Dell, Boston College Enter into 3-Year Notebook Computer Agreement for Students; Wireless Access, International Tech Support Key for Students, Faculty.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) announced today that it has entered into a three-year agreement with Boston College Boston College, main campus at Chestnut Hill, Mass.; coeducational; Jesuit; est. and opened 1863. Actually a university, the school's Chestnut Hill campus comprises colleges of arts and sciences and business administration, the graduate school, and schools of nursing to offer students wireless-enabled Latitude latitude, angular distance of any point on the surface of the earth north or south of the equator. The equator is latitude 0°, and the North Pole and South Pole are latitudes 90°N and 90°S, respectively. (TM) D600 notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. via the university's bookstore Web site. Boston College students can now purchase low-cost Dell(TM) notebook computers featuring the Intel(R) Centrino(R) mobile technology, pre-loaded with Microsoft(R) applications and essential campus tools. Notebooks purchased through the program come with a four-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. (a) and on-campus on-campus adjective Referring to an on-site site of a medical complex with multiple buildings. Cf 'Off campus.'. and international technical support(b). The program replaces a previous arrangement with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . "At any given time, the Boston College IT staff supports more than 18,000 users. It is our obligation to provide the best technology we can that can be supported universally," said Marian Moore, Boston College vice president and chief information officer of Information Technology Services. "Dell is a trusted partner in delivering quality mobile products at an affordable price and ensuring comprehensive technical support." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. META Group, by 2006 almost 50 percent of the corporate workforce will be using mobile computers. As technology becomes an indispensable resource, early practical experience with mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings becomes even more critical, making this program particularly important for students as they prepare to enter the workforce. "Because they study in multiple locations -- from the dorm room, to the library, to the classroom -- wireless notebooks are becoming an important tool in the educational life of students," continued Moore. To meet the growing need for wireless connectivity, the university's technology team is in the process of updating its wireless network to 802.11g, which features networks speeds up to five times faster than 802.11b(c). Because the Latitude D600 notebook is specifically designed to take advantage of this emerging standard, students -- many of whom are engaged in research assignments and cross-campus lectures that require connectivity -- can access their data from anywhere on campus(d). Global Support Dell's support extends far beyond the borders of Boston College's main campus. Through this agreement, students with notebook computers studying abroad can take advantage of Dell's international services(b), helping to ensure they have the same level of technical support they would receive while on campus. "Boston College epitomizes today's forward-looking educational institutions, dedicated to equipping e·quip tr.v. e·quipped, e·quip·ping, e·quips 1. a. To supply with necessities such as tools or provisions. b. its students with the tools they need to acquire the skills to become tomorrow's leaders," said John Mullen, sales vice president for Dell's higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. segment. This is the second major project for Boston College and Dell. In 2003, Dell replaced approximately 3,000 administrative and faculty desktops with Dell OptiPlex Dell, Inc. targets its OptiPlex™ line of desktop computers for sale into the corporate, government and education markets. These systems typically contain Intel CPUs, beginning with the Pentium and currently with the Core 2 although Dell sells some models with AMD CPUs as well. (TM) GX270 desktop computers across campus. The university has chosen Dell to manage its ongoing desktop refresh (1) To continuously charge a device that cannot hold its content. CRTs must be refreshed, because the phosphors hold their glow for only a few milliseconds. Dynamic RAM chips require refreshing to maintain their charged bit patterns. See vertical scan frequency and redraw. program, updating one-third of their systems each year with the latest technology. About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $43.5 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. (a) For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm (b) Service may be provided by third party. Availability limited. Other conditions apply. See www.dell.com/servicecontracts for current list of eligible systems and selected countries. External devices excluded; availability of specific parts varies in each country. (c) For comparative purposes only. Actual speed varies with environment, equipment and other factors, and will be less. (d) Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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