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1. Introduction

The following Apple models and specs are strongly suggested by LAITS. These computers are affordable and efficient with a performance track record of providing years of reliable service.

2. Recommended

Apple MacBook Pros

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MacBook Pro 15"

Price: $2,249

Space Gray Product Number: MR932LL/A

Silver Product Number: MR962LL/A

Specs: i7, 16GB RAM, 256SSD Storage

Pros: Portable and powerful

Cons: Heavy and large

Use Case: If you are looking for a portable, high powered workstation with an array of onboard ports

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13" MacBook Pro

Price: $1,899

Space Gray Product Number: MPXT2LL/A

Silver Product Number: MPXU2LL/A

Specs: i7, 16GB RAM, 256SSD Storage

Pros: Light and portable

Cons: Underpowered and less onboard ports

Use Case: Secondary machine, the user likely has an iMac in their office but needs something for travel

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3. Recommended iMacs

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27" Apple iMac

Requires an upgrade to the hard drive

Price: $1,699

Product Number: MNE92LL/A

Pros: Fast and powerful workstation with a large monitor

Cons: Non-portable

Use Case: User is stationary and does not need a portable, high powered computer.

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Configuration

Add 27" iMac to your cart by Product Number
Select Configure
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Per LAITS recommendations, select 256GB Flash Storage under Storage
Note: If more storage is needed, select either 512GB or 1TB of Flash Storage
By default, Apple provides a wireless mouse and keyboard. You can change the selection to a Wired Keyboard and mouse further down the page by first selecting Wired Keyboard, and then Wired Mouse.
Note: Mouse and Keyboard options will not affect the price
After making the change(s), select Update to proceed
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21.5" iMac

Requires an upgrade to the Hard Drive

See instructions above

Price After Configuration: $1,299

Product Number: MMQA2LL/A

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Mac Pro*

Configuration Updates: 32GB Memory and 512GB Storage

Price After Configuration: $3,339

Product Number: MD878LL/A

*Note: Mac Pro does not come with a monitor, mouse, or keyboard

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4. Recommended Ultra Portable Models

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13" MacBook Air

Price: $1,529

Space Gray Product Number: MRE92LL/A

Silver Product Number: MREC2LL/A

Specs: i5, 16GB RAM, 256SSD Storage

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13" MacBook Pro

Price After Configuration: $1,899

Product Number Space Gray: MPXV2LL/A

Product Number Silver: MPXX2LL/A

Specs: i7, 16GB RAM, 256SSD Storage

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5. Recommended Tablet/2-in-1 Models

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12.9" iPad Pro

Price: $1,079

Product Number Space Gray: MPKY2LL/A

Product Number Silver: MPA52LL/A

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iPad Mini

Price: $399

Product Number Space Gray: MK9N2LL/A

Product Number Silver: MK9P2LL/A

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Models and Specs (UPDATED 11/17/2023)

Use the Arrows to see the full list of LAITS recommended models.

Prices and model availability are subject to change. Contact rvogel@austin.utexas.edu for special quotes.

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3. Optional Accessories

3.1 Displays

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Displays (check ship times before ordering - most models are on 60 day backorder). There are many options for Dell monitors, however, these are the most popular and offer the most features and best displays available.

Displays
Name	Number	Resolution	Cost
Dell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station) built-in as well as a camera & microphone. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 76 Hz. Backlit LED Panel	C2722DE	2560 x 1440	$431.99
Dell 27" USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel	P2722HE	1920 x 1080	$326.39
Dell 27” USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel	U2722DE	2560x1440	$369.33
Dell 34” Curved Video Conferencing Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station) built-in as well as a camera & microphone. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 76 Hz. Backlit LED Panel	C3422WE	3440 x 1440	$680.00
Dell The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 85 Hz. LCD Panel	U3421WE	3440 x 1440	$766.34
Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel	U3821DW	3840 x 1600	$1,146.09
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel	U4320Q	3840 x2160	$890.59
49" Curved UltraSharp Monitor - No HUB, just monitor: Connectivity types: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 5 x USB 3.0 Downstream, 2 x USB 3.0 Upstream, 1 x USB Type-C Power Delivery. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel	U4919DW	5120 x 1440	$1,240.99

3.2 Adapters

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Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter	332-2270	$29.57	Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter	MB572Z/B	$29.00
Dell Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter	332-2272	$25.34	Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter	MB570LL/B	$29.00
Dell USB-C to VGA	470-ABNC	$33.79	Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter	F2CU037dsWHTAPL	$39.95
Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0	470-ABQN	$63.37	Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter	MJ1L2AM/A	$79.00
Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter	443-BBBD	$33.79	Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter	MJ1K2AM/A	$79.00
Dell USB-C to Ethernet	470-ABND	$38.02	Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter	MC704LL/A	$29.00
Dell USB-C to USB-A	470-ABNE	$16.89	Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter	F2CU040dsWHTAPL	$34.95
			Startech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter	US1GC30A	$37.09
			Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter	MD463LL/A	$29.00
			Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter	MB571LL/A	$99.00
			Apple USB-C to USB Adapter	MJ1M2AM/A	$19.00
			Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter	MD464LL/A	$29.00

3.3 Cables & Power

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PC			Mac
Name	Number	Cost	Name	Number	Cost
Dell 65w Adapter	332-1831	$42.59	Apple Thunderbolt Cable 2m	MD861BE/A	$39.00
Dell 45w Type C Adapter	492-BBUU	$35.49	Apple USB-C Cable 2m	MJWT2AM/A	$29.00
Dell 30w Type C Adapter	492-BBSP	$35.49	Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (45W)	MC747LL/A	$79.00
Dell 130w Adapter	332-1829	$63.89	Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (60W)	MC461LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (85W)	MC556LL/B	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (45W)	MD592LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (60W)	MD565LL/A	$79.00
			Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (85W)	MD506LL/A	$79.00
			Apple USB-C Power Adapter (29W)	MJ262LL/A	$49.00
			Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter	MD504LL/A	$9.99

3.4 Peripherals

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PC			Mac
Name	Number	Cost	Name	Number	Cost
Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set	580-ADTY	$35.49	Apple Magic Mouse 2	MLA02LL/A	$79.00
Dell USB Slim DVD Drive	429-AAUX	$50.69	Apple Magic Trackpad 2	MJ2R2LL/A	$129.00
			Apple Magic Keyboard	MLA22LL/A	$99.00
			Apple Wired Mouse	MB112LL/B	$49.00
			Apple Wired Keyboard	MB110LL/B	$49.00
			Apple SuperDrive	MD564LL/A	$79.00

3.5 Docking Stations

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Mac
Name Number Cost Name Number Cost
WD19 130w - 180w AC
$190.19 CalDigit TS3 Plus
HMX12ZM/A $249.95

Note about dual displays with the Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock: At least one display has to be Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 technology-ready. For displays that are not Thunderbolt technology-ready, the Thunderbolt port is backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort. The dock supports either HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, but not both. We are working on another recommendation.

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1. Introduction

2. Recommended

MacBook Pro 15"

13" MacBook Pro

3. Recommended iMacs

27" Apple iMac

21.5" iMac

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4. Recommended Ultra Portable Models

13" MacBook Air

13" MacBook Pro

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5. Recommended Tablet/2-in-1 Models

12.9" iPad Pro

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iPad Mini

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Models and Specs (UPDATED 11/17/2023)

3. Optional Accessories

3.1 Displays

Dell 27” USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel

3.2 Adapters

Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Dell Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Dell USB-C to VGA

Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter

Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0

Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter

Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter

Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter

Dell USB-C to Ethernet

Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter

Dell USB-C to USB-A

Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Startech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter

Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

Apple USB-C to USB Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

3.3 Cables & Power

Dell 65w Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt Cable 2m

Dell 45w Type C Adapter

Apple USB-C Cable 2m

Dell 30w Type C Adapter

Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (45W)

Dell 130w Adapter

Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (60W)

Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (85W)

Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (45W)

Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (60W)

Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (85W)

Apple USB-C Power Adapter (29W)

Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter

3.4 Peripherals

Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set

Apple Magic Mouse 2

Apple Magic Trackpad 2

Apple Magic Keyboard

Apple Wired Mouse

Apple Wired Keyboard

Apple SuperDrive

3.5 Docking Stations