Hardware: Digital Accessories & Storage Devices
A committee formed of ITS staff members has done an assessment of commonly purchased computer peripherals and developed standards by which these items may be purchased by user departments. The group used the following guidelines as to what departments may purchase and what ITS will support. For information on purchasing peripheral devices not listed here, please contact your ITS Field Director.
Please note that purchasing equipment outside of the College standards given here will mean that ITS staff cannot fully support your equipment.
Equipment Assessment Guidelines:
- Brand identification. CCAC currently utilizes manufactures with a proven track record.
- Support staff familiarity and training with the product line.
- Ease of use and support.
- Online and journal evaluations and recommendations.
- Adequacy for the job at hand with performance reserve (expandability).
Pricing Information
For information on pricing please contact the Purchasing Department.
Equipment Standards
DVD/CD-R/-RW Writer Combination Drives
Mini USB Drives (Flash, Jump, Thumb, External HD)
Desktop Video Conferencing
Polycom ViaVideo II video Communication System
Part # 2200-20500-001
Digital Cameras
Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-W80 Digital Camera
The DSC-W80 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot® digital camera includes features like Face Detection to bring out the most natural tones in faces and HD output for presentations. The convenient in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction expands your creativity while the double anti-blur solution allows low-light shooting without flash. Has 31 Meg internal memory and a built-in slot accepts optional Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
HP
HP Photosmart R742 Digital Camera L2508A
HP's compact Photosmart R742 Digital Camera, 7 mega pixels and 21x total zoom (3x optical, 7x digital). It's simple to review images on the 2.5" display, get rid of red eye, and add creative effects with HP Design Gallery—all right in the camera. Includes 16 Meg internal memory and a rechargeable battery and charger. Uses optional SD Secure Digital memory cards; 1 Gig recommended, not supplied.
DVD/CD-R/-RW Writer Combination Drives
(Note: All combination drives write to CD-R/RW formats as well)
DVD/CD/-R/-RW Writers External
HP dvd1040e 20x Super Multi DVD Writer, external GJ293AA
External dvd1040e 20x Super Multi DVD Writer lets you quickly record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and to DVD-RAM. It lets you preserve (and edit) up to 8.5GB of video, photos, and multimedia on one double-layer disc, plus store, back up, transport, and share documents on DVDs and CDs.
Write Speed: DVD+R up to 20X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD+R up to 20X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD+R Dual Layer up to 8X (CLV); DVD-RAM up to 12x (PCAV); CD-R up to 48x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)
Rewrite Speed: 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD+RW, 32x CD-RW
Read Speed: CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV); DVD-ROM up to 16x (CAV)
Video Capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device required
System Requirements: Genuine Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4; 1.6GHz Intel Pentium IV processor or equivalent recommended,128MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended for video editing), Hard disk space: 1GB free for included software, 10GB for DVD creation (18GB free for double layer); 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing; USB 2.0 interface and available port on PC.
Handheld/ PDA
HP iPAQ hx2495 Pocket PC
Intel PXA270 processor (520MHz)
Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, Premium Edition
256 MB total memory (192 MB ROM 64 MB RAM)
Up to 192 MB user available persistent storage memory
Bluetooth wireless technology, WLAN 802.11b, Serial IR
3.5" transflective TFT screen with LED backlight
SD, CF slots
1440 mAh battery
Enhanced security
One-year limited warranty
5.8oz
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, Premium Edition Mobile versions of Microsoft software are included (Outlook®, Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Windows Media® Player and Internet Explorer.
Mini USB Drives (Flash, Jump, Thumb, External HD)
Flash Drives/Jump Drives: Remember to purchase mini-drives that state “No Drivers Required” and does not have or support U3 software. Mini-drives that do not require the download and installation of special drivers can be used easily on CCAC PC’s.
SanDisk Cruzer® Micro Skin USB Flash Drive 2GB
SDCZ4-2048-A10
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports) Certified Windows XP
PNY Attache 2GB USB 2.0 FLASH DRIVE - SPECIAL VALUE 3-PACK
P-FD2GBX3ATT-MP
High performance, low power consumption, non-volatile storage, Toll free technical support
Lexar 2GB JumpDrive FireFly
JDFF2GB-431
Works across platforms, giving you complete flexibility and ease of use. Works with Vista
External USB Hard Drives
IOMEGA® 160GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0/FireWireSilver Series Portable Hard Drive
USB 2.0 / 1394 Firewire interfaces
Compact & Ultra Portable – Fits easily into a shirt pocket, purse or briefcase.
Easy to Use – 1394/USB powered, no external power supply required.
Other Media Storage
(Floppy disks, Zip disks, CD’s, etc)
A user can purchase media they want or need from any vendor they choose. The Purchasing Department goes out for bids for certain media to negotiate a price. Users can order from those vendors, but don't have to. To find out the most recent vendors and prices for media information, please contact Mike Cvetic in the Purchasing Department at 412-237-3146. Some types of media can also be purchased through Bulldog Office Products, Inc. online at www.bulldogop.com. For those items that you cannot purchase online, purchasing can contact bulldog for a discounted price but a Purchase Order will have to be created.
Data Projectors
Please see your local campus Audio Visual Department
Zip Drives
Iomega Zip 250 Drive
External USB 2.0
Disks 3 Pack
Iomega Zip 750 Drive
External USB 2.0
Disks 3 Pack