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The Division of Technology Services reviews computer standard configurations at least once a year to determine the configurations that will meet the needs of most employees.
Funding of computers is determined based on how individual positions are funded.
Full-time GPR Funded Permanent Employees
New full-time permanent employees can choose a standard Windows laptop or a standard MacBook Air.
Laptops come with:
- Single external 24" Monitor (with built-in docking station for Dell, external dock for Mac laptops)
- Soundbar
- Docking station (Apple only)
- External wired keyboard
- External wired mouse
- Headset (stereo)
Configuration upgrades to these standard products lines need departmental or college approval/payment and will delay your order.
Upgrades may include:
- Larger hard drive
- Additional memory
- Upgraded processor
- External DVD player
- Larger or additional monitor
- External web cam
- Mono-headset (single ear)
- Additional charger
- Thunderbolt dock
If you have special computing needs, contact DoTS for a custom configuration and quote.
For existing employees, you only get a new laptop as part of the computer replacement program. A monitor and dock will only be replaced if it fails or it is incompatible with the new laptop.
All other GPR-Funded Employees (Part-Time, LTE, IAS, Project, etc.)
Part-time, adjunct faculty, LTE, and other GPR-funded project employees can request a refurbished computer at no cost. We will do our best to accommodate the type of computer requested but may have limited quantities available at certain times of the year. We use the newest computer we have on hand at the time of the request.
PR-Funded Employees
PR-Funded Employees choose from the same standard computers below and pay for them out of their accounts.
Special Use Computers
These are often computers with special software and/or hardware configurations. We try to stay within these standard configurations when we can. If you have special hardware needs, please contact DoTS.
Any special-use computer is department-funded.
Warranty and Damage
Our standard warranty coverage does not include accidental damage (eg: drops, coffee spills, etc.). If you want this coverage, your department needs to fund it. It also delays the delivery of your laptop. If you do have an accident with your GPR-funded computer, the computer rotation fund will cover half the cost of a replacement for the first "offense". Your department is responsible to cover the other half and 100% of subsequent accidents. Departments are 100% responsible for PR-funded computers, even for the first accident.
Standard Laptops
*** Prices and models subject to change. ***
Standard Laptops for Faculty and Staff - Dell Latitude 3450 or MacBook Air
Dell Latitude 3450
Windows 11
weight: 3.5 lbs.
14.0" display (default: non-touch screen)
i5 Core Processor
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty
NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an internal CD/DVD drive.
Full Specs and upgrade options
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$1,040 |
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Docking Station
(Or monitor with built-in dock for new employees) |
$146 |
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| Laptop comes with 1 dock/power adapter. If you want one for travel or home use, your department pays for it. |
$40 |
90watt USB-C Power Adapter |
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Apple MacBook Air
Weight: 2.75 lbs.
13.3" display (non-touch screen)
Apple M3 Chip 8-Core CPU
512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
8 GB of Memory
2 Thunderbolt / USB-4 ports (USB-C)
3-year AppleCare+ Warranty
Full Specs
NOTES:
MacBook Air does NOT have CD/DVD drive
Software:
The new MacOS 14 (Sonoma) does not support 32-bit applications.
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$1318 |
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| MacBook Air Upgrades (Costs to be covered by department or college) |
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| 16 GB of RAM |
$180 |
Additional cost to standard MacBook Air |
| 1 TB Solid State Hard Drive (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) |
$360 |
Additional cost to standard MacBook Air |
| Laptop comes with 1 power adapter. If you want one for travel or home use, your department pays for it. |
$79 |
MagSafe 3 Power Adapter |
Other Laptop Options / Upgrades
- If replacing a GPR computer, the department or college pays the difference in price for these computers vs. the standard computers listed above and also pays for any additional upgrades listed in the table below.
- Prices and component availability are subject to change. Exact costs will be noted individually at the time the custom quotes are received from the vendors.
- There may be a significant delay when ordering any customized computer.
Non-Standard Options, but available
Dell Latitude 3550
10-key number pad
Windows 11
Weight: 3.56 lbs.
15" non-touch-screen display
i5 Core Processor (13th Gen)
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty
NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an CD/DVD drive.
Full Specs
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$1,450 |
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Dell Latitude 3350 2-in-1
(available in detachable keyboard model as well)
Windows 11
Weight: 2.48 lbs.
13.3" flip screen
i5 Core Processor
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of memory
3-year Basic Warranty
NOTE: Dell Laptop does NOT have an CD/DVD drive.
Full Specs
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$1500 |
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Apple MacBook Pro
Weight: 3.0 lbs.
13" display
Apple M3 Chip 8-Core CPU
512 Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of Memory
3 Thunderbolt 4 / (USB-C)
1 HDMI
3-year AppleCare+ Warranty
NOTES:
MacBook Pro does NOT have CD/DVD drive.
NOTE: If this is replacing your GPR-funded primary office computer, the approximate cost to your department for this model is $1020 (additional cost are below)
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$1858 |
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| Upgrade to 24 GB RAM |
$360 |
Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro |
| Upgrade to 1 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) |
$180 |
Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro |
| Upgrade to 2 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) |
$540 |
Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro |
| Upgrade to 4 TB SSD (DoTS recommends using OneDrive for storage) |
$1080 |
Additional cost to 14" MacBook Pro |
Desktops (Labs / Specialty-Use / Research Only)
Dell OptiPlex 7020
Windows 11
i5 Core Processor
512 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
16 GB of Memory
3-year warranty
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$725 |
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Refurbished Equipment
We sometimes have refurbished equipment available for purchase for special, short-term university use. This can often be a special project, testing computer, or unique situation that doesn't require a new computer. These can also be purchased for short-term or limited employees.
All items listed are subject to availability.
We use the newest item we have on hand at the time of the request.
To request an item, please one of the forms here: https://technology.uwrf.edu/TDClient/1979/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=52569
Refurbished Laptop - Windows
General Specs:
14" screen
256 GB Hard Drives
16 GB RAM |
$250 |
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Refurbished Laptop - MacBook Air
13" Screen
256 GB Hard Drive
8 GB RAM |
$250 |
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Refurbished Monitor
24" screen
Connections: Display Port, DVI, (HDMI) |
$100 |
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New Computer Accessories
Tablets
Funded entirely by your department or college.
These are only
estimates on models/configurations. See
www.apple.com for the latest models and configuration options.
iPad (10.9" - 10th Gen) - WiFi Only
Colors available: Blue, Pink, Silver, Yellow
Note: AppStore is NOT available on iPads. You must contact DoTS to request software to be installed on iPads. |
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| 64 GB (no AppleCare+) |
$419 |
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| 256 GB (no AppleCare+) |
$569 |
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| 2-year AppleCare+ |
$59 |
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| 3-year AppleCare+ |
$79 |
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| 4-year AppleCare+ |
$109 |
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| Other iPads available by request. We can order any iPads available at: https://www.apple.com/store |
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Tablet Accessories
DoTS is happy to consider the purchase of different models within these product lines. Contact DoTS for further information.