ARCHIVED: For the Faculty Notebook Computer Program, what is the hardware and software configuration of the Dell laptops?
Indiana University and Dell have partnered to offer computers through the Faculty Notebook Computer Program. The program has 268 Dell Latitude D610 notebook computers to distribute across the IU campuses, except IPFW. Each computer cost $1382; qualified applicants who receive their dean's approval will pay $691 (50% of the cost). In addition, acceptance of a computer through this program includes an agreement to provide lifecycle funding for the computer.
IU does not have a similar partnership with Apple at this time, therefore, Macintosh computers are not currently available through the Faculty Notebook Computer Program.
The following Dell Latitude hardware configuration is available to IU departments through the Faculty Notebook Computer Program:
Catalog number: | 25 RC957146 |
Latitude D610: | Intel Pentium M processor 730 (1.60GHz) 14.1 XGA, Intel GMA 900
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Operating system: | Microsoft Windows XP Professional, SP2, with media
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Memory: | 512MB DDR2 400MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
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Hard drive: | 30GB, 9.5MM, 4200RPM |
Floppy drive: | None |
Modem: | Internal 56K modem for Dell Latitude D-family notebooks
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AC adapter: | 65W A/C adapter |
Module bay devices: | 24X CD-RW/DVD combination drive
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Networking options: | Dell wireless 1350 802.11b/g WLAN miniPCI card
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Systems management: | Dell OpenManage client instrumentation
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Battery: | 6 cell primary battery |
Carrying case: | Nylon classic carrying case |
Hardware support: | Promo 3-year limited warranty plus 3-year NBD on-site
service and CompleteCare
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File system: | NTFS file system for all operating systems
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Services: | ComputracePlus 3 year |
UITS configures the Dell laptops with the following desktop software:
- Windows XP Pro SP2
- Symantec/Norton AntiVirus
- Microsoft Office Professional 2003
- Ad-Aware
- Spybot - Search & Destroy
- Acrobat Reader
- Netscape
- Firefox
- IU Webmail shortcuts
- iTunes
- Winamp
- QuickTime
- RealOne Player
- EndNote
- Reference Manager
- Computrace Plus
The notebook computer configuration will also include tools and utilities specific to each campus, e.g., VPN, wireless, and remote access tools.
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Last modified on 2023-09-22 17:15:04.