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Enhanced PC Desktop: 01C

HP dc7900 Enhanced Desktop

Targeted Users

  • Faculty, staff, and graduate students routinely requiring demanding computer resources

Expected Uses

  • Web development
  • digital video editing
  • applications that process large data sets
  • digital image editing
  • audio file processing

HP dc7900 Enhanced Desktop

If the standard configuration does not meet your needs, this one should.

Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Processor: Intel® Core 2 Quad Q9400 (2.66Ghz, 6MB cache)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 500 GB HD (7200 RPM)
Monitor:24" LCD Monitor
DVD Drive: 16x DVD burner
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3470 256MB SH PCIe
Peripherals: HP USB keyboard and mouse
Warranty: 3 year

About this computer:
This computer has been enhanced above the standard specifications with a faster processor, a more powerful graphics card, and a larger hard drive for more storage. Not only can this computer handle the day to day office tasks, but it is equipped for high-end software like digital video, imaging processing, and GIS applications.

Standard Config: 01C
PB: $784
GS/TS: $784
DP/SU/SF: $1294.01

Alternate Config: 01D
(No monitor)

PB: $460
GS/TS: $460
DP/SU/SF: $970.01

Add-Ons
10B: 20" Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor w/Speaker - $194
10C: 24" Widescreen Flat Panel Moniter w/Speaker - $324

Enhanced PC Laptop: 02B

HP EliteBook 2530p Ultra-Mobile Notebook

Targeted Users

  • Faculty, staff, and graduate students needing an ultra-light mobile computer

Expected Uses

  • Web browsing
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Website maintenance
  • E-mail

 

HP EliteBook 2530p Ultra-Mobile Notebook

Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 160 GB HD (7200 RPM)
Display: 12.1 inch wide screen WXGA Iumi-Lite LED (1280 × 800)
DVD Drive: DVD burner (external)
Video Card: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD
Networking: Wireless 802.11a/b/g/pre-n mini card
Weight: Starts at 3.2 lbs
Warranty: 3 year

About this computer:
This laptop, configured with portablity in mind, is significantly slower than other models and has a high resolution for maximum screen real estate; thus, the pixels on the screen are very small. Talk to your Regional Technician before buying.

Pricing
PB: $509
GS/TS: $732.99
DP/SU/SF: $1243

Add-Ons
To create a desktop replacement include a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and docking station when ordering.
10B: 20" Widescreen Flat Panel Moniter w/Speaker - $194
10C: 24" Widescreen Flat Panel Moniter w/Speaker - $324
12C: USB Keyboard/Mouse Bundle - $32
14C: Monitor Stand - $65
14B: 6930p Docking Station 120W - $82

Enhanced Mac Laptop: 05B

Apple MacBook Pro

Targeted Users

  • faculty, staff, and graduate students needing a mobile computer

Expected Uses

  • Web development
  • digital video editing
  • applications that process large data sets
  • digital image editing
  • audio file processing

Apple MacBook Pro 15"

Operating System: Mac OS X
Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 320 GB HD (7200 RPM)
Display: 15 inch widescreen display
DVD Drive: SuperDrive CD/DVD burner
Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 video card
Networking: AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Weight: 5.4 lbs
Peripherals: built-in iSight camera and backlit keyboard
Warranty: 3 year

About this computer:
This laptop computer from Apple is designed to handle all standard office functions like e-mail, Web browsing, and Microsoft Office with ease for the mobile user. Most faculty and staff will find this computer to be more than enough for their needs.

The MacBook Pro is capable of digital video and other demanding applications in addition to everyday office tasks. This computer has been enhanced above the standard specifications with extra RAM, a larger hard drive, and a DVD burner. If the standard laptop does not meet your needs, this one should.

Pricing - Prices are in negotiation and may change
PB: $1384.33
GS/TS: $1443.88
DP/SU/SF: $2150

Add-Ons
To create a desktop replacement include a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and docking station when ordering.
10B: 20" Widescreen Flat Panel Moniter w/Speaker - $194
10C: 24" Widescreen Flat Panel Moniter w/Speaker - $324
11A: Wired Mouse - $49
11B: Wireless Mouse (Bluetooth)- $69
12A: Wired Keyboard - $49
12B: Wireless Keyboard (Bluetooth)- $79

Recommendations and ordering assistance
Contact your CLA-OIT Regional Technician

Additional information and assistance
Adam Mielke
Service Desk Manager
miel0038@umn.edu
612-624-4357

General and configuration questions
Jamey Hansen
Director of InfoTech Services
hansenj@umn.edu
612-626-3666

CLA Office of Information Technology
110 Anderson Hall
257 19th Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Fax: 612-625-9095
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