Hardware Grants What We Can Give Out List

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Definite yes (as long as they are on the shelves and available):

• Freekboxen
• FG-PDX systems (Portland-based organizations)
• servers
• mouses
• keyboards
• LCD-monitors
• projectors (very short supply and long wait currently)
• unpowered speakers
• laptops (Up to 3 per 90 day period for Portland-based organizations, not currently granting Laptops outside of FG-PDX accounts)
• non-Intel Mac systems (these only accept OSX up to version 10.5.8)
• standard and multi-function printers with used ink cartridges (not new)
• scanners
• wireless routers
• digital cameras
• webcams
• sound cards

Maybe (priority goes to sales and volunteers, may want to check with Grants Coordinator prior to saying "yes"):

• Powered speaker sets
• audio equipment
• network switches
• USB hubs
• KVM switches
• server racks (rare)
• hard drives & RAM
• video cards
• headphones
• video cameras
• cordless phones
• corded phones

Definite no (can offer 20% discount in Thrift Store):

• Mac laptops
• Intel-based Mac systems
• wireless cards
• wireless keyboards/mice
• cell phones
• bluetooth headsets

If you're not sure where to get an item, check in with the Grants Coordinator or the Requesting Items for Hardware Grants wiki page.