With the impending move of central campus email from Zimbra to Office 365, one suggestion has been to clear out as much email as possible before the move. These tips from IT staff can help identify and clean out larger amounts of email in a shorter time. Continue reading “IT staff tips for cleaning out your email”
Category: $Savings
Summer sales on Dell computers
Summer is an opportune time for K-Staters who are planning to buy a computer or other technology. Summer sales and “back to school” specials abound and often include discounts or rebates on computer accessories and equipment. For example, check out these Dell sales:
- Hats off to major milestones. Buy a Dell and get a $200 ePromo Gift Card (PDF). This is an exclusive offer for students and/or parents of students.
- Buy an XPS 10 tablet for $293.99 after $156 savings (PDF)
Computer-bundle sales start June 3 at Union Computer Store
K-State students and faculty/staff who are thinking of buying a computer should check out the Union Computer Store’s bundled computer sales that start Monday, June 3, and continue through the summer. “Bundled” means when a Windows or Mac computer is purchased through the store, additional price-savings are available on select accessories such as USB flash drives and printers. Continue reading “Computer-bundle sales start June 3 at Union Computer Store”
K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks
By Donna Ekart
The K-State Student Governing Association and K-State Libraries are announcing the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative for Kansas State University. Recently funded through Student Centered Tuition Enhancements with a supplemental allocation provided by K-State Libraries, the initiative offers awards to K-State faculty working individually or collaboratively to deliver open or alternative textbooks in their courses. $60,000 is available for multiple awards of $1,000-$5,000 each. Continue reading “K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks”
iPad buyers get incentives during March Madness at computer store
Eight variations of iPads are available during the Union Computer Store’s “March Madness Buy an iPad” sale March 11-30 that features:
- Buy an iPad and get a free stylus and free earbuds ($20-$25 estimated savings)
- 15 percent off iPad accessories purchased at the same time (excluding Apple-branded accessories)
An educational ID is required, and the sale is not valid with any other offers. Continue reading “iPad buyers get incentives during March Madness at computer store”
Windows 8 free ebook from Dell and Microsoft
Dell has teamed up with Microsoft to offer a free ebook on the new Windows 8 operating system. The ebook can be obtained from the following website:
Clearance sale on Dell laptops, iPad covers, Beats headphones, and more
The Union Computer Store is running a clearance sale that includes:
- Beats high-performance headphones (Beats Pro, Beats Solo, Beats Studio)
- Bluetooth keyboards
- Dell Inspiron laptops (clearance prices range from $499 to $899)
- iPad covers in a variety of colors and styles
- Miscellany items on the clearance table
Continue reading “Clearance sale on Dell laptops, iPad covers, Beats headphones, and more”
Dec. 11 demo: Panasonic projector with new Digital Link technology
Senna Technology Systems, a Panasonic and local technology dealer, and a representative from Panasonic will be showing IT and system administrators a new Panasonic projector featuring the new Digital Link technology. The presentation is scheduled 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Hale 401. All system admins and IT staff are invited to attend, but all faculty/staff are welcome.
Panasonic will also have a 65-inch interactive display with them as well that can be used for digital signage or as an interactive classroom display.
Questions can be emailed to Kevin Shippy, kshippy@k-state.edu.
Laptop and tripod updates on IT Equipment Checkout website
The IT Equipment Checkout website lists video and audio equipment that K-State students and faculty/staff can check out for free, three-day use, such as cameras, camcorders, projectors, tripods, audio recorders, laptops, and more.
Recent changes on the website include: Continue reading “Laptop and tripod updates on IT Equipment Checkout website”
“Pre-Black Friday Week” sale Nov. 12-16 in Union Computer Store
The Union Computer Store is having a week-long sales event Monday-Friday, Nov. 12-16, because it will be closed the following week (Nov. 19-23) for fall break and Thanksgiving. The “Pre-Black Friday Week” sales flier shows these offers: Continue reading ““Pre-Black Friday Week” sale Nov. 12-16 in Union Computer Store”
