NDNA-Buyers-Guide-V3.0 June 2016

Freedom to explore
A leading ICT solution provider in the UK
HE Buyers’ Guide
The National Desktop
& Notebook Agreement
1st August 2013 until July 2016,
(extendable to 2017)
Index
Agreement Details………………………………………………………... 3
Contact Details…………………………………………………………….. 4
Organisation Chart……………………………………………………….. 5
Products - Tablet Range……………………………….…………………....6
Products - 2 in 1 Range……………………………………………………...7-9
Products - TravelMate P6 Notebook Range ………………………………….10
Products - TravelMate P4 Notebook Range …………………………..............11
Products - TravelMate P2 Notebook Range……………………………………12
Products - Aspire S7 Range ………………………………………………13
Products - Aspire V Nitro Range………………………………………….14
Products – Acer Chromebook Range……………………………………15
Products - Monitor Range………………………………………………...16
Products - Options (Notebooks and Tablets)…………………………….17
Work Flow………………………………………………………………... 18
Gaia Added value services…………………………………………….. 19
Environmental……………………………………………………………. 20-22
Acer Promise………………………………………………………………23
02
Agreement details
Contracted for the supply of:
◊
Acer Iconia Tablet range
◊
Acer Aspire Switch range
◊
TravelMate Professional notebook range
◊
Aspire Ultrabook range
◊
Aspire V Nitro range
◊
Aspire Chromebook range
◊
Acer Professional Monitor range
◊
Accessories and Warranty options for notebooks and tablets
h
03
Contact Information
General Contact details
04
Tel: 01248 675 800
Email: NDNAsales@gaia-tech.com
Rate
National
Hours/Days of Cover
Mon-Fri from 9am to 5:30pm
Sales Director
Technical Director
Kevin Evans
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Email: Kevin.evans@gaia-tech.com
Tel: 01248 675 808
Ayad Mawla
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Email: Ayad.mawla@gaia-tech.com
Tel: 01248 675 807
Account Manager
Service Desk Manager
Bob Lewis
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Email: Bob.Lewis@gaia-tech.com
Tel: 0759 556 5777
Mark Nelson
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Email: Mark.nelson@gaia-tech.com
Tel: 01248 675 800
Organisation Chart
05
Tablet Range
Iconia One & Tab
Acer Iconia One 8
A lightweight Android solution for diverse educational
and entertainment needs of primary students, the 8”
display with IPS technology of the Iconia One 8 creates a
large viewing area to comfortably browse the web, play
games and videos, and interact with a wide range of
educational content. With more densely compressed
touch sensors on its touchscreen, this stylish tablet lets
you tap, write and sketch with incredible precision. Now
you can control your tablet precisely, quickly, perfectly.
Acer Iconia Tab 10
The Iconia Tab 10 comes with a 10-inch display, which is
just perfect for either indoor or outdoor activities.
Thanks to Full HD resolution colours are sharp and
lifelike, while Zero Air Gap technology intensifies
contrast, for greater clarity even in sunlight. The device
is designed to filter out blue light emission that could be
harmful for the eyes.
Acer Iconia Tab 8W
Enjoy the simplicity and ultra-mobility of the highperforming 8” Iconia Tab 8 Windows-based tablet.
Accessible and easy for children to use, the Iconia Tab 8
is extremely slim at 9.75mm, and lightweight with a silky
finish that is easy to hold on to and handle. The large
viewing area, immersive sound, front and rear cameras
and up to 8 hours of battery life will keep viewers
engaged and entertained throughout the day.
06
2 in1 Range
Aspire Switch
Aspire Switch 10/11/12
Perfect blend of laptop and tablet, with a mode to fit into every situation
A spectacular view
.
With the resolution to bring details to life
and the resilience to battle wear and tear,
the Aspire Switch 10/11/12 is a stunning
device you will want to share. Full HD1
(1920 x 200) display, Zero Air Gap, and IPS
technology2 combine to provide vivid clarity
and bright colour from every angle
Advanced Productivity
A 2-in-1 as versatile as you are
Can a machine be brilliant? The Aspire Switch 10/11/12 thinks
so.
With a Full HD display1 that reveals bright colors and crisp,
clear text, it delivers a lifelike visual experience. The Gorilla®
Glass 3 display protects against scratches and improves
durability. Moving smoothly between four modes, the Aspire
Switch 10/11/12&12 boosts productivity no matter where your
journey takes you
A mode for every instant
The Aspire Switch 10/11/12 is powered by
an Intel® Atom™ CPU and transforms into
four distinct modes that enable you to
multitask in any environment. Detach and
use it as a tablet, get tasks done in laptop
mode, pivot its screen to share, or flip to
watch a movie when space is limited
07
Aspire Switch 10/11/12
2 in1 Range
Perfect blend of laptop and tablet, with a mode to fit into every situation
Super-strength glass
The new-generation Gorilla® Glass 3 makes your display tougher than
ever with Native Damage Resistance. Gorilla® Glass 3 provides 3x better
scratch resistance and reduces existing scratch visibility
Acer Snap Hinge™
Flip, rotate, or detach in a snap -the Aspire Switch 10/11/12's
unique Acer Snap Hinge uses the
invisible force of magnetism to
provide a latch-less docking
solution that lets you smoothly
remove and re-attach the
keyboard to the display.
Brushed Aluminium Design
Drive up productivity with the latest
6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M1 graphics
and faster RAID 0 SSDs1. Work on the
go with up to 8 hours of battery life,
LED-backlit keyboards and portable
form factors
08
Aspire Switch 10/11/12
Perfect blend of laptop and tablet, with a mode to fit into every situation
Super thin and feather light
At a mere 8.9 mm thin in tablet mode, the
Aspire Switch 10/11/12 transforms into
one of the slimmest 2-in-1 laptops you can
buy.
It weighs in at just 1.17 kg, so you can
effortlessly keep the Aspire Switch
10/11/12 at your side all day long.
Zero air gap
Zero Air Gap technology unites
touch and sight better than
ever for a truly impressive
touchscreen experience. This
technology directly bonds the
module to the touch panel
thereby eliminating
reflections, which can degrade
contrast and viewing angles,
especially in sunlight
conditions
09101
09P000000
09
09
00
Notebook
Range
TravelMate Notebooks
The Acer TravelMate notebooks are designed to meet the productivity needs of today’s education
establishments, delivering dependable processing power, indispensable security solutions, reliable
manageability features, and wide ranging communication capabilities. Intense business demands
extreme efficiency. The Acer TravelMate notebooks feature best in- class components, a robust and
innovative design, and multilevel security for both data and network, to help increase productivity
and enhance reliability according commercial market demands. With long product life cycles, security
and reliability features, and remote management capabilities, TravelMate notebooks make it easier
for organisations to manage their IT infrastructure.
TravelMate P6 Range
Full-featured student laptops that deliver superior
performance, manageability and security features.
Best tools of the trade
All seasoned professionals demand the best
tools of their trade. Tailors seek the sharpest
scissors, while carpenters desire the most robust
chisels. You seek a top-notch notebook that
maximises your productivity at work– meet the
TravelMate P6 series
Advanced Productivity
.
Drive up productivity with the latest 6th Gen
Intel® Core™ processors NVIDIA® GeForce®
940M1 graphics and faster RAID 0 SSDs1.
Work on the go with up to 8 hours of battery
life, LED-backlit keyboards and portable form
factors
Steadfast reliability
They feature top covers made
from tough carbon and glass
composite materials, and chassis
constructed out of MG/AL alloy.
Plus with Acer DustDefender, an
innovative fan design, dust build
up is kept to a minimum for
optimal performance
10
TravelMate P4 Range
Full-featured student laptops that deliver superior performance, manageability
and security features
Accelerated productivity, faster and more secure
Optimized for both performance and security, the TravelMate P4 Series laptops are
business partners that enable productivity. With a full array of powerful hardware,
extra memory capacity, high-speed storage and high-performance wireless
networking, you get a complete package for success, further enhanced with Acer’s
software solutions for optimized and secure deployments.
Engineered to boost productivity
With hybrid SSD/HD storage, powerful Intel
processors, next generation wireless networking
and top quality display options driven by both
built-in and discrete graphics engines, these
TravelMates have got what it takes to enhance
productivity. A backlit keyboard and optimized
audio and video for web conferencing give you a
further boost, functionally and ergonomically.
Designed to protect data
To ensure data integrity, the primary storage has G-sensor
Freefall technology that detects sudden movement and
immediately parks the drive heads to protect the internal
mechanics. To guard against impact damage, the Disk AntiShock Protection system (DASP) provides internal impact
protection and external rubber cladding to further reduce
damaging impact effects.
Configured for security
Data security is another important priority where the P4
Series excels, with Trusted Platform Module 1.2 to ensure
identity and credential security, and a fingerprint reader
with pre-boot authentication support to add further
hardware-based security. Acer Office Manager and Acer
ProShield provide additional software tools to facilitate
security and management
11
TravelMate P2 Range
Full-featured business laptops that deliver superior performance,
manageability and security features
Work with style and simplicity
The TravelMate P2 Series comes in 13.3”, 14", 15.6" and 17.3" sizes to meet
various business needs. Clad in a refined textile finish that both looks and feels
great, these notebooks pack the latest Intel® Core™ processors1 and discrete
graphics1 to keep you at your productive best. They are also loaded with tailormade management and security software for easy, centralized control
Tactile textile
The P2 series now comes with a fine
linen textile pattern embossed on the
outer covers. This lends a professional
refined look and feel to the line that
adds distinction to functionality.
There’s also a practical benefits, as
the pattern makes it a bit easier to
keep a firm grip on the go and while
also resisting scratches.
Skype for Business Certified
The TravelMate P2 Series is certified to
deliver the high audio and visual
standards of Skype for Business1.
Optimised hardware ensures that every
word will be heard clearly with no gap
or lag in speech, minimal background
noise and zero echo. That means you
can call or video chat with superior
audio and visual quality.
Intuitive and efficient
The TravelMate P2 is packed with
features that make it easier to do
business. Work faster with smoother
gestures on the large Precision
Touchpad. Quickly share business
contacts with a smartphone via Contact
Pickup. Log in to the TravelMate P2
faster thanks to Face Login.
12
Aspire S7 Ultrabook Range
Ultra-thin, stylish and all the power to satisfy your mobile needs
Work with style and simplicity
The premium Ultrabook™. Now with MORE …
The celebrated Aspire S7 Ultrabook™ just got even
better. Adding to its super-tough Gorilla® Glass lid, its
strong unibody design, its vivid WQHD1 touchscreen,
and its "lock-for-touch" hinge, the S7 now sports some
important improvements. This thin, light, strong, and
definitely very "premium" notebook is now even more
powerful than before.
MORE power …
The new Aspire S7 (the S7-393 to be precise)
comes with your choice of Intel's new 5th
Generation Core™ processors. These deliver
improved overall performance and graphics,
while also using less power. That's why the
new Aspire S7 is even more powerful, and
has a longer battery life.
Butterfly light…
The new Aspire S7 is beautifully thin and delightfully light.
With a thickness of only 12.9 mm, and a weight of only 1.3 kg,
this slender-but-strong beauty disappears into your carry bag
without a whisper. It's so easy to carry; you'll forget it's there.
Other features…
MORE endurance 8.5 hours Battery life…MORE airspeed…802.11ac wireless
technology firing on dual channels…Gorilla strong…Corning® Gorilla® Glass…very
strong and rigid…Locked-in touch…dual-torque hinge…locks the screen in position
WQHD touchscreen…RAID 0 Solid State Drive…reacts up to twice as fast as laptops
with normal SSDs…Light-sensing keyboard …automatic backlight…TwinAir
cooling…runs cool and quiet…Purified Voice Technology for crystal-clear chats…
13
Aspire V Nitro Range
Experience life in the fast lane
Ferocious performance encased in
elegant style
Get overwhelming power and superb style
wrapped into one high-octane laptop. The Aspire
V Nitro brims with top-end hardware and an
innovative cooling system that cools all that
energy down. Power smoothly through the
toughest graphics on a 4K Ultra HD display
High-octane performance
Power through the most demanding videoediting projects and movies, thanks to superior
hardware like top-end Intel® standard-voltage
processing, NVIDIA® GeForce graphics, and DDR4
memory. A cutting-edge SSD (NVMe PCIe) boosts
storage-reaction speeds by up to four times3.
The power of Thunderbolt™ 3
Power through the most demanding video-editing
projects and movies, thanks to superior hardware
like top-end Intel® standard-voltage processing,
NVIDIA® GeForce graphics, and DDR4 memory. A
cutting-edge SSD (NVMe PCIe) boosts storagereaction speeds by up to four times3.
Other features…
Ultrafast wifi… 802.11ac and Multi-User MIMO …Superior cooling…Acer
DustDefender technology…Breathtaking detail…17" and 15" display options,
including 4K Ultra HD…Acer ColorBlast™ technology gives you 100% Adobe RGB
…3D camera and scanning… Intel® RealSense™ 3D camera…
14
Aspire Chromebook Range
The ideal Chromebook
The ideal Chromebook
The Acer Chromebook is a super portable laptop
with enough power to last all day on a single
charge. Its fast wireless connection delivers
smooth web-based media on its brilliant highresolution display. With 11", 13" & 15” screen-size
options, you can find the perfect one to fit your
life. It’s also available with a touchscreen.
Vivid display
Indulge your eyes and see everything in vivid
detail on the Acer Chromebook's Full HD display
Sleek design
At less than an inch thin and extremely light, the
Acer Chromebook is the perfect tool for on-the-go
computing. Plus, it sports a fan-less1 design for
whisper-quiet computing
The quickest connection
The Acer Chromebook features the latest
802.11ac2 wireless technology, for a smooth
internet experience at connection speeds that are
up to three times faster than that of previousgeneration wireless technologies
Touch and go
The Acer Chromebook's seamless touch
functionality allows you to surf, organise and
edit with just a swipe of your finger.
Fast boot-up
The Acer Chromebook starts within 8
seconds, so you can wait less and do more
15
Product Range
Monitor Range
Essential Monitor Range
Essential Series monitors feature Acer eColor
technology for striking visuals, and Acer
ComfyView innovations that reduce glare for
comfortable viewing. These sturdy monitors also
have a wide array of ports, so you can connect
many types of devices and do more at once. In
addition, they utilise eco-friendly features to save
power and money.
Professional Monitor Range
.
Ideal for use in office environments, libraries and
computer labs, Professional Series monitors
deliver dynamic and energising visuals. These
monitors feature eco-friendly technologies that
save power and cut energy costs. They are also
ergonomically designed, with a slim and clean-cut
look
Eco-friendly design
Professional Series monitors comply with RoHS,
EPEAT3 Gold, TCO, and ENERGY STAR 6.0
requirements.1 Their Acer EcoDisplay design plus
white LED backlighting yield significant power
savings. More than 10% of the material used in
these monitors is post-consumer recycled (PCR)
plastic, further reducing environmental impact.
16
Product Range
Options – Accessories & Extended Warranty
Cases
Acer carry cases are designed to enhance all types
of travelling. With practical, attractive designs that
range from reversible sleeves to premium business
cases, you'll find just the style and protection you
need for moving from place to place. Shock-proof
design, weather-resistant materials, comfortable
carrying, and smart organisation of compartments
are just a few of the many features offered on
Acer notebook and netbook bags.
Docking Stations
Acer docking stations instantly enhance and
expand the use your of your system and let you
manage cables efficiently through a single
connection. Thanks to modern and legacy
connections, you can instantly add functions and
boost overall productivity
Acer care plus warranty upgrades –
Can be purchased with product at:
www.gaiastudentstore.co.uk
4 years carry in (1Yr ITW)
5 years carry in (1Yr ITW)
3 year on site, next business day
4 year on site, next business day
5 year on site, next business day
17
Work Flow
18
Support Desk
Support Desk
0845 867 4792
Director of Operations: Dr. Ayad Mawla
support@gaia-tech.com
Operations Manager: Ms. Carys Owen
http://helpdesk.gaia-tech.com
Service Desk Manager: Mr.Mark Nelson
Added Value Services
Gaia Technologies can offer the following key added value services;
19
•
GAIA offers equipment to Education and HE Institutions under a
Managed Service proposition which can be a basic 3 years rental of
equipment, to a full blown lease and refresh cycle with extended onsite warranty and on-site engineering support for installation and regular
maintenance. Customers are able replace devices at any stage in the
cycle with equivalent or better equipment, or at a typical 3 – 4 years for
portable devices. The offering extends to other equipment and services
such as network infrastructure and consultancy services.
•
Gaia is able to offer an on-site engineer service if customer support
requirements, activity and budget should dictate. We currently offer this
arrangement to multiple customers as part of our managed service
portfolio. We are also pleased to offer hybrid arrangements under which
on-site support is provided on a regular basis at preplanned times. This
could, for example, be 1 day a week or 1 week per month. The
arrangement is infinitely flexible and can be set up for any period of
time. This means that it can be used to provide cover for long term
absence, illness or holiday periods.
•
Gaia is able to offer free on-site, hands on technical training for the
Member's key staff involved in supporting their own fleet. Basic
familiarisation with the device should be only provided during major O/
S upgrades such as Windows 8/10 or Office 2013 where there is a
significant change from previous Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 and Office
2007 / 2010.
Environmental
Gaia Technologies PLC
Gaia Technologies PLC is committed to conducting its operations with respect
and care for the environment, recognizing that good environmental practice is
also good business practice. Reducing impact on the environment is an integral
part of the Gaia Technologies PLC culture.
In a commitment to its environmental policy, Gaia Technologies are also WEEE
Producer registered (WEEE Producer Registration No. WEE/BC0068TX). You can
find out more information about WEEE guidelines at environment-agency.gov.uk
You can get more information on Gaia Technologies Environmental Policy at:
www.gaia-tech.com
20
Environmental
Acer
Environment
Acer takes environmental responsibility seriously in all of our operations and products.
Acer products embody the concepts of the precautionary principle and individual
producer responsibility (IPR) as they endeavor to reduce the environmental impact
throughout each stage of the product lifecycle and provide appropriate recycling
channels to help consumers do their part for the environment.
Product Environmental Information
Acer started to manufacture environmentally friendly products even before it spun off
the computer manufacturing division, and has been following IT ECO Declaration
practices for all products. To learn about our IT ECO products, please go to ListofSelfDeclaredAcerProducts.
For our monitors Acer uses Sweden 's TCO mark, which demands the most extensive and
strict application criteria in the entire monitor industry. The label standards are primarily
concerned with energy use, ergonomics, radiation, and safety.
To learn about TCO certified Acer products and their updates, please visit the website of
TheSwedishConfederationofProfessionalEmployees(TCO)
EPEAT
The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was developed by the US
government to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and
select notebook PCs, desktop computers and monitors based on their environmental
attributes. The EPEAT registry has now been expanded to include 41 countries around
the world, including the UK.
Please visit www.epeat.net for more details on registered Acer products.
Energy Star
As part of our commitment to energy conservation, carbon reduction and sustainability,
Acer has always focused on the energy-saving design of our products. Some of the
leading energy-saving technologies featured include Intel's Display Power Savings
Technology (DPST), best feasible power management systems, Acer PowerSmart key,
and Acer PowerSmart power supply equipment.
Acer apply for ENERGY STAR® certification for selected products in our desktop
computer, notebook computer and monitor product lines. For the percentages of new
models in major product lines that meet the latest ENERGY STAR® requirements in 2012
are, visit acer-group.com, or visit energystar.gov for more and updated details for Acer
products.
21
Environmental
Acer (cont.)
Recycling
In order to facilitate reuse and collection of WEEE, including
maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Acer following the
WEEE Directive will provide reuse and treatment information for each
type of new EEE put on the market within one year after the equipment
is put on the market. Until each manufacturer’s responsibility systems
are fully established, Acer reaches out to assume the manufacturers’
product recycling responsibilities. For more information, please follow
this link acer-group.com.
In the UK, Acer have joined with Valpak to provide appropriate recycling channels. For more
information on Valpak, and how they work with Acer, please visit Valpak.co.uk.
22
Acer Promise
Acer Reliability Promise
Purchase a qualified Acer professional product until 31st of
December 2016 and registering it within 30 days, will allow you now
to claim 100% refund of the full price paid if your Acer device
develops a fault and is repaired under warranty within the first year
Acer DOA offers complete peace of mind when you purchase a new device. If your
qualifying Acer device suffers a hardware failure within the first 31 days of purchase, as
shown on your invoice, the staff in our UK call centres will diagnose the problem and
arrange the delivery of a new one on the next business day*.
*1 to 3 business days best endeavours.
23