IdeaPad+pilot

We are excited about the second year of the Laptop Program and are delighted to announce that for the 2009-2010 school year, we are piloting a new piece of Lenova hardware, the IdeaPad S10e. The IdeaPad is known as a notebook computer, which is smaller and priced considerably lower than a traditional laptop. For schools, notebook computers have only recently become potentially viable options. Early testing with students and faculty as well as discussions with other school communities suggest that nearly all of our classroom uses will be available on the IdeaPad, but we have encountered some graphics and space limitations and some degradation in performance when using software like SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and 3DsMax.
 * Episcopal Collegiate School **
 * Laptop Program 2009 **
 * IdeaPad Pilot Program **

Because we believe that most of a student’s uses can be served with the IdeaPad and we are hopeful that this type of smaller and less expensive computing device can be a future option for students, we are offering families the opportunity to participate in this pilot study this year with the Lenovo IdeaPad S10e. Because it is a Lenovo product, we feel confident that we can support this product for those families participating in the pilot program. • IdeaPad rental • On-site school supported service - at the Episcopal Collegiate Tech Center • Fast turn-around for repair (most repairs done within 48 hours) • Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Groove, & One Note) • Inspiration - Visual Thinking and Learning Software • Symantec Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware Software • InfoCase Carrying Case Participation in the pilot program is limited. The annual cost is $325.
 * Each IdeaPad Pilot bundle includes: **
 * The Episcopal Software “Image” for the IdeaPad S10e includes the following titles: **
 * Cost and Availability **

Parents of Seniors and Juniors will have the option to purchase the IdeaPad for use in college. For members of the class of 2010, the purchase price at the end of the 2009-10 school year is $370.00. The purchase price for members of the class of 2011 at the end of the 2010-11 school year is $160. If a student chooses not to purchase the IdeaPad, he or she will return it to the school.

Note: A $100 deductable will be charged for a machines that are damaged, lost, or stolen. Complete the attached form and return it to the Episcopal Collegiate School technology office with first year payment by March 20. **
 * HOW TO ORDER **
 * DELIVERY: All IdeaPads will ship directly to the school for imaging. Laptops will be distributed to students on the chosen training date. **
 * TRAINING: Training will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, and August 6th. Please pick the date that works best for your family.

--- Address ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_ City _ __State__ __ZIP__ __ Phone ___ || ** Description ** || ** Unit Price ** || ** Total ** ||
 * Episcopal Collegiate School Pilot Participation Form **
 * Student Name(S) ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_ **
 * E-Mail **
 * ** Qty **

l || ** ThinkPad S10e IdeaPad ** - Intel Atom 1.6GHz, GB or 160GB HDD,10.1" screen, 1.5GB RAM, 5.5 hour battery, 2.4lbs. || $325.00 ||  || || ** Travel Power Adapter ** || ** $95 ** || || Payment Details Check # __Amount__ __(mail with form)
 * Optional **** Accessories: **** please call if you have any questions – prices include tax **
 * ** Qty ** || ** Description ** || ** Unit Price ** || ** Total ** ||
 * || ** Replacement AC adapter ** || ** $55 ** || ||
 * || ** 4GB USB memory key ** || ** $20 ** || ||