Desktops and Laptops

Cornell Procurement Services has awarded contracts to the following suppliers for personal computers. Please refer to the individual supplier pages for the benefits of each contract, and direct all questions regarding these suppliers and services to Jay Porter. If you have questions about a specific purchase order, please contact Scott Otey.

These contracts offer Cornell a variety of choices, and superior pricing and service. Dell offers the deepest discounts and the most cost-competitive arrangement.

Ordering Computers

Departments, employees, and students can purchase Dell and Apple computers and products at educational pricing. Follow instructions below for each brand.

Dell Computers

• Depa​rtmental Purchases: See e-SHOP for specific configurations for departmental purchases.
  • For details on desktop and laptop configurations, see Standard Computer Build Specifications.
  • If you need to purchase a Windows-platform computer outside of the available configurations, contact your IT Service Group representative.

• Personal Purchases: Go to the Cornell Dell Premier website. Access is limited to Cornell employees and students only.
  • Note: For personal purchases, new Dell users or customers must call or email Barry Warriner to request access and registration to the Dell Premier website.

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Apple Computers

Access to the Cornell Apple Store is limited to Cornell employees and students only.

The Cornell Apple Store is for institutional and personal purchases. Orders go through The Technology Connection.

The price shown on the Cornell Apple Store reflects the standard education price. Institutional purchases receive an additional discount on most Apple computers. The Cornell price will be applied to your order during processing and billing.

Use the Cornell Apple Store to create a quote, and then submit your quote in e-SHOP using the non-catalog form. In e-SHOP, go to Cornell Store > Preferred > Apple Computers for Apple accessories and standard-configuration computers. Prices shown are the Cornell prices.

The Cornell Apple Store Requires a Unique Apple ID

If you do not already have an Apple ID for the Cornell Apple Store, you can create one using the instructions below. Your Apple ID will allow you to access the Cornell Apple Store and save quotes for submission via the Non-catalog Form.

1. Click the Cornell Apple Store link above.
2. Under New customer, click Register.
3. Enter your name and email address.
4. Enter the verification code sent via email.
5. For Company/Institution Name, enter Cornell University.
6. Select United States.
7. Select New York.
8. Click Search.
9. Select the first option. (CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 315 E PALM RD)
10. Choose your email type.
11. Read and accept the Terms of Service.
12. Complete the security section.
13. In the Application access page, select Registered Proposer.
14. For Manager Name enter TechConnect.
15. For Manager Email enter tcconsult@cornell.edu.
16. Review your information.
17. Click submit.

Once you receive email verification that your registration has been processed, you will be able to log in to the Cornell Apple Store with your new Apple ID and password.

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