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Apple Purchases

Please see our update on OS 10.6/Snow Leopard.

Apple models recommended by WeinbergIT are listed on iBuyNU by clicking on the Recommended Systems link on the top right of the main page in the Apple store.

Faculty and staff in Weinberg may purchase any Apple computer meeting the minimum WeinbergIT hardware/warranty standards, but we recommend the standard iMac, Macbook and MacBook Pro with features accommodating most needs within WCAS.

Current pricing for standard configurations. You will need a valid NetID to see this page.

If you need guidance on purchasing other models or features not listed in the standard quotes below, please contact your WeinbergIT representative.

If you intend to use Windows on your Apple computer, please see our Virtualization Software for Intel Macs page.

Update on OS 10.6/Snow Leopard


WeinbergIT will assist you in setting up new Mac OS 10.6 computers, but we are not yet upgrading existing OS 10.5 computers.  There may still be some drivers or software with incompatibilities with OS 10.6.

If you have a new OS 10.6 computer to be set up, please enter a service ticket at http://service.wcas.northwestern.edu.

Latest update - November 13, 2009

 

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iMac

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Processor
3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory
4GB 1066Mhz DDR 2 SDRAM 2x2GB
Hard Disk
500GB Serial ATA Drive
Video
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Optical Drive
8x double-layer SuperDrive
Screen Size
21.5 inch
Support
3 Year Applecare Protection Plan for iMac
Other Features

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

AirPort Extreme
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

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MacBook (White)

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Processor
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory
2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x1GB
Hard Disk
250GB Serial ATA @ 5400rpm
Video
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Optical Drive
Superdrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Screen Size
13.3-inch (viewable) LED-backlit display
Weight
4.7 pounds
Support
3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Air/Macbook
Other Features
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

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MacBook Pro 15 inch

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Processor
2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
Hard Disk
250GB Serial ATA @ 5400rpm
Video
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Optical Drive
Superdrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Screen Size
15.4-inch (viewable) LED-backlit display
Weight
5.5 pounds
Support
3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Air/Macbook
Other Features
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

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MacBook Air

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Processor
1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory
2GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk
120GB Serial ATA @ 4200rpm
Video
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
Optical Drive
NONE
Screen Size
13.3-inch (viewable) LED-backlit
Weight
3.0 pounds
Support
3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Air/Macbook
Other Features
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Apple USB Ethernet Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

 

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