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Purchasing and ATUS have summarized the guidelines for the purchases of desktops, laptops, servers, printers and software which explain the rationale for having standards as well as outlining the procedures to buy this equipment. 

 

Check out this link: GUIDELINES FOR ACQUISITION OF COMPUTERS AND SOFTWARE

                                (updated 12-22-2006)

 

The standard configurations for both desktops and laptops are frequently reviewed as the technology advances and the computer suppliers come out with new models.   Click the following links to see the current approved standards:

        WWU Desktop Standard             WWU Laptop Standard

 

The guidelines document above has links to all of the supplier sites and internal web sites to help you decide how to proceed with your purchase.  If after reviewing the Guideline document you feel you need to purchase something which is not within the guidelines, you may submit an Exception Form.  This will allow Purchasing and ATUS to review your needs and discuss alternatives.

 

COMPUTER SUPPLIER LINKS

 

Dell Premier Access

If you have a Dell profile/login, click this link, then login and configure your computer.

If you do not have a Dell profile/login, please contact Susan Banton for instructions.   Please include your name, department, and contact information.

For login problems, please contact Susan Banton.

Gateway Esource Business

Click this link to connect to the Gateway site.  Please contact our sales rep Erron Woodward (email to Erron.Woodard@gateway.com or call at (800) 211-4952 x 25833) if more infoarmationis needed.   For Gateway follow-up issues please e-mail Susan.Banton@wwu.edu.

Printer & Scanner Pricing/Information

Hewlett Packard (HP) is the WWU preferred manufacturer for printers, and HP printers are supported by ATUS.

 

Apple for Higher Education

Under "Shop for your School" follow the steps to find Western Washington University.

 

SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES

Want to use your PCard to order computer supplies or accessories? Send an email to our PCard desk, describe what you want to buy and from where, and she will advise whether it is okay to use your PCard.

Northwest Computer Supplies We are currently working on creating a fast and easy web-ordering system for computer supplies and accessories. Currently the LAN Managers group is trying out this new site.

PERSONAL COMPUTER PURCHASES

Some of our contractual agreements allow Faculty, Staff and Students to purchase computer equipment at a discount.  Go to the Personal Purchases page for more information.


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