Recommended
Macintosh Configurations
Students
and Faculty/Staff Personal
Purchases
Students, faculty and staff
can order Macintosh computers for
personal use at an academic discount.
To get the discount you must call
Apple directly or order via Apple's
educational sales web site. If
you are considering a Dell computer, see
our recommended Dell
configurations for student and faculty/staff
personal purchases. Contact Academic
Computing if you have questions about
what is best for you.
Order by phone
1-800-780-5009
or
Any new Apple
Macintosh model will be fully
supported by ACC, but we feel
the MacBook as configured
below meets the needs of most students.
If you want a laptop with a bigger screen and more expansions options, look at the MacBook
Pro. Desktop users should consider the iMac.
IMPORTANT! To be eligible
for the academic discount you may
need to provide Apple with proof
that you are a student, faculty or
staff member. Valid forms of proof
include your Haverford ID or your
acceptance letter, either of which
may be photocopied and faxed to Apple.
Note: Prices
and computer configurations are subject
to change without notice.
Minimum Configuration for
Any New Macintosh
No matter which system you select,
please configure it with at least
the minimum specifications listed
below. Of course, you can always
upgrade components to better meet
your needs.
If you are bringing an
existing computer, see our minimum
support requirements.
Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 120
GB
Optical Drive: SuperDrive
Data Backup: External
drive or storage media
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Order
from Journey Education)
Ethernet Cable: Purchase
from Academic Computing
MacBook--Recommended
for Most Macintosh Users
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The MacBook meets
the needs of most students
who prefer the Macintosh
operating system. This 5 pound computer
will help you complete
your academic assignments
and do the “i-stuff” that
Macintosh users enjoy:
iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto,
iPod, etc.
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MacBook 2.4 GHz Intel
Core 2 Duo - White
Display: 13.3" w/built-in camera
Speed: 2.4
GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)
Hard Drive: 160
GB Serial ATA drive
Optical Drive: SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth: Wireless
networking
AppleCare
Protection
Plan: APP
for MacBook – Auto
Enroll
Backup
Storage: LaCie
250 GB Rugged
All-Terrain
Hard Drive
(may be ordered
elsewhere)
Microsoft
Office: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Order
from Journey
Education,
$84.98 plus
shipping)
Ethernet Cable: Purchase
from Academic Computing
for $10
Price
as configured above, approximately
$1650
Macbook
Pro--Recommended
for Macintosh Users Who Want a More
Robust Laptop
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The MacBook
Pro is a bit faster and
sturdier than the MacBook,
more upgradeable, and has
options, such as the 17” screen,
which are not available on
the MacBook. Depending upon
the screen size, the MacBook
Pro weighs between 5.4 and
6.8 pounds. |
MacBook Pro, 15 inch
screen, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Display: 15"
wide screen display w/built-in camera
Speed: 2.4
GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)
Hard Drive: 200 GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth: Wireless
networking
AppleCare Protection
Plan: AppleCare Protection
Plan for MacBook Pro/PowerBook
(w/or w/o Display) - Auto-enroll
Backup
Storage: LaCie
250 GB Rugged
All-Terrain
Hard Drive
(may be ordered
elsewhere)
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Order
from Journey Education,
$84.98 plus shipping)
Ethernet
Cable: Purchase
from Academic
Computing,
$10
Price
as configured above, approximately
$2250
iMac--Recommended
for Macintosh Users Who Prefer a
Desktop System
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If you like the Macintosh,
but you do not want a laptop,
you may like the iMac. The
iMac combines the computer’s
base unit and display in
one piece. IMacs include
a crisp 20"
or 24" screen, built
in camera,
keyboard, and mouse.
The model below is the lowest priced configuration ACC recommends.
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iMac 20-inch, 2.4 GHz Intel Core
2 Duo
Display: 20" w/built-in camera
Speed: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2
GB (2 x 1 GB)
Hard Drive: 250
GB Serial ATA
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT with 128 MB memory
Optical Drive: SuperDrive
8X (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AppleCare Protection
Plan: AppleCare Protection
Plan for iMac - Auto-enroll
Backup
Storage: LaCie
250 GB Rugged
All-Terrain
Hard Drive
(may be ordered
elsewhere)
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (Order
from Journey Education,
$84.98 plus shipping)
Ethernet
Cable: Purchase
from Academic
Computing,
$10
Price
as configured above, approximately
$1600
Recommended Printers
Although printing is available in
the computing labs and libraries
on campus, some students like the
convenience of a personal printer.
ACC does not have a specific printer
recommendation. Both Apple and Dell
offer printer options with their
systems, often at promotional pricing.
If you wish to look at some options
before buying, you may prefer to
get your printer at a local office
supply or computer store. However,
if you do not get your printer from
Apple, check the printer specifications
to make sure it will work with your
version of Mac OS X (currently version
10.5).
Order
a cable with your printer! Cables
are not usually included. Ask your printer vendor which cable
you need. There are several different
types and they are not interchangeable.
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