CONTACTS 
0201 - CDW Computer Centers, Inc.           312 498 4426
020101 - Mr. Jarmon Brooks; Salesperson =78158 ext
020102 - jarmbro@cdw.com
020103 - Sales Department =800 800 4239

SUBJECTS
Computers
Original purchase

0504 -    ..
0505 - Summary/Objective
0506 -
050601 - Follow up ref SDS 2 0000.
050602 -
050603 - Purchased Sony notebook computer from CDW.  Should get it on Friday.
050604 - Called back and modified the order, eliminating the case and W2000
050605 - configuration. ref SDS 0 1302  Also canceled CD ROM drive. ref SDS 0
050606 - 4686
050607 -
050608 - Received confirmation, ref DRT 1 0001
050609 -
050610 -    [On 000427 called and canceled CD ROM drive. ref SDS 4 0001
050611 -
050612 -
050613 -
050614 -
050615 -
050616 -
0507 -
0508 -
0509 - Progress
0510 -
051001 - Procurement for Notebook Computer to Support SDS Marketing
051002 -
051003 - Decided I need a better notebook computer for doing demonstrations,
051004 - which will be required in the period ahead, per letter yesterday from
051005 - Cliff Joslyn at LANL. ref SDS 3 0001
051006 -
051007 - Criteria are lightweight, plenty of RAM and hard drive space.  It
051008 - needs good video for overhead projectors in demos.  It needs network
051009 - for quickly transferring stuff, and we need Internet connection.
051010 -
051011 - The following site had a list of vendors for notebook computers...
051012 -
051013 -
051014 -     http://computershopper.zdnet.com/texis/cs/listdet.html?echo=&catid=C0000002&csid=4057373&pid=P0192493&vid=&mid=65&sku=PP7
051015 -
051016 - ..
051017 - CDW was one of the vendors...
051018 -
051019 -
051020 -     http://www.cdw.com/default.asp?source=net
051021 -
051022 - ..
051023 - Since we have worked with CDW previously, decided to call them
051024 - at...
051025 -
051026 -
051027 -                          800 835 4239
051028 -
051029 -
051030 - Talked to Jarmon Brooks
051031 -
051032 - We discussed initially a Toshiba Portege, per below. ref SDS 0 0674
051033 -
051034 - I asked Jarmon for a competitive product, and he suggested...
051035 -
051036 -
051037 -      ..
051038 -     Sony VAIO PCG-Z505HS
051039 -
051040 -     Manufacturer part no.  PCGAZ505HS, per CDW order:  CG43876
051041 -     ref DRT 1 0001
051042 -
051043 -     Specified at...
051044 -
051045 -
051046 -         http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=196845
051047 -
051048 -
051049 -     500MHz Pentium III,
051050 -     128MB RAM,
051051 -     2.5MB Video RAM,
051052 -     12GB hard drive,
051053 -     1.44 MB external Floppy Drive
051054 -     Cache level 11 256KB
051055 -     Bus Speed 100 MHz
051056 -     56Kbps modem,
051057 -     Touchpad pointing device
051058 -     PCMCI Expansion Card, Type II, included
051059 -     Battery Lithium ion 2.5 hours
051060 -
051061 -         AC Adapter external
051062 -
051063 -     Network Card (NIC) 10/100 Ethernet, 3Com
051064 -
051065 -         Integrated 10/100 Ethernet interface provides network
051066 -         connectivity to both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX for
051067 -         compatibility.
051068 -
051069 -     Port replicator,
051070 -
051071 -         This seems to be used for the network card, CD ROM drive,
051072 -         Floppy Disk, and other peripherals
051073 -
051074 -     Ports:
051075 -
051076 -         On main unit:, Two USB ports, i.LINK (IEEE-1394) S200 for DV
051077 -         editing, RJ-11 port, Memory Stick slot, 10Base-T/100Base-TX
051078 -         Ethernet, -, On port replicator (supplied):, Enhanced parallel
051079 -         port, Serial port, Video port, i.LINK (IEEE-1394) S400 for DV
051080 -         editing, USB port
051081 -
051082 -     Windows 98
051083 -
051084 -     Software
051085 -
051086 -         Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition,
051087 -         Sony DVGate,
051088 -         Sony PictureGear,
051089 -         Sony Smart Capture,
051090 -         McAfee VirusScan,
051091 -         Intuit Quicken 2000 Basic,
051092 -         Microsoft Word 2000,
051093 -         Sony Smart Connect,
051094 -         Sony Smart Pad,
051095 -         Sony Smart Publisher,
051096 -         Sony Smart Write
051097 -
051098 -     12.1" XGA LCD active-matrix display
051099 -
051100 -         Sony XGA displays show up to 62% more data per page at a
051101 -         very legible resolution (1024 x 768).
051102 -
051103 -     i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Interface
051104 -
051105 -         Connect to Sony Digital Handycamr camcorder; the Sony
051106 -         DVgate Still software supports storing, manipulating and
051107 -         presenting digital images.  The next step in computing;
051108 -         only from Sony.
051109 -
051110 -     3.75#
051111 -     Warranty 1 year parts and labor
051112 -
051113 -         Register within 90 days of purchase.
051114 -
051115 -     Base Price..................................$2,996
051116 -
051117 - Added...
051118 -
051119 -     128MB RAM                                      189
051120 -     CD ROM                                         265
051121 -     Overnight shipping                              56
051122 -     Case                                           129.14
051123 -     Configuration Windows 2000 on I drive          190
051124 -
051125 -     Adjusted Price..............................$3,827.30
051126 -
051127 -
051128 - Price comparisons reported at...
051129 -
051130 -
051131 -       http://www.cdw.com/shop/tools/compare/default.asp
051132 -
051133 -
051134 - ...and...
051135 -
051136 -
051137 -       http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.asp?grp=PQ2&page=2
051138 -
051139 -
051140 - ...indicate this is a good buy, so...
051141 -
051142 -
051143 - Placed order.
051144 -
051145 - Received confirmation, ref DRT 1 0001
051146 -
051147 - After talking to Jarmon, found that we have several cases that will
051148 - work for this unit.  We can save $129.
051149 -
051150 - Decided to install Windows 200, and configure the drives myself.
051151 -
051152 -     Will spend a weekend configuring the system, no matter what the
051153 -     vendor does.
051154 -
051155 -
051156 -  ..
0512 -
0513 -
0514 - 1910
0515 -
051501 - Called back and talked to Brett Schambow
051502 -
051503 - Decided to cancel...
051504 -
051505 -     Case                                          -129.14
051506 -     Configuration Windows 2000 on I drive         -190
051507 -
051508 -         We have a case, and I can configure the
051509 -         hard drive and install Windows 2000
051510 -         myself.
051511 -
051512 -     Purchase Price..............................$3,508.16
051513 -
051514 -
051515 - Unit will ship tomorrow, so we will get it on Friday.
051516 -
051517 -  ..
051518 -
051519 -    [On 000427 called and canceled CD ROM drive.
051520 -    ref SDS 4 0001
051521 -
051522 -     CD ROM                                        -265
051523 -
051524 -     Purchase Price..............................$3,243.16
051525 -
051526 -
051527 -
051528 -
051529 - The first option discussed which was not accepted was...
051530 -
051531 -
051532 -      ..
051533 -     Toshiba Portege 7140CT
051534 -
051535 -     Manufacturer part no.  PP714U-T2N4
051536 -
051537 -     Specified at...
051538 -
051539 -
051540 -         http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?edc=197693
051541 -
051542 -
051543 -     500MHz Pentium III,
051544 -     64MB RAM, Maximum 192 MB standard 100 MHz SDRAM
051545 -     4MB Video RAM Maximum
051546 -     6GB hard drive,
051547 -     1.44 MB external Floppy Drive
051548 -     Cache level 11 256KB
051549 -     Bus Speed 100 MHz
051550 -     56Kbps modem,
051551 -     Pointing Device : AccuPoint II
051552 -     13.3" active-matrix display SVGA
051553 -     Battery Lithium ion 2 hours
051554 -
051555 -         AC Adapter external
051556 -
051557 -
051558 -     PCMCI Expansion Card, 2 Type II or one Type III
051559 -
051560 -     Ports:
051561 -
051562 -        Video port, USB port, RJ-11 port, Infrared port, Noteworthy
051563 -        security lock slot
051564 -
051565 -     Software
051566 -
051567 -        Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0,
051568 -        Puma Intellisync 97,
051569 -        Toshiba Utilities,
051570 -        Intel LANDesk Client Manager 6.0,
051571 -        SMS Connect 2.0
051572 -
051573 -
051574 -     4.3#
051575 -
051576 -     Warranty 3 year parts and labor limited
051577 -
051578 -     Base Price..................................$2,949
051579 -
051580 - Added...
051581 -
051582 -     RAM up to max 192 MB                           315
051583 -     Hard drive up to 12 GB                         350  **
051584 -        also upgrades processor to 600 MHz
051585 -     CD ROM                                         265
051586 -     Network Card (NIC) 10/100 Ethernet, 3Com       120
051587 -     Overnight shipping                              56
051588 -     Case                                           129
051589 -     Configuration Windows 2000 on I drive          190
051590 -
051591 -     Adjusted Price..............................$4,434
051592 -
051593 -
051594 - The Sony costs $3,807 for a 500 MHz processor and a 12.1" display
051595 - instead of 13.3" display.
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