Where do I Buy Computer Products?

Matriculated Harvard Medical (HMS), Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), Division Of Medical Sciences (DMS), and Harvard Science and Technology (HST) students can purchase computer desktops and laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), wireless cards and more at competitive prices.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Computing Support Desk by filling out an online form.


Technology Product Center: If you are interested in purchasing a computer, take a look at Harvard University's very own Technology Product Center at http://www.uis.harvard.edu/technology_services/.

IBM Services: Web site access for students making personal purchases is now available. For incoming predoctoral students, click on the following link to view available Lenovo computers before the semester begins! Or call at 1-877-222-6426 and follow the prompts from the operator to extension 6801.

Compare Prices at Other Computer Stores:
Use the same configuration setting for your computer when comparing prices at other stores.

Apple
Compaq
Dell
MPC (NOTE: Gateway has sold its educational operations to MPC Corporation)
Hewlitt Packard
Sony

Popular On-line Sites:
Note: If you plan on buying a used computer, make sure that you ask about the warranty and receive accompanying software for the operating system.

• For the Serious Bargain Hunter: www.eBay.com or www.ubid.com
• More RAM for your machine: www.crucial.com
• A Must for Hardware Analysis: www.anandtech.com
• Miscellaneous stuff: www.bestbuy.com or www.microcenter.com

Suggested Computer Specifications: Don't know what kind of computer to buy? Let Student Computing show you what type of specs to keep in mind before you purchase a computer!