Buying A New Computer

Buying a Mac?

Apple, in cooperation with Canisius University, offers educational pricing on select Macintosh computers.  Canisius students, faculty & staff can save up to $200 on laptops and desktops.

Macs can run Windows and Microsoft applications and come with built-in software that make it easy to work with photos, video, music and more. 

To learn more about the Apple Educational Pricing discounts or to start shopping at the Canisius University Apple Store, click the link on the right.

Recommended places to purchase a mac:

Your academic department will be able to supply information about required software and or hardware.

Buying a Windows PC?

Canisius University has negotiated discounts for students, faculty & staff with the following PC manufacturers:

To start shopping for a specific brand of PC, click the appropriate manufacturer's link above and you will be taken to their academic storefront.

Minimum Spec Windows Laptop:

Windows 10, Intel i5 CPU or better, 8 gb or more RAM, 256 gb or larger SSD Drive.

If AMD based: AMD Ryzen 5 or better, 8 gb or more RAM, 256 gb or larger SSD Drive.

Your academic department will be able to supply information about required software and or hardware.

Need help choosing a computer?

We often find the product reviews at CNET.com to be a good source of current information for the rapidly changing technology marketplace.


BUYING SOFTWARE?

For software purchase information click here.