Standard Desktop and Laptop Savings

Commencing in FY17, the University has changed its standard configurations for both desktop and laptop machines. Through a combined effort of deeper discount negotiation based on volume spend from Procurement Services, and specification changes from the IT department including changing the operating system and increasing the memory from 8GB to 16GB, the University received standard machine configurations that give the University both great potential cost savings and more options for machines based on the users’ needs. This equates to an annual cost of avoidance of approximately $130,000.The following demonstrates the reduction of average rates for past versus future purchases:

  • Dell Desktop Standard: $1075.68 vs. $758.59
  • Dell Laptop Standard: $1392.04 vs. $899.27
  • Savings: 29.5% for desktops, 35.4% for laptops

If you need assistance picking out which hard drive option is best for you, contact the IT help desk at x2255.