UNIVERSITY HARDWARE PURCHASES: SELECTING EQUIPMENT
PC Desktops (Recommended Systems)Pomeroy/HP has been selected as the university's supplier of Intel/Microsoft Windows based personal computers.
The HP dc7900 system used by the university comes with a standard 5 year on-site warranty and comes preconfigured with
a full suite of university licensed software including Microsoft Office Professional featuring Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
as well as anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities. You can select from several PC bundles or customize a system to your liking. |
PC Laptops (Recommended Systems)Pomeroy/HP has been selected as the university's supplier of Intel/Microsoft Windows based portable computers. The HP EliteBook
laptops selected by the university come with a standard 3 year warranty and come preconfigured with a full suite of university licensed
software including Microsoft Office Professional featuring Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access as well as anti-virus and anti-spyware utilities. |
Apple Macintosh (Recommended Systems)CaTS supports Apple Macintosh systems running MacOS X 10.3 and greater. The full line of Apple iMacs, MacBooks, Mac mini and Mac Pro products
are available at special WSU pricing via the WSU/Apple Online Store. You can reach this store directly to create a quote or access it through
Wright Buy to expedite the purchasing process. |
Printers, Scanners, and Multifunction DevicesBefore purchasing a printer, scanner or multifunction device, please check the specifications to ensure that it is compatible
with the type of computer and operating system that you are using. Older systems may not have the required USB port used by newer devices.
Not all printers are compatible with Macintosh systems. |
Monitors and DisplaysCaTS generally recommends replacing your display and computer system together so that you can take advantage of extended
warranty coverage. Displays purchased separately will come with a more limited warranty, typically one year, and may incur shipping costs
for covered repairs. |
Information about Non-Supported Systems
If you are considering the purchase of a computer other than those recommended above, you will be purchasing non-supported
equipment. This means that support for the system will be your responsibility and that charges may be applied to any services provided by CaTS. In
addition, if the non-supported product is found to be interfering with the operation of other systems or does not meet the security requirements of
the campus network, it will be disconnected from the network.
Recommended computers come preconfigured with a standard suite of university software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and
install much more quickly onto the campus network. Non-supported equipment will take longer to set up and will incur installation charges.
Before purchasing a non-supported product, carefully weigh all the factors in the long-term use of the system and don't just look at the initial purchase
price. What is the warranty? Recommended systems come with an impressive 5-year warranty. Where will you get support? What if it breaks? Does it have to
be sent back to a service center? Many cheaper consumer-grade PCs only come with a 90-day carry-in warranty. Recommended computers are serviced on campus
by a technician familiar with the Wright State campus. What version of Windows does it include? Windows XP Home is not recommended - all systems should
be purchased with XP Pro.
If you decide to purchase a non-supported PC, you must complete the following form:
Non-Supported Product Form
Faculty also have the option of applying for a Non-Supported Products Exemption.
