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+## Buying a computer
 
 
+- Step 1: Before proceeding, discuss your computer needs and financial options with Olivier.
+- Step 2: Choose your desired specifications and options from the appropriate website (e.g., Apple).
+- Step 3: Save a PDF of the detailed quote or invoice (with all specifications) and send it to Roland Jaumain (roland.jaumain@uclouvain.be). He will look for available university discounts and provide a final invoice to you and Olivier.
+- Step 4: After acceptance, upload the final invoice to the Lab Drive folder under Main/Computers/Computers, to keep track of all computer purchases.  
+Take into account that after purchase, the **delivery can take 5 to 8 weeks**.
 
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+## Buying any other items
 
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+You might need to buy other material during your time in the lab, such as hard drives and IT accessories, office supplies, specific cables, materials for experiments, ...
+Referent person: Isabelle Legrain
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+By default, you always need to **buy via official provider** : 
+- [Manutan](https://www.manutan.be/fr/mab?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6qKmkJLn8QIVFpftCh1F2A1mEAAYASAAEgIzsPD_BwE)
+- [Lyreco](https://www.lyreco.com/webshop/FRBE/index.html)
+- [Redcorp](https://www.redcorp.com/)
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+*There might be other official providers.*
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+If the item you are looking for, or an alternative, isn't available through any official provider, you can purchase on the website of your own choice. However, **always refer to Isabelle** before purchasing to ensure you will be reimbursed.