Continue
reading for more information on purchasing or go to Skidmore's
official computer recommendations, selecting from one of the
following links:
Apple
Computers
Dell Computers
Institutional
Purchasing:
All
institutional purchasing is now handled by the Computer Depot
in conjunction with Skidmore College/IT computer replacement
plan. Implemented in '01-'02, this plan addresses the college's
technology needs on a consistent and continual basis. IT will
contact each department scheduled for computer replacements,
in January of each year with deployment planned for each spring/summer.
The following pages are provided for informational purposes
only, not for ordering. If you have specific questions about
the institutional ordering process, please contact the Computer
Depot (x5992).
Departmental
Purchasing:
Although
the majority of computer purchases fall within the parameters
of institutional purchasing (see above), individual departments
continue to order outside of the Central Computer Budget process.
These departmental funds are generally used for unplanned computer
requests, initiated by the addition of new faculty/staff and
new grant approvals. Department funds are also regularly used
in the purchasing of smaller, peripheral items such as scanners,
digital cameras, and software packages. The following pages
are provided for informational purposes only, not for ordering.
A IT staff will review your computer request with you. Please
contact the Computer Depot
regarding all computer purchases (x5992).
Personal/Retail
Purchasing:
Although
the Computer Depot is not a retail computer store, the Depot
does provide purchasing assistance to the Skidmore community
whenever possible. Faculty and staff in the market for a computer
and/or peripherals (printers, etc.), will order directly through
each vendor.
To
that extent, Skidmore offers an interest-free computer loan
program to Skidmore employees, for the purpose of purchasing
computers for personal use. If you are interested in this program,
contact Margie Noel with Financial Services at
518-580-5826 for more information. You may also reference the
following link for frequently asked
questions, program
guidelines, as well as to access a copy of the promissory
note.
In
addition to Apple
and Dell,
there are a variety of other vendors that offer educational
discounts to all Skidmore affiliates. Specifically, the education
sales division at SHI (800-527-6389)
have shown an ability to offer great products at competitive
prices. You are encouraged to compare prices, as there are a
variety of vendors (both local retail and online), with some
noticeable differences such as free overnight shipping with
some online vendors. Contact the Computer
Depot (x5992), regarding any questions that you may have.
Student
Purchasing:
The
Computer Depot is not a student retail computer store, however,
the Depot does provide purchasing assistance to the Skidmore
student community whenever possible. Students in the market
for a computer and/or peripherals (printers, etc.), will order
directly through each vendor. Apple and Dell student system
configurations are available at the student
recommendation page. These recommendations will provide
you with a reasonable guide for purchasing a computer system
that will meet your student's needs for his/her four years here
at Skidmore.
In
addition to Apple
and Dell,
there are a variety of other vendors that offer educational
discounts to the Skidmore student community. Specifically, the
education sales division at SHI
(800-527-6389) has shown an ability to offer great products
at competitive prices. You are encouraged to compare prices,
as there are a variety of vendors (considering both local computer
retail stores and other online vendors), offering free overnight
shipping and added-value "free" products. Contact
the Computer Depot (x5992),
regarding any questions that you may have.
New
Computers:
Apple
Computers
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Dell
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[Desktop]
[Laptop]
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Interested
in finding out more about Apple technology??
Call the Computer Depot, and ask for the
Computer Depot Manager at 518-580-5992. (On campus, dial
x5992)
The
Computer Depot is a division of IT at Skidmore College,
815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs and is located under
the Lucy Scribner Library walkway in Network & Technical
Services.
Hours
of operation are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and
1-4:30 p.m.
Institutional
Desktop Configuration:
Appropriate for almost all users,
the iMac offers great performance and reliability for
everything from email & internet browsing to web &
graphic design.
The iMac comes with Microsoft Office, an email and browser
package, Norton anti-virus software
and a suite of Apple-installed applications. Special application
software must be purchased separately.
G5 iMac:
Call the Depot for
Institutional Pricing
- 1.83 GHz
PowerPC G5 processor
- 1GB RAM
- 160 GB
Ultra ATA hard drive
- CD-RW/DVD
Combo Drive for backing up data, making your own audio
CDs and playing DVDs
- Apple
Pro USB Keyboard
- Microsoft
USB, 2-button Optical, Wheel Mouse
- Mac
OS X Panther pre-installed
**Configuration
noted above is the standard institutional recommendation.
Contact the Computer Depot if your computing needs will
not be met by this configuration.
Request
more info from the Depot
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Institutional
Mobile Configuration:
Appropriate
for users often on the road, or who need to work between
home and office easily and frequently. The PowerBook G4
brings super-computer power to mobile users for most or
all of their computing needs. PowerBook
G4 comes with Microsoft Office, an email and browser package,
Sophos anti-virus software
and a suite of Apple-installed software. Special application
software must be purchased separately.
MacBook Pro (15"):
Call for
Institutional Pricing**
- 2.16 GHz
PowerPC G4 processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 120 GB hard drive
- SuperDrive
- 15" screen
- Integrated
10/100Mbps Ethernet
- Integrated
56K internal modem
- AC
adapter and Battery
- Mac
OS X Panther pre-installed
**Configuration
noted above is the standard institutional recommendation.
Contact the Computer Depot if your computing needs will
not be met by this configuration.
Request
more info on from the Depot
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Dell
Computers | Apple
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New
Computers:
[Desktop]
[Laptop]
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Interested
in testing out the latest in Dell technology??
Visit the Computer Depot and ask for the Computer Depot
Manager. The Computer Depot is a division of IT at Skidmore
College, 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs and is located
under the Lucy Scribner Library walkway in Network &
Technical Services.
Hours
of operation are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am-noon and
1-4:30 pm. Appointments are encouraged.
Call
518-580-5992 for further information. (On campus dial
x5992)
Looking
for more information and hardware specs?
Check
out Dell's
Hardware
Page
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Institutional
Desktop Configuration:
Appropriate for most users.
Standard system
for email, Microsoft Office applications, Internet use,
database development, statistical processing and Web design.
The Dell standard configuration, comes with Microsoft
Office, a browser and email package and Sophos anti-virus
software. Special application software
must be purchased separately.
OptiPlex
GX620:
Call for Institutional Pricing **
- Pentium
IV, 3.0GHz
- Windows
XP Pro
- 1 GB RAM
- CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- 80 GB hard drive
- 17"
Flat Panel Monitor w/attached speakers
- Built-in
10/100Mbps ethernet card
- Built-in
Sound Card
- Microsoft
2-button Optical Wheel Mouse
-
Dell Quietkey Keyboard
**Configuration
noted above is the standard institutional recommendation.
Contact the Computer Depot if your computing needs will
not be met by this configuration.
Request
more info from the Depot
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Institutional
Mobile Configuration:
Considered a true-desktop replacement,
this standard portable Windows system is appropriate for
all users. Dell
Latitudes come with Microsoft Office, a browser and email
package and Sophos anti-virus software.
Special application software must be purchased
separately.
Dell
Latitude D620:
Call for Educational Pricing**
- Pentium
IV, 1.86 GHz
- Windows
XP Pro
- 1 GB,
DDR SDRAM
- 60 GB
ATA/100 hard drive
- 14.1"
Display
- CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
- Integrated
NIC & Modem
- Carrying
case
**Configuration
noted above is the standard institutional recommendation.
Contact the Computer Depot if your computing needs will
not be met by this configuration.
Request
more info from the Depot
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