Welcome to Michigan Sale!
This popular sale allows new students (first-year, transfer or grad students) who will be on the Ann Arbor campus between June 8 and August 6 to pre-order products for pick-up during that time. If you need only some items, are coming to campus later, or are a returning student, please consider purchasing Showcase products on an à la carte basis.
We're pleased to offer a selection of Apple and Dell computers. All of our systems come with extended (3-year) warranty. The Dells feature either Vista Ultimate or Business operating system and Macs come with Apple's 10.5 Leopard OS.
Our optional Basic Bundle (Windows or Mac) includes:
- Microsoft Office (Mac 2008 or Win 2007)
- Brenthaven Security Lock
- 25' Cat 5 Ethernet Cable
- 4GB USB Drive
We're also featuring an Power Bundle you may want to consider. Please review the contents in the product section below.
Apple's Back to School Promotion
Students who purchase any of the Mac computers in our "Welcome to Michigan" packages qualify for Apple's iPod touch promotion. Basically, you're required to purchase the device of your choice on the same invoice as your computer then file for a rebate (up to $229 on the iPod touch or other amounts on other iPods) from Apple. If you wish to participate, don't worry about adding the iPod to your order: we'll keep plenty on-hand so you can simply make your selection when you pick up your package. Read all about it!
Placing a Pre-Order
Our goal is to have our packages available for pick up during new student orientation (June 8–August 6). We encourage you to submit your request well in advance of your visit so that we can order enough products to satisfy demand. We do not accept pre-payment; you will be expected to pay in full (cash, check, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard) when you come to the Showcase.
Please bring your University ID (Mcard) with you, as you will need to sign a licensing agreement for your Microsoft software.
Parents who are paying for or picking up products should come to the Showcase with the student unless special arrangements for payment or pick-up have been made in advance. (Please see our purchasing information page for more details.)
We try to keep all of our featured computers in stock but it is not always possible due to vendor supply and shipping complications. Please accept our apologies if your first choice of computer is temporarily out of stock.
Pick-Up and Cancellations
Welcome packages must be ordered by July 24 and picked up at the Computer Showcase by August 6. All transactions take place at the U-M Computer Showcase on the ground level of the Michigan Union. Sorry, we cannot ship these bundles: you must be present to pick up.
If you need to cancel your request, please send e-mail from your U-M mail account to computer.showcase@umich.edu. Orders that are not claimed by 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the requested week will automatically be cancelled.
Changes and Additions
Our vendor partners typically begin offering new products in late spring and continue throughout the summer. Therefore, we may add new models to our line-up as they become available. Please note that prices will not increase between the time an online request is placed and the products are picked up.
Comparable Prices and New Choices After August 1
Buying later in the summer or early in the fall is certainly an option for incoming students. Our "Back-to-School" sale starts August 4. This sale is open to all eligible members of the U-M community and will offer products at prices comparable to our "Welcome" sale. Please note all items will be sold on an à la carte basis after July 24.
If a vendor releases new products or upgrades in late July or August we will feature them in our Back-to-School sale. It is not unusual for us to experience mid-summer product changes.
A Note About Windows Operating Systems
If you are shopping for a Windows notebook, please be aware that U-M recommends the following operating systems: XP Pro, Vista Ultimate or Vista Business. We offer Vista Ultimate on DVD ($20) for users who wish to upgrade from XP Pro or another version of Vista. We also sell an "upgrade" (not full) version of XP Pro under our license agreement with Microsoft.
Art and Design Students
Your school requires a special computer package. Please check with your program before making a computer or software purchases.
Parents
Purchasing information for you.
Welcome to Michigan Sale Items
Apple Notebooks
13" MacBook (white) 2.13GHz $1099
- 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 13.3" TFT glossy display (1280x800)
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1GB)
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL; DVD+/-RW; CD-RW)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- 6-cell Lithium Ion battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
- iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
- 5.0 lbs. (12.78"W x 8.92"D x 1.08"H)
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
13" MacBook (white) 2.0GHz $975
product discontinued by Apple May 27, thus no longer orderable
13" MacBook Pro LED 2.26GHz $1,282
The new 13" Apple MacBook Pro announced in June 2009 is made from one solid piece of aluminum, for a MacBook that's thin and light, streamlined, and durable. It features an LED-backlit display, faster graphics, and a smooth glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
- 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 13.3" LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280x800)
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (on 2 SO-DIMMs); supports up to 8GB
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL; DVD+/-RW; CD-RW)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- Built-in 58-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
- iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
- 4.5 lbs. (12.78" x 8.94" x 0.95")
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
13" MacBook Pro LED 2.53GHz $1,525
The new 13" Apple MacBook Pro announced in June 2009 is made from one solid piece of aluminum, for a MacBook that's thin and light, streamlined, and durable. It features an LED-backlit display, faster graphics, and a smooth glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
- 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 13.3" LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1280x800)
- 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (on 2 SO-DIMMs); supports up to 8GB
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL; DVD+/-RW; CD-RW)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- Built-in 58-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
- iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
- 4.5 lbs. (12.78" x 8.94" x 0.95")
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
15" MacBook Pro LED 2.53GHz $1,838
The new 15" Apple MacBook Pro announced in June 2009 is made from one solid piece of aluminum, for a MacBook that's thin and light, streamlined, and durable. It features an LED-backlit display, faster graphics, and a smooth glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
- 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 15.4" LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (1440x900)
- 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM (on 2 SO-DIMMs); supports up to 8GB
- 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+/-R DL; DVD+/-RW; CD-RW)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- Two USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port
- Built-in 73-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
- iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
- 5.5 lbs. (14.35" x 9.82" x 0.95")
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
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Dell Notebooks
13" XPS 1340 2.4Ghz (Vista Ultimate) $1,275
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600, 1066FSB
- Obisdian black high gloss with leather casing
- 13" widescreen WXGA
- 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
- 4GB 1067MHz DDR2 on 2 DIMMs
- 8x DVD +/- RW slot loading drive
- Dell 1510 802.11a/g/n Wireless-N Mini Card
- Wireless 370 bluetooth
- Integrated gigabit 10/100/1000 network card
- NVIDIA GeForce MCP79MX
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32 bit)
- 6-cell lithium-ion battery (85 WHr)
- Dell webcam central 1.0 XPS 1640
- 3-year CompleteCare on-site accidental damage warranty
14" Latitude E6400 2.26GHz $1,289
- 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400, 1066Mhz FSB
- 14.1" WXGA (1280x800) LED anti-glare widescreen display with webcam
- 250GB hard drive (7200 rpm)
- 4GB 800 MHZ DDR2 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
- 8X DVD+/-RW optical drive
- NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M video card w/ 256MB video memory
- Intel 5300WiFi link wireless card (802.11a/g/n)
- Integrated microphone
- Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
- 6-cell 54WHr battery
- 3-year Complete Care accidental damage warranty
16" XPS 1640 2.4Ghz $1,375
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600, 1066FSB
- Obisdian black high gloss with leather casing
- 16.3" HD display with 2mp webcam
- 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
- 4GB 1067MHz DDR2 on 2 DIMMs
- 8x DVD +/- RW slot loading drive
- Dell 1515 802.11a/g/n Wireless-N Mini Card
- Wireless 370 bluetooth
- Integrated gigabit 10/100/1000 network card
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 512mb
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Ultimate (32 bit)
- 6-cell lithium-ion battery (85 WHr)
- Dell webcam central 1.0 XPS 1640
- 3-year CompleteCare on-site accidental damage warranty
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Accessory Bundles
Basic Bundle $83
- Brenthaven Security Lock
- Microsoft Office 2007 (Win) or Office 2008 (Mac)
- 25' Ethernet Cable
- 4GB USB Drive
Power Bundle $199
- HP Printer C5280
- Printer Cable
- Paper
- Portable 160GB Hard Drive
- DVD-RW (5 pack)
