Information Technology

Butler Owned PCs, Macs & Peripherals

To purchase technology with University funds you must use Purchasing's Computer Requisition form. The form is located on BUfiles > General > Forms > Purchasing Forms > Computer Requsition.xls. Complete the form, attach a print-out of the web page that describes the technology and send it to Purchasing. Purchasing will send this information to IT for approval. Once the technology arrives in Purchasing, IT is notified and the requestor will be contacted for pickup or delivery.

If the technology you would like to purchase is not on the computer standards list, please see this page which describes the support available for non-standard devices.

What is the Hub & Software Fee? ~ Show Information

The Hub and Software Fee is added to the cost of all computers and networked printers. The money collected is used for several things:

  • Funds the campus wide software license for faculty, staff and lab computers (including Microsoft, antivirus and other software agreements)
  • Helps fund the repair of computers and networked printers
  • Helps fund network maintenance and growth as more devices are added
  • Helps maintain and support computer lab and classroom computers

What is the Butler IT warranty? ~ Show Information

Butler requires the purchase of IT's two year warranty for iPads and four year warranty for Macs. This warranty covers repairs for hardware failure and accidental damage (maximum two incidents). The cost is $100. Please add this to the computer requisition for your iPad or Mac purchase.

What type of tablet, e.g., iPad, should I buy? Visit the Tablet Purchasing Frequently Asked Questions page.

Computers & Tablets 

BUanywhere (Virtual Desktop) ~ Product Information 

PC Desktop Standard ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

PC Laptop Standard   ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

PC Laptop as a Desktop Standard (Docking Station, External Monitor, USB Keyboard and Mouse) ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

Mac Desktop Standard ~ Show Information


Mac DesktopPlease print a copy of this page and attach it to your requisition when ordering.

Product Features:

  • iMac 21.5-inch 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x4GB
  • 1TB Serial ATA drive
  • Keyboard with Numeric Keypad & Apple Mouse + Mac OS X - U.S. English
  • AirPort Extreme
  • Integrated Web Cam and Digital Microphone
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512MB GDDR5 Video Card
  • 4 Year Warranty (please see the IT warranty above)
  • More Product Info
$1,249.00
(Required IT Warranty) + $100.00
(Hub & Software Fee) + $250.00
$1,599.00

Mac Laptop Standard ~ Show Information


Mac Laptop StandardPlease print a copy of this page and attach it to your requisition when ordering.

Product Features:

  • MacBook Pro 13-inch, 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with 3MB shared L3 cache
  • 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 (two 2GB SO-DIMMs)
  • 500GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA drive
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
  • AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
  • 13.3" Widescreen Display
  • Integrated Web Cam with Digital Microphone
  • Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • 4 Year Warranty (please see the IT warranty above)
  • More Product Info
$1,099.00
(Required IT Warranty) + $100.00
(Hub & Software Fee) + $250.00
$1,449.00

Apple iPad ~ Show Information

Black and White iPadsPlease print a copy of this page and attach it to your requisition when ordering.

Product Features:

  • Apple iPad with Retina display, A6X processor
  • Black or White
  • 2 Year Warranty (see IT warranty above)
  • More Product Info

You can get two versions of the iPad: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + 3G/4G. 3G/4G allows you to connect wirelessly wherever you have a cell phone signal, but has an additional fee whenever you use it as your connection.

Wi-Fi only:
16GB: $499.00

Wi-Fi + 3G/4G (Verizon and AT&T):
16GB: $629.00

iPad Price Above
(Required IT Warranty) + $100.00
iPad Price + $100.00

Several accessories can also be purchased for the iPad. Please see the Apple Store for a list of their accessories.

Nexus 10 ~ Show Information

Nexus 10Please print a copy of this page and attach it to your requisition when ordering.

Product Features:

Wi-Fi only:
16GB: $399
32GB: $499

Nexus 10 Price Above
(Required IT Warranty) + $100.00
Nexus 10 Price + $100.00

Peripherals

University Printer Standards ~ Show Information

Monitor Standard ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

Standard Mice and Keyboards ~ Show Information

PC USB Mouse Standard ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

PC USB Keyboard Standard ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)

Apple USB Mouse

Mac MouseApple Part # MB112LL/B: $49.00

  • Digital optical mouse
  • Built for speed with a fluid elliptical shape for easy handling
  • Scroll ball feature offers 360-degree scrolling capability
  • Uniquely combines simplicity, elegance and precision to deliver a superior mouse experience
  • Ideal when working with applications like Photoshop or Illustrator which require precision cursor movement
  • Equally adept on most any surface and maintains accuracy even during rapid movement

Apple USB Keyboard

Mac KeyboardApple Part # MB110LL/B: $49.00

  • Extended layout with numeric keypad
  • Special keys provide immediate access to the system audio level (volume up, down, mute) as well as ejecting media
  • Low-profile keys provide a crisp, responsive feel
  • This product has been tested and validated on Apple systems to ensure it will work with your computer

Scanner Standards ~ Show Information

Note: Your Sharp multifunction device may typically be appropriate for the majority of document scanning needs. For more information on Sharp devices, please see the PrintSmart page.

High-end

Fujitsu fi-6230Z


Fujitsu fi-6230ZThis scanner has both duplex and simplex scanning abilities. It allows for up to 80 images per minute in all three of its settings. It also has a high resolution, bar code recognition, and it supports many different types of documents (specifics listed below).

Estimated Price: $1600

  • Scanner type: Automatic Document Feeder and Flatbed
  • Maximum Scan Size: ADF 8.5 in x 14 in (Legal), Long Document 8.27 in x 120 in (10 feet), Flatbed 8.5 in x 11.69 in (216mm x 297mm)
  • Scanning speed (pages per minute): 40ppm/80ipm in color, grayscale, and monochrome
  • Scan resolution: 600 dpi
  • Connection: USB 2.0 (B type connector)
  • Compatible OS: Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Server® 2003/2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows XP® (32-bit/64-bit)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 11.8 x 22.9 x 9.0 in
  • Product Information

Mid-grade

EPSON WorkForce DS-6500


EpsonDS6500This model can scan using either the automatic document feeder (ADF) or the flatbed glass. The ADF option allows for up to 100 sheets and will scan duplexed copies in a single pass eliminating the need to scan both sides of a single sheet. Also, the one-touch scanning options provide up to 30 user defined programs to make jobs that are frequently repeated faster and easier.

Estimated Price: $900

  • Scanner type: Automatic Document Feeder and Flatbed
  • Maximum Scan Size: 8.5 x 40 Inches
  • Scanning speed (pages per minute): 225ppm/50ipm
  • Scan resolution: flatbed 1200 dpi, ADF 600 dpi
  • Connection: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • Compatible OS: Windows XP, Windows 7, MAC OS X (10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 19.4 x 14.1 x 8.5 in
  • Product Information

Entry-level

CanoScan LiDE210


CanoScan LiDE210This scanner allows for many different types of scanning such as: photo, document, business card, textbook, and personal notebook. It is easy to use with simple one button functions and also allows for PDF scanning, copying, and adding an email attachment.

Mac-friendly printer

Estimated Price: $110

  • Scanner type: Flatbed
  • Maximum Scan Size: 8.5 x 11.7 in
  • Scanning speed (pages per minute): 10sec/document
  • Scan resolution: Optical-4800 dpi x 4800 dpi1, Interpolated-19,200 x 19,200 dpi
  • Connection: Hi-Speed USB
  • Compatible OS: Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP and Mac OS® X v.10.4.1, 10.63
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.9 x 14.4 x 1.6 in
  • Product Information

Standard HP Docking Station ~ Product Information  (Butler login required)