Teacher Education Recommended Systems

* All laptops purchased at the Showcase Center are eligible for walk up support, free set-up and registration available at the iCare Coner in Teachers College. In addion, all computer packages purchased on campus include 3 years of the following:

MacBook White 13"
2.4 GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo

  • 2 GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2 x 1024
  • 13 inch Anti-Glare Display
  • 160 GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
  • 8x Double-layer SuperDrive
    (DVD+RDL/DVD+=RW/CD-RW)
  • Accessory Kit
  • Built-in Airport Extreme wireless card and Bluetooth module

Apple Care Protection Plan
(3 yrs., Covers Hardware against malfunction NOT accidental damage, nation wide)

 

MacBook Black 13"
2.4GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo

  • 2 GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2 x 1024
  • 13 inch Anti-Glare Display
  • 250 GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
  • 8x Double-layer SuperDrive
    (DVD+RDL/DVD+=RW/CD-RW)
  • Accessory Kit
  • Built-in Airport Extreme wireless card and Bluetooth module

Apple Care Protection Plan
(3 yrs., Covers Hardware against malfunction NOT accidental damage, nation wide)

 

MacBook Pro 15"
2.4GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo

  • 1440 x 900 Pixel screen size
  • 2GB 667 DDR SDRAM - 2 x 1 GB
  • 15-inch Anti-Glare Widescreen Display
  • 200 GB Serial ATA Drive @5400 rpm
  • Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS
  • Multi-Function Track Pad
  • Accessory Kit
  • 256 MB VRAM
  • 8X Double-layer SuperDrive
    (DVD+RDL/DVD+=RW/CD-RW)
  • Built-in Airport Extreme wireless card and Bluetooth

Apple Care Protection Plan
(3 yrs., Covers Hardware against malfunction NOT accidental damage, nation wide)

 

 

MacBook Pro 17"
2.5GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo

  • 1680 x 1050 pixels screen size
  • 2GB 667 DDR SDRAM - 2 x 1 GB
  • 17-inch Anti-Glare Widescreen Display
  • 250 GB Serial ATA Drive @5400 rpm
  • Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS
  • Multi-Function Track Pad .
  • Accessory Kit
  • 512 MB VRAM
  • 8X Double-layer SuperDrive
    (DVD+RDL/DVD+=RW/CD-RW)
  • Built-in Airport Extreme wireless card and Bluetooth

Apple Care Protection Plan
(3 yrs., Covers Hardware against malfunction NOT accidental damage, nation wide)

 
$1,404.91 (tax included) $1,608.21 (tax included) $2079.59 (tax included) $2,885.79 (tax included)

Most teacher education students will not need either of the MacBook Pro models. These models are included for those who are graphic artists, journalism, telecommunications, or art majors. If any of these are your teaching field, strongly consider the MacBook Pro Models.

Use the following links to compare Apple's Store for Education Prices to the BSU Showcase prices:

For the White MacBook ($1382 + tax)

For the Black MacBook ($1582 + tax)

For the 15 inch MacBook Pro ($2038 + tax)

For the 17 inch MacBook Pro ($2838 + tax)

Be sure to add the three year protection plan to your selection.