Updated: April 17, 2008
Because of changes in the grant cycle, most computer purchases now take place in the first quarter of the year. Quarterly group purchases are therefore suspended.
OSL members can purchase systems at any time during the first half of every month. Orders must be faxed or mailed to the Ocean State Libraries Office.
During the first quarter of the year, libraries can piggyback their own orders on the grant purchases.
A ll systems come with Windows Vista Business operating system. Microsoft licensing permits a downgrade to Windows XP Professional. OSL can provide an XP Ghost image for Optiplex systems that were shipped with Vista, if libraries want to use XP instead. All desktop and notebook systems include four years of "ProSupport for IT" (formerly Gold Technical Support) from Dell. Systems with monitors, and notebooks also include "Complete Care" service. The specifications are designed so that these computers will be able to provide at least four full years of life as front-line systems. All desktop systems come with 17" or 19" flat panel monitors (depending on current pricing). Floppy disk drives will no longer be available as standard equipment.
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Estimated Prices, Quantity=1 [April 2008]:
- Computer with 17/19" FP monitor.
Price per system: $1,200
- Computer without monitor.
Price per system: $900
- Latitude notebook.
Price per system: $1,275
- Latitude notebook w/docking.
Price per system: $1,425
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OptiPlex 755 Specifications
OptiPlex 755 systems have almost identical internal configurations. The only visible differences are the size and orientation of the computer case: Small Form Factor, Mini Tower, Desktop. These systems include 17" or 19" flat panel monitors. Please note that 755s do not have PS/2 ports for keyboards and mice. Only barcode scanners with USB interfaces can be used with these computers.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Dell OptiPlex 755, Core 2 Duo, E6550/2.33GHz CPU, 4MB cache, 1133FSB, integrated 100-000 Intel NIC, 2.0 GB DDR2 RAM, eight external USB 2.0 ports, 160 GB SATA hard drive with NTFS partition, Integrated video GMA3100, 17" or 19" Dell flat panel monitor, 8X or 16X DVD-ROM drive, internal Dell Business Audio speaker, integrated audio, NO floppy drive, Dell USB keyboard and USB optical mouse with scroll. Service includes four years Next Business Day On-Site Service with "CompleteCare" for monitors.
Dimensions
Small Form Factor: Height: 3.65in x Width: 12.45in x Depth: 13.4in
Mini Tower. Height: 16.10in x Width: 7.36in x Depth: 17.52in
Desktop: Height: 4.59in x Width: 15.65in x Depth: 14.25in
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Latitude D531 Specifications
This is a general-purpose notebook, suitable for use as a desktop computer replacement. Wired and 802.11b/g wireless network connections, and well as an internal modem are included. An optional port-replicator (docking station) is available for desktop use.
Note: In mid-2008 Dell will release a new line of "Latitude E-Series" notebooks. Specifications will change significantly compared to the D-series.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Dell Latitude D531 notebook computer, AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 CPU 2.00 GHz CPU, 15.4" WXGA display, Gigabit NIC, 802.11b/g wireless, 56K V92 modem, 2.0 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive, 9-Cell Lithium-Ion primary battery, 8X DVD+RW optical drive, 4 USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire port, S-Video port, NTFS File System, four years Next Business Day On-Site Service with "CompleteCare".
- Also available is a docking station, the D/Port Port Replicator, which adds approximately $150 to the cost of the system.
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