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Notebook, Netbook & Tablet Systems

• Introduction
• Standard Notebook System Bundles
• Standard Netbook System Bundles
• Standard Tablet System Bundles
• Mandatory Services
• Optional Services
• Other approved Notebook & Tablet configurations
• Non approved Notebook and Tablet makes and/or configurations

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Introduction

Authorised staff are able to purchase the "Standard Notebook, Netbook & Tablet System Bundles" from UniSA Designated PC Suppliers.  Purchase of "Standard Notebook, Netbook & Tablet System Bundles" ensures the University receives maximum product discount and promotes standardisation of hardware across the University.

Quotations and purchasing for notebook, netbook and tablet systems can only be made by authorised UniSA staff. Quotations and purchasing should be performed online where a supplier has a purchasing portal available, alternatively suppliers will provide a monthly published quotation where authorised staff can place purchase orders against. Staff requiring a supplier purchasing portal account should contact the IT Help Desk stating the type of access required:

• Quotation; or
• Purchaser (only authorised UniSA staff will be given "Purchaser" access).

Standard Notebook System Bundles

The following tables outline the specifications of "Standard Notebook System Bundles" that are approved and recommended for purchase and use by University staff.  Authorised staff are able to obtain quotations and purchase these configurations from one of the UniSA Designated PC Suppliers of notebook, netbook and tablet systems.

Please note the specifications below are a guide only and that specifications and options will vary slightly between each Designated PC Supplier. Specifications of UniSA "Standard Notebook System Bundles" are regularly reviewed by IT support staff. 

	Ultra Lightweight Notebook		Lightweight Notebook		Midweight Notebook		Desktop Replacement Notebook
Display	12.1" Widescreen display		13.3" Widescreen display		14.1" Widescreen display		15.4" Widescreen display
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo		Intel Core 2 Duo or Mobile Intel Core i5		Intel Core 2 Duo or Mobile Intel Core i5		Intel Core 2 Duo or Mobile Intel Core i5
Memory	2Gb DDR2 SDRAM		4Gb DDR3 SDRAM		4Gb DDR3 SDRAM		4Gb DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive	160Gb 7200RPM hard drive or 64Gb solid state drive		160Gb Hard drive		160Gb Hard drive		160Gb Hard drive
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW Drive		DVD+/-RW Drive		DVD+/-RW Drive		DVD+/-RW Drive
Network	Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000		Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000		Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000		Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000
	Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n		Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n		Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n		Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n
	Bluetooth		Bluetooth		Bluetooth		Bluetooth
Port Replicator	Advanced Port Replicator		Advanced Port Replicator		Advanced Port Replicator		Advanced Port Replicator
Graphics	Onboard		Onboard		Onboard		Onboard
	-	-	-	-	Discrete graphics	-	Discrete graphics
Case	Nylon Case		Nylon Case		Nylon Case		Nylon Case
	No Case		No Case		No Case		No Case
UniSA Mandatory Services	Network Registration		Network Registration		Network Registration		Network Registration
	Asset and warranty labelling		Asset and warranty labelling		Asset and warranty labelling		Asset and warranty labelling
	Electrical testing		Electrical testing		Electrical testing		Electrical testing
	Delivery		Delivery		Delivery		Delivery
Operating System	Microsoft Windows desktop operating system OEM licence and installation media		Microsoft Windows desktop operating system OEM licence and installation media		Microsoft Windows desktop operating system OEM licence and installation media		Microsoft Windows desktop operating system OEM licence and installation media
Warranty	3 Year return to base		3 Year return to base		3 Year return to base		3 Year return to base
Keyboard	Inbuilt		Inbuilt		Inbuilt		Inbuilt
Speakers	Integrated sound and speakers		Integrated sound and speakers		Integrated sound and speakers		Integrated sound and speakers

	= mandatory component/service
	= recommended optional component/service
	= optional component/service

Standard Netbook System Bundles

The following tables outline the specifications of "Standard Netbook System Bundles" that are approved and recommended for purchase and use by University staff.  Authorised staff are able to obtain quotations and purchase these configurations from one of the UniSA Designated PC Suppliers of notebook, netbook and tablet systems.

IMPORTANT: Netbooks have limited processing capabilities and are designed for software applications that run from a web browser. Netbooks are not designed to run software applications you would normally find on a notebook or desktop PC. You should seek advice from your local IT support staff before purchasing to ensure that such a system is suitable for your needs.   "Standard Netbook System Bundles" are only available for purchase with a modified UniSA SOE.

Please note the specifications below are a guide only and that specifications and options will vary slightly between each Designated PC Supplier. Specifications of UniSA "Standard Netbook System Bundles" are regularly reviewed by IT support staff. 

	Netbook
Display	10.1" Widescreen display
Processor	Intel Atom
Memory	2Gb DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive	160Gb 7200RPM hard drive
Network	Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000
	Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n
	Bluetooth
Graphics	Onboard
UniSA Mandatory Services	SOE Installation
	Network Registration
	Asset and warranty labelling
	Electrical testing
	Delivery
Operating System	Microsoft Windows desktop operating system OEM licence and installation media
Warranty	3 Year return to base
Keyboard	Inbuilt
Speakers	Integrated sound and speakers

	= mandatory component/service
	= recommended optional component/service
	= optional component/service

Standard Tablet System Bundles

The following tables outline the specifications of "Standard Tablet System Bundles" that are approved and recommended for purchase and use by University staff.  Authorised staff are able to obtain quotations and purchase these configurations from one of the UniSA Designated PC Suppliers of notebook and tablet systems.

Please note the specifications below are a guide only and that specifications and options will vary slightly between each Designated PC Supplier. Specifications of UniSA "Standard Tablet System Bundles" are regularly reviewed by IT support staff. 

	Tablet
Display	12.1" Widescreen display
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	4Gb DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive	160Gb Hard drive
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW Drive
Network	Integrated Gigabit 10/100/1000
	Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/g/n
	Integrated modem
	Bluetooth
Port Replicator	Advanced Port Replicator
Graphics	Onboard
Case	Nylon Case
	No Case
UniSA Mandatory Services	SOE Installation
	Network Registration
	Asset and warranty labelling
	Electrical testing
	Delivery
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Professional Tablet Edition licence and installation media
Warranty	3 Year return to base
Keyboard	Inbuilt
Speakers	Integrated sound and speakers

	= mandatory component/service
	= recommended optional component/service
	= optional component/service

Mandatory Services

Suppliers must provide the following services with all Notebook & Tablet System purchases:

• Installation of UniSA SOE (client optional).
• 3 year "return to vendor" warranty (supplier may provide on-site warranty or pickup and delivery service).
• Network card registration for connection to the UniSA wired network.
• Affix UniSA asset label (Blue Plate).
• Affix UniSA warranty expiry label.
• Electrical testing and tagging of all equipment.
• Delivery to specified University address.

Optional Services

Suppliers are able to provide the following optional services when requested (note: optional services may incur additional fees).

• Unpacking, system setup and packaging removal.
• Installation of any additional licensed software (proof of licence must be provided to the supplier).
• Affix any additional labelling required for leased equipment.

Other approved Notebook, Netbook & Tablet configurations

Other approved models are available for purchase from UniSA Designated PC Suppliers where there is a particular requirement.  Quotations and purchases of other approved models can only be obtained from local IT supports staff who are contactable via the IT Help Desk.

Prior permission must be obtained from the Director of ISTS or authorised delegate to purchase computer systems from a supplier which is not part of this designated panel, a case must also be made to purchase non approved models or equipment makes. More information on purchase exemptions is available from the "Computer System Purchase Exemption Procedures" page.

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