SAS Computing Apple Options List
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.
| Standard Desktop Option | High End Desktop Option | Standard Laptop Option2 | High End Laptop Option2 |
Light and Thin Laptop Option2 | |
| Model: | Apple iMac | Apple iMac | Apple MacBook Pro (5.6 lbs) | Apple MacBook Pro (5.6 lbs) | Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display (4.5 lbs) |
CPU: | Intel Core i5 Quad Core, 2.7 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz | Intel Core i5 Quad Core, 2.9 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz |
Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 2.3GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz | Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 2.7GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz |
Intel Core i7 Quad Core, 2.4GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz |
Hard Disk: | 1 TB | 1 TB Fusion Drive | 500 GB | 750 GB | 256 GB Flash |
Memory: | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Drives: | Does not include an internal optical drive (SuperDrive); however, an external one may be requested. | Does not include an internal optical drive (SuperDrive); however, an external one may be requested. | SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
Does not include an internal optical drive (SuperDrive); however, an external one may be requested for an additional $79. |
Graphics: | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M with 512MB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M with 512MB VRAM | Intel integrated HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512 MB VRAM | Intel integrated HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB VRAM |
Intel integrated HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1 GB VRAM |
Display: |
Built-in 21.5" LED-backlit wide screen LCD with native resolution of 1920 x 1080 | Built-in 27" LED-backlit wide screen LCD with native resolution of 2560 x 1440 | 15.4" LED-backlit wide screen with native resolution of 1440 x 900 | 15.4" LED-backlit wide screen with native resolution of 1440 x 900 | 15.4" LED-backlit wide screen with native resolution of 2880 x 1800 |
Ethernet & Wireless: |
Gigabit ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, no modem | Gigabit ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, no modem | Gigabit ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, no modem | Gigabit ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, no modem | External Gigabit ethernet adapter, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Bluetooth, no modem |
Misc: | wired keyboard, wired mouse, and webcam | wired keyboard, wired mouse, and webcam | backlit keyboard, webcam, carrying case, security lock | backlit keyboard, webcam, carrying case, security lock | backlit keyboard, webcam, carrying case. (Please note: This model does not have a lock slot, so Computrace3 is required) |
Lead Time1: | 2 to 3 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks | 2 to 3 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
Additional Cost: | N/A | $705 | N/A | $630 | $329 or $408 with SuperDrive |
Software includes: standard Apple software such as Safari and Mail and also the following third-party applications: Microsoft Office, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Symantec's Norton AntiVirus, Data Comet, Fetch, and Meeting Maker.
Differences between the standard desktop option and the high end desktop option are highlighted in red. Differences between the standard, high, and light and thin laptop options 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 13.3" MacBook Pro is also available. Please check with us for the current options and prices.
3. Computrace is software that allows a computer, when attached to a network, to "call in" to a central console. If a computer is lost or stolen, the tracking data can potentially be used by law enforcement officials to locate it. Computrace also offers other features which can be used to protect sensitive data in the event of loss or theft. Please see here for more information: Computrace.
If you have any questions, please contact the Computer Allocations Manager at (215) 898-0589 or allocationsATsas.upenn.edu.
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