For official information on Class of 2013 Cadet Computer
Issue please contact:
Larry Bryant at 719-333-3994 or larry.bryant@usafa.edu
Specifications:
- Fujitsu
model T5010 tablet computer
- Intel
Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz)
- Intel
GM45 Express chipset
- 4GB
memory (DDR3 1066 SDRAM)
- 120GB
Hard Drive
- 123.3”
XGA 1280x800 LCD with active digitizer
- DVD+/-RW
- Port
replicator with 2nd power charger
- Integrated
Smart Card Reader
- Second
drive-bay battery
- Integrated10/100/1000
Ethernet
- Wireless
802.11a/g/n
- External
Mouse and Keyboard
- 4 years
parts-only warranty (includes batteries)
Costs:
- $1,899.86
For all the above via CDWG contract with AAFES
- $ 111.17
Accessories (bag, lock, network cable, power strip)
- $2,051.25
Total with 2% AAFES fee
Software
Pre-Loaded:
- Windows
XP SP3
- Office
2007, Symantec Anti-Virus
- USAFA
licensed software for classes (e.g. SolidWorks, VBrick,
Raptor, etc.)
- Software
costs approximately $140/cadet and is charged in Sep
Items
Not Included:
- Personal
printer (inkjet or laser with USB 2.0 cable) – $60
- $200
- 19”-24”
flat panel for their rooms (analog or digital-DVI) - $200
- $400
- These
items make good gifts for parents or grandparents to buy
them over Parents’ Weekend.
Email
Address: C13first.last@usafa.edu
There
are some exceptions for long names, e.g. Christopher shortened
to Chris
Common
Issues and Questions:
- Why
tablet computers? – The selection committee decided
the pedagogical reasons for tablets out-weighed the increased
cost and weight. The tablet can be used for taking hand-written
notes in class, including math formulas, drawings, diagrams,
etc.
- Who
were the other competitors? Dell, Lenovo-WWT, HP-NMJ, Toshiba-CTI
- Why
not Windows Vista?
- Windows
XP SP3 is stable and works well, plus we have FIPS certified
wireless drivers for this version.
- We
will skip Vista and go straight to Windows 7.0 once it is
released this fall.
- Can
upperclass cadets buy the same computer? Yes, they need
to email Larry Bryant before 20 July, so one can be delivered
on 3 Aug for them. CDWG-Fujitsu will also make a web site
for staff personal purchases.
Printers
are not included in the computer purchase for several reasons:
- It
is a “personal preference” item – some want
cheap black and white, while others want high-quality photo
printers.
- They
are not necessary, since we provide squadron printers.
- They
make good gifts for parents and grandparents.
We teach
“computer ethics” in Comp Sci 110 to convince cadets
that certain common practices done in high school (e.g. illegally
copying music or movies) are no longer acceptable and are
punishable.
I’ll
be happy to address any other questions the parents ask. They
can call me at 719-333-3994 or email larry.bryant@usafa.edu
//SIGNED//
BARBARA
GUTIERREZ
Parents'
Liaison
U.S.
Air Force Academy, CO
(719)
333-3828 Toll free 877-268-3383
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