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FDI 2007 Computers and Software
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For spring/summer 2007, faculty can select from 19 different configurations of Dell, Fujitsu, and Apple computers with Windows XP Professional and Macintosh OS OS X operating systems.

Baseline computers (2007-01, 2007-02, 2007-08, 2007-10, 2007-11, 2007-12, 2007-14, & 2007-16) are supplied by default at no charge. All Other models (2007-03, 2007-04, 2007-05, 2007-06, 2007-07, 2007-09, 2007-13, 2007-15, 2007-17, 2007-18, & 2007-19) 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 January 5, 2007.

Computer delivery will begin by early April, 2007. If the "pre-install" option (Delivery Option 3) was selected, delivery will be be delayed until May. See below.

For detailed information about computer warranty, please go to FDI Hardware Support. Detailed 2007 warranty information will be posted prior to spring delivery.


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 FDI (fdi@vt.edu) if you have questions concerning computers or software.  


2007 FDI Software:

  • Microsoft Office Professional 2003 (Windows) - 2004 (Mac) *
  • Internet Explorer 7 (PC Only)/ Safari Web Browser RSS (Mac Only)
  • Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro *
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 (Windows) - 4.0 (Mac)*
  • JMP 6 (Comprehensive Statistics Software integrates with SAS) *
  • EndNote X *
  • Eudora (Sponsored)
  • Anti-virus software (downloaded on demand)

* CD-ROMs for these applications will be supplied.

Current Configurations (Revised January 30, 2007)

2007 Model Type

2007 Model Description

2007 Model Features*

Upgrade charge*

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

2007-01

17" Apple iMac

Apple 17" iMac, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 160G hard drive, SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW), ATI Radeon X600 w/128MB video memory, Bluetooth, Airport Extreme, Ethernet, internal speakers, built-in iSight camera. Operating system(s): OS X (included) plus Windows XP (optional).

Baseline model - no charge

2007-02

17" Dell Optiplex 745

Dell Optiplex 745 Minitower, 2.13Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 160G hard drive, DVD+/-RW drive, Dell 1707FP 17" flat panel display w/speaker bar, ATI Radeon X1300 w/256M video memory, Ethernet. Operating system: Windows XP SP2

Baseline model - no charge

2007-03

19" Dell Optiplex 745

Same as 2007-02 except 2.40 GHz processor, 250G hard drive, and display is Dell 1907FP 19" flat panel display w/speaker bar

$170

2007-04

20" Apple iMac

Same as 2007-01 except 20" display, 2.33Ghz processor, 250G hard drive, 256MB ATI Radeon graphics card.

$250

2007-05

24" Apple iMac

Same as 2007-04 except 24" display and NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT w/256MB graphics card

$350

2007-06

24" Dell Optiplex 745

Same as 2007-03 except display is Dell 2407FP 24" widescreen flat panel display w/speaker bar.

$350

TABLET PCs

2007-07
8.9" Fujitsu TabletPC Fujitsu LifeBook P1610 8.9" display ultraportable TabletPC. 1.2 GHz Intel Core Solo Processor ULV, 1.0 GB memory, 60G hard drive, fingerprint sensor, port replicator, modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g wireless, Bluetooth, high capacity 6-cell battery, external DVD/CD-RW combo drive, bump case.

Weight: approx 2.5 lbs.
$200

2007-08

12" Fujitsu TabletPC

Fujitsu T4215 LifeBook TabletPC. 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1.0 GB memory, 12.1" XGA screen w/wide viewing angle, 100GB hard drive, 802.11a/b/g wireless, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Integrated Fingerprint Sensor, dedicated SmartCard slot, modem, Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer. Windows XP TabletPC Edition 2005. Approx.

Weight: approx 4.7 lbs.
Baseline model - no charge

2007-09

12" Fujitsu TabletPC w/port replicator

Same as 2007-08 except includes port replicator (dock).

$135

LAPTOP COMPUTERS

2007-10

12" Dell D420

Dell Latitude D420, 1.20 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Processor, 1.5 GB memory, 12" WXGA widescreen LCD panel, 80G hard drive, D-Bay plus 24X CD-RW/DVD optical drive, Intel integrated graphics media accelerator 950, modem, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Intel 802.11a/g wireless, nylon case. 6 cell battery. Operating system: Windows XP SP2.

Weight: approx 3.4 lbs.

Baseline model - no charge

2007-11

13" Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook, 2.00GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 13" display, 120G hard drive, 6X Double-Layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW), Bluetooth, Ethernet, Airport Extreme wireless, built-in iSight camera. Operating system(s): OS X (included) plus Windows XP (optional).

Weight: approx 5.2 lbs.

Baseline model - no charge

2007-12

14" Dell D620

Dell Latitude D620, 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 14" WXGA widescreen LCD panel, 80G hard drive, DVD+/-RW optical drive, 256M NVIDIA Quadro graphics card, fingerprint sensor, modem, Ethernet, Intel 802.11a/g wireless, nylon case. 6 cell battery. Operating system: Windows XP SP2.

Weight: approx 5.0 lbs.

Baseline model - no charge

2007-12A

14" Dell D620 w/port replicator

Same as 2007-12 plus D/Port Port Replicator, D-Family Monitor Stand, USB optical mouse, USB Keyboard

$190

2007-13
14" Fujitsu S7110 Fujitsu S7110 14" thin laptop, 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 14" SXGA+ display, 80G hard drive, modular dual-layer multi-format DVD optical drive, fingerprint sensor, modem, Ethernet, Intel 802.11a/b/g wireless, Bluetooth, 6 cell primary battery plus modular bay battery. Operating system: Windows XP SP2.

Weight: approx 4.5 lbs.
$180
2007-14
15" Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook Pro, 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 15" antiglare widescreen display, 120G hard drive, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics w/128M, 6X Double-Layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW), Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Airport Extreme wireless, backlit keyboard, built-in iSight camera. Operating system(s): OS X (included) plus Windows XP (optional).

Weight: approx 5.6 lbs.
Baseline model - no charge
2007-15
15" Apple MacBook Pro Same as 2007-14 except: 2.33GHz processor, 160G hard drive, 256M graphics card $160
2007-16
15" Dell D820 15" Dell Latitude D820, 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 15" WUXGA widescreen LCD panel, 120G hard drive, DVD+/-RW optical drive, 256M NVIDIA Quadro graphics card, fingerprint sensor, modem, Ethernet, Intel 802.11a/g wireless, nylon case. 6 cell battery. Operating system: Windows XP SP2.

Weight: approx 6.1 lbs.
Baseline model - no charge
2007-17
15" Dell D820 w/port replicator Same as 2007-16 plus D/Port Port Replicator, D-Family Monitor Stand, USB optical mouse, USB Keyboard $190
2007-18
15" Dell D820 w/port replicator Same as 2007-17 except 2.33Ghz processor $350
2007-19
17" Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook Pro, 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2.0 GB memory, 17" antiglare widescreen display, 160G hard drive, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics w/256M, 8X Double-Layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW) Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Airport Extreme wireless, backlit keyboard, built-in iSight camera. Operating system(s): OS X (included) plus Windows XP (optional).

Weight: approx 6.8 lbs.
$275

NOTES:

* All product feature sets may change based on manufacturer's new product cycles. Prices are guaranteed to not increase and may decrease after bidding. Check FDI web site in March for updated information.

 

 
 
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