Student and Employee Personal Purchases

Ball State students and employees making personal purchases, are eligible for reduced, educational prices on most products. 

Ball State students are encouraged to review computer recommendations by major to select the right device for their needs.

Available Financing

Financing options are available to students and employees when purchasing from the Technology Store. Financing reduces the immediate out-of-pocket amount due at the time of purchase by using financial aid funds or by making payments over time.

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Department Institutional Purchase

Making a department institutional purchase, utilizing university funds (FOAPAL)? Visit our Department Purchase page to review purchasing options and access a list of Dell products that have been selected to meet the needs of university employees.

Ball State Branded Laptop Bags

Don't forget to check out our selection of laptop bags to protect your purchase. 

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Laptops

Laptops

Browse standard Dell laptops in a range of configurations below.

No matter what adventure you chase, the 360° hinge gives you the flexibility to get things done, whether in tablet, tent, stand or laptop modes. Wherever your day takes you, the latest Intel® Core™ processors and up to DDR5 memory brings power to your activities, while the slim design makes it easy to take your laptop along. When you do need to recharge, ExpressCharge will quickly charge your battery up to 80% power in just 60 minutes, keeping your day moving.

For the full technical specifications, visit Dell's website.

$807
Ball State affiliate price
Includes one-year manufacturer warranty

Key Features

  •  Intel® Core™ 7 150U
    • 5.4 GHz
  • 14" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) Touch Screen
  • 16GB RAM
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • Intel® Graphics (Integrated)
  • Windows 11 Home
  

Enjoy detailed images with an FHD+ resolution display. Your display also comes with TUV Rheinland certified ComfortView software, which reduces potentially harmful blue light emissions. Coupled with DC dimming to reduce flicker, extended Screen time is easy on your eyes. What you say is nice and clear with built in dual microphones and AI that reduces background noise. With an FHD camera paired with temporal noise reduction hardware and wide dynamic range software, you'll be seen with clarity under a range of lighting conditions. Don't miss a word with loud and clear audio with Waves MaxxAudio Pro and up-firing speakers. When you need to disconnect, a mechanical camera privacy shutter gives you peace-of-mind. 

For the full technical specifications, visit Dell's website.

$1,556
Ball State affiliate price
Includes one-year manufacturer warranty

Key Features

  • 13th-gen quad-core Intel® Core i7
    • 5.0GHz
  • 16" 16:10 2.5K (2560x1600) Anti-Glare
  • 16GBRAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 with 8GB GDDR6
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • Windows 11 Home
   

Enjoy all the benefits of a portable gaming laptop with a larger 16:10 aspect ratio. The 2560x1600 QHD+ resolution and 16-inch display makes your favorite games look next level - with uninterrupted gameplay and vivid visuals that let you fully immerse in the game. Fast reaction times on the 165Hz or 240Hz VRR displays make your games feel just right. Game longer with ComfortView Plus, which reduces blue light emissions without sacrificing color quality. Direct Graphics output easily lets you game in 4K on external displays. An Alienware-inspired, advanced thermal design with four heat pipes, and improved fans with ultra-thin blades increases the heat exchange area. Also, available with select graphics configurations, the Vapor Chamber and Element 31 thermal interface material combine to keep the laptop cool even during the most chaotic in-game segments. The chassis is both stylish and durable with its Aluminum cover. With a large touchpad and the tactile one zone RGB keyboard, control over your game feels effortless.  Together, Windows 11 and Dell PCs create a best-in-class experience.

 

For the full technical specifications, visit Dell's website. 

$1,399
Ball State affiliate price
Includes one-year manufacturer warranty

Key Features

  • 13th-gen Intel Core i7
    • 4.90GHz
  • 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600)
  • 16GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • Windows 11 Home

Get immersed in content with bright, color rich panels with high resolution, with more viewing space to keep you productive. Integrated Eyesafe display technology helps to reduce harmful blue light while maintaining vivid color. Operational OLED display makes colors pop. the stunning 4-sided InfinityEdge display enables a large 16:10 screen and 92.9% screen to body ratio. The XPS 16 is the perfect balance of size and performance to fuel even more intensive creative projects. Create more of what you love with a PC powered by 13th Gen Intel core processors. Edit videos and export them faster. Use AI to help you design and broadcast at higher quality with AI effects. From ray tracing to AI-powered video editing, operational NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs deliver the performance to boost workflows and accelerate your creative genius. Dell Performance helps unlock access to four modes - quiet, performance, cool and optimized. Each mode tailors fan speeds and battery life, with performance mode unlocking the full power of your PC. 

For the full technical specifications, visit Dell's website. 

$2,515
Ball State affiliate price
Includes one-year manufacturer warranty

Key Features

  • 13th-gen Intel Ultra i9
    • 5.4GHz
  • 15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge
  • 32GB RAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 8GB GDDR6
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • Windows 11 Home

Need Accessories? We've Got You Covered.

The Technology Store stocks all your favorite name-brand accessories for your new device. We have headphones, adapters, chargers, and more. Everything you need for class, work, or fun. Visit us in Bracken Library, Room BL103, or  call us at 765-285-4104 to check what's in stock.

We're Here to Help

In collaboration with other on-campus services, the Technology Store can assist students and employees with most technology questions and needs. Read our return policy, learn about servicing options, and find answers to frequently asked questions on our Services and Support page.

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