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Dell Specifications
University Purchases

The Dell Configuration is provided on the Dell Website. After you click on the link above, the auto login will take you directly to the Cal State L.A.'s Dell web page. The web page should look like this:

Once you Log- In, build your Dell Computer. Dell computer matching or exceeding baseline and high-end specifications can now be found at the Cal State LA Premier pages. This link takes you to the customized Dell Website for Cal State L.A. The screen should look like this:

From this page select a model from baseline quotes to customize if necessary or by selecting "Customize". If you do not wish to customize, click "Add to Cart" after which click on "Save as E-Quote" and continue this procedure below at the E-Quote Page. The "Add to Cart" page should look like this:

b0.jpg The "customize" page should look similar to the one below:

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The baseline desktop configuration is the most popular model.  This model as well as the other models listed can be upgraded or enhanced beyond the baseline minimum the drop down boxes as shown in the graphic below:

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Most campus users have prefered the pre-configured baseline desktop. However, If you have customized, set aside an E-Quote to be referenced by our Dell Representative (more information further down this document).

Fill out the E-Quote Customer Information form for eathe next window. Then, click on Request Sales Help. The window should look like this:

 

The E-Quote Page

The next window should verify all necessary information along with an E-Quote number.

 

Email the quote number to our Dell representative Pete Otero.

Pete Otero will send you a confirmed official quote. Print the official quote and attach to your requisition. Click here to download a sample Dell Desktop Baseline purchase requisition for leasing.  Leasing rates vary as do purchase prices. Currently, exact lease payments will not be known until the purchasing department and Dell Computers agree to a leasing schedule. For Macintosh, there is an option to purchase equipment for an amount not to exceed the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the equipment upon the expiration of lease. For Dell, departments have the option of selecting a $1.00 Buy-out if the order is larger than $5,000.00, otherwise it will be a Fair Market Value (FMV) lease. Contact Nancy Clausen in the purchasing department for details.