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Faculty Development Institute 2003 Computers and Software
(Last Updated: March 14, 2003)

For summer 2003, faculty can select from 10 different configurations of Dell and Apple computers with Windows XP Professional and Macintosh OS 9.2 plus OS X operating systems.

Baseline models (#1, 4, 7, and 9) are supplied by default at no charge. All Other models require an additional departmental payment as indicated. By default, a baseline desktop computer will be supplied for all participants (named or unnamed) for whom no information has been supplied by December 19, 2002.

Computer delivery will begin in late March, 2003. If the "pre-install" option was selected, delivery will be be delayed until May. See below.

For detailed information about computer warranty, please go to FDI Hardware Support.

Software installation and computer delivery options:
In recognition of many requests for self-installation and configuration of software, and to expedite early spring delivery of computers to faculty, FDI no longer pre-installs software on the computers. Instead, CD-ROMs are provided for all FDI software (see list below) so that faculty, or their departmental support person, can install the software in a manner that best suits their personal preferences.

Those faculty who would prefer someone else install the software should first ask for assistance from their departmental technical support staff. If not feasible, they can request that their computer arrive with software already installed by FDI. This pre-install option must be selected during the FDI registration process in December. Please note that selecting the pre-installed software option means your computer will not be delivered until mid-May or later

Delivery Option #1
FDI will deliver the computer in early Spring and each individual faculty or department technical support will install software from CD-ROMs supplied by FDI.

Delivery Option #2
FDI will deliver the computer after May 16 and each individual faculty or department technical support will install software from CD-ROMs supplied by FDI.

Delivery Option #3
FDI will deliver the computer after May 16 with standard software to be installed by FDI (CD-ROMs will still be provided).

Contact John Moore (jmoore1@vt.edu) if you have questions concerning computers or software.

2002 FDI Software:

Microsoft Office Professional *
Internet Explorer
Adobe Acrobat *
Dreamweaver *
Eudora (Sponsored)
Anti-virus software (downloaded on demand)

* CD-ROMs for these applications will be supplied.

Current Configurations (Revised March 14, 2003)

2003 Model Type	2003 Model Description	2003 Model Features*	Upgrade charge*
Dell Desktops (Windows XP Professional)
2003-01	Dell Optiplex GX 260 Mini-tower -baseline	2.4 GMHz Pentium IV, 512M memory, 40 G hard drive, 250M zip drive, CD-RW, floppy drive, ethernet, internal speakers, Dell 1504FP 15-inch flat panel display	Baseline model - no charge
2003-02	Dell Optiplex GX 260 Mini-tower	Same as 2003-01 except Dell 1702FP 17-inch flat panel display	$200
2003-03	Dell Optiplex GX 260 Mini-tower	2.66 GHz Pentium IV, 512M memory, 80 G hard drive (7200 rpm), 250M zip drive, CD-RW, floppy drive, ethernet, internal speakers, Dell 1702FP 17" flat panel display	$425
Dell Laptops (Windows XP Professional)
2003-04	Dell Latitude C640 laptop -baseline	2.0 GHz Mobile Pentium IV, 14-inch XGA screen, 384M memory, 30 G hard drive, CD-RW, modem, ethernet, internal TrueMobile 1150 wireless, nylon case	Baseline model - no charge
2003-05	Dell Latitude C400 laptop-UltraMobile - wireless	1.0 GHz Pentium III, 12-inch XGA screen, 384M memory, 30G hard drive, CD-RW, modem, ethernet, TrueMobile 1150 wireless access card, leather slipcover	$120
2003-06	Dell Latitude C840 laptop, wireless	2.0 GHz Mobile Pentium IV, 15-inch UltraSharp UXGA screen, 384M memory, 40 G hard drive, internal CD-RW/SWDVD combo, floppy drive, modem, Ethernet, TrueMobile 1150 wireless access card, nylon case, 8-cell battery,	$335
Apple Desktops (Mac OS X plus OS 9.2 )
2003-07	Apple 15" iMac	800 MHz G4, 512M memory, 60 G hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Built-in modem and ethernet, speakers, External 250mb Zip drive. Included 3-year AppleCare warranty.	Baseline model - no charge
2003-07A	Apple G4 Tower/17"	1 GHz G4 tower, 512M memory, 60 G hard drive, Apple 17-inch Studio Display, CD-RW, external Zip drive	$325
2003-08	Apple 17" widescreen iMac	1 GHz G4, 512 memory, 80 G hard drive, DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive, external 250M Zip drive, ethernet, modem, speakers	$380
Apple Laptops (Mac OS X plus OS 9.2 )
2003-09	Apple G4 Powerbook - wireless	867 MHz G4, 15.2-inch screen, 512M memory, 40 G hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, modem, ethernet, Airport wireless card	Baseline model - no charge
2003-10	Apple G4 Powerbook - wireless	1.0 GHz G4, 512M memory, 60 G hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, modem, ethernet, Airport wireless card	$200
Special Orders (Choice of operating systems)
2003-99	Special orders	Negotiated configurations	TBD

NOTES:

* All product specifications may change based on manufacturer product cycles. Prices are guaranteed to not escalate, and may decrease after bidding. Check FDI web site in April for updated information.

Warranty: three years on Dell, one year on Apple. You may purchase a 3 year warranty direct from Apple (Model 2003-07 Apple 15" iMac includes 3-year warranty).

Due to budget constraints this year, zip drives will not be supplied with Dell or Apple laptop computers. If desired, you should purchase a zip drive on your own.

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For additional information, please contact:
Instructional Development Initiative Educational Technologies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061-0232	John F. Moore Director, Faculty Development Institute Director, Educational Technologies John.Moore@vt.edu, 540-231-8991

Faculty Development Institute 2003 Computers and Software (Last Updated: March 14, 2003)

Faculty Development Institute 2003 Computers and Software
(Last Updated: March 14, 2003)