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title: "Order Recommended Computers and Peripherals"
canonical: "https://tech.calpoly.edu/space/CPKB/22282241/Order%20Recommended%20Computers%20and%20Peripherals"
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Faculty and staff can order recommended computers through CSUBuy P2P and peripherals through CSUBUY eMarketplace for academic or business use. 

> ℹ️ View a list of [Recommended Computer Models](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/6127617) and [Recommended Computer Peripherals](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CPKB/pages/1943732233).

### Apple Computers and Accessories

#### STEP 1 - CHOOSE ITEMS and SAVE STANDARD QUOTE PDF

1. Go to the [CSUBuy eMarketplace](https://ds.calstate.edu/?svc=csubuy&org=calpoly).
2. Click the **CDW-G** icon.
3. From the Left Side Menu, select **Cal Poly Recommended Models and Specs**.

![Left Nav menu with Cal Poly Recommended Modles and Specs ountimed ni green.png](media://daa01731-2d64-4633-aa63-3aa87a28d5e4)

  
<span style="color: #0747a6">*The current items to choose from will appear on the right, showing each one with a small picture with the device name.*</span>  


![Recommended-Items-to-Choose-from-with-green-brackets-on-left-and-right-side.jpg](media://3a7275cd-fb6c-4950-8791-116eabdf8df2)

> ✅ <span style="color: #0747a6">**ITS configures these models to ensure they work on Cal Poly systems. **</span>
> ✅ 
> ✅ If you would like a custom configuration that is different from the recommended models listed on CDW-G, please submit a [technology consultation request](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/8/create/102). We'll help ensure it meets your needs and is compatible with CP systems.


4. Click on the items you would like to purchase to view details.
5. Choose the **Quantity** and Click **Add to Cart. **

> ⚠️ The required **Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP)** and **AppleCare **are bundled. **Do not remove** those items.

6. Review the Order Summary, then click the **Standard Quote **button. <span style="color: #bf2600">***(Not Checkout)***</span>

![Choose-Standard-Quote-Do-not-Choose-Checkout.jpg](media://1d25656c-0fb6-448c-9708-101b85af3293)

6. Save your **quote as PDF.**

#### STEP 2 - SUBMIT STANDARD QUOTE PDF AS HARDWARE REQUEST/PURCHASE

1. Go to [CSUBuy P2P](https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SAMLAuth/CalStateUniv)
2. Select the **IT Hardware Request** tile.
3. Follow the instructions to complete your purchase and **attach the PDF. **

### Dell PCs

1. Login to [CSUBuy P2P](https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SAMLAuth/CalStateUniv)
2. Click the **DELL icon**.
3. Select **Shop**, then **Standard Configurations**.
  

> ✅ <span style="color: #0747a6">**ITS configures these models to ensure they work on Cal Poly systems. **</span>
> ✅ 
> ✅ If you would like a custom configuration that is different from the recommended models listed on Dell, please submit a [technology consultation request](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/8/create/102). We'll help ensure it meets your needs and is compatible with CP systems.

4. Click **Add to Cart.**
5. Click **Create Order Requisition **and complete the form.
6. Proceed to Checkout.
7. Fill out the remaining applicable fields on the form. Be sure to add **Chartfield String.**
  

### Dell Parts, Batteries, Power Adapters, & Upgrades

1. Click the DELL icon.
2. From the Dell Premier menu select: **Shop >  Electronics & Accessories > Parts, Batteries & Upgrade.**
  
3. Enter the laptop's <u>**[Service Tag](https://www.dell.com/support/contents/en-us/article/product-support/self-support-knowledgebase/locate-service-tag/notebook#:~:text=The%20Service%20Tag%20is%20available,System%20Information%20or%20Overview%20section.)**</u>.
4. Choose **Product Categories > PC Accessories**

### Peripherals

1. For recommended peripherals, click the **amazon business icon**.
2. Select **Lists**. Then click **Create your first list**.  
*You will be prompted to log in. If you have never logged in before, you will need to create a password.*
  
3. Once logged in, click the **“X”** to close the **Create a List popup box**.
  
4. The **Lists menu** appears on the left side of the page. Under **Shared with your groups**, select the **Cal Poly SLO CSUBUY folder**, then from the drop-down menu click **ITS Preferred Items** to view the list.
5. The current** ITS Preferred Items** are listed for you to add to your cart.

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