[Maced] Digital Revolution

[Wes Warner]

I have just heard of this:

>> Apple is offering a MacBook laptop computer complete with two integrated software packages, on-site technical support and carry bag for $999 (ex GST) to those schools that qualify for the first round of funding under the Federal Government's Digital Education Revolution program.  
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>> The MacBook features an Intel 2.1 Ghz Core 2, 2GB standard memory, Combo Drive (DVD/R and CD/RW), a 120 GB Hard drive with a 3 year AppleCare on-site warranty and technical support package.  The support program covers hardware, the operating system and both software packages.

>> The bundle includes iLife '08 and iWork '08, two applications that offer a a complete suite of tools for creating podcasts, movies, music, web sites, documents, spreadsheets and presentations.  More information on iLife '08 is available on the Apple web site here.  More information on iWork '08 is available here.
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>> Every MacBook offered includes the latest Mac operating system, Mac OS X Leopard, which includes Boot Camp.  Boot Camp allows you to run Windows applications natively on your Mac if you so desire.  
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>> In addition, the bundle includes a one year subscription to .Mac, to help your students get the most of their internet experience allowing them to publishpodcasts, photo galleries and web sites with a single click.
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>> This offer is open until 30 June, 2008.  
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>> Qualifying schools will be able to commit additional funds to this offer.
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Wes Warner
Head of Business Organisation and Management
St Joseph's Nudgee College
Brisbane, Australia
Apple Distinguished Educator - Class of 2006