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4/28/08 - New iMac models are available through the ACT Apple Recommended Systems page. Please contact the Terrapin Technology Store or email askACT@umd.edu for additional information or questions about placing an order.
4/18/08 - We have been informed by Dell that plans to open the Dell Gift Registry have been cancelled. This is due to changes among the projected Registry operating partners. We regret any confusion created by this unexpected change.
3/31/08 - Some ACT prices are not appearing on the Apple Institutional recommended systems page. We regret the inconvenience. We are working with Apple to have them returned as soon as possible. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing an Apple ACT item immediately, please contact askACT@umd.edu.
2/28/08 - ACT is pleased to announce that all Dell systems now ship with Windows Vista Business Edition as the standard operating system. We are also happy to offer the OptiPlex 755 model upgrade as our Desktop model.
2/27/08 - ACT is pleased to offer Apple's newly released MacBook and MacBook Pro models. Orders can be placed either through the ACT website or the Terrapin Technology Store.
1/28/08 - ACT is pleased to offer the latest additions to Apple's line, the MacBook Air and the Mac Pro. The Air is the world's thinnest laptop - slim enough to fit inside a manilla envelope. The Mac Pro is Apple's new, top-of-the-line professional machine and the most powerful computer ever from Apple.
12/22/07 - We are experiencing some issues with the recommended systems pages. On the Dell side, the system descriptions do not appear. We apologize for any inconvenience these circumstances may cause. For the full specifications on any machine, click the "Customize" button under the machine of choice. We are working with Dell to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
11/7/07 - ACT is pleased to offer the Dell D830 laptop computer. This multimedia machine has been high on the list of customer requests and we are excited to include it in our recommended systems.
10/31/07 - The Dell ACT recommended systems page is experiencing performance delays. We are working with Dell to resolve the issue and apologize for any inconvenience. Update: 1:33PM - the site is now accessible and available as normal. Thank you for your patience while we worked through this situation.
10/1/07 - Discounts and selling prices for ACT's Apple computer are temporarily unavailable. We regret the inconvenience. We are working with Apple to have them restored as soon as possible. For purchasing questions, email askACT@umd.edu.
9/24/07 - iLife '08 is here! Students, faculty and staff are now able to purchase Apple's new iLife '08 at a substantial discount. iLife (with iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb and GarageBand) is available at the Terrapin Technology Store for only $45.
9/10/07 - Backlogs for the Dell D630 are easing and shipments are occuring. If your D630 order is delayed, email askACT@umd.edu for options. Please include your Order Number, Dell Purchase Number and/or your Dell Customer Number plus a phone contact number in the email. We apologize for the delays in receiving your Dell purchases.
8/7/07 - The ACT program staff is currently working with Apple, Inc. to include the newly announced iMac among the ACT offerings. We will have it available as soon as possible.
7/10/07 - As a result of newly confirmed manufacturing and availability information, we are pleased to announce the new Dell Latitude D630 laptop computers will be available through the ACT program. Look for updates on the ACT website by the end of July with deliveries expected in August.
6/29/07 - New Lower Mac Prices! ACT prices for the new MacBook Pro plus newly lowered prices for all the ACT Macintosh selections have been posted.
6/5/07 - Apple's newly announced MacBook Pro is available through the ACT site, however discounts available for the new model are not yet being shown. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working with Apple to have them available as soon as possible. The discounts are still in place for both personal and departmental orders. If you wish to place an order for the new ACT MacBook Pro computer, please email askACT@umd.edu with your contact information and we will call you to process your order.
5/21/07 - ACT prices are available for Apple's newly released MacBook models and can be seen by logging into the Apple ACT site. We thank you for your patience.
5/16/07 - Due to circumstances beyond our control, discounts available for Apple's new models of MacBook computers are not being shown on the ACT web site. We apologize for this inconvenience and are working with Apple to have them available as soon as possible. The discounts are still in place for both personal and departmental orders. If you wish to purchase either of Apple's new ACT MacBook computers, please email askACT@umd.edu with your contact information and we will call you to process your order.
11/21/06 - The ACT Apple purchase site has been revamped and extended! New bundles with the latest hardware are available at new, lower prices. Bundles can be customized and the full line of Apple procducts is available through the site. OIT and Apple Computer are excited to offer wider selection and more purchasing flexibility.
8/15/06 - Dell has identified a potential issue associated with certain batteries sold with Dell Latitude. XPS and Dell Precision Mobile Workstation notebook computers. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Saftety Commission and other regulatory agencies, Dell is voluntarily recalling certain Dell-branded batteries with cells manufactured by Sony and offering free replacements for these batteries. Under rare conditions, it is possible for these batteries to overheat, which could pose a risk of fire.
Potentially affected batteries were sold with the following models of Dell notebook computers or provided or sold separately as secondary batteries:
In addition, these batteries may have also been provided in response to service calls. The batteries were shipped to customers between April 1, 2004 and July 18, 2006. The words "Dell" and one of the following are printed on the batteries: "Made in China" or "Made in Japan" or "Battery Cell Made in Japan Assembled in China".
If you have received one or more of the notebook computers and/or battery packs affected by this recall, you should immediately discontinue use of the battery. You may continue to use your notebook computer safely by turning the system off, ejecting the battery and using the AC adapter and power cord to power your system until a replacement battery is received.
Please go to http://dellbatteryprogram.com to determine if you have any batteries that are subject to this recall and to order the replacement batteries. Dell will provide a means for you to return the affected batteries for proper disposal. If you have addtional questions not covered on the recall website, or cannot access the website, please call Dell toll-free at 1.866.342.0011, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM Central Time.
Customers can also write to the company at:
Dell Attn: Battery Recall 9701 Metric Blvd, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78758
Please note that only the described batteries are subject to this recall and not the notebook computers themselves.
Dell apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this issue. As always, if you have questions or concerns about this or any other subject, please feel free to contact Dell.
8/8/06 - Apple is now providing 3-5 business days shipping on all ACT orders.
8/4/06 - If you are having problems with the DVD player on the Dell systems, try reinstalling the CyberLink PowerDVD software. To do so, follow these steps.
More detailed instructions on the installation process can be found here.
8/1/06 - Dell is shipping machines purchased under ACT. While delivery depends on location, on average Dell purchasers are receiving their shipments 5-10 business days after placing an order.
