Welcome to our Back-to-School 2008 Computer Sale


Every year we hold our Back-to-School (BTS) sale for students and college-community members. By ordering now, you can get the the best price, take advantage of special vendor promotions, and have your computer delivered to your dorm room! (Available to new arrivals only with the purchase of a Campus Pack, returning students can pick up their machines at the Cardinal Technology Center).


Why You Should Buy From Us:


  1. •If something goes wrong, we will go above and beyond to make it right.

  2. •All computers in this sale take advantage of our free high-speed 100MB network and wireless access points (802.11b/g).  Most areas on campus now have wireless access.

• ITS Help Desk consultants are trained and familiar with all our models.

• We have both Apple and HP authorized technicians on site. (We are not authorized to repair big-box retailer and consumer line models.)

  1. •We’ve been serving the Wesleyan community for over 15 years.

  2. •With no commissions and no hard sell, we are here to help.

  3. •Buying from us directly supports technology at Wesleyan.


User Damage Insurance


Accidental damage protection for all Apple laptops we offer can be purchased through the Cardinal Technology Center. You may add 3-year extended warranty and Accidental Damage to your Apple laptop for $250.  As an added value, we will bundle an Epson Photo Stylus R280 ink-jet printer at no additional cost.  (A $100 value, making the effective price of your extended  and accidental damage less than Apple Care!)  This will provide coverage for drops, spills not normally covered by Apple’s one year warranty. There is no deductible applies to any claims filed. Terms and conditions apply, please see XXXXXXXX for details.  Policy provided in partnership with CBE Technologies.  Our HP laptop offering includes 3 years of warranty and accidental damage protection.  End user registration may be required.


The Wesleyan Campus Pack


In addition to the computers highlighted in our brochure, the Cardinal Technology Center is pleased to offer the Wesleyan Campus Pack. The Campus Pack ensures your new computer is ready to run on Wesleyan’s network right out of the box. The Campus Pack consists of: Microsoft Office Suite (Office 2007 for PC or Office 2008 for Mac, a $600 value!), Eudora Pro (e-mail), FireFox (Internet browser), a surge protector / IPod Charger, a laptop lock, CD-R and DVD-R media, a custom Wesleyan logo'd laptop sleeve, and an Ethernet drop cable. When purchased with any of Wesleyan’s computer configurations, the Campus Pack software will be pre-installed, configured, and ready to use. The Campus Pack includes delivery into your room. Your computer will be waiting for you in your dorm room on arrival day! (New arrivals only.)  This represents a tremendous value at our price of $150. In addition, we will include antivirus software for the PC Laptops. Purchasing a computer from the Cardinal Technology Center is the only way to enjoy the full benefit of the Campus Pack. (See details on enclosed order form.) Best of all, a computer system purchased from the Cardinal Technology Center is one less thing that you will have to pack and carry into your dorm room!