Faculty & Staff Computer Recommendations

University-Owned Computers (Faculty and Staff)

Radford University currently standardizes on Dell and Apple mobile and desktop computers.    Recommended models and some key features of each are listed below.  

* Contact Academic Technologies at acadcomp@radford.edu or call 831-7521 to request a current quote.

** Requires a USB-C to USB Adapter.

Purchasing Tips for Departments

Once a computer quote has been obtained, departments can enter a purchase request in eVA.  Note:  Computers should not be purchased with University credit cards. 

When entering the order data in eVA:

• Select the appropriate Supplier Code:
  • For Dell orders, select DELL MARKETING LP 
    
  • For Apple orders, select Apple, Austin, TX
• Select an appropriate Commodity Code for computers:
  • For desktop computers, use code 20453
  • For mobile computers, use code 20454  
    
• Enter the appropriate Contract Number in the Contract No. field.
  • For Dell orders, the current Contract No. is VA 140331-LEN
  • For Apple orders, the current Contract No. is VA-150605-APPL
    
• List each item on a separate line, and indiciate each item's part number in the Part Number field. 
  
• Reference the quote number in the description and attach a copy of the quote to the PR
  
• Indicate on the PR that items are to be shipped to the Campus Warehouse. 
  
• Upon delivery to the Warehouse, the department will be notified to receive the items in eVA.
• DoIT staff will image the computer, install software, and make delivery to the department. 
  

Contact Academic Technologies at acadcomp@radford.edu or phone 831-7521 with questions.