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HP University Purchase

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HP Specifications
University Purchases

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

HP Gem Page for CSULA


Once you are in the "Gemstore" site, you have a choice to order a baseline machine or customize it as needed.   If you want to start with a pre-approved baseline baseline machine (which HP calls "Standard"), click on one of the product "Standards":





You can use this quote to order your machine with all the other standard procurement materials (mentioned later in document).

However, if you want to customize, click the type of machine wanted (such as Desktops or Notebooks).

This will bring you to the types of machines in that category.


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Click "Select".



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Select "Built for you" whenever available. Click "Select".



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Click "Customize". 

All models listed can be upgraded or enhanced beyond the baseline minimum using the drop down boxes as shown in the graphic below:


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After customizing, set aside a new Quote by selecting "Add to Cart" to be referenced by our HP Representative (more information further down in this procedure).

Select "Save Quote"  Then, click on Request Sales Help.   The window should look like this:


 


The E-Quote Page

Select "Save Quote"    The fill-in window should look like this:


 


Fill in your email address and name.


 


Email the quote number to our HP representative Daniel Bowers.

Daniel Bowers will send you a confirmed official quote. Print the official quote and attach to your requisition.  Click here to download a sample HP 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 HP 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 HP, 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.