If you or your department are interested in purchasing hardware or software, ITCS is glad to assist.

Hardware

New desktop and laptop computers are generally purchased from Dell. The desktop specification is currently Dell's Optiplex GX270 series, while the laptop specification is currently Dell's Inspiron 5100 series. If you'd like to browse avialable systems and/or options, you're welcome to do so: http://www.dell.com/

Dell also offers substantial discounts for personal purchases to persons affiliated with the University of Washington: http://www.dell.com/atg/huskies/

Printers and other equipment are generally purchased from Zones. The desktop printer specification is currently HP's LaserJet 1300 series, while the workgroup specification is currently HP's LaserJet 4600 series. If you'd like to browse available printers and other peripheral equipment, you're welcome to do so: http://www.zones.com/

Software

New software is generally purchased from University Bookstore or from Zones, depending upon which source is least expensive. University Bookstore's software selections and prices are available here.

Zones includes its software selections -- other than those from Adobe -- in its main site, at: http://www.zones.com/

Adobe pricing from Zones is available at: http://www.zones.com/uw/