ASCTech Standard Computers

Overview

Any computer equipment purchase on university funds (including research/grant funding) should be vetted through ASCTech before purchase, ASCTech is happy to consult, configure, and place orders. This will ensure equipment is configured and inventoried according to University and Department policies, prior to usage.

All Lenovo products are purchased through Buckeye Buy. Lenovo standards come from CDW, please consult with ASCTech for custom configs. ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, ThinkPad, and ThinkPad Mobile Workstation are the OSU product lines. (Note: The ThinkBook, Legion, Loq, Slim, Yoga, IdeaCenter, and IdeaPad brands are not standard as these are more consumer grade.)

All Dell products are purchased through Buckeye Buy. Dell standards come from CDW, please consult with ASCTech for custom configs. OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision Workstation are the OSU product lines. (Note: The XPS and Alienware brands are not standard as these are more consumer grade. There are Latitudes with similar specs, such as the 9440.)

All Apple products must be purchased through Tech Hub. Please note that not all items in the Tech Hub Departmental Pricing Guide are supported by ASCTech. Prices are subject to change. If you have questions, please contact ASCTech, we will be happy to help find what best fits your needs.

NOTE: When purchasing computing equipment using university funds (including research/grant funding), please consult with your local ASCTech service desk.

Contents

• Accessories / Printers
• Pricing of Standard Computers
  • Lenovo
  • Dell
  • Apple
• Warranties

Accessories / Printers

Please reach out to ASCTech for assistance with any accessories needed for the new computer, such as monitors, USB-C port replicators, cameras, docking stations, etc.

Printers

ASCTech does not have standard printers.

• ASCTech encourages Follow Me Printing to the unit Xerox machines. https://uniprint.osu.edu/follow-me-printing
• ASCTech encourages reaching out to your unit’s ASCTech contact if you want guidance as to what is compatible.
  • In Workday hardware approvers only do a basic check that the printer has Ethernet and doesn't have major red flags like requiring a web account (HP e series).
  • Thus we assume the non-ASCTech requestor has done research or contacted ASCTech.
  • Your ASCTech unit lead can provide more information and recommendations.
• Networking:
  • Printers must have a wired network port.
  • Fallback for networking issues will be direct USB hookup.
  • iPads can only print to Follow Me Print printers.
• ASCTech does not do maintenance on printers:
  • We encourage use of UniPrint’s Managed Print Service / ComDoc contract: https://uniprint.osu.edu/services/managed-print-services
  • ComDoc will service non-contract printers on a per incident basis.

Pricing of Standard Computers (prices may vary slightly)

Lenovo (CDW -> OSU ASC Store -> Lenovo Computers and Accessories)

Dell (Select ASC Tech in Categories)