Computer Purchases
This web site provides information for University-owned computer purchases. If you need information about purchasing computers with non-University funds, please visit the Computer Discounts for Students and Employees web page.
Campus Standard Computers
Campus Standard Computers are available here.
Volume Purchases
In the past, Missouri State 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 visit the
Recommended
Computers Page or contact your User Support Specialist to configure
a system. Your User Support Specialist will create an e-Quote to be used
by the Purchasing office. 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 UBUY requisition. Specify the Dell e-Quote number 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 (836-5891) for more information.
- A University recommended computer is encouraged. For further assistance choosing the right computer system, contact the Help Desk (836-5891).
- Hewlett Packard printers are preferred. Contact Purchasing (65260) for current prices rather than purchasing with a computer.
- All Dell computers ordered will come with the Windows operating system—currently Windows XP Home. You must use Windows XP Professional on campus, and it is available from the CHEK 150 Computer Lab at no additional charge. Please bring a blank CD-R.
- Check with purchasing before ordering a printer or scanner, we
may have a better price