Department Funded Technology Purchasing

About Department Funded Purchases (DFP)

Department Funded Purchases (DFP) can be used to purchase standard or customer Dell and Apple computers. IT Division staff are available to assist with these orders.

  • Available to: Faculty and Staff
  • Where to use: Texas State Windows or Mac computers
  • Cost: Varies

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We can also help with ordering technology parts and accessories.

Standard Computer

Computer Type Business/Mobile Essentials Flexible Use Power User Workstations
Windows Desktops OptiPlex 7020 Small Form Factor – with or without web conferencing monitor
  – Or –
OptiPlex 7420 All in One
OptiPlex 7020 Tower – No Monitor Precision 3680 Tower – No Monitor
Windows Laptops Dell Latitude 3340 with a 13” screen
  – Or –
Dell Latitude 3450 with a 14" screen
Dell Mobile Precision 3490 with a 14” screen
  – Or –
Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable with Collaboration Keyboard and Active Pen
Dell Mobile Precision 3591 with a 15.6" screen
Mac Desktops 24" iMac with Retina 4.5K display – Apple M4 Chip Mac mini Apple M4 Pro Chip – No Display Mac Studio Apple M2 Max chip – No Display
Mac Laptops MacBook Air 13” – Apple M2 Chip   MacBook Pro 14” – Apple M4 Chip MacBook Pro 16” – Apple M4 Pro Chip

Prices on computers are subject to change. Please see the Apple or Dell punchout in the TSUS Marketplace in SAP for current prices.


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Guide to Selecting the Right Fit for Texas State Users

Windows Business Essentials Desktops

For users who require the basics.

Employees who primarily use their computers to check email, work with Microsoft Office applications, access the Internet, access shared network resources, work in SAP and Banner, use Zoom and Teams, and use a limited number of low-resource applications.

Windows Flexible Use Desktops

For users who require a higher level of performance.

These computers are better equipped and more than sufficient for most faculty and staff. They have more memory and processing power over the Business Essentials line and have increased graphics rendering and processing capabilities.

Windows Power-User Workstation Desktops

For users who run processor, memory, or graphics intensive programs.

These computers are large and powerful for truly advanced users and applications.  They are for users who need increased processor, memory, GPU processing capabilities, and/or multicore/multithreaded processing.  

Mac Business Essentials Desktops

For users who require the basics.

Employees who primarily use their computers to check email, work with Microsoft Office applications, access the Internet, access shared network resources, work in SAP and Banner, use Zoom and Teams, and use a limited number of low-resource applications.

Mac Flexible Use Desktops

For users who require a higher level of performance.

These computers are better equipped and more than sufficient for most faculty and staff. They have more memory and processing power over the Business Essentials line and have increased graphics rendering and processing capabilities.

 

Mac Power-User Workstation Desktops

For users who run processor, memory, or graphics intensive programs.

These computers are powerful and for truly advanced users and applications.  They are for users who need increased processor, memory, GPU processing capabilities, and/or multicore/multithreaded processing.  

 

Windows Mobile Essentials Laptops

For users who require the basics on the go.

 These laptops are light, portable, and will allow you to do work or stay connected while virtually anywhere.

Windows Flexible Use Laptop

For users who require a higher level of performance on the go.

These laptops are better equipped and more than sufficient for most faculty and staff. They have more processing power over the Mobile Essentials Laptops and have greater processing capabilities.  


Windows Mobile Power-User Workstation

For users who run processor, memory, or graphics intensive programs at the office or while traveling.

These mobile workstations are for when you need the power of a desktop computer while not in your office or when you need increased processor, memory, and/or graphics processing while traveling.  They can be used as a desktop replacement for people who need a desktop and a mobile workstation. Due to the amount of heat a high end system vents, they are not intended to be used like a traditional laptop. They should be used while sitting at a desk.

Mac Mobile Essentials Laptop

For users who require the basics on the go.

Employees who primarily use their computers to check email, work with Microsoft Office applications, access the Internet, access shared network resources, work in SAP and Banner, use Zoom and Teams, and use a limited number of low-resource applications and stay connected while virtually anywhere.  


Mac Flexible Use Laptop

For users who require a higher level of performance on the go.

These laptops are better equipped and more than sufficient for most faculty and staff. They have more memory and processing power over the Mobile Essentials Mac  Laptop, have increased graphics rendering and processing capabilities, and will allow you to do work or stay connected while virtually anywhere.  


Mac Mobile Power-User Workstation

For users who run processor, memory, or graphics intensive programs at the office or while traveling.

These mobile workstations are for when you need the power of a desktop computer while not in your office or when you need increased processor, memory, and/or graphics processing while traveling.  They can be used as a desktop replacement for people who need a desktop and a mobile workstation.


Computer Functionality

Windows Computers

Functionality Dell Business Essentials Desktops Dell Flexible Use Desktops Dell Power-User Desktops Dell Mobile Essentials Laptops Dell Flexible Use Laptop Dell Power-User Mobile Workstation
Checking email X X X X X X
Web browsing X X X X X X
Streaming video and movies X X X X X X
MS Word X X X X X X
MS Outlook X X X X X X
MS Excel X X X X X X
*MS Access X X X X X X
MS PowerPoint X X X X X X
*MS Publisher X X X X X X
*MS Visio X X X X X X
Work in the SAP Portal X X X X X X
Work in the SAP Business Client X X X X X X
Work in Banner (SIS) X X X X X X
Adobe Suite Adobe Acrobat DC only Usable Most Uses* Adobe Acrobat DC only  Adobe Acrobat DC only Most Uses*
Web conferencing with Zoom or Teams X X X X X X
ArcGIS Desktop* Usable Better Most uses* Usable Usable Most uses*
ArcGIS Pro and Online Usable Better Most uses* Usable Usable Most uses*
AutoDesk* Usable Better Most uses* Some uses Some uses Most uses*
JMP Pro Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
MATLAB Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
Mathematica Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
SAS* Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
SPSS Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
Access shared networks/drives X X X X X X
Multiple monitors X X X X X X
Wired Keyboards and mice X X X Built in keyboard and Trackpad Built in keyboard and Trackpad Built in keyboard and Trackpad
Wireless keyboards and mice Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard
Heavy graphics processing Not Recommended Some uses Most uses*  Not Recommended  Some Uses Most uses* 
Memory intensive applications Not Recommended Not Recommended Most uses*  Not Recommended  Not Recommended Most uses* 
Multicore/Multithreaded/GPU processing Not Recommended Some Uses Most uses*  Not Recommended  Not Recommended Most uses* 

 

Mac Computers

Functionality Mac Business Essentials Desktops Mac Flexible Use Desktops Mac Power-User Desktops Mac Mobile Essentials Laptops Mac Flexible Use Laptops Mac Power-User Mobile Workstation
Checking email X X X X X X
Web browsing X X X X X X
Streaming video and movies X X X X X X
MS Word X X X X X X
MS Outlook X X X X X X
MS Excel X X X X X X
*MS Access NA NA NA NA NA NA
MS PowerPoint X X X X X X
*MS Publisher NA NA NA NA NA NA
*MS Visio NA NA NA NA NA NA
Work in the SAP Portal X X X X X X
Work in the SAP Business Client NA NA NA NA NA NA
Work in Banner (SIS) X X X X X X
Adobe Suite Some uses Usable Most Uses* Some uses Some uses Most Uses*
Web conferencing with Zoom or Teams X X X X X X
ArcGIS Desktop* NA NA NA NA NA NA
ArcGIS Pro and Online Usable Better Most uses* Usable  Usable  Most uses*
AutoDesk* NA NA NA NA NA NA
JMP Pro Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*  
MATLAB Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
Mathematica Usable Better Most uses* Usable Better Most uses*
SAS* NA NA NA NA NA NA
SPSS Usable Better Most uses* Some uses Usable Better*
Access shared networks/drives X X X X X X
Multiple monitors X X X X X X
Wired Keyboards and mice NA NA NA Built in keyboard and Trackpad Built in keyboard and Trackpad Built in keyboard and Trackpad
Wireless keyboards and mice Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse (white) Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse (white) Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and Magic Mouse (white) Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard Compatible but not standard
Heavy graphics processing Some Uses Some uses Most uses* Some Uses  Some Uses  Most uses*
Memory intensive applications Some uses Some uses Most uses* Some Uses  Some Uses  Most uses*
Multicore/Multithreaded/GPU processing Some uses Some uses Most uses* Some Uses  Some Uses  Most uses*

* If you need more processing power, RAM, drive space, or anything more than this, please consider a DFP purchase request and we can assist in getting a custom quote from Dell or Apple to meet your needs.