Self Funded Laptop Variation - Information, Terms and Conditions
Some families have indicated an interest in purchasing their own Apple MacBook and accessories. For all
those families who are interested in this variation of the College’s Technology Access Plan, we provide
answers to frequently asked questions and the following information.
Option 1: Purchasing your own laptop and accessories package at the same time as the College’s Apple
MacBook order College order, delivered at the same time as other students. These are priced at the same
price being paid by the College, plus GST. Orders will be placed with our Apple reseller partner, NextByte:
What Hardware is included?
13.3” Apple MacBook with power adapter, LaCie Rikiki Hi-Speed USB 2.0 250GB back up drive, STM
Armour protective (hard shell) carry case. These will come labelled with the student’s name.
What Software is in this package?
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, iLife, iWorks, MobileMe account (1 year subscription)
How will the machine be configured?
Machines are supplied with a College designed software image tailored specifically for student use at SJC.
The College ICT Support Department is designated as the primary administrator of the machine for purposes
of security, future updates and compatibility. It is currently configured for performing daily automatic data
back up, accessing the College wireless network which links to College servers and filtered internet, and
comes with a pre-configured basic file structure. This configuration will be enhanced and varied from time to
time.
What about Warranty?
The MacBooks have a 3 Year Apple Protection Plan, covering repairs related to design/manufacturing faults.
This plan also provides an after hours telephone software and hardware problem diagnosis support.
What about Insurance?
Insurance is not included and may be arranged by adding the laptop and accessories to a family’s existing
home and contents insurance, or specific insurance may be taken out with an insurance company. The
College is dealing with ProtecSure who specifically insure computers and their rates are reasonable as is the
excess. It is currently around $300 per machine for a 3 year period, however families should contact them
directly at www.protecsure.com.au to find out rates, terms and conditions.
What are the advantages of purchasing with the College bundle?
• Formatting of the machine specifically to have full access to all SJC facilities.
• On site (College) technology hardware assistance while under warranty.
• Free sending away and courier return of the machine, including a replacement loan machine for the
period of the warranty while undergoing repairs.
• Inclusion of a hard carry case and external hard-drive
• Considerably cheaper option than buying independently.
Not provided:
• Technical hardware support and loan machine beyond the 3 year warranty period must be paid for.
• Insurance cover must be paid for.
(Note: Software configuration and diagnosis support, College wireless, server, internet and Studywiz access
will continue for the duration of the student’s enrolment at the College.)
Total cost of package:
$1480 for purchase and ongoing access fee of $1.95 per week. Note: insurance is not included.
St Joseph’s College - Self Funded Laptop Variation - Information
Option 2: Purchasing your own laptop and accessories independently through an external provider. This can
be delivered as negotiated with the retailer, and brought to the College ICT Department for configuring to the
network.
The following additional pricing has been compiled, accurate as of Friday 7 May 2010, and is provided to
families who are interested in purchasing an Apple MacBook from an external retailer.
Domayne Bundall
13.3” MacBook
Applecare 3 Yr
Warranty
iWork Software
MobileMe 12
month account
Hard case safety
bag
External hard
drive
Total cost
JB Hi Fi - Robina
Myer Pacific Fair
$1299*
$419
$1271*
$417
$1299*
$419
$129
$119
$129
$119
$129
$119
Not included. STM Armour as supplied in College package is
available from Next Byte Bundall, or Apple Store Robina, can
be viewed at www.stmbags.com/
$99.
Not included. LaCie Rikiki Hi-Speed USB 2.0 250GB as
supplied in College package is available at
http://www.lacie.com/au/products/product.htm?pid=11401
$98.90 including postage
$1889 + carry
$1936 + carry
$1946 + carry
case + back up
case + back up
case + back up
drive+ support fee drive+ support fee drive+ support fee
of $1.95 per week
of $1.95 per week
of $1.95 per week
Comparison Price:
Purchase with College
bundle
$1480, with all
inclusions
($1320 MacBook,
software, warranty;
$80 LaCie USB HDD;
$80 STM Armour bag)
$1480 + support fee of
$1.95 per week
* Basic MacBook, supplied with OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system and iLife software provided with each
machine, and 1 year warranty.
It is important to note that families choosing to purchase their machines from an external provider are not
eligible for a replacement machine whilst repairs are being undertaken. Machines purchased from an
external provider are not covered under the College’s insurance plan.
Summary comment: Unless families can access exceptionally bargain priced externally sourced machines,
this option is not competitive.
Cost comparison between Option 1 above and participating in the standard College Technology
Access Plan:
Participation in the standard College
Technology Access Plan
(Total Cost to Year 12: Weekly access fee of
$8.10 plus payout if in Years 9 or 10 to own
machine at the end)
Year 7 Student
Year 8 Student
Year 9 Student
Year 10 Student
Purchasing a machine through Option 1
and participating in a College Technology
Support Plan
(Total cost to Year 12: Purchase cost of $1480
plus $1.95 per week)
$1975
$1875
$1715
$1625
$2036
$1936
$1836
$1736
Summary:
While costing is close and it is a matter of personal preference, the College ICT Team has put much thought
and planning into the package offered to parents and believes it to be the best all round option. The service
delivery is better, and costing is marginally cheaper through the College’s Standard Technology Access
Program, with the added advantage of cost being spread out so no large up-front payments are necessary.
St Joseph’s College - Self Funded Laptop Variation - Information