UCLA PO's
To purchase with a PO, get a quote with shipping from the vendor, and email that to a purchasing officer (Mary Metz as of 2013). Email the purchasing officer a copy of the packing slip when the item arrives. If it's electronic delivery, email the confirmation. Following are in order of preference:
B & H Photo and Video offers great prices on electronic and some computer gear. They also have knowledgeable staff regarding professional audio and video.
CDW-G is a preferred vendor for basic computer parts (memory, hard drives) and as of 2013 has reasonably competitive prices. Get and education/government account to get the discounts (or use Paul's account).
Dell offers excellent prices for UCLA purchases. You will need to log on to a Dell premier account (ask Paul) to get prices and quotes. This is different to the education accounts. The IT help desk can also get a quote. Note that KST will fulfill the Dell orders, which is why some Dell orders will have emails come from KST.
The UCLA Computer Store can receive same-day PO's which means you can pick up items quickly. They have laptops and software, and a modest selection of computer equipment.
Vendors that don't take PO's
newegg usually has the latest products at excellent prices, but since 2012-2013 has been cluttered with lots of non-computing, consumer items. Good return policies.
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