While you are free to shop around and find the best deal online or locally, you should know that currently IUPUI has several agreements with Apple, Dell, Sony and CDW for discount prices. Here's the info:
HARDWARE:
Apple Computers
Indiana University and Apple have teamed up to create a set of recommended systems with the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) included at a significant discount. Optional configuration changes and additional computer systems are available at Apple's IU Store at:
https://www.indiana.edu/~pcguide/apple/store.html
CDW-G
For information about the prices CDW-G offers to those affiliated with IU, visit CDW-G's Indiana University Faculty & Student page at:http://www.cdwg.com/iufss/
Dell Computers
IU and Dell have a contractual agreement for several different computer systems; optional configuration changes are available. For information about the systems currently available, visit Dell's IU Store at:http://www.dell.com/iu/
Sony Computers
IU and Sony have reached an agreement that allows IU students, faculty, and staff to receive a 10% discount on personal (not departmental) purchases of Sony consumer products. See:http://www.sonystyle.com/iu
SOFTWARE:
General Applications (WORD, Outlook, Anti-Virus)
For general applications like MS Word and PowerPoint, be sure to download the free versions at IUWARE.edu. These applications are free to IUPUI students and may be downloaded directly or purchased for a small fee if you would rather have a CDROM. http://iuware.indiana.edu
AutoDesk Software (CAD, 3ds Max, Maya)
You need to download and install 3ds Max, Maya, Sketch Up, AutoCad Architecture and Revit. All of these are available FREE at the following sites (you will need to use your university email for validation):
http://students.autodesk.com
http://www.autodesk.com
http://www.google.sketchup.com
Adobe Design Suites (Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator)
IUPUI has negotiated a one-of-a-kind contract with Adobe Software which enables all IU and IUPUI students access to the entire Adob suite of software for FREE! These software titles can be downloaded for free at http://iuware.indiana.edu or purchased on DVD at the campus center bookstore for a small fee.
Other Discount Software Sources:
These online software stores have special pricing for students with a valid ID.
JourneyEd http://www.journeyed.com
Creation Engine http://www.creationengine.com
Studica http://www.studica.com
Academic Superstore http://www.academicsuperstore.com
