Computer Device and Printer Purchases for Staff and Faculty

ITS offers and supports standard configurations for new computing purchases, which meet the majority of needs for faculty and staff. Ideally, new computer purchases should be one of these configurations or models below. If these configurations do not meet your needs, adjustments can be made for legitimate business purposes including grant and research use. ITS will provide a quote that includes approval to place the order in CSUBuy in the vendor’s portal/tile (e.g. Dell, CDWG, B&H) or using a purchase requisition in PeopleSoft (e.g. Granite). Please note there are changes coming to CSUBuy in Spring 2024.  If your item is not on the pre-approved list or to request a new computer, laptop, tablet, printer or multi-function device (MFD) quote, select this link and pleae select the category "Technology Purchase and Quotes": Request a quote and ITS approval for a computer device, printer or MFD purchase.

Warranty

Dell systems include a 5-year warranty with onsite, next-business-day coverage. Accidental Damage Protection is required for all Dell laptops and is bundled with Dell’s Pro-Support+ coverage.  Apple systems come with a standard 3-year warranty or higher. AppleCare+ and device enrollment (DEP) are required for MacBooks which includes accidental damage protection.  All other devices would be covered by their standard manufacturer’s warranty.

Sustainability

ITS recommends hardware systems at Cal Poly Humboldt have an EPEAT Gold rating, whenever possible. For more information, please visit the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) website.  ITS can help assess products that meet this goal, and can help recommend a product that is not available with a Gold rating.

In an effort to be sustainable, used items, which still meet campus standards and are under a current warranty, are occasionally available from ITS. If you think a used item might meet your needs, please note that in your purchase ticket. Cascading, trickle-down, or repurposing of current hardware is highly discouraged and not recommended. Our approach is to refresh or replace computer devices over 5.5 years old and/or out of warranty. 

Time to Receive Purchases

Apple and Dell purchases typically take two to four weeks to arrive on campus. A number of factors impact the time of arrival (CPU or memory shortages, pre-built vs custom-built configurations, general availability of the market, global supply chain issues, weather events, etc.). 

Dell, Apple, and Printer Details 

If the standard selections below do not meet your needs, other Dell OptiPlex, Latitude, Precision, and Alienware quotes are available upon request.  Most of the  standard systems have options for larger storage, memory, and other hardware specifications available upon request.

Dell OptiPlex Desktops (7010 series) and Precision 3660 Tower - estimated at $1100-$2100

Dell OptiPlex Desktops (7010 series) and Precision 3660 Tower - estimated at $1100-$2100

Desktops

Standard - Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor (SFF) - $1072.26 (includes tax)

  • 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700 (8+8 Cores/30MB cache/24T/2.1GHz to 5.1GHz/65W) Processor.
  • 16GB, 2x8GB, DDR5 non-ECC Memory.
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive (SSD). 1TB SSD available.
  • Integrated graphics processing unit.
  • 5-year Standard Warranty.

Performance - Dell Precision 3660 Tower (Mid-Tower)  - $2,087.71 (includes tax)

  • 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-13700K (30MB Cache, 16 Core (8+8), 3.4GHz to 5.4GHz (125W)) TDP. *Optional i9 processor available.
  • 32GB, 2x16GB, DDR5 non-ECC Memory.  Up to 128GB available upon request.
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive (SSD).  1TB, 2TB and 4TB SSD's available upon request.
  • Nvidia RTX 3060 discrete graphics card - 12GB GDDR6 - (3) DisplayPort, (1) HDMI.
  • 5-year Standard Warranty.

Dell Latitude Laptops (XX40 series) - estimated at $1600-$1800

Dell Latitude Laptops (XX40 series) - estimated at $1600-$1800

Standard 14” - Dell Latitude 5440 for $1,616.20 (includes tax)

  • 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1370P vPro (24 MB cache, 14 cores, up to 5.2 GHz) Processor
  • 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) Anti Glare, Non-Touch, WVA, 250 nits, FHD IR Camera, WWAN
  • 16GB, 1x16GB, DDR5 Non-ECC
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Intel AX211 WiFi 6e 2x2 AC+ BlueTooth 5.2 vPro
  • 5-year ProSupport+ including Accidental Damage Coverage

Standard 15.6” - Dell Latitude 5540 for $1,564.54 (includes tax)

  • 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-1370P vPro (24 MB cache, 14 cores, up to 5.2 GHz) processor
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) Touch, Anti-Glare, IPS, RGB Camera+FHD IR Camera+Intelligent Privacy,250 nits, WLAN - Touch screen is the only screen available for the 5531 currently.
  • 16GB, 1x16GB, DDR5 Non-ECC Memory
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Intel AX211 WiFi 6e 2x2 AC+ BlueTooth 5.2 vPro
  • 5-year ProSupport+ including Accidental Damage Coverage

Mobile 14” - Dell Latitude 7440 (Ultrabook) for $1,751.11 (includes tax)

  • 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1370P, vPro® (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 5.20 GHz Turbo) Processor
  • Laptop 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) AG, SLP, No-Touch, ComfView+, WVA, 400 nit, FHDIR Cam+IP, WLAN, CF, P28
  • 2-in-1 optional touch screen available - not included in price above
  • 16GB DDR5, Non-ECC, Integrated (not upgradeable)
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card
  • 5-year ProSupport+ including Accidental Damage Coverage

New - Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD22TB4, 3 Years Advanced Exchange Service (replaces the WD19TBS) for $237.60 each (includes tax) - available for immediate purchase in the Dell portal (B2B) in CSUBuy.

 

Dell Standard Monitors and Displays - estimated at $168 - $468

Dell Standard Monitors and Displays - estimated at $168 - $468

Better (Dell P-Series)

  • Display: 22" - P2222H
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $140.99

  • Display: 24” - P2422H
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $155.99

  • Display: 27”- P2722H
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $191.99

Better (Dell P-Series), with USB-C

  • Display: 24" USB-C Monitor - P2422HE
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $233.99

  • Display: 27” USB-C Monitor - P2722HE
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $245.99

Best (Dell U-Series)

  • Display: 24” - U2422H
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $227.99

  • Display: 27” - U2722D
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $269.99

  • Display: 27" 4K USB-C - U2723QE
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
  • Warranty: Standard 3-year
  • Cost: $467.99

Apple Mac Mini desktop - M2 Pro - estimated at $1375-$2175

Apple Mac Mini desktop - M2 Pro - estimated at $1375-$2175

Better

  • Color/Ports: Apple M2 Pro chip - 10-core CPU -16 core GPU
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 512GB SSD storage
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3-year AppleCare+
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase.
  • Other configurations available upon request.
  • Cost: $1,374.46

Best

  • Color/Ports: Apple M2 Pro chip - 10-core CPU -16 core GPU
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3-year Applecare+
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase.
  • Other configurations available upon request.
  • Cost: $1,755.93

Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro - M3 Pro - estimated at $2600-$3000

Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro - M3 Pro - estimated at $2600-$3000

Better

  • Configuration: Apple M3 Pro chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18-core Neural Engine

  • 18GB unified memory
  • 512GB SSD storage
  • 67W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 3-year AppleCare+ with Accidental Damage protection
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase. 
    • Other configurations available upon request.
  • Cost: $2,637.06

Best

  • Configuration: Apple M3 Pro chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18-core Neural Engine

  • 36GB unified memory
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • 96W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 4-year AppleCare+ with Accidental Damage protection
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase.
    • Other configurations available upon request.
  • Cost: $3,056.81

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro - M3 Pro - estimated at $2800-$3900

Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro - M3 Pro - estimated at $2800-$3900

Better

  • Configuration: Apple M3 Pro with 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

  • 18GB unified memory
  • 512GB SSD storage
  • 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4-year AppleCare+ with Accidental Damage protection
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase.
    • Other configurations available upon request.
  • Cost: $2,840.33 + tax

Best

  • Configuration: Apple M3 Max with 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

  • 36GB unified memory
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4-year AppleCare+ with Accidental Damage protection
  • Notes: Memory & Storage are not upgradeable after purchase.
    • Other configurations available upon request. 
  • Cost: $3,858.18 + tax

Apple iPads - estimated at $500 - $1200 depending on model, generation, options and accessories.

Apple iPads - estimated at $500 - $1200 depending on model, generation, options and accessories.

  • iPad Pro - 11-inch or 12.9-inch - *$800 - $1200 -  depending on options and accessories.
  • iPad Air - 10.9-inch - *$600 - $800 - depending on options and accessories.
  • iPad Mini - 8-inch - *$500 - $650 - depending on options and accessories.
Options to consider for iPads: Screen Size? Color? Storage capacity? Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and Cellular? Accessories such as a case or stylus/pencil?
*All iPad quotes from CDWG will include iPad device enrollment (DEP) and AppleCare+ extended warranty coverage which includes accidental damage protection.  Currently, Cal Poly Humboldt does not have the option to order any Apple products directly from Apple.com.
For more information regarding iPad screen sizes, generation and models, please see the iPad comparison listing here: iPad Comparison information