Dell Computer Sales
ITS recommends that a laptop should have this minimum configuration:
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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic
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80211b-g compatible wireless card
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To access the ITS recommended configurations please click "Recommended Bundles - Start Shopping" on the Dell Premier Personal Purchase Program web site.
Terms and Conditions For Personal Purchase Program
When purchasing products through this program, please note that the following conditions exist:
1. Computers and accessories purchased through this program must use the support options offered by Dell. We suggest that you buy Dell's extended warranty. Please do not call the University of Michigan-Flint ITS HelpDesk or bring the computers to ITS for support or service. Only equipment with an UM-Flint asset tag that is purchased through approved procurement channels is supported by ITS.
2. There is no option to have the University image installed on your personal purchase. Students, faculty, and staff can purchase one copy of either Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate for use on a personal home computer under our current Microsoft campus agreement. Likewise, Microsoft Office 2007 is available. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/sales/software.htm for more information.
3. This site is for personal purchases only. The purchasing of institution equipment with University funds from this site is prohibited. Only equipment with a UM-Flint asset tag that is purchased through approved procurement channels is supported by ITS. Please consult the Departmental Purchases section below for more information about purchasing equipment with University funds.
4. The University does not guarantee that the price you are quoted is necessarily the lowest possible price.
5. The University does not in any way make any representations, as to quality or otherwise, about Dell computers. This information is being provided as a convenience to the campus community.
6. Please note that any purchase is strictly a private transaction between you and Dell. Any issues relating to the purchase must be discussed directly with Dell.
Departmental Purchases
Departmental hardware purchases must be made through M-Marketsite, located in Wolverine Access under "University Business". In any case, you may contact the ITS HelpDesk at (810) 766-6804 for consultation on which products best suit your needs.