The St. Agnes tablet PC program puts the latest in cutting-edge technology in the hands of all students and teachers. As part of the program, students are required to purchase tablet PCs through St. Agnes for use in and out of the classroom. Tablet PCs are embraced by the St. Agnes community as a learning tool to support the school's challenging curriculum. Students earn 1/2 credit for Computer Applications after two years of participation in the tablet PC program.

Students receive their tablet PCs during a required session of computer training prior to the first day of school in August. Technical support is offered throughout the day in the C.A.V.E.  Each computer comes with a four year warranty, which is serviced on campus during the school year.

For the 2012-2013 school year, the cost for the tablet PC is $1,850.00. A non-refundable down payment is due at ninth grade registration in April.  The remaining balance can be paid in one of three ways: 1) Full payment after down payment due by May 31, 2) bank loan from Frost Bank (separate application required), or 3) apply for financial assistance through the St. Agnes Academy Business Office.

The tablet offered for the 2012-2013 academic year is the Fujitsu LifeBook T731 Tablet PC. The specifications for the T731 offered through St. Agnes are as follows:

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Fujitsu T731 Tablet Computer   - Intel Core i5-2520M 2.5 GHz processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz   - 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM memory   - 250 GB S-ATA, 5400 rpm hard drive2 (protected by Fujitsu Shock Sensor)   - 12.1" WXGA Active Digitizer & Touchscreen display   - Modular Dual-Layer Super-Multi DVD Writer   - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Wireless   - Integrated Bluetooth Wireless Built-in Webcam   - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet   - Main Battery: Lithium ion (6-cell 67Whr)   - Modular Battery:  Lithium ion (6-cell, 41Whr)   - Integrated ambient light sensor3   - Embedded Fingerprint Sensor, integrated TPM, Security Panel   - Full-size spill-resistant keyboard with touchpad (includes scroll sensor)   - High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port   - User cleanable dust filter   - Windows 7 Operating System

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International Warranty Protection   - 4 years Fujitsu International Limited Warranty   - 4 years Fujitsu Quality Care Service Plan (Accidental Damage Plan)   - Onsite tablet repair facility at St. Agnes Academy (while attending SAA)   - Loaner computer for repairs lasting beyond 2 days (while attending SAA)