Purchasing Standards (Hardware Vendors)
A&S Tech Purchasing
UK contracts with certain vendors for technology hardware purchases. These vendors give us special 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.
2024 Standard and Recommended Quotes
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 and may incur an additional 3% fee. To request a custom quote, please fill out this form: https://forms.as.uky.edu/it-quote-request
Note: Dell 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 Optiplex Micro Plus$940.00
14th Gen i5 processor, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 256 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 the Hive 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 Optiplex SFF Plus $1,211.33
14th Gen i7 processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB SSD | Recommended for users with higher computational needs
Notes:.
5 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
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5 Years Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home ServiceAfter Remote Diagnosis
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Recommended PC Laptops
Dell Latitude 5450 $1,138.00
Intel Ultra 5 processor, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14" FHD Display
5 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
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Dell Latitude 7650 $1,438.00
Intel Ultra 5 processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 256 GB SSD, 16" FHD+ Display
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Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable Tablet $1,832.99
Intel Ultra 7 processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 256 GB SSD, 13" 3K Display
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Recommended Mac Laptops
13" MacBook Air$1,458
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 Professional Series 24" Monitor $168
Dell Thunderbolt Dock $219
