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Frequently Asked Questions About Technology Purchasing
FCUSD's Current PC Standard
Our current standard desktop is the HP Business Desktop dc7800
(new model number coming out in November, but very similar
to this one)
Our standard "base configuration" is appropriate
for 98% of our users without having to make any changes at
all -- this is a high quality computer with a lot of life on
it, not a low-end bargain model.
It includes a Core2 Duo Intel e8300 processor, 1gb RAM, 80gb hard
drive, CD-RW/DVD-R optical drive, monitor, speaker bar, workcenter stand, keyboard, mouse, WindowsXP,
and Microsoft
Office 2007 Professional
Options include additional memory, upsized hard drive,
CD-RW/DVD-RW (so you can write to a DVD, not just
read one), wireless keyboard & mouse
FCUSD's Current Laptop
Standard
Our current standard laptop is the HP Business Notebook 6710b
(new model number coming out in November, but very
similar to this one)
Our standard "base configuration" is appropriate
for 98% of our users without having to make any changes at
all -- this is a high quality computer with a lot of life on
it, not a low-end bargain model. This can be used as a
desktop replacement with or without options.
The options are very similar to the desktop model above, but also include a docking
station and case options.
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB,
4MB L2 cache) • 15.4 inch diagonal WXGA anti glare (1280 x
800) • 1 gb 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM) • 80GB 5400rpm SATA
Hard Drive • DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive • Touchpad with Scroll
Zone and Finger Print Reader • Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965ABG
Network Connection • HP 90W Smart AC Adapter • 6-cell (55
WHr) Lithium-Ion battery • Microsoft Office 2007
Professional license • Western Blue imaging and asset
tagging
Can I buy other stuff through this site?
You bet! Many of our technology standards are for HP
products, and a variety of them can be added to your cart
and consolidated into one Purchase Order (saving our
district and schools valuable dollars). These include
keyboards, printers, and a variety of other products.
See the "Browse by Category" links on the left side of the
FCUSD Technology Quote Site
page after you log in.
What about personal purchases of HP
products - can I get a discount? If you're an
employee of the district, you sure can. In fact, in
some cases, you can get the same pricing the district gets
on some product configurations, and that can be a nice
discount. Click here to get more information
(FCUSD Employee Personal Purchases of HP Equipment) I found a
great deal - Can't I get reimbursed if I just go buy
this stuff myself?
That's a big "noooo!" All tech purchases have to be
pre-approved (not after) by both the district and the
individual responsible for those budgets. And
remember too, a lot of factors go into determining what a
purchase really "costs" an organization, and we're no
exception. Good, reliable vendor support can be an
important factor too. What seems like a bargain
sometimes isn't in the end.
That said, if you find a great deal for the same
product the district is buying, with the same stuff on
it but at a better price, by all means, let our Purchasing
Dept. know about it! You can send a message to our
buyer, Peggy Beller,
and let her know what you've found.
What if I don't find the
answers to my questions here? You have a couple
options. If your question is a technical one,
contact us here at ETIS (916.355.1111 x164). If
your question is about pricing, how to fill out a
requisition, issues with delivery or a vendor, etc., contact
Purchasing (916.355.1111 x139). We're here to help!
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