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Standard Configurations

Standard configurations. The term 'standard' means 'preferred configuration;' be assured that standard computers and printers are chosen because of their power, flexibility, ability to meet many different needs in different offices, and value for money. Furthermore, these are models with which ITS staff are fully-conversant - we can get parts for them, and we can effectively troubleshoot problems with them. The standard devices in these categories change frequently in order to keep up with technological innovations and changes in product availability, so check this page often.

Current computer standards for fiscal year 2008-2009

iMac: Apple 20" flat-panel iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, 8x DL SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/CD-RW), built-in gigabit Ethernet, keyboard and optical mouse, Mac OS X.

Desktop PC: MPC ClientPro 385 small form factor, Intel Core 2 duo processor running at 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, 16x dual layer DVD±R/RW/CD-RW drive, built-in gigabit Ethernet, keyboard and optical mouse, Windows XP Professional SP2, 19" Dell flat-panel display.

Laptop Macintosh: Apple MacBook Pro, Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW), built-in gigabit Ethernet, Airport Extreme wireless card, Bluetooth, 15.4" TFT display, Mac OS X, Mini DisplayPort to DVI and Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapters, security cable.

Laptop PC: Dell Latitude D630, Intel Core 2 Duo processors running at 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB hard drive, 8x DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, built-in gigabit Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11a/g wireless card, 56Kbps modem, 14.1" WXGA display, Windows XP Professional SP2, security cable.

Workgroup laserprinter: Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4250dtn networked monochrome laserprinter with duplex unit and second 500-sheet paper tray installed. Additional paper tray units and envelope feeders are available, but must be purchased with departmental or other non-Micro Fund budgets.

'Lab' laserprinter: Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 9040dn networked high-volume monochrome laserprinter with duplex unit and two (2) 500-sheet paper trays installed. This model printer is allocated for offices supporting extraordinarily high volumes and frequency of printing. Additional paper tray units and envelope feeders are available, but must be purchased with departmental or other non-Micro Fund budgets.

In fiscal 2007-2008, unless otherwise noted, desktop PCs include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) with flat-panel display, keyboard and mouse. Laptop awards consist of a laptop and a security cable only.

A note on peripheral equipment. In order to meet as many computer needs as possible, the Micro Fund does not purchase peripheral equipment (such as docking stations, scanners, external storage drives, personal printers, etc.). If you require peripheral devices for a standard computer or for a standard printer, you will need to purchase them using other funding sources.

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