Dell Laptop Ordering for '07 - '08

Dell Laptop Ordering Information

2007-2008

The Trevor pedagogy is founded on the idea that learning should be experiential, with students at the center of their educational activities and we believe our use of technology perfectly complements this basic concept. The laptop computer, in particular, is central in helping our students become anytime, anywhere learners. With their laptops in hand they are poised to access our intranet and the digital world beyond the physical boundaries of the school. Trevor students learn to purposefully collect and evaluate information and employ the computer’s vast array of tools to create, communicate and demonstrate their growing understanding of the world around them. Powerful new laptops allow them to express themselves through creation of web sites, videos, DVDs and other dynamic multimedia presentations.

The Trevor one-to-one computing program begins with the fifth grade and all students in grades five through twelve have their own laptop.  If your child is presently a Trevor student and he/she will enter grade five or nine in September 2007, or if your child will be a new student in the September and will be entering grade five or above, please note the following:

• Students entering grade five are asked to purchase the recommended laptop model (specified below).
• Students entering grade nine who bought their laptops as fifth graders should seriously consider upgrading to the recommended model. The warranty on their four year old machine will soon expire and the Trevor technology staff may have difficulty resolving hardware problems if replacement parts are needed.
• Students entering grade nine whose laptops are still under warranty have the option of purchasing a new machine or waiting until the warranty expires.
• All new Trevor students entering grades five through twelve in September should purchase the recommended model, unless they already own an equivalent machine that is under warranty.
• Any student who plans to replace his/her current laptop with a new model should purchase the recommended model. (Replacement is optional and is not recommended for students who have a functional laptop that is under warranty.)

Trevor is pleased to recommend the specially priced Dell Latitude D630 for students who need a new laptop for the 2007-2008 school year. The D630 laptop is fully equipped to support Vista Business edition and Dell is providing Trevor families with a free upgrade from a 1.80GHz processor to 2.0GHz.  The total cost of the machine, including tax, shipping and handling is about $1,472. Included in the price is a comprehensive four year warranty that incorporates Dell’s Next Business Day on-site service plan with their Complete Care accidental damage program.　

We strongly recommend that you purchase the recommended model. If, however, you decide to comparison shop, please consider all of the available features and components of the D630, especially Dell’s broad warranty. Also keep in mind that our technology staff will generally be unable to support other laptop brands, and there is a $200 academic software installation fee for any model purchased outside the school program. It will be the responsibility of families choosing to purchase other laptop models to keep those machines in good working order at all times. Trevor discourages families from purchasing laptops outside of the school program and I ask any family considering such a purchase to please contact me prior to making a final decision.

You may order the D630 online via Dell's web page for Trevor at http://www.dell.com/atg/trevordayschool.  Alternatively, orders may be placed by telephone at 866-257-4711.  If you order by phone, be sure to tell the sales representative you are a Trevor parent so you receive the correct configuration and price. 

The Dell Web page will allow you to customize the D630 to suit your personal needs.  None of the available upgrade options are necessary for students to have successful educational technology experiences at Trevor Day School. Some students and families have expressed interest in selecting component upgrades for their personal use and for this reason Trevor and Dell offer as many options as practical within our laptop program. We do recommend that you purchase a padded backpack designed specifically to accommodate and protect your laptop. The D630 dimensions are 13.3" x 9.37" x 1.27". You will find two rolling backpacks listed on the Dell web page and several other options on the eBags web site at -

After you receive the new D630 we will need to load Trevor's academic software image.  If your child is in grade 5 please have him/her bring the laptop to Mr. Reyes.  In the Upper School, Mr. Golanka or Mr. Sanchez will install the image.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Steve Schechter
Information Technology Director
SSchechter@trevornet.org
212-426-3325