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.
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Disclaimer: Due to increased demand for AI-related hardware (including SSDs and RAM), all Dell computer orders are subject to pricing impacts. Any Dell quote obtained is valid for two weeks only, and pricing may change without notice. We strongly encourage you to review quotes as soon as they are received and submit orders promptly to avoid potential price increases.
Additionally, because computer pricing changes frequently, please visit the TSUS Marketplace to view current Dell and Apple computer options and costs. Both Dell and Apple tiles are available on the TSUS Marketplace homepage and provide the most up-to-date pricing information. ITAC Standards & Prices on the TSUS Marketplace for both Dell and Apple are subject to change at any time due to supply demands & computer models being discontinued by the manufacturer.
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Guide to Selecting the Right Fit for Texas State Users
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Pro and Online |
Usable |
Better |
Most uses* |
Usable |
Usable |
Most uses* |
| AutoDesk* |
Usable |
Better |
Most uses* |
Some uses |
Some uses |
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 Pro and Online |
Usable |
Better |
Most uses* |
Usable |
Usable |
Most uses* |
| AutoDesk* |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 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.