Buying computer equipment for personal use
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Save money with educational and student discounts from tech brands, including HP, Lenovo and Apple, and browse our recommendations.
This advice is for purchasing computer equipment for personal use (ie a device you specifically own, rather than the University).
When buying personal equipment, it's all up to you. Enjoy discounts from our recommended suppliers but remember the purchase is between you and them. You're responsible for private purchases.
Staff
Windows laptops and PCs, and accessories
Staff can purchase a variety of equipment from our University supplier, Converge. This includes Windows laptops and MacBooks, PCs, accessories, iPads and more.
For advice on which laptops, PCs and monitors to buy, check our generally recommended models for reference. The prices don't include VAT, which will be payable for personal purchases.
When you are ready to make a purchase, contact Converge directly and they will arrange for card payment.
- Recommended models (computers, laptops and monitors)
- Contact Converge (stonegroup.co.uk)
Students
Before making a purchase, take a look at our minimum specification for taught students.
For the best deal, make sure you shop around and get a range of quotes.
Laptops, PCs and accessories
- Dell student discounts\ Up to 20% discount across laptops, desktops, all-in-one devices and accessories. Student verification is required.
- HP student discounts\ Up to 40% discount across laptops, desktops, gaming PCs, printers, monitors and accessories. Student verification is required.
- *Apple Education Store*Access education savings across the Apple Mac, iPad and accessories range, plus exclusive rewards and discounted care plans.
- Sign up for student discounts across other brands\
- NUS Totum Card
- Student Beans
- Unidays
- Save the Student also has lots of discounts and saving ideas.
For more tips, see the University's saving money advice.
Laptop loans
The Library has laptops available to loan on a short-term basis. They're set up for wifi and printing and provide access to key software.
Computers on campus
Find available PCs in our computer labs and spaces across campus.