Welcome new students! The following computer packages are intended for incoming U-M undergraduates only. If you need only some items or you aren't new to U-M, please consider purchasing Showcase products on an à la carte basis.
All of our packages contain...
The notebook of your choice with:
- Vista Ultimate (Dell), Vista Business (Lenovo), or Mac OS X Leopard (Apple)
- an extended (3-year) warranty
Microsoft Office (Mac 2008 or Win 2007)
Brenthaven security lock
25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
2GB flash drive
Protective neoprene slipcase of your choice as a free welcome gift from the Showcase
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 (8GB nano or 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 $199 on the 8GB nano and $299 on the touch) 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 9 - August 8). 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.
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 throughout the promotional period 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.
Deadlines, Pick-up and Cancellations
Welcome packages must be ordered by July 27 and picked up at the Computer Showcase by August 8. All transactions take place at the U-M Computer Showcase on the ground level of the Michigan Union. 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 p.m. on Friday of the requested week will be automatically cancelled.
Changes and Additions
Our vendor partners (Apple, Dell, Lenovo and others) typically begin offering new products in late spring and continue throughout the summer. Therefore, we may add new models to our Welcome to Michigan offerings as they become available. Please note that prices will not increase between the time a online request is placed and the products are picked up.
Comparable Prices + 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 (and sadly, no free gift) after July 27.
Another thing to consider is that we sometimes experience mid-summer product changes. If a vendor releases new products or upgrades in late July or early August we will feature them in our Back-to-School sale.
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 currently sell Dell laptops with Vista Ultimate and Lenovos with Vista Business.) We also offer Vista Ultimate on DVD ($20) for users who wish to upgrade from XP Pro or another version of Vista. Updates regarding Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (SP1) can be found in the Showcase News section of our home page.
Art and Design Students
You have a separate package.
Music, Theater, and Dance Students
Your school also offers a featured sale. Watch for a link to your school's ordering page under the "Recommended Systems" section of our homepage. Some of our Welcome to Michigan Macs will meet SOMTD's recommendations so check your school's information page before requesting a Mac bundle.
Parents
Purchasing information for you.
Welcome to Michigan Packages by Manufacturer
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Apple Computers
Package #1
Availability status: early June
- 13" White Apple MacBook:
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 13.3" TFT glossy display (1280x800 resolution)
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1GB)
- 4MB L2 cache
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+/-RW)
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- mini - DVI & VGA, s-VIDEO
- 6-cell Lithium Ion battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard installed
- iLife '08 and Front Row software
- 5.0 lbs. (12.78"W x 8.92"D x 1.08"H)
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
- Microsoft Office 2008 Pro for Mac OS X
(contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998011
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,385
Package #2
Availability status: early June
- 13" Black Apple MacBook:
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 13.3" TFT glossy display (1280x800 resolution)
- 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x1GB)
- 4MB L2 cache
- 8x double-layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+/-RW)
- Intel GMA X3100 graphics processor with 144MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
- AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- mini - DVI & VGA, s-VIDEO
- 6-cell Lithium Ion battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard installed
- iLife '08 and Front Row software
- 5.0 lbs. (12.78"W x 8.92"D x 1.08"H)
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
- Microsoft Office 2008 Pro for Mac OS X
(contains Word, Excel, Power Point, Entourage)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998012
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,575
Package #3
Availability status: early June
- 15" Apple MacBook Pro:
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- 15.4" widescreen display
- 200GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 dimms)
- 8x SuperDrive Double-Layer (CD/DVD+/-RW)
- graphics controller with 256MB video memory
- VGA output w/ included DVI to VGA adapter
- AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n
- Ports: 1 FireWire 400, 1 FireWire 800, 2 USB 2.0
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
- Built-in iSight camera
- 6-cell Lithium Ion battery
- Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard installed
- Photo Booth and Front Row software
- 5.4 lbs. (14.1"W x 9.6"D x 1"H)
- iLife '08
- 3-year AppleCare extended warranty
- Microsoft Office 2008 Pro for Mac OS X
(contains Word, Excel, Power Point, Entourage
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998013
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,995
Dell Computers
Package #4
Availability status: early June
- 14" Dell Inspiron 1420:
- 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7250
- Navy Chassis
- 14.1" widescreen WXGA TrueLife display 1280x800
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 on 2 DIMMs
- 8x DVD +/- RW Dual Layer Drive
- Dell 1505 wireless N mini-card 802.11a/g/n does not include bluetooth.
- integrated 10/100 Ethernet, modem
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M 128MB dedicated graphic
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit)
- 6-cell lithium-ion battery (56 WHr)
- 5.30 lbs
- Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera
- 3-year CompleteCare on-site accidental damage warranty
- Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
(contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Communicator, Groove, and InfoPath)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998034
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,280
Package #5
Availability status: early June
- 13" Dell XPS M1330:
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T8300
- Black chassis
- 13.3" widescreen WXGA display (LCD)
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 on 2 Dimms
- 8x DVD+/- RW slot loading drive
- Dell 1505 802.11a/g/n wireless N
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet & modem
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M with 128MB dedicated graphic memory
- Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera
- Dell wireless 355 Bluetooth
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit)
- 9-cell lithium-ion battery (85 WHr)
- 3-year CompleteCare on-site accidental damage warranty
- Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
(contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Communicator, Groove, and InfoPath)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998035
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,540
Package #6
Availability status: early June
- 15" Dell XPS M1530:
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T8300
- 15.4" widescreen WXGA TrueLife display
- 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 on 2 DIMMs
- 8x DVD +/- RW Dual Layer Drive
- Dell 1505 wireless N mini-card 802.11a/g/n
- Does include wireless 355 bluetooth
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, modem
- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit)
- 9-cell lithium-ion battery (85 WHr)
- 6.19 lbs
- Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera
- 3-year CompleteCare on-site accidental damage warranty
- Tuxedo Black color casing
- Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
(contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Communicator, Groove, and InfoPath)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998036
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,560
Lenovo/IBM Computers
Package #7
Availability status: early June
- 14" Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (WXGA+):
- 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9300
- 14.1" widescreen TFT active matrix display (WXGA+)
- 100GB 7200rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 (2 DIMMs)
- Ultrabay Slim multi-burner drive (CD-RW, DVD-RW)
- NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M graphics card with 128 MB graphic memory
- ThinkPad 11a/b/g wireless
- Bluetooth 2.0
- Fingerprint reader
- SmartCard reader
- Microsoft Vista Business
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
- 6-Cell Lithium Ion battery
- 5.3 lbs
- 3-year onsite international warranty, with 3 year ThinkPad Accidental Protection
- Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition
(contains Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, OneNote, Communicator, Groove, and InfoPath)
- Brenthaven security lock for laptops
- 25' Cat5 Ethernet cable
- 2GB flash drive
- Free laptop sleeve of your choice with package purchase
Showcase Item Number: 998027
Showcase Package Price (pre-tax): $1,660
