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Buyer Alert Program

Updated: June 05, 2008

What is the Buyer Alert Program?

The Buyer Alert Program tells DIR customers about things that will interest and help them, such as:

  • Price reductions on IT products and services
  • Product comparisons to help you select products you need
  • Surveys so you can tell us your IT needs
  • General announcements of upcoming events

You can access Buyer Alert information 2 ways:

  • Through this Buyer Alert website.
  • Via e-mail. To receive a notice whenever DIR issues a new Buyer Alert, go to Buyer Alert Listserve and complete the form.

Encryption Software

Limited-time savings on PGP Whole Disk Encryption + PGP Universal Server from SHI

PGP Encryption Software (June 2008) – Tagged PDF (72 KB). To access PDF files, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • This offer, available from DIR and SHI Government Solutions, offers PGP Whole Disk Encryption combined with PGP Universal Server at $11.50 per license.
  • Package includes PGP Whole Disk Encryption 9.8 for Windows with basic maintenance and PGP Universal Server 2.8 with basic maintenance.
  • PGP Whole Disk Encryption provides comprehensive, non-stop disk encryption, enabling quick, cost-efficient protection for data on PCs, laptops and removable media. Encrypted data is continuously safeguarded from unauthorized access, providing strong security for intellectual property and customer and partner data.
  • PGP Universal Server features centrally enforced security policies, event logging, and recovery pass phrase.
  • Both items (PGP Whole Disk Encryption 9.8 and PGP Universal Server 2.8) must be purchased to qualify for price reduction.
  • This offer is available only through DIR’s Go DIRect contract with SHI.
  • NOTE: You must include the SHI Go DIRect contract number (DIR-SDD-294) on your purchase order to receive DIR pricing.
  • This contract has been competitively bid and meets all state procurement requirements.
  • Neither quantity limits on purchases nor minimum purchase requirements exist on this offer.
  • For more information, contact SHI Government Solutions at 1-800-870-6079 or your SHI representative.
  • This offer expires August 19, 2008.

Basic Desktop

The minimum standard configuration at a glance on all models:

  • Small Form Factor Chassis
  • Intel Pentium D 915 / 2.80GHz
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
  • 1GB memory
  • 80GB hard drive
  • DVD +/-RW optical drive
  • No floppy
  • Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC, Video, Sound
  • Internal Speakers
  • USB Keyboard and Mouse
  • 4-year next business day warranty
  • No monitor *
  • Desktop offers are available only through DIR Go DIRect contracts when you buy directly from one of these vendors or an authorized reseller.
  • Buy as many as you need—there are no quantity limits.
  • These prices are for one desktop. You may be able to negotiate additional savings for quantity purchases.
  • Standard configurations and pricing will be reviewed and adjustments made as necessary.
  • * Monitors and upgrade options available
Basic Desktop
Manufacturer Contract # Product Model Standard Configuration Price Normal Contract Price** Savings** % Decrease**
Gateway® DIR-SDD-220 E-2610S
$650.00
$884.00
$234.00
26%
HP® DIR-SDD-223 dc5800
$664.00
$1,035.00
$371.00
36%
Lenovo® DIR-SDD-200 ThinkCentre M57 Small Form
$574.00
$975.00
$401.00
41%
Dell® DIR-SDD-192 Optiplex 755
$699.00
$890.00
$191.00
21%
** As of approval date.

High-End Desktop

The minimum standard configuration at a glance on all models:

  • Minitower Chassis
  • Intel Pentium D 945 / 3.40GHz
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
  • 2GB memory
  • 160GB hard drive
  • DVD +/-RW optical drive
  • No floppy
  • Integrated 10/100/1000 NIC, Sound
  • 128MB Video
  • Internal Speakers
  • USB Keyboard and Mouse
  • 4-year next business day warranty
  • No monitor *
  • Desktop offers are available only through DIR Go DIRect contracts when you buy directly from one of these vendors or an authorized reseller.
  • Buy as many as you need—there are no quantity limits.
  • These prices are for one desktop. You may be able to negotiate additional savings for quantity purchases.
  • Standard configurations and pricing will be reviewed and adjustments made as necessary.
  • * Monitors and upgrade options available
High-End Desktop
Manufacturer Contract # Product Model Standard Configuration Price Normal Contract Price** Savings** % Decrease**
Lenovo® DIR-SDD-200 ThinkCentre M57 Tower
$674.00
$1,120.00
$446.00
40%
Dell® DIR-SDD-192 Optiplex 755
$899.00
$1,101.00
$202.00
18%
HP® DIR-SDD-223 Dc5800
$864.00
$1,310.00
$446.00
37%
Gateway® DIR-SDD-220 E-4620D
$849.00
$1,294.00
$445.00
34%
** As of approval date.

14” Display Notebook

The minimum standard configuration at a glance on all models:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.00Ghz
  • 1GB memory
  • 60GB hard drive
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
  • Wireless 802.11bg LAN
  • Internal Modem / Video / NIC
  • DVD +/-RW optical drive
  • No floppy disk drive
  • Battery and Adapter
  • 4-year next business day warranty
  • Notebook offers are available only through DIR Go DIRect contracts when you buy directly from one of these vendors or an authorized reseller.
  • Buy as many as you need—there are no quantity limits.
  • These prices are for one notebook. You may be able to negotiate additional savings for quantity purchases.
  • Standard configurations and pricing will be reviewed and adjustments made as necessary.
  • * Upgrade options and accessories available
14" Display Notebook
Manufacturer Contract # Product Model Standard Configuration Price Normal Contract Price** Savings** % Decrease**
Gateway® DIR-SDD-220 E-265M
$1,200.00
$1,559.00
$359.00
23%
Dell® DIR-SDD-192 Latitude D630
$1,249.00
$1,371.00
$122.00
9%
Lenovo® DIR-SDD-200 Thinkpad Z61
$1,119.00
$1,827.00
$708.00
39%
HP® DIR-SDD-223 6510b
$1,175.00
$1,535.00
$360.00
23%
** As of approval date.

15" Display Notebook

The minimum standard configuration at a glance on all models:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 2.00Ghz
  • 1GB memory
  • 60GB hard drive
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional SP2
  • Wireless 802.11bg LAN
  • Internal Modem / Video / NIC
  • DVD +/-RW optical drive
  • No floppy disk drive
  • Battery and Adapter
  • 4-year next business day warranty
  • Notebook offers are available only through DIR Go DIRect contracts when you buy directly from one of these vendors or an authorized reseller.
  • Buy as many as you need—there are no quantity limits.
  • These prices are for one notebook. You may be able to negotiate additional savings for quantity purchases.
  • Standard configurations and pricing will be reviewed and adjustments made as necessary.
  • * Upgrade options and accessories available
15" Display Notebook
Manufacturer Contract # Product Model Standard Configuration Price Normal Contract Price** Savings** % Decrease**
Gateway® DIR-SDD-220 E-475M $1,279.00 $1,609.00 $330.00 21%
Dell® DIR-SDD-192 Latitude D820 $1,299.00 $1,381.00 $82.00 6%
Lenovo® DIR-SDD-200 Thinkpad Z61 $1,149.00 $1,736.00 $587.00 34%
HP® DIR-SDD-223 6710b $1,185.00 $1,561.00 $376.00 24%
** As of approval date.

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