Laptop Purchases

The Department of Surgery is leveraging the power of today's laptop. By purchasing new laptops with a full docking solution including a full size monitor and keyboard we are able to use the system as a desktop replacement as well as meeting the users mobile computing needs.

The mobility requirement adds new variables into the purchase decision and should be considered carefully when making a purchase decision. Does it need to be mobile from the living room to the porch? Or, will you need to be ultra-mobile, transiting a series of airports on your way to meetings and conferences?

Considerations include:

  • Size
  • Weight
  • Performance
  • Convenience (Integrated vs. External components
  • Screen size and technology
  • Budget

Many of these elements are competing. i.e. integrated components increase weight, performance equals heat which may necessitate a fan which again increases weight.

The Department of Surgery has standardized on the Dell Latitude line of Notebook computers.

Please have a look at the models below.
Latitude D430 Latitude D530 Latitude D630 Latitude D830

Latitude D430

Latitude D530

Latitude D630

Latitude D830

Please see the Dell website for specifications and information on these and other models.

All of the above models have different properties that you may or may not be looking for. For example, the D430 is very mobile. However an integrated CD/DVD is not an option. It only accomodates an external drive. This may be Ok for some and not for others.

Please review the options on the above and other models then consult with Computer Services. We look at these if not every day, every week. We can help you get the best notebook for your needs.

The Department of Surgery maintains standing quotes for the two most requested models.

Dell Latitude D630

Dell Latitude D430
 

Quote: 1006763530371 (expires 09/22/2008)

  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 (2.50GHz) 6M L2 Cache, 800Mhz Dual Core
  • 14.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ LCD Panel
  • 2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
  • 80GB Hard Drive, 9.5MM, 7200RPM
  • 24X CD-RW/DVD
  • Dell Wireless™ 1395 802.11g MiniCard
  • 9 Cell Primary Battery
  • D/Port Advanced Port Replicator
  • Dell 19 inch Widescreen UltraSharp™ 1908WFP Flat Panel
  • WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS:
    Starting at: 4.37lbs/1.98kg
    Width: 13.27"/337.1mm
    Depth: 9.37"/238mm
    Height: 1.26"/32mm
  • SubTotal: $1,272.60
     
  

Quote:1006753723879(expires 09/22/2008)

  • Intel Core2 Duo Processor ULV U7700 (1.33GHz, 533Mhz)
  • 12.1 inch Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel
  • 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, (1GB Integrated) 2 DIMMs
  • 60GB Hard Drive, 8MM, 4200RPM
  • D-Bay w/ 24X CDRW/DVD
  • Dell Wireless™ 1395 802.11g MiniCard
  • 9 Cell Primary Battery
  • D/Dock, Expansion Station
  • Dell 19 inch UltraSharp™ 1908FP Flat Panel
  • WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS:
    Starting at: 3.0lbs/1.36kg
    Width: 11.6"/295mm
    Depth: 8.25"/209.8mm
    Height: 1"/25.4mm
  • Sub Total: $1,588.30
     

 

If you want to include broadband this option can be added. Estimated cost is $200.00. All systems are installed with Windows XP SP2. All mobile systems will be configured for encryption by Computer Services prior to being released. An ecryption license will add an additonal $90.00 to the purchase price. Please include this in your budget.  

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