Dell, DePauw University Three-Year Notebook Computer Deal Enhances Student Connectivity, Technology Usage; DePauw Sees Technology as the ``New Liberal Art''.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) will provide DePauw University DePauw University, at Greencastle, Ind.; coeducational; United Methodist; est. 1832, chartered 1837. The school opened in 1838 as Indiana Asbury College, and in 1884 the present name was adopted. students with affordable wireless-enabled Dell Latitude Dell's Latitude laptop brand is specifically targeted at the business market which means that standardized parts are used throughout the line and are available for several years for support purposes, as opposed to the Dell Inspiron which is aimed at the consumer market and whose (TM) 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. as part of a three-year agreement announced today that supports the school's effort to integrate technology into the fabric of college life. Students can now access the university's wireless network virtually anywhere on campus(a). Ensuring easy access to the network is a critical component to maintaining and enhancing DePauw's connected culture. The Dell Latitude notebook program is a part of DePauw's award-winning "361 Degree Initiatives" which are programs designed to prepare students for leadership in the digital age by giving them access to the best technology available and teaching them to be fluent fluent /flu·ent/ (floo´int) flowing effortlessly; said of speech. in its use. The university, ranked third on the October 2004 Princeton Review/Forbes.com list of most-connected campuses, prepares students for success by fusing traditional liberal arts liberal arts, term originally used to designate the arts or studies suited to freemen. It was applied in the Middle Ages to seven branches of learning, the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric, and the quadrivium of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. education with an expanded use of technology. "We were looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a partner that understands how technology works in a university setting," said Dr. Dennis Trinkle, coordinator of Information Science and Technology at DePauw, and director of the 361 Degree Initiatives. "For us, it is not about the technology for technology's sake; it is about teaching and learning. Technology should work well enough to fade into the background and invisibly support those primary objectives." Through this agreement, students receive a discount on Dell notebook computers that come pre-loaded with Microsoft(R) applications and essential campus tools. Notebooks purchased through the program come with a three-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. (b) and variety of services. For example, students can 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. their computers after two years through a buy-back program that allows them to return their notebooks to Dell for credit toward a new system. DePauw's technology team supports Dell equipment with an on-campus Dell Help Desk, which provides students service and support assistance. Dell has also established a dedicated Web site for students to use when ordering systems. "By seamlessly blending technology into a well-rounded liberal arts education, DePauw University instills in students a drive toward innovation and a competence in technology that will serve as the foundation for any career they choose," said John Mullen, vice president of 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. "We've worked closely with DePauw to develop these innovative programs, which will help their students find future success." About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) is a trusted and diversified information-technology supplier and partner, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide. Dell, recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired company and No. 3 globally, designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailored systems that provide customers with exceptional value. Company revenue for the past year was $51.1 billion. For more information about Dell and its products and services, visit www.dell.com. (a) Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations. (b) 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. NOTE TO EDITORS: In the term "361 Degree Initiatives," there is a degree symbol between "361" and "Initiatives." The symbol was changed to the word "Degree" for transmission purposes only. |
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