We are pleased to let you know about some cost savings opportunities if you have a need to buy software, computers, or other AV and computer-related hardware. NOTE: Centre College does not endorse any particular company or vendor.
Microsoft and Adobe Software (sold through a 3rd party reseller): http://centre.onthehub.com
You can save hundreds of dollars on the professional versions of various Microsoft and Adobe software programs and suites by visiting this site - http://centre.onthehub.com. This website belongs to a third-party reseller, and your transactions will be handled by them. To get started, you will need to create an account with them and prove that you work at Centre, if you want the deeper discounts that are only available under faculty/staff programs. For more information about how to create an account, or send this proof of eligibility, click here.
Here are some example programs you are able to buy at this website. This list highlights the most-requested software programs, but there are other programs/operating systems available:
| Title |
Your Price |
Retail Price |
| Office 2007 Professional |
$22.65* |
$499.99 |
| Adobe Acrobat Professional only |
$99.75 |
$376.99 |
| Adobe DreamWeaver CS4 only |
$119.85 |
$384.99 |
| Adobe Photoshop CS4 only |
$189.55 |
$699.99 |
Adobe Creative Suites 4 Web Premium
(this suite includes Photoshop, DreamWeaver, Acrobat, Illustrator, and other programs) |
$272.19 |
$1,413.99 |
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*Note that you can only order 1 copy of this software suite at this price; subsequent orders will be $50.88)
**Prices and Availability subject to change
Other Software Academic Discount Websites:
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/
http://needsoftware.com
Dell
Apple
CDWG
CDW-G: This online reseller of hardware, software, and electronics (even TVs!) has extended its KY Association of Education Coop discount to Centre faculty, staff, and students. To take advantage of their discounts (or to see if they’re competitive with other companies), go to http://www.cdwg.com and click Higher Education on the left. Then select, “Kentucky”, then “KY Assn Ed Coop Tech K-12”. If you have any questions, or need help, our rep’s name is Tim Olszewski, who has offered to help you in any way he can. timolsz@cdw.com or 877-465-4289
Dell : Dell offers academic pricing to faculty, staff, and students. Did you know that you can go to http://www.delluniversity.com and enter your location information to see what specials they’re offering to Centre employees? You can also call a Dell Educational Sales Rep at 1.888.973.3355 if you want help. Note: compare these prices with Dell’s regular prices to ensure you’re getting the best deal. Sometimes they run consumer-grade equipment specials at rates lower than what is on the delluniversity site. The parts inside the 2 computers may not be the same, however.
Apple also offers academic pricing to faculty, staff, and students once a year at a deeper discount than usual. Make sure you’re shopping online in the “Apple Store for Education,” rather than the store for the public. You will need to indicate via their website that you are in Danville, KY to see Centre listed. Below are the restrictions in quantities you are allowed per year.
http://store.apple.com/us-hed/findyourschool For more information, you can also call Apple Education at 1-800-MY-APPLE
- Desktop: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
- Mac mini: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
- Notebook: One (1) may be purchased per academic year
- Display: A maximum of two (2) may be purchased per academic year
- Software: A maximum of two (2) per software title may be purchased per academic year
- Apple TV: There is no limit on the quantity of Apple TV purchases per academic year
- iPod: There is no limit on the quantity of iPod purchases per academic year
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