MacBook Pro

• Dimensions: 1 x 14.1 x 9.6 Inches
• Weight: 5.4 Pounds
• Processor: 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo | 3MB Shared L2 Cache
• Display: 15.4-inch Widescreen LED | 1440 x 900 pixels | Glossy
• Memory: 2GB
• Hard Drive: 200GB Serial ATA | 5400 RPM
• Optical Drive: 8x Double-Layer SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT | 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
• Video: Built-In iSight camera | DVI Video Out | DVI to VGA Adapter
• Wireless: Built-In AirPort Extreme (802.11n) | Built-In Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Input: Full-Size, Illuminated Keyboard With Ambient Light Sensor | Multi-Touch Trackpad
• Expansion: Two USB 2.0 ports | One FireWire 400 port | One FireWire 800 port | One ExpressCard/34 slot
• Audio: Combined Optical Digital/Audio Out/In | Microphone | Speakers

Of course the MacBook Pro is not the cheapest laptop on the market, but I was able to save $200 because of academic pricing.

iPod Touch

This Item ($299) Is Free After Rebate!

VMWare Fusion

“Get the best of both the Mac and PC worlds with VMware Fusion. With an intuitive Mac-native interface and a wide array of powerful features, VMware Fusion  provides the most seamless way to run Windows applications on your Mac.”

This software normally sells for $80, however I was able to purchase it at under an academic discount and saved $40!

Kensington SlimBlade
Bluetooth Presenter Mouse

• Bluetooth connection leaves your USB port free for other uses–no receiver required
• Full-featured laser mouse for easy navigation
• Switch to presentation mode and give your Keynote presentations in style
• Ultra-thin design fits great in your hand and slips easily into a pocket or travel bag
• Mouse goes into sleep mode when your notebook does

This particular mouse was a little more expensive than some of the others, but was still well below the $100 price tag of other bluetooth mice. In addition, it can be used as a remote for presentations.

iKlear Cleaning Kit

“iKlear cleans and protects your iPod, MacBook or MacBook Pro from the challenges of everyday life. Its unique formula and Micro-Chamois cloths are made from the finest materials to meet the specific cleaning requirements of all your Apple products. The iKlear formula is anti-static, alcohol and ammonia free, and is safe to clean all Apple notebook, desktop, Cinema, Studio, HDTV, and plasma TV displays.”

You know how you throw stuff in the basket when you are standing in the checkout line? Well…