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| We are happy to assist with your computer equipment purchases. You are welcome to discuss your needs with us, and we can provide advice and facilitate purchasing and computer setup for you. | We are happy to assist with your computer equipment purchases. You are welcome to discuss your needs with us, and we can provide advice and facilitate purchasing and computer setup for you. | ||
| - | For Windows and Linux workstations, | + | For Windows and Linux workstations, |
| - | * Dell Optiplex | + | * Dell Optiplex "University of Minnesota Standard |
| * optional: upgrade warranty to 5 years | * optional: upgrade warranty to 5 years | ||
| - | + | * tell us your needs and we can help base your system on one of the many other " | |
| - | Some local vendors | + | * for Linux systems we usually specify an aftermarket (nvidia) video card. |
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| - | * For component purchases or spares, [[http:// | + | |
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| - | ==== Laptops ==== | + | |
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| - | Dell "OET Standard Laptop Latitude D630", through Techmart. | + | |
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| If you need support for your printer to be accessible from our central systems, please consult with us before buying. Printer features we require include a network connection which supports printing via port 9100, and PostScript support. | If you need support for your printer to be accessible from our central systems, please consult with us before buying. Printer features we require include a network connection which supports printing via port 9100, and PostScript support. | ||
| - | Regardless, feel free to ask us before buying as we may be aware of low cost suppliers. | ||
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| - | === Some printer recommendations === | ||
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| - | Monochrome networked laser printers: | ||
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| - | * Our current favorite is the Xerox 4510 (the network model is the 4510N, and the duplex version is the 4510DT). | ||
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| - | Color network laser printers | ||
| - | * Xerox Phaser 6280 | ||
| - | * Xerox Phaser 8560 | ||
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| - | Printer models can change over time, so if this page seems out of date you might want to ask us instead. | ||