Computer & Accessory Purchases
Computer & Accessory Purchases
We encourage you to review your purchase plans with ITS prior to making a purchase in order to assure that you are meeting your computing needs and that your purchase will be supportable in our campus environment.
Mines purchases most of our computers from Dell and Apple using state price agreements. Purchases made directly from Dell or Apple do not require additional quotes or solicitation.
You may purchase computers from other vendors; however, additional quotes or a solicitation may be necessary.
Dell
Apple
In order to purchase a computer from Dell, you must have an account. To set up an account, please send an email to our account representative at Dell. Purchases less than $5k may be made using a OneCard. Purchases more than $5k require a PO.
Account Representative:
Vernon Ashley
vernon.ashley@dell.com
512.513.8576
In order to purchase a computer from Apple, you must have an account. To set up an account, please send an email to our account representative at Apple. Purchases less than $5k may be made using a OneCard. Purchases more than $5k require a PO, and will be completed by your Purchasing Agent within the Apple system. You will receive a notification once processed.
NOTE: All Macs purchased will come pre-enrolled in our Mines environment. This will not affect any administrative access to the machine. For questions please reach out to ITS.
Account Representative:
Jessica Jones
JessicaJones@apple.com
512.674.2873
Technology Requirements
You are responsible for ensuring that any computer hardware or software meet the minimum technology requirements outlined by ITS. If minimum requirements are not met, you may encounter issues working in the Mines online environment.
Please check “Technology Requirements” before making an order.
Amazon – Restricted purchases
You may purchase computer accessories using your Mines Amazon business account. Some items may be listed as “restricted.” If an item you wish to purchase has a restricted warning, please contact ITS to check whether the item can be ordered or what alternatives exist.