individual. These items may include an
extra A/C power adapter, a port replicator, or an external keyboard.
Monitors
Many users are have expressed interest in flat panel displays. CIT has found that even as prices for LCD displays have come down, so have the prices for CRT displays. The Calvin standard display will continue to be a 17" CRT. LCD displays will be deployed only in situations deemed appropriate.
Small peripherals
CIT provides a complete standard computer system for each user which includes the standard keyboard and mouse. CIT strives to provide hardware that will meet the needs of the majority of users on campus.
CIT recognizes that some users may need or prefer a different mouse or keyboard (small peripheral) than that which is provided. CIT also recognizes that some users may need or prefer another small peripheral (speakers, microphone, etc) that is not provided. CIT does not provide funding from the CIT Technology budget for such small peripherals. It is the responsibility of the department to fund these purchases.
These small peripheries items may be purchased from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, the Calvin Campus store, Corporate Express and CompUSA.
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