On-Line Purchase Instructions

November 1 - November 30, 2009

Begin your search for new technology products by clicking on the vendors' links and looking at their products and pricing. Keep in mind that some vendors may have a variety of additional products available at their stores. All products available through the selected vendors will be eligible for the special SchoolsFirst FCU loan.

If you are not applying for the SchoolsFirst FCU loan, you can complete your transaction within the vendors' websites. If you are purchasing from Samy's Camera, please call or visit the store to purchase your products (see address and telephone number below).

If you intend to apply for the SchoolsFirst FCU loan, be sure to write down the total cost of the product(s) you intend to purchase.

Now, visit the "Financing" page on our website to complete your loan application online. Once submitted, the SchoolsFirst FCU will deposit the funds you requested into your checking account.

Finally, revisit the vendors' websites, and complete your orders. If you are purchasing from Samy's Camera, please call or visit the store to purchase your products.

In-Store Purchase Instructions

You may visit the following vendors to make in-store purchases:

Crywolf (Apple) - 7634 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111. (858) 277-9653
Samy's Camera - 3309b S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA 92704. (714) 708-2454
Intelli-Tech (Xerox and HP) - 1652 Yeager Ave., LaVerne, CA 91750. (909) 394-5188

Preview Center Purchase Instructions

November 13, 14, and 15, 2009
OCDE, 200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa (Building D):

1. Preview computers and other products.
2. Obtain an order form from the selected vendor(s).
3. Complete the order form.
4. Verify equipment and upgrade (if applicable) purchase with the selected vendor.
5. Pay vendor. If you are not applying for a loan, your purchase is complete.
6. If you are applying for a loan, take your purchase confirmation form from the selected vendor and go to the SchoolsFirst FCU room for a loan application.
7. Once the loan is approved, the SchoolsFirst FCU will immediately deposit the funds into your checking account. The vendor will process your purchase based on the payment information you provided on the order form. It is your responsibility to return to the vendor and cancel the order if you were not approved for the loan.

Note:

1. The maximum loan amount is $2,500.

2. You must obtain a total and a purchase confirmation form from the selected vendor before applying for the loan.

3. In order to apply for the loan, you must be a district, school, or OCDE employee, have an SchoolsFirst FCU account, and have NetPay (direct deposit). Please talk to an SchoolsFirst FCU representative for more information.

Payment Information

Payment Method	Note
Cash	Accepted by all vendors (except Dell).
Cashier's Check	Accepted by all vendors.
Money Order	Accepted by all vendors.
ATM/Debit Card	Accepted by all vendors.
Credit Card	Accepted by all vendors - please confirm which credit cards are accepted by the vendor(s).
Personal Check	Not recommended - although personal checks are accepted, there is typically a lengthy check-clearing process that delays orders and deliveries.

How do I get my products?

Acorn Media - Items will be shipped to you.

CryWolf (Apple) - You can arrange for items to be shipped to you, or you can pick up items at OCDE on preset delivery dates, or you can pick up items in their store: 7634 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111. (858) 277-9653.

Dell - Items will be shipped to you.

Intelli-Tech (Xerox and HP) - You can arrange fo r items to be shipped to you, or you can pick up items in their store: 1652 Yeager Ave., La Verne, CA 92750. (909) 394-5188.

Samy's Camera - You must pick up items in their store: 3309b S. Bristol St., Santa Ana, CA 92704. (714) 708-2454.

Please note: It takes approximately 1-3 weeks* for ground shipments. (*Please note that if you purchase a Dell computer and pay by check, you can expect a longer shipment period. This is due to the lengthy check-clearing process with the vendor.) You should always contact the vendors directly if you have any questions regarding your shipment.

Disclaimer: The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) has negotiated the best price possible for the configurations listed above as of October 30, 2009. We cannot guarantee that these prices will be the lowest possible for the duration of the Technology Purchase Program. Sales promotions arranged by specific retailers are beyond the department's control.