If you will be purchasing a computer for the University in the near future,
you'll want to consider a couple of special prices on Dell Optiplex GX260
systems.  For $1,510.78, you can get a 2.53GHz Pentium IV with 512MB of RAM,
a 40GB hard drive, a DVD/CDRW combo drive, 250MB Zip drive, and an 19"
Trinitron monitor.  For $286 more ($1,797.20 total) you can have the same
system with a 17" LCD flat panel monitor.  The 17" LCD monitor takes up far
less desk space, produces less heat, uses less electricity, and gives you
roughly the same viewing area as the 19" Trinitron, so it's a nice upgrade
if you can afford it.

To purchase one of these systems, complete a requisition in IRIS that
references the proper equote number:

GX260 with 19" Trinitron monitor, equote# E002226544, $1,510.78
GX260 with 17" LCD monitor, equote# E002226479, $1,797.20.

To customize your own configuration for the University, visit the UTC/Dell
website (please don't use the retail or regular higher education pages).
You can get to the UTC/Dell website by going to http://itd.utc.edu and
choosing "recommended hardware" under the faculty/staff quick links.

By the way, if you're interested in purchasing a Dell for personal use at
home, then I recommend simply going to Dell's consumer website.

  --Rodger


Rodger Ling
Director, Technology Support Services
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(423) 425-4000
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