Recommended Models for End-of-Year Purchase

Joanne Hallisey

June is a busy month at the MIT Computer Connection (MCC), as the 
end of the fiscal year draws near. In order to guarantee billing for FY 
97 (June 21, 1997), departmental orders must be received at the 
MCC no later than June 10 for in-stock items.

If you are thinking of buying a new computer at this time, keep in 
mind that IS has selected a set of Macintosh and Dell desktop 
systems as recommended models for administrative work at MIT. 
These are listed to the right. You can upgrade the memory or display 
on any of these systems for an additional charge. 
 
These same models are appropriate for student use. Graduating 
seniors in the market for a new computer are eligible to make 
purchases at the MCC through August 1997.

IS has also selected a set of recommended laptops, Ethernet adapters, 
and modems. While laptops are not equivalent to recommended 
desktop models for administrative work, they can approach the 
standard desktop system with additional memory and other 
upgrading. 

Why Recommendations?
Many applications require significant power and graphics 
capabilities. Administrative machines should have at least 32MB of 
memory in order to support current versions of operating systems 
and simultaneously run several software applications such 
as Microsoft Word and Excel. 

When you buy a recommended system, you can take full advantage 
of new administrative applications and work more compatibly with 
other desktop users at MIT. Recommendations also clarify buying 
decisions, hold down training and support costs, and help in planning 
equipment renewal cycles.

All of the recommended systems are fully compatible with MITnet 
and MIT's supported network applications, such as email and 
remote access. In addition, the Computing Help Desk is familiar with 
these models and can help you with post-sales support.

Recommended Macintosh Desktop Models and Display

* Power Macintosh 7300/200
200MHz 604e processor, 32MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, 12x CD-ROM     
drive, Apple Design keyboard
M5543           MIT $2443

* Power Macintosh 7300/180*
180MHz 604e processor, 16MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, 12x CD-ROM     
drive, Apple Design keyboard
M4946           MIT $2082
*Minimum of 32MB RAM recommended

* Apple Multiple Scan 1710 Display
17" Trinitron color display
M3322           MIT $775


Recommended Macintosh PowerBooks
* PowerBook 3400/20
200MHz 603e processor, 16MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, 6x CD-ROM, 
12.1" active-matrix SVGA color display
M4595           MIT $5048

* PowerBook 3400/180
180MHz 603e processor, 16MB RAM, 1.3GB hard drive, 6x CD-ROM, 
12.1" active-matrix SVGA color display
M4597           MIT $4588

* PowerBook 1400c/133
133MHz 603e processor, 16MB RAM, 1GB hard drive, 6x CD-ROM, 
11.3" SVGA color display
M5576           MIT $3001

* PowerBook 1400cs/117
117MHz 603e processor, 12MB RAM, 750MB hard drive, 6x CD-ROM, 
11.3" SVGA color display
M5292           MIT $1932


Recommended Dell Desktop Models
* Dell Optiplex GX Pro200
200MHz P6 processor, 32MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, 8x CD-ROM, 15"   
Dell 800 HS color display, Spacesaver keyboard, Windows NT 4.0  
MIT $2625

* Dell Optiplex 5200 GXiM MMX
200MHz Pentium processor, 32MB RAM, 3GB hard drive, 8x CD-ROM, 
17" Dell 1000 HS color display, Spacesaver keyboard, Windows NT 
4.0
MIT $2785

* Dell Optiplex 5166 GXiM MMX
166MHz Pentium processor, 32MB RAM, 2GB hard drive, 8x CD-ROM, 
15" Dell 800 HS color display, Spacesaver keyboard, Windows NT 4.0
MIT $2175


Recommended Dell Laptop
* Dell Latitude GX XPiP150 Bundle
150MHz Pentium processor, 32MB RAM, 1MB VRAM, 2.1GB hard 
drive, 6x CD-ROM drive, 12.1" active-matrix SVGA color display 
MIT $4150

More Information
Check the Web pages listed below for more extensive product 
information. For details about configurations and accessories, contact 
the MCC at <mcc@mit.edu> or x3-7686, or visit their Web page at 
http://www-mcc.mit.edu/

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Information on the Web about Recommended Products

Recommended Macintosh Computers for Administrative Staff and Students
http://web.mit.edu/desktop/mac97q4.html

Macintosh Upgrade Recommendations for MIT Administrative Staff
http://web.mit.edu/ist/pubs/mc-14/

Recommended PCs for Administrative Staff and Students
http://web.mit.edu/desktop/pc97q4.html

Recommended Ethernet Adapters
http://web.mit.edu/desktop/ether.html

Modems Suggested for Use at MIT
http://web.mit.edu/desktop/modems.html