Purchasing Standards (Hardware Vendors)
Arts and Sciences Technology
The University of Kentucky contracts with certain vendors for technology hardware purchases. These vendors provide discounted prices, tax free status, and free shipping. They are:
We are required to use the contracted vendors unless they don't provide the items needed.
We have created a variety of quotes that should meet most computer needs in the college. Exceptions to this list will only be made for specific research needs.
To request a custom quote, please fill out this form: https://forms.as.uky.edu/it-quote-request
Note: Components on these quotes are updated frequently, and as a result, we occasionally will need to re-quote a system at the time of purchase. This may result in an increase or decrease in price.
Standard Desktop Computers (PC & Mac)
Dell Pro Micro Plus $1,048.50
Intel Ultra 5 245 processor, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB SSD, small footprint | Recommended for general office or lab computing
Notes:
This computer has three DisplayPorts for out of box support for three monitors. In order to run older monitors with this computer, you may need to purchase a separate adapter. Please let CaTS know if you need advice on what to purchase.
5 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
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Mac mini $628
Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB RAM
256 GB SSD, does not include mouse and keyboard
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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Recommended Lab Computer (PC & Mac)
Dell Pro Plus Slim Desktop $1,474.20
Intel Ultra 7 265 processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD | Recommended for users with higher computational needs
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Recommended PC Laptops
Dell Pro 14 Plus $1,300
Intel Ultra 5 236V (8-core, 4.7 GHz) processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 14" FHD+ Display
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Dell Pro 16 Plus $1,345
Intel Ultra 5 236V (8-core, 4.7 GHz) processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 16" FHD+ Display
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Dell Pro 14 Premium $1,735
Intel Ultra 7 268V (8-core, 5.0 GHz) processor, 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 14" FHD+ Display
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Recommended Mac Laptops
13" MacBook Air $1,158
15" MacBook Air $1,648
14" MacBook Pro $2,188
Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24 GB RAM
512 GB Flash Storage
Has HDMI Port
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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16" MacBook Pro $3,648
Apple M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM | Recommended for users with higher computational needs
1 TB Flash Storage
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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Monitor / Accessories
Dell Pro 24 Plus Monitor $158
Dell Thunderbolt Dock - SD25TB4 $238
