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2016-2017 Systems

Macintosh

MacBook Air, 13-inch - approximately $1500

  • 1.6GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
  • 256GB Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 6000
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet, Firewire, VGA & DVI adapters
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 
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MacBook Pro, 13-inch (w/Retina Display) - approximately $2100

  • 2.9GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
  • Intel Iris Graphics 6100
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet, VGA, & Firewire adapters; HDMI to DVI adapter
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro -3yr AppleCare Protection 

iMac, 21.5" - approximately $1550

  • 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M - 1GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac
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iMac, 27" - approximately $2600

  • 4.0GHz Quad-core Intel i7
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 2TB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
  • AMD Radeon R9 M390 - 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac
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Mac Pro - approximately $3750

  • 3.7GHz Quad-core Xeon E5 with 10MB L3 Cache
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM (4x4GB)
  • 1TB PCIe-based Flash Storage
  • Dual AMD FirePro D300 - 2GB GDDR5 VRAM each
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

Mac Mini - Classroom Instructor Stations and Digital Signage

  • 3.0GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i7
  • 16GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM - 2x8GB
  • 500GB SSD (originally purchased with 1TB Serial ATA @ 5400rpm)
  • Intel Iris Graphics
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for MacMini

Windows

Lenovo T460s (Ultrabook) - approximately $1550

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i7-6600U Processor
  • 14.0 FHD (1920 x 1080) Display
  • Intel HD Graphics 520
  • 8GB PC3-12800, DDR3 (2 DIMM)
  • 256GB SSD SATA3 eDrive
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless - AC (2x2) 8260
  • 720p HD camera w/MIC
  • 4Yr Depot Warranty
  • ThinkPad Ultra Series 3 Dock

Dell Optiplex 9020 (SFF & Mini-tower w/ 24" monitor) - approximately $1250

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • OptiPlex 9020 Small Form Factor
  • Intel® Core™ i7 4790 Processor (3.6GHz, 6MB Cache)
  • 1GB AMD RADEON R5 240
  • 8GB DDR3,Non-ECC, 1600MHz, 2 DIMM
  • 500GB 7200rpm 3.5” SATA drive
  • 8X Slimline DVD+/-RW, with Roxio Creator/Cyberlink PowerDVD
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 4 Year Extended

Monitors

Dell UltraSharp 24" Widescreen Monitor

2015-2016 Systems

Macintosh

MacBook Pro, 13-inch (w/Retina Display) - approximately $2100

  • 2.9GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
  • Intel Iris Graphics 6100
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet, VGA, & Firewire adapters; HDMI to DVI adapter
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Air, 13-inch - approximately $1500

  • 1.6GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
  • 256GB Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 6000
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet, Firewire, VGA & DVI adapters
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

iMac, 21.5" - approximately $1600

  • 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M - 1GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

Mac Mini - Classroom Instructor Stations and Digital Signage

  • 3.0GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i7
  • 16GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM - 2x8GB
  • 500GB SSD (originally purchased with 1TB Serial ATA @ 5400rpm)
  • Intel Iris Graphics
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for MacMini

Windows

Lenovo T450s (Ultrabook) - approximately $1750

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i7-5600U Processor
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display
  • Intel HD Graphics 5500
  • 8GB PC3-12800, DDR3 (2 DIMM)
  • 256GB SSD SATA3 eDrive
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • ThinkPad b/g/n wireless + Bluetooth v4.0
  • 720p HD camera
  • 4Yr Depot Warranty
  • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

Dell Optiplex 9020 (SFF & Mini-tower w/ 24" monitor) - approximately $1250

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • OptiPlex 9020 Small Form Factor
  • Intel® Core™ i7 4790 Processor (3.6GHz, 6MB Cache)
  • 1GB AMD RADEON R5 240
  • 8GB DDR3,Non-ECC, 1600MHz, 2 DIMM
  • 500GB 7200rpm 3.5” SATA drive
  • 8X Slimline DVD+/-RW, with Roxio Creator/Cyberlink PowerDVD
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 4 Year Extended

Monitors

Dell UltraSharp 24" Widescreen Monitor

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2014-2015 Systems

Macintosh

MacBook Air, 13-inch

  • 1.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
  • 256GB Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Apple Thunderbolt to VGA & DVI adapters
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet & Firewire adapter
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Pro, 13-inch (w/Retina Display)

  • 2.6GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Apple Thunderbolt to VGA & DVI adapters
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Pro, 15-inch - no spec at this time, due to increased costs/configuration changes from Apple

iMac, 21.5"

  • 2.9GHz Quad-core Intel i5
  • 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 1TB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M - 1GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

iMac, 27" (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Mac Pro (High-End Workstation) - primarily grant/special funding no spec at this time, but may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Mac Mini - Classroom Instructor Stations and Digital Signage - no spec at this time, as no replacements are scheduled at this time

Windows

Lenovo T440s (Ultrabook)

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i7-4600U Processor
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display
  • Intel Integrated Graphics
  • 8GB PC3-12800, DDR3 (2 DIMM)
  • 256GB SSD SATA3 eDrive
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • ThinkPad b/g/n wireless
  • 720p HD camera
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4Yr Depot Warranty
  • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (US/Canada/LA)

Lenovo T440p

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i7-4600M Processor
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display
  • NVIDIA NV Optimas 1GB Graphics Card
  • DVD Recordable
  • 8GB PC3-12800, DDR3 (2 DIMM)
  • 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • ThinkPad b/g/n wireless
  • 720p HD camera
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4Yr Depot Warranty
  • ThinkPad Pro Dock

Dell Optiplex 9020 (SFF & Mini-tower)

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • OptiPlex 9020 Small Form Factor
  • Intel® Core™ i7 4770 Processor (3.4GHz, 6MB Cache)
  • 1GB AMD RADEON HD 8490
  • 8GB DDR3,Non-ECC, 1600MHz, 2 DIMM
  • 500GB 7200rpm 3.5” SATA drive
  • 8X Slimline DVD+/-RW, with Roxio Creator/Cyberlink PowerDVD
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 4 Year Extended

Dell Precision (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but a custom 990 SFF/MT may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Monitors

Dell UltraSharp 23.8-inch Widescreen Monitor

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2013-2014 Systems

Macintosh

MacBook Air, 13-inch

  • 1.8GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
  • 256GB Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Apple Thunderbolt to VGA & DVI adapters
  • Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet & Firewire adapter
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Pro, 13-inch

  • 2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Apple Thunderbolt to VGA & DVI adapters
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Pro, 15-inch

  • 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB GDDR5
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • Apple Mini DVI to VGA & DVI adapters
  • MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display 
  • 3yr MacBook / MacBook Air / 13-inch MacBook Pro - 3yr AppleCare Protection

iMac, 21.5"

  • 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM
  • 1TB Serial ATA Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M - 512MB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • NO Optical drive; external USB Superdrives will be available, as needed
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

iMac, 27" (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Mac Pro (High-End Workstation) - primarily grant/special funding no spec at this time, but may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Mac Mini - Classroom Instructor Stations and Digital Signageno spec at this time, as no replacements are scheduled at this time

Windows

Lenovo T430s

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i5-3520M Processor
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display
  • NVIDIA NV Optimas 1GB Graphics Card
  • 8GB PC3-12800, DDR3 (2 DIMM)
  • 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
  • DVD Recordable
  • Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • ThinkPad b/g/n wireless
  • 720p HD camera
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4Yr Warranty
  • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (US/Canada/LA)

Dell Optiplex 9010 (SFF & Mini-tower)

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • OptiPlex 9010 Small Form Factor for up to 90 Percent Efficient PSU, BRC1
  • Intel® Core™ i5 3570 Processor (3.4GHz, 6MB Cache)
  • 1GB AMD RADEON HD 7470
  • 8GB DDR3,Non-ECC, 1600MHz, 2 DIMM
  • 500GB 7200rpm 3.5” SATA drive
  • 8X Slimline DVD+/-RW, with Roxio Creator/Cyberlink PowerDVD
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 4 Year Extended

Dell Precision (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but a custom 990 SFF/MT may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Monitors

Dell UltraSharp U2212HM 21.5-inch Widescreen Monitor

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2012-2013 Systems

Macintosh

MacBook Pro, 13-inch

  • OS X Lion
  • 2.4GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • MacBook Air / 13" MacBook Pro - AppleCare Protection 

MacBook Pro, 15-inch

  • OS X Lion
  • 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB GDDR5
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display 
  • 3yr MacBook / MacBook Air / 13-inch MacBook Pro - AppleCare Protection

iMac 21.5"

  • OS X Lion
  • 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512MB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

27" iMac (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Mac Pro (High-End Workstation) - primarily grant/special funding:

  • One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem”
  • 3GB (3x1GB)
  • 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive
  • ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
  • 18x double-layer SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for MacPro

Mac Mini - Classroom Instructor Stations and Digital Signage

  • OS X Lion
  • 2.5GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6630M
  • Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for Mac Mini

Windows

Lenovo T420s

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz DDR3)* 
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
  • NVIDIA NVS 4200M Optimus Graphics 1GB, Intel Core i5-2520M Processor
  • 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
  • 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
  • DVD Recordable
  • Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 66+
  • ThinkPad b/g/n
  • Integrated Mobile Broadband
  • 720p HD camera
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • 4Yr Base Warranty Extension
  • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (US/Canada/LA)

Dell Optiplex 990 (SFF & Mini-tower)

  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • OptiPlex 990 Small Form Factor for up to 90 Percent Efficient PSU, BRC1
  • Intel® Core™ i5 2400 Processor (3.1GHz, 6M)
  • AMD RADEON HD 6350
  • 4GB DDR3,Non-ECC,1333MHz Dual Channel SDRAM,2x2GB
  • 500GB 7200rpm 3.5” SATA drive
  • 8X Slimline DVD+/-RW, with Roxio Creator/Cyberlink PowerDVD
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 4 Year Extended

Dell Precision (High-End Workstation) - no spec at this time, but a custom 990 SFF/MT may fit higher end needs, as they occur

Monitors

Dell UltraSharp U2212HM 21.5-inch Widescreen Monitor

 

2011-2012 Systems

Macintosh

Mac Mini

  • 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x1GB
  • 320GB Serial ATA Drive
  • GeForce 320M
  • SD8x DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CDRW
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for Mac Mini

iMac 21.5"

  • 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512MB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

iMac 27" Targeted for the Wietz Center for Creativity

  • 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 2TB Serial ATA Drive
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for iMac

MacBook Pro, 13-inch

  • 2.3GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • 3yr MacBook / MacBook Air / 13-inch MacBook Pro - AppleCare Protection Plan

MacBook Pro, 15-inch

  • 2.0GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
  • Radeon HD 6490M
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
  • MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
  • 3yr AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro (w/or w/o Display)

Mac Pro (High-End Workstation) Targeted for the Wietz Center for Creativity

  • One 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem”
  • 3GB (3x1GB)
  • 2TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive
  • ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB
  • 8x double-layer SuperDrive
  • 3yr AppleCare Parts Replacement for MacPro

Windows

Lenovo T420s

  • Intel Core 15-2520M Processor (2.50Hz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz DDR3)
  • 4 GB DDR3 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
  • 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anitiglare Display
  • NVIDIA NVS 4200M Optimus Graphics 1GB 
  • Integrated 720p HD Camera
  • 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
  • DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
  • 4 in 1 Media Card Reader
  • 6 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth w/ antenna
  • Integrated WiFi: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (2x2 AGN)
  • 3Yr Basic Warranty Extension
  • ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (US/Canada/LA)

Dell Optiplex 960v (Mini-tower & SFF)

  • Core 2 Duo E8500 with VT/3.16GHz,6M,1333FSB (311-9532)
  • 4GB,Non-ECC,800MHz DDR2,2X2GB OptiPlex (311-7444)
  • 256MB ATI RADEON HD 3450 Graphics dual DVI and VGA and TV Out, LP,OptiPlex (320-7429)
  • 320GB 3.5 inch SATA 3.0Gb/s and 16MB Data Burst Cache Dell OptiPlex 960 (341-8100)
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery 3 Year Extended (988-0083)
  • Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts Delivery Initial Year (991-4190)

Dell Precision (High-End Workstation)

  • Specification have yet to be determined; generally used as special purpose equipment

Monitors

  • Dell UltraSharp 2211Ht

2010-2011 Purchases

Macintosh

iMac            

  • 640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
  • 6GB (3X2GB)
  • ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB GDDR5
  • Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) +
  • Apple Mouse
  • One 18x SuperDrive
  • One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon.

MacBook Pro, 15-inch, 2.53GHz

  • 2.53GHz Intel Core i5
  • 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
  • Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
  • MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
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