Why you will love working with a Mac

Built on the world’s most advanced operating system, the Mac OS X Server is as easy to use as it is powerful. Every Mac comes with fast intel processors, long battery life, advanced graphics and hundreds of other innovations.

With a range of applications that work together, such as iChat, iWork, iLife, day-to-day tasks are simpler than ever. And with pro-applications, content creation, app video monitoring and podcasting, students can create amazing projects.

 

Connecting with others

Safari gives you fast, easy web browsing: Mail and iCal use the contacts in Address Book, so you can quickly send messages or invitations to individuals and groups both inside and outside your institution. And with iChat software and a built-in iSight camera, you can video chat with friends or family anytime.

Unlike other computers that require you to spend hours configuring devices, a Mac connects to to most printers and cameras, wireless device or external drive. Almost any device that connects via USB, audio cable or Bluetooth wireless technology will work with a Mac. And you can start using these devices from the moment you plug them in. 

Mac is also compatible with Microsoft Office so if you need use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint there is no need to worry - windows applications work great on a Mac.

 

Designed to last

Every Mac is precisely designed for a long, productive life. Mac notebooks feature durable unibody enclosures and are made from high-quality materials like polycarbonate, aluminium and glass; so they are ready for the rigours of any classroom. The MagSafe power connector is held in place magnetically, so if someone trips over it, the cord disconnects and the computer safely stays put. 

Amazing software to bring projects to life

Every Mac comes with iLife, a suite of software that helps you do amazing things with photos, video, music and create great multimedia projects. With iPhoto, you can create multimedia slideshows or put together a photo book, complete with text and maps. 

• Make documents, spreadsheets and presentations shine for both everyday assignments and advanced projects. It’s all part of iWork, a suite of productivity applications designed for the Mac.
  
  
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• Pages ’09

  A streamlined word processor with easy-to-use layout tools, Pages allows students to choose from hundreds of templates to create professional-looking newsletters, reports and more.

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• Keynote ’09

  Use Keynote to create stunning presentations with Apple-designed themes, 3D charts, video, photos, and sophisticated animations and transitions.

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• Numbers ’09

  Numbers helps you take spreadsheets and charts to a new level with professional-quality templates, easy-to-create formulas and stunning graphics.

   

   

  

  • And when you’re ready to take projects to a higher level, Apple offers more advanced applications that let students enhance photographs, make music and edit video like the pros.
    
    
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  • Aperture

    Cull shots, enhance and retouch images, manage massive libraries, share work online, and print professionally designed albums. With Aperture, students have extraordinary control over the photos they compose.

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  • Final Cut Studio

    When students are ready for advanced video editing, they’re ready for Final Cut Studio. The leading post-production suite of applications offers more creative options and time-saving features.

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  • Logic Studio

    Translate inspiration into expert-level recordings with Logic Studio, a complete set of professional audio applications that lets students write, record, edit, mix and perform.

     

   

  Special Education

  Every Mac comes equipped with dozens of assistive technologies, many of which you won’t find in other operating systems — at any price.

  

  Vision

  People with vision disabilities will benefit from VoiceOver — the world’s first gesture-based screen reader, built into every Mac.

  Hearing

  The Mac makes it easier for the deaf and hard-of-hearing by including support for playing back open- and closed-captioned content.

  Physical and Motor Skills

  The Mac has built-in technologies to help people with difficulties using the keyboard, mouse and trackpad.

  Literacy and Learning

  People with cognitive and learning disabilities can benefit from a simplified Finder, integrated information reference tools, spelling and grammar checking, and more.