Recommended Dell Configurations
Students
and Faculty/Staff Personal
Purchases
Students, faculty, and
staff can order Dell computers
for personal use at an academic
discount. To get the discount
you must call Dell directly or
order via Dell's web site. Contact Academic
Computing if you have questions
about what is best for you. If
are considering a Macintosh, see our recommended
Macintosh configurations for
student and faculty/staff personal
purchases.
To order by phone:
1-888-973-3355
and
reference Member ID: US37937151
To order via the web site:
Dell's Haverford College Personal Purchases Web
site
http://Dell.com/Haverford
Dell offers many lines of desktop
and notebook computers. We like
the Latitude laptops and Optiplex
desktops because they work well
in our computing
environment. The information below
will help you select options and
components for your new Dell computer.
Please follow these guidelines
so that you can be confident that
your computer will function properly
here at Haverford.
IMPORTANT! To
be eligible for the academic discount
you may need to provide Dell with
proof that you are a student, faculty
or staff member. Valid forms of
proof include your Haverford ID
or your acceptance letter, either
of which may be photocopied and
faxed to Dell.
Minimum
Configurations for New Purchases
No matter which system you select,
please configure it with at least
the minimum specifications listed
below. If you are bringing an
existing computer, see our minimum
support requirements.
Operating System: Microsoft
Windows Vista Home (Vista Business
preferred)
Processor: Intel
Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 120 GB
Graphics Card: 128 MB of
graphics memory
Optical Drive: DVD+/-R
Service and Support: 4
year CompleteCare on laptops/4
year warranty on desktops
Microsoft
Office: Microsoft
Office Standard 2007* (order
from
Journey Ed, http://www.selectstudent.com/aicup/)
Data Backup: External
drive or storage media
Ethernet Cable: Order
from Academic Computing
Dell
Latitude D630 or D830 Laptop--Recommended
for Most Windows Users
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We recommend the
Latitude D630 or the Latitude
D830 for
most students who prefer
a Windows system. It has
a good balance of features
for the cost.
The D630 has a more portable
14" screen.
The D820 has a more readable
15" screen and cost about $100 more.
Otherwise the computers are
very similar. |
Dell Latitude D630 or
Latitude D830 Laptop
Operating System: Windows
Vista Business
Processor: Intel Core 2 T7250, 2.00GHz, 800MHz, 2M L2 Cache, Dual Core
Display: 14.1” on
D630/15.4” on D830
Memory: 2.0
GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
Hard Drive: 120
GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 5400RPM
Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Optical Drive:
8X DVD+/-RW w/ Roxio Creator and Cyberlink
Wireless: Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) mini Card Latitude
Warranty:
4 Year Limited Warranty plus
4 Year NBD On-site
Service and CompleteCare
Storage Devices and Media: LaCie
120 GB Rugged External Hard Drive (out of stock at Dell, order from another vendor)
Microsoft
Office: Microsoft
Office Standard 2007* (order
from
Journey Ed, http://www.selectstudent.com/aicup/,
$74.98 plus shipping.)
Ethernet Cable: Purchase
from Academic Computing, $10
Price
as configured above, approximately
$1600 (includes
MS Office and cable)
Dell
Optiplex 755--Recommended
Windows Users who Prefer a Desktop
System
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We suggest the OptiPlex
755 for Windows
users who want a desktop
system. Many students
like the small form factor
model because they have limited
desk space. However, a larger
form factor may save you
money on components similar
to those below, or enable
a greater variety of upgrade
options. |
OptiPlex 755 Small Form
Factor (Vista)
Operating System: Windows
Vista Business
Processor: Intel
Core 2 Duo Processor E6550 (2.33 GHz, 4M, VT, 1333 MHz FSB)
Memory: 2 GB (2 DIMM)
Monitor: Dell 17 inch E178FP Flat Panel, Analog
Hard Drive: 250 GB SATA 3.0
Graphics: Integrated Video, Intel GMA3100
Optical Drive:
8X Slimline DVD+/-RW Roxio Creator
Floppy Drive and Media Reader: Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
Warranty: 4
Year Limited Warranty plus 4
Year NBD On-Site Service
Storage Devices and Media: LaCie
120 GB Rugged External Hard Drive (out of stock at Dell, order from another vendor)
Microsoft
Office: Microsoft
Office Standard 2007* (order
from
Journey Ed, http://www.selectstudent.com/aicup/,
$74.98 plus shipping.)
Ethernet Cable: Purchase
from Academic Computing, $10
Price
as
configured
above,
approximately
$1250 (includes
MS Office and cable)
Recommended Printers
Although printing is available
in the computing labs and libraries
on campus, some students like the
convenience of a personal printer. ACC
does not have a specific printer
recommendation. Both Apple and
Dell offer printer options with
their systems, often at promotional
pricing. If you wish to look at
some options before buying, you
may prefer to get your printer
at a local office supply or computer
store.
Order a cable with your
printer! Cables are
not usually included. Ask
your printer vendor which cable
you need. There are several different
types and they are not interchangeable.
*About Office 2007
Please note that there are
some compatibility issues between
Microsoft Office 2007 and other
versions of Office. See our web page on Software Compatibility Issues.
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