Purchasing a university laptop or computer

Computers are funded by your UCSC division or department. To help you get started, take a look at the links below. ITS has outlined suggested standard recommendations. 

If you have any questions or need help figuring which computer to purchase, reach out to us!

• Email hardware.standards@ucsc.edu or contact your Divisional Support Liaison if you would like help selecting a computer. 

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View Computer Pricing & Configurations Without CruzBuy Access

View Standard Dell Configurations/Pricing

View Standard Apple Configurations/Pricing

View Standard Dock and Display Configurations/Pricing

View Standard Printer Configurations/Pricing

  

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Purchasing a New Windows Computer

UC has negotiated pricing with Dell to get the lowest total cost available on specific computers.

You can order Dell Desktop & Laptop computers using the CruzBuy punchout for Dell.  The punchout lists UC Standard Configurations with special pricing.

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Purchasing a New Mac Computer

UCSC has educational pricing available with Apple from the Apple Store for Education. Prices do not include shipping or CA environmental fees.

You can order Mac desktop & laptop computers using the CruzBuy punchout for Apple. The Apple punchout opens in a separate window, so you will need to enable pop-up windows in your web browser.

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Purchasing from the Bay Tree Bookstore

The Bay Tree Bookstore is the official Apple & Dell Campus Retailer approved for all institutional department purchases. All departmental purchases must be done through the Bay Tree Bookstore website by using a university Pro Card or filling out this order form for orders using a FOAPAL.

The Bay Tree Bookstore is located in the Quarry Plaza
Email: compsale@ucsc.edu Phone: 831-459-2082