Hardware for Work
This web page provides information for university-owned computer and other hardware purchases. If you need information about purchasing computers with non-university funds, please visit the Hardware For Home site.
Campus Standard Computers
Missouri State University purchases computers from Apple, Dell, and Sony. For campus standard descriptions please visit the Suggested Hardware site.
Volume Purchases
In the past, Missouri State University negotiated volume computer discounts with Gateway, Inc. on a scheduled basis. This provided the university with substantial discounts on the configured models, but it necessitated coordinating large purchases three times a year and could result in an inconvenient wait for the scheduled purchase. Now, Missouri State purchases computers from Dell, Inc., and because of the annual volume of our purchases, Dell provides promotional pricing year-round, with the price adjusted as needed.
Other Purchases
To purchase a new system outside our recommended
configurations, you should contact your User Support Specialist
to configure a system. Your User Support Specialist will
create an e-Quote to be used by the Office of
Procurement..
If you wish to create a quote yourself, contact the
Help Desk
to get access to the Missouri State Dell site. When
configuring your new system, follow the purchasing
guidelines below. This will ensure optimal compatibility
with university systems and support. Then follow these
steps:
Submit a Banner requisition. Specify the Dell e-Quote
number in the Document Text field and use the following vendor information:
Dell, Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
Purchasing Guidelines
- Desktop computers will be purchased from Dell, Inc. or Apple Computer, Inc. Contact the Help Desk 417-836-5891 for more information.
- A university recommended computer is encouraged. For further assistance choosing the right computer system, contact the Help Desk 417-836-5891.
- Hewlett Packard printers are preferred. Contact Purchasing (417-836-5260) for current prices rather than purchasing with a computer.
- All Dell computers ordered will come with the latest Windows operating system. If it is a Home or Basic version, you must have it upgraded to Windows XP Professional or Vista Enterprise (or higher) to use it on campus. Contact the Help Desk 417-836-5891 to get a campus friendly version of Windows installed.
- Check with purchasing before ordering a printer or scanner, we may have a better price
Apple Computers
Apple computers can be ordered through the Missouri State Bookstore.
Server Purchases
When purchasing a server level system, contact the Help Desk 417-836-5891. Standard servers will be purchased from Dell, Inc.
Non-University Purchases
Missouri State University works with vendors to provide discounts to its students, faculty and staff on computers. Visit the Hardware For Home site for more details.