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New Faculty Computer Recommendations
New Faculty Computer Packages for 2008-09
The following computers are for new faculty. Each computer costs about $1,300 per system. These systems are intended to be your general purpose office computer.
Laptop Computers
(1) Apple MacBook 2.4 Ghz Intel Core Duo
13" LCD Display
2GB DDR333 SDRAM
250GB Ultra ATA Drive
SuperDrive
(2) Dell Latitude Dell D630, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz
14.1" WXGA Display
2GB SDRAM
120GB Drive
8X DVD +/-RW Combo Drive
Desktop Computers
(3) Apple iMac Intel core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz
20" LCD (built in)
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
250Gb Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon 128MB VRAM
SuperDrive 8X
(4) Dell Optiplex Dell GX755D 3.0 Ghz Core 2 Duo
19”LCD Display (separate)
2GB DDR RAM
250GB Serial ATA Drive
ATI Radeon 256MB VRAM
16X DVD +/-RW Combo Drive
SOFTWARE
LSA has a wide variety of licensed software applications available for both Windows and Mac. Software typically included in a standard faculty setup may vary by department based on the unit needs. However, each system includes a current operating system with appropriate security and virus protection plus the Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- Apple: A list of all software titles available to LSA faculty for the OS X operating system can be found here:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsait/swl/view-mac.asp
- Dell: A list of all software titles available to LSA faculty for the Windows operating system can be found here:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsait/swl/view-by-platform.asp?Platform=Win
Additional specialty applications are available. Please check current titles and versions of all LSA licensed software at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsait/swl.
HOW TO ORDER:
- Apple: Some Apple items are available at the Computer Showcase for Departmental pickup. http://showcase.itcs.umich.edu/ Standard configurations and Custom Quotes can be created using the link on the University Contract page and then entering an ePro Requisition in Pathways. Visit http://www.umich.edu/~purch/Contracts/apple.html for detailed ordering and customer service information.
- Dell: M-Marketsite offers all of Dell’s standard models and allows you to custom configure a system by creating an E-Quote and ordering. Visit http://www.umich.edu/~purch/Contracts/Dell.html for detailed ordering and customer service information.