Purchasing Hardware

All computers purchased with Weinberg funds must:

  1. be purchased from Dell, Lenovo (formerly IBM), or Apple; and
  2. meet or exceed the minimum standards published on this page.

New purchase minimum hardware standard

Desktop

  • Dual-core processor 2.0 GHz
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 120 GB disk
  • Required 3 year hardware warranty

Laptop

  • Dual-core processor 1.3 GHz
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 120 GB disk
  • Required 3 year hardware warranty

Netbook

Please submit a support request to discuss supported netbook models.

New purchase operating system standard

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Mac OS X v10.6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

How to purchase

Dell, Apple and CDWG (for Lenovo) stores are available through the iBuyNU Marketplace.

Current pricing for standard configurations

(You will need a valid NetID to see this page.)

You should not purchase Microsoft Office with a new computer.  Weinberg IT maintains a Microsoft Office (Windows and Mac) license agreement for all faculty/staff of the College, and the software is included in the Weinberg IT Software Image.

What if I have special requirements not listed above?

If your research needs require special hardware, please submit a Service Request Ticket prior to purchase.

Purchases of servers and research computing clusters should involve discussions with the Dean's Office concerning specialized equipment, space, power, and HVAC.

All standards will be reviewed at least twice per year.

Need Help?

Enter a service request for fast, friendly assistance.

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Service Upgrade: VPN

NUIT has upgraded the VPN service for improved reliability and capacity. If you use VPN for services like file sharing, remote desktop, or NU Financials, please configure your computer to use the upgraded service.

Lync is available!

NU's new Lync service offers instant messaging, document sharing, and video conferencing for faculty and staff. More information is available on NUIT's website.

Weinberg IT Services Status

All services are available for use.

NUIT Services Status

Please visit the NUIT system status page for more information.

March 22, 2012