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    • Charter Bus and Limousine Rentals
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    • Computer Hardware Purchases
      • Desktops and Laptops
      • Networking Equipment, Servers, and Workstations
      • Peripherals, Misc.
    • Copier Equipment and Maintenance Purchases
    • Custom Broker Services
    • Electronic Components and Semi-Conductors
    • Express Mail and Package Delivery Service
    • Flooring
    • Furniture, Furnishings, and Furniture Repair
    • Gases
    • Graphics and Printing Orders
    • Graphic Design Services
    • High Vacuum Equipment and Supplies
    • Lab and Scientific Equipment and Supplies
    • Laboratory Coats
    • Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations (MRO)
    • Medical and Pharmaceutical Equipment and Supplies
    • Moving and Storage
    • Office Supplies
    • Photography Services
    • Promotional Items and Apparel
    • Software and Cloud Services
    • Temporary and Contract Staff
    • Tent and Event Supplies
    • Videography Services
    • Web Design Services
    • Writing, Editing and Indexing Services
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      • Pcard FAQ
      • Prohibited Transactions
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    • Introduction
    • General Information
    • 200-205: Non-Purchase Order Purchases
    • 300-353: Credit Card Programs
    • 400-409: Purchase Order Process
    • 601-630: Purchases with Special Procedures
    • 700-702: Paying for Services
    • 802-803: Shipping and Receiving
    • 804-806: Invoice Processing
    • 900-904: Quick Reference and Forms
  • Buying FAQ
  • Tariffs
  • Employee Personal Discounts
  • Suppliers and Caterers with Insurance
  • UNSPSC Classifications
  • Using Sponsored and Federal Funds
  • Payee and Vendor Registration and Setup

Desktops and Laptops

Cornell Procurement Services has awarded contracts to the following suppliers for personal computers. Please refer to the individual supplier pages for the benefits of each contract, and direct all questions regarding these suppliers and services to Jay Porter. If you have questions about a specific purchase order, please contact Scott Otey.

These contracts offer Cornell a variety of choices, and superior pricing and service. Dell offers the deepest discounts and the most cost-competitive arrangement.

Windows-Based Desktop and Laptop Computers
Supplier Type Supplier Procurement Method
Preferred Dell e-SHOP
NYS Contract Hewlett Packard (sold by Synergy Global Solutions Inc.) Contact Synergy Global Solutions for a quote.

Apple Computers (Department and Personal Purchases) and Dell Computers (Personal Purchases)
Supplier Type Supplier Procurement Method
Internal The Cornell Store Order direct from The Cornell Store.


Ordering Computers

Departments, employees, and students can purchase Dell and Apple computers and products at educational pricing. Follow instructions below for each brand.

Dell Computers

Depa​rtmental Purchases: See e-SHOP for specific configurations for departmental purchases.

  • For details on desktop and laptop configurations, see Standard Computer Build Specifications.
  • If you need to purchase a Windows-platform computer outside of the available configurations, see Exception Ordering for Computers below.

Personal Purchases: Go to the Cornell Dell Premier website. Access is limited to Cornell employees and students only. Send personal purchase questions to student.laptops@dell.com.

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Apple Computers

Access to the Cornell Store Custom Configurations is limited to Cornell employees and students only.

The The Cornell Store Custom Configurations is for institutional and personal purchases. 

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Exception Ordering for Computers

Dell is Cornell's preferred supplier of Windows-based desktop and laptop computers and the primary source for four basic configuration options, which are available at the discounted prices only through e-SHOP. 

If one of Dell's four available configurations does not meet your needs, contact your IT Service Group (ITSG) representative who will assist with a custom configuration. The exception ordering form is no longer necessary.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Jay Porter at jjp92@cornell.edu or (607) 255-9460.

When to Request an Exception

The following table outlines circumstances under which you might request an exception and the actions required under these circumstances:

Exception Requested Supplier Exception Ordering Requested? Action Required
Upgraded configuration Dell Yes Place order with Dell through e-SHOP by selecting the Systems tab from the Dell home page. Note: The Custom Configuration Systems tab may only be accessed by IT Service Group (ITSG) representatives or their designees.
Different brand Red Barn, Lenovo, Other Yes Purchase order or procurement card.
Different brand Hewlett Packard Yes Order through e-SHOP with special order quote.
Different brand Apple No Order direct from The Cornell Store.

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