Below is a pricing comparison guide for various IT services.
For Print Services prices, visit the Print Services price page.
| Service | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | HWS Cost | Geek Squad |
| Hardware/software diagnostics, questions, advice | Free | $99.99 |
| Network setup (Wired/wireless) | $25 | $149.99 |
| Cleanup (Malware removal/updates/optimization) | $100 | $199.99 |
| Data backup | $15+$5/DVD | $99.99 |
| Operating system reinstallation (including data backup/restore) |
$75 | $149.99 |
| E-mail client setup | $25 | $49.99 |
| Hardware installation | $25+parts | $49.99+parts |
| Hardware installation: Lenovo or Apple warranted parts |
Free | |
| Training on use of software | Free | $149.99 |
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program | HWS Cost | Retail Cost |
| Microsoft Windows XP | $15 | $149.99 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (Students) | $25 | $319.95 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista Business (Staff/Faculty) | $25 | $299.95 |
| Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise (Windows) | $25 | $539.95 |
| Macintosh OS 10.5 (Leopard) | $80 | $129.00 |
| Microsoft Office 2008 (Macintosh) | $25 | $399.95 |
| Other software available at educational discount prices e.g. Adobe Creative Suite 4 (Design Premium) |
$403 | $599.00 |
If you are having difficulty or you have unanswered questions, please submit a request, call the Help Desk at (315) 781-4357, or e-mail helpdesk@hws.edu.
