| Hardware |
IBM Products - 10 - 16% Discount
Laptops:
All X Series ThinkPads: 16% Discount
All T Series ThinkPads: 13% Discount
All A Series & R Series ThinkPads: 10% Discount
Desktops:
All S and M Series NetVistas: 15% Discount
All A Series NetVistas: 10% Discount
Intel based Servers & Intellistations:
X-Series Servers: 13% Discount
Custom Upgrades & Accessories: 10% Discount
Computer accessories and any custom computer configurations or upgrades will be discounted at the rate of 10%. For example, if you order a system in its standard configuration but you want to add more memory, the additional memory will be discounted at 10% but the standard configuration will be discounted per the discount rates above.
A computer accessory refers to PDAs, computer luggage and all of the other computer add-ons, which are not part of IBM specified standard computer configuration.
IBM Provides Free Ground Shipping and Handling
Once the NTPCUG member has defined the computer configuration, IBM will then provide the NTPCUG member with a written quote.
NTPCUG's vendor discount program with IBM is an ongoing discount program; however, the discount percentages may change from month to month.
For more information about IBM products and services, refer to:
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| Software Discounts |
Ai Squared -- 10% - 20% Discount
Discounts apply to both the Big Shot Magnifier (to relieve eyestrain) and the Zoom Text (for low vision users) products. For more details about these products, visit the Ai Squared Web site.
Big Shot features:
- 20 levels of magnification from 105% to 200%
- Unique zooming modes allow you to magnify the full screen or just the active application
Zoom Text features:
- From 2x to 16x, ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on the screen, making all your applications easy to see and use.
- Version 8 features all-color smoothing, for clear and sharp text at all magnification levels. New pointer and cursor enhancements make it easy to find the mouse pointer and text cursor. Innovative color settings let you change screen colors for improved clarity and reduced eyestrain.
- ZoomText is the number one choice in Magnification for vision-impaired computer users.
The discount percentage is based on the quantity purchased on a per order basis. See below:
- Quantity 1: 10% discount
- Quantity 2-9: 15% discount
- Quantity 10+: 20% discount
Products are typically shipped FedEx Express Saver, so your software would be delivered to you in three business days.
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Aladdin Systems - 12% - 67% discount
Aladdin offers a variety of products. Following is a list of products and the discounts available to NTPCUG members. For more information about Aladdin products, see their Web site.
Note: All of the items on the Alladin Web page are NOT Windows products. However, the table below lists all of Aladdin's Windows products:
Product Name |
Regular Price |
NTPCUG UG Price |
Easy Uninstall 2.0 |
$ 29.99 |
$ 19.99
(33% discount) |
Flash Back 1.1 |
$ 29.95 |
$ 9.95
(67% discount) |
GoBar for the Palm |
$ 9.95 |
$ 9.95 |
Hot Time for 1.3 |
$ 9.95 |
$ 9.95 |
iClean Windows 5.0 |
$ 29.95 |
$ 9.95
(33% discount) |
Internet Cleanup 3.0 |
$ 29.95 |
$ 19.99
(33% discount) |
StuffIt Deluxe 7.5 |
$ 39.95 |
$ 29.99
(25% discount) |
Sundial - California |
$ 14.95 |
$ 14.95 |
Sundial - Hawaii |
$ 14.95 |
$ 14.95 |
Sundial - Bundle Collection |
$ 25.00 |
$ 25.00 |
Zip Magic 4.0 |
$ 39.99 |
$ 34.99
(12% discount) |
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Alpha Five- 43% Discount
Alpha Software, http://www.alphasoftware.com/, is offering NTPCUG members the full version of Alpha Five Version 5 for only $199. Alpha Five v5 retails for $349, so this is a 43% discount for NTPCUG members.
Alpha Five Version 5 is a database program that can assist you in tracking, reporting and managing any information related to your business or organization, whether it is people, projects, images, equipment or facilities. For more information, see:
http://www.alphasoftware.com/products/a5v5/overview.asp
There is also a 30-day trial, fully-operational version of the software, which is available for you to download and review. To request the trial version, go to:
http://www.alphasoftware.com/promo/trial/default.asp.
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Cerious - $50 off ThumbsPlus
Cerious Software (http://www.cerious.com) is offering NTPCUG members their ThumbsPlus software for the reduced price of $29.95 (for single-user copies), which regularly sells for $79.95.
ThumbsPlus is a highly customizable image database / graphics editor application that makes it easy to catalog and locate, as well as maintain and modify all your graphics and multimedia files. ThumbsPlus is also in the WUGNET (Windows User Group Network) Shareware Hall of Fame.
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Creo (Six Degrees) - 20% - 35% Discount
Six Degrees is a desktop application that automatically creates and updates a database of links to the messages you send and receive, the files you create, and the people you work with. You can then use Six Degrees to find important information and navigate projects in a simple and powerful new way.
Six Degrees acts as a vital knowledge management system. Read testimonials.
For more information, visit the Six Degrees Web site.
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Daneba (Canvas 8 Professional) - 44% - 50% Discount
Canvas 8 Professional is the latest version of this extremely powerful program that long ago set the standard for graphics design. Canvas 8 is a cross-platform, precision vector illustration program that also includes robust image editing, page design, and presentation and web graphics capabilities, all in one program. For a very reasonable price, Canvas 8 Professional provides a mix of features not found in any other program.
For more information on Canvas, see the Canvas Web site.
Canvas 8 Professional - (full retail box version)
- Regular price: $399.95
- NTPCUG price: $249.00.
Canvas 8 Professional - (download only version)
- Regular price: $349.95
- NTPCUG price: $199.00.
As an added bonus, user group members who take advantage of this offer will also receive a FREE copy of our Advanced Canvas Techniques training CD-ROM, a $49.95 value, and FREE ground shipping within the continental United States!
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Hillcast - 25% Discount
Hillcast Technologies is the developer of a software application (MidCast) that does real-time streaming of stock quotes, charts and graphs for wireless devices. MidCast, works on over 70 devices including Pocket PCs, Palm OS, RIM Blackberry and Java-enabled wireless phones.. At this time, MidCast uses ISLD data. Coming soon: S&P and FX as well as news!
Test Drive MidCast for 30-days FREE or buy MidCast today and join the thousands of users around the world who rave about its streaming real-time financial data capabilities and speed. MidCast runs on Java phones, RIM handhelds, Palm powered devices, and Windows powered Pocket PCs and Smartphones, and it supports Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, CDMA 2000, W-CDMA and iDEN networks worldwide.
For more information on Hillcast products, see http://www.hillcast.com/.
Product |
Hillcast Supported Devices |
Retail Price |
NTPCUG Price |
Midcast |
Palm, RIM Blackberry & Java-enabled phones |
$ 14.95 |
$ 11.21 |
Midcast |
Pocket PC |
$ 29.95 |
$ 22.46 |
AP News |
Currently not available for the Pocket PC |
$ 55.00 |
$ 41.25 |
AP Markets |
Combines Midcast & AP News – This product is not currently available for the Pocket PC |
$9.95 per month |
$ 7.46 per month |
To obtain a trial version of MidCast (or other Hillcast products), go to www.hillcast.com/30days/index.asp.
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JASC - 18% - 20% Discount
For more about JASC products, visit http://www.jasc.com/.
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Raxco - 20% Discount
Raxco Software offers software for Windows optimization; performance, and disk defragmentation.
Raxco is offering all NTPCUG members a 20% on all software purchased on their Web site This applies to both corporate and personal purchases.
See the Raxco Web site for more information about their products.
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TechSmith - 27% to 30% discounts
TechSmith offers generous discounts on its popular screen-capture software SnagIt and amazing computer-based-training software Camtasia Studio. Learn more at: the TechSmith Web site.
User Group Order Prices:
Product Name |
Regular Price |
NTPCUG User Group Price |
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Camtasia Studio |
$ 349.00 |
$ 249.00 |
$8.00 |
SnagIt |
$ 39.95 |
$ 27.95 |
$6.95 |
Camtasia Studio / SnagIt Bundle |
$ 369.00 |
$ 269.00 |
$9.00 |
| Notes: |
- Michigan residents must add 6% sales tax or provide an exemption ID.
- All prices are in US dollars.
- If outside of the USA, see shipping charge chart)
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Microsoft Mindshare - Special Offers for User Group Members
Mindshare is Microsoft's program to support user groups in the US, (http://www.microsoft.com/mindshare) and to recognize users groups who are leaders in pushing the technology envelope. This program also alerts user group members to special offers, and provides a vehicle for UG members to communicate directly with Microsoft's product managers (http://www.microsoft.com/mindshare/chats.asp).
There is a new e-mail distribution system for the Mindshare Monthly online newsletter. If you would like to receive news from Mindshare, then please visit the Mindshare Monthly page and add yourself to the distribution list.
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| Books and Training Materials |
Apress Books - 25% Discount
Go to http://www.apress.com/ to view the Apress online catalog.
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Microsoft Press Books - 20% Discount on all titles
All user group members are entitled to 20% off all Microsoft Press books.
For a listing of Microsoft Press books, go to http://www.microsoft.com/mspress.
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Nerdy Books - 25% - 37% Discount
Nerdy Books offers a series of "Just the Tips, Man" books for Word 2000, Excel 2000, PowerPoint 2000 and Windows Me for $8.95 each. That's $1 off the price to the general public, and $7 off list price!
You can try before you buy. You can download sample pages for these books from their Web site: http://www.nerdybooks.com/
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O'Reilly Books, Conferences & Tutorials - 20% Discount
As an NTPCUG member, you are entitled to a 20% discount any time you order direct from O'Reilly.
For more information about O'Reilly products, visit http://www.oreilly.com.
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| Computer Supplies & Accessories |
RoadWired - 20% Discount Introductory Offer
RoadWired has agreed to provide NTPCUG members with an introductory 20% discount on all their products.
RoadWired is an innovative, award-winning manufacturer of carrying cases and travel accessories for computers and portable electronics.
For more about RoadWired products, visit http://www.roadwired.com
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| Other Vendors |
Periodically, other vendors provide NTPCUG members with discounts. Current members will be notified when these discounts become available.
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