Visionary Student Purchase Program for Salisbury School - 2018
In an effort to ensure your student has the right technology solution for their upcoming school year, we have partnered with Salisbury School to both streamline and simplify the procurement of a computer which meets or exceeds all of the school’s technical requirements. The guide below lists the hardware, software, warranty, and recommended accessories that we suggest for your student. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (860) 435-2211, email at salisburyschool@visionarycomputer.net, or iIf you happen to be nearby, you're welcome to visit our showroom at 29 Bissell Street in Lakeville Connecticut.
How to Order:
As much as we love machines, we know that the human touch goes a long way, especially when it comes to ensuring the right solution for your child’s technology needs. We recommend calling and speaking directly with our School Liaison David Maffucci at 860-435-2211 x 101. You can also reach David directly via email at david@visionarycomputer.net.
Computer:
MacBook Air - Refreshed for 2017, the 1.8GHz MacBook Air provides the perfect blend of size, performance, and value. It’s beautiful 13” display provides the perfect canvas to work on text, graphics and video. It now has 8GB of RAM standard which can run multiple memory intensive applications at the same time without compromising performance. The 256GB Flash Storage Drive is up to 17x faster than a traditional 5400-rpm notebook hard drive. Apps launch quickly. Files and documents open faster. And with 12 hours of battery life, it’s got the power to go and keep going. - $1,199.95
MacBook Pro - Also Refreshed for 2017, the 2.3GHz Kaby Lake MacBook Pro turns up the performance with blistering speed and the incredible 13" retina display. It has the power to serve your needs now and in the future. The default configuration comes with 8GB super fast 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory, a 256GB Solid State Drive, Two USB-C Ports, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640. All that power doesn't add a whole bunch of weight however, the 13" MacBook Pro is only 3.02 pounds! If you want even more performance and style, the 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar may be the solution. It turns up the speed with a 3.1GHz Kaby Lake processor, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, Four USB-C Ports, and the super slick Touch Bar with Touch ID sensor. $1,499.95 or $1,799.95 for the Touch Bar model.
Warranty:
AppleCare + for Mac - Every Mac comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support. AppleCare+ for Mac extends your coverage to three years from the original purchase date of your Mac and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other damage, plus applicable tax. AppleCare+ for Mac is honored at any of Apple’s authorized service locations across the country and even across the globe. - $249.95 Air / $269.95 Pro.
Accessories:
Backup Drive - In order to be safe, data needs to be in at least two places at all times. Learning the lesson about keeping a good backup is something we feel must be learned early. Each Mac comes with Apple’s excellent Time Machine Software, all you need is an external drive upon which to store your data. - $99.95
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - The Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter lets you easily connect to a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet network. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer and provides an RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks. - $29.95
Sleeve - A simple neoprene laptop sleeves can provide some measure of protection at minimal expense. Carried alone or placed in another bag, your high tech investment will be safe and sound. Various colors and styles available. - $39.95
Carry Case - Similar to a sleeve, a case typically adds a shoulder strap and may have handles. It often also has additional pockets for more stuff. Carry cases are typically not used in conjunction with another bag. Various colors and styles available. - $59.95
Computer Backpack - For the ultimate in protection, consider a laptop-specific backpack. They have lots of extra room for all kinds of other things like books, cables, pens, and more. They also have plenty of pockets and crevices for all your stuff. Various colors and styles available. - $79.95
About Visionary Computer:
Founded in 1994, Visionary Computer has been serving the Apple needs of the tri-state region for over 20 years. As an Apple Authorized Specialist and an Apple Authorized Premium Service Provider, we have the relationships to provide the very best in products, support, and repair services. Our customer base is a broad and diverse cross section of our area. While we work with home and business users, a significant portion of our workload comes from just about every school, both public and private, in our beautiful part of the world. For all schools, we offer low-cost pickup and delivery options should an individual student need immediate repair service. Our ability to perform both in-warranty and out of warranty repairs allows us to serve each and every customer using genuine Apple Service Parts installed and tested by Certified Apple Technicians. No matter what the Apple need, Visionary Computer is the resource to provide the very best solution, with a friendly staff, all at incredible value.
