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Information Technology Department

Purchasing Computers

Computer Purchases

Faculty, Staff, and Student Purchases

All computers, laptops, tablets, and peripherals for HSPH faculty and staff should be purchased through Harvard University's vendor agreements with IBM/Lenovo, Apple, and GovConnect. Pricing is available for departmental and personal purchases. Pricing has been extended to HSPH students for personal purchases.

University Information Systems Purchasing Website:
http://www.uis.harvard.edu/technology_services/

HSPH Alumni
HSPH alumni now eligible to purchase through the Harvard/IBM partnership program. Visit www.post.harvard.edu/ibm for more information. HSPH lumni are not currently eligible for Apple or GovConnection programs

More Information
If you would like to discuss options and HSPH HelpDesk recommendations, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@hsph.harvard.edu or 617-432-HELP.

About IBM/Lenovo Contract

About Apple Contract

Apple products at discounted prices for the higher educational market are available for purchase on-line via the Technology Services web site (select "Shop @ Harvard"), or by calling Technology Services at 617-495-5450. Eligibility applies to Harvard faculty, students and staff with Harvard ID’s, Harvard affiliated institutions and partner schools. Harvard alumni are not eligible.

In addition to everyday higher educational pricing Apple adds value with:

  • Bundled offerings which include extended warranty sevice at substantial savings
  • Free memory installations at time of computer purchase
  • Apple events and seminars

Recommended PC Hardware Configurations

The following table outlines the recommended computer hardware configurations for new purchases that are supported by the IT Department. These system configurations are not required purchases, but are highly recommended by the IT Department.

These configurations will be updated when a change in technology occurs.

Please refer to the Supported Products List for a list of all the computer hardware and software supported by the IT Department.

 

IBM M55P Tower

Model # 8811W2Q

$ 905.00

IBM M55P Small Form Factor

Model # 8808W29

$ 910.00

IBM T61 Laptop

Model # 7659WJN

$ 1259.00

IBM X61 Series Laptop

Model # 7666W5D

$ 1409.00

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.40Ghz

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.40 Ghz

Intel Core 2 Duo

2.2 Ghz

Intel Core 2 Duo

1.6 Ghz

Hard Drive

160 GB

160 GB

 

100 GB

120 GB

Memory (RAM)

1 GB

1 GB

2 GB

2 GB

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

 

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Video

Intel Graphics (integrated)

Intel Graphics (integrated)

Intel Graphics (integrated)

Intel Graphics (integrated)

Network Card

10/100/1000
Ethernet

10/100/1000
Ethernet

10/100/1000 internal Mini-PCI plus 802.11g internal wireless

10/100/1000 internal Mini-PCI plus 802.11g internal wireless

CD-ROM/DVD

CD/DVD

Multibuner

CD/DVD

Multiburner

CD/DVD

Multiburner

 

CD/DVD

Multiburner

 

Docking Solution

N/A

N/A

Docking station and/or Port Replicator

Ultrabase (included)

Removable Storage

3 1/2" Floppy

3 1/2" Floppy

N/A

N/A