SAS Computing Apple Options List

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This table summarizes the standard options for new Apple computers provided through the SAS Computing allocations process for standing faculty only.

Models and specifications may fluctuate over time; please verify current offerings with the Computer Allocations Manager at (215) 898-0589 or allocationsATsas.upenn.edu.

 


Apple Options
(Operating system is Mac OS X 10.5.x "Leopard")

Desktop Option

High End Desktop Option

Laptop Option2 High End Laptop Option2
CPU:
iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.06 GHz

iMac, Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.33 GHz

MacBookPro, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.53 GHz

MacBookPro, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.8 GHz

Model:
Apple iMac Apple iMac Apple MacBookPro (5.4 lbs) Apple MacBookPro (5.4 lbs)
Hard Disk:
500 GB 1 TB 250 GB 500 GB
Memory:
4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Drives:
SuperDrive (DVD+RW/CD-RW),
no floppy drive		 SuperDrive (DVD+RW/CD-RW),
no floppy drive		 SuperDrive (DVD+RW/CD-RW),
no floppy drive		 SuperDrive (DVD+RW/CD-RW),
no floppy drive
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M with 256MB shared RAM
 ATI Radeon HD 4670 with 256MB RAM

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics and discrete NVIDIA 9600M GT with 256 MB RAM
Display:
Built-in 21.5 " widescreen LCD with native resolution of 1920 x 1080 Built-in 27" widescreen LCD with native resolution of 2560 by 1440 15.4" widescreen with native resolution of 1440 x 900. 15.4" widescreen with native resolution of 1440 x 900.
Ethernet/Modem:
Gigabit ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, no modem Gigabit ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, no modem Gigabit ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth , no modem Gigabit ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, no modem
Misc:
keyboard and Apple Mighty Mouse keyboard and Apple Mighty Mouse backlit keyboard, carrying case, security lock backlit keyboard, carrying case, security lock
Lead Time1:
2 to 3 weeks
 4 to 6 weeks 2 to 3 weeks
 4 to 6 weeks
Additional Cost:
N/A $810 N/A $500

Software includes: standard Apple software such as Safari and Mail and also the following not created by Apple: Microsoft Office, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Symantec's Norton AnitVirus, Data Comet, Fetch, and Meeting Maker.

Differences between the standard destkop option and the high end desktop option are highlighed in red. Differences between the standard laptop option and the high end laptop option are highlighted in blue.

Notes
1. Lead times may vary, depending on availability from supplier, workloads, special projects, etc. Please check with us at time of order for current lead times.

2. When choosing a Mac laptop, the lighter-weight MacBook (*not* the MacBook Air) is also available. Please check with us for the current options and prices.

If you have any questions, please contact the Computer Allocations Manager at (215) 898-0589 or allocationsATsas.upenn.edu.

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