If the items to be donated are new or used technology, call NCS first. Do not accept computer equipment and supplies without contacting NCS first with a list of specifications and the intended use.
No District Support or Repair for Personal Owned Technology: A gentle reminder that the district does not support or repair personally owned technology.
"When should I replace my computer?"
Technology does not last forever. It is often not required to have the latest, best and fastest technology. Technology standards help in the selection of the proper technology to perform the work and control purchase and replacement costs. Total cost of ownership (TCO) includes not just the equipment, but professional development, support, service and software licensing over the life of the technology. As computers age, parts such as the power supply or fan may fail. In mobile devices, battery life will fade over time. The district works to standardize on a 3-year warranty. In year 4 of the life of computer, a department or school should budget for replacement of the equipment in year 5. Network equipment and peripheral devices such as printers usually have a longer life span. Other factors weighing into whether to replace technology include changes in industry technology standards, compatibility with newer versions of operating system, hardware, software.
Laptop computers from the 1-1 computing project era (2007) often have etching on the lid and should be considered for surplus. Teacher desktop computers were refreshed in 2014-2015. If you have a computer over 5 years old that requires more than an hour of service (for repair or software-hardware upgrade) or comparable value in parts, that computer is Beyond Economical Repair (BER) and should go to surplus. Older non-BER computers can be repurposed at the school site. As computers age, the likelihood of parts failing and need for service increases. The point where service to a computer (technician time, replacement parts) exceeds the value of the computer is when a computer should be replaced.
Can I use a Chromebook for Minecraft?
Mojang’s website makes it clear that Minecraft isn’t officially supported on Chromebooks. If you do want to play Minecraft on a Chromebook, they recommend enabling developer mode and running Minecraft for Linux. Mojang says this “defeats the purpose of a Chromebook,” which is sort of true. Installing a Linux system alongside your Chrome OS system adds additional complexity, and Chromebooks are supposed to be super simple.
Technology Standards
Technology Standards help improve the effectiveness of use of technology. Support and training can be focused on supporting a selection of technologies. Volume discounts can be leveraged for large purchases of technology from vendors. Sales and product line changes may permit purchase from vendors at lower prices than listed below.
When To Replace Technology (e.g. Computer, Printer): Technology requirements or changes may require specialized or more powerful computer systems. For example, Adobe Creative Cloud has specific system requirements to run properly. Replace a computer if it is Beyond Economical Repair (BER) (defined below).
Beyond Economical Repair (BER): Definition: If you have a computer over 5 years old that requires more than an hour of service (for repair or software-hardware upgrade) or comparable value in parts, that computer is Beyond Economical Repair (BER) and should go to surplus. Older non-BER computers can be repurposed at the school site. As computers age, the likelihood of parts failing and need for service increases. The point where service to a computer (technician time, replacement parts) exceeds the value of the computer is when a computer should be replaced. BER documentation required to be attached in BEST with purchase of replacement: E-mail from NCS technician stating reason computer is BER, what is broken, etc. (Age of computer is not sufficient to qualify for BER)
Technology Standards: The following are the recommended technology to perform the majority of work, teaching and learning activities. Purchases of technology not on the technology standards list and/or exceeding the cost of technology standards listed require approval of Associate Supt. - Business Services OR designee. Pricing is provided as a budgeting estimate and may change with model updates, sales, discounts, specials, vendors, etc. Peripherals, such as stylus, cables, power supplies, headphones, are not listed but can be purchased without approvals. Purchasing Dept. makes all purchases and may substitute a replacement or equivalent model if a model is retired or out of stock.
**Updated 2/10/22**
To purchase technology listed below, enter information on BEST purchase requisition - no tech plan or approval of Assoc. Supt. -Business Services needed. Purchasing will assist in finding vendors/resellers if product unavailable with some vendors.
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Desktop Computer with ONE screen: Desktop computer - Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor, Intel i5 processor with 16 GB RAM, 24-inch flat panel screen, webcam, Windows 10 Pro, 3-year warranty. Dell Quote: 3000077897633.4. Price: Est. $1,200 |
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Desktop Computer with TWO screens: Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor, Intel i5 processor with 16GB RAM, TWO 24-inch flat panel screens, webcam, Windows 10 Pro, 3-year warranty. Dell Quote: 3000077897633.3. Price: Est. $1,500 |
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All in One: 27" OptiPlex 7780. i5 10th gen 6 core, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro Price: Est. $1,700 |
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Lenovo 300w Laptop (3rd Gen) AMD 3015e/1.2 Ghz - Windows 10 Pro, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB solid state drive, 11.6-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, blue, keyboard, 4-year depot service warranty, 3-year battery replacement. Price: Est. $450 |
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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Laptop: Intel i5 (1.6 Ghz, 6MB), 13.3 inch non touch screen, Windows 10 Pro 64 8 GB RAM, 256 GB solid state hard drive (SSD),720p HD webcam, 3-year parts and labor, Lenovo sealed Battery Add On - Battery replacement 3 years. Price: Est. $987 |
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Dell 15" Latitude: Intel i5 11th gen, Windows 10 Pro, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, HD webcam, 3 years pro support. Price Est: $1,200 |
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USB C Docking Station: Connect laptop to external screen, keyboard, mouse, additional ports. See purchasing for correct model. |
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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air Laptop (space gray): 13-inch MacBook Air: Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, 256GB - Space Gray Part Number: MGN63LL/A. Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, 8GB unified memory, 265 SSD storage, Touch ID, Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, trackpad, Retina display and keyboard, Accessory Kit, Apple Care warranty purchase of 3 years or more required for all Apple hardware purchases. Price Est: $1,140 |
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Apple iPad: Apple iPad, 10.2-inch screen, 64 Gb storage, Apple Care, JAMF School License, STM Dux Case, asset tag. Price: Est. $500 |
Note: All Apple hardware needs to be purchased directly from our Apple EDU Rep. Please consult with NCS regarding these purchases to ensure correct spec's, type, model, are compatible with our infrastructure.
Please ensure monitor will fit on desk area, mounting brackets, sit stand desks, etc. Please reach out to NCS if you have any questions.
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Dell 22-inch diagonal monitor, model P2222H. Price: Est. $ (Available upon request) |
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Dell 24-inch diagonal monitor, model E2423H. Price: Est. $140 |
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Dell 27-inch diagonal monitor, model P2722H. Price: Est. $330 |
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HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Monochrome Printer Monthly Page Volume 750-4000 pages/mo. Recommended for network use, e.g. computer lab, desktop computers, laptops. Price: Est. $400 |
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HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn (wireless networking, with Ethernet network port) Monthly page volume 750 to 4000. Price: Est. $512 |
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HP Color Laser jet Pro Multi-Function Printer (MFP) M479FDN (with Ethernet network port): Price: Est. $690 |
Notes: Color laser printer purchases should be considered carefully; color toner replacement cartridges are expensive compared to black and white laser toner cartridges. For large volume printing and color printing needs, please contact the HLPUSD Print Shop.
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Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920S - Web Camera, Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080, Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone, Focus Adjustment: Automatic. Price Est. $69.99 |
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Elmo TT-12W Interactive Document Camera. Price: Est. $599 |
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Elmo MX-P3 Document Camera. Price: Est. $450 |
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Fujitsu Scan Snap: ix1600 Price: Est. $470 |
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Epson Workforce DS 410 Price: Est. $300 |
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Epson Power lite 119 XGA Projector, 3500 lumens, 3-year warranty. Price: Est. $630 |
District cell phones may be selected from the free offerings by the phone company, not to exceed $50. Purchases of phones in excess of $50 require approval of Associate Supt. - Business Services OR designee.
Contact Purchasing for pricing and data plans, list updated quarterly. (Info below as of October 2022)
FREE SMARTPHONES (you will still have to pay the sales tax on the full retail price). Free Smartphones Plans must be $19.99 or higher to qualify with bolt on data feature & 2yr contract
● iPhone SE (2020) 64 GB
● iPhone SE (3rd Gen) 64 GB
● Motorola moto g stylus 5G
● Motorola moto one 5G UW ace
● Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW 128 GB
DISCOUNTED SMARTPHONES (you pay the offered price plus the sales tax on the retail price of the phone). Plans must be $19.99 or higher to qualify with bolt on data feature & 2yr contract
● $49.99 Samsung Galaxy S22 128 GB
