DoIT Showroom Buyer's Guide


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Apple Recommended Systems

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If you make a personal purchase of any new Apple computer (except Mac mini Server and $699 discontinued MacBook) you get a free HP F4480 All-in-one printer/scanner/copier while supplies last (Personal purchases ONLY).

Budget Systems - For performing typical, everyday tasks, like word processing, email, and web surfing.
Standard Systems - For the user who wants to do more intensive tasks, such as basic photography or video editing.
Advanced Systems - The latest available technology. For those who demand more power and speed.

Note: If using a particular software is important to your work/studies, please check its minimum requirements and Mac compatibility (usually on the box or listed online.)

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  Budget Notebook Standard Notebook Advanced Notebook
Apple Model:
13.3 inch MacBook (discontinued***)
13.3 inch MacBook Pro
15 inch MacBook Pro
Picture: Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro Apple MacBook Pro
Processor: 2.13 Gigahertz 3MB cache Core 2 Duo 2.26 Gigahertz 3MB cache Core 2 Duo 2.66 Gigahertz 3MB cache Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 Gigabyte DDR2 SDRAM 2 Gigabytes DDR3 SDRAM 4 Gigabytes DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 160 Gigabyte SATA Hard Drive 160 Gigabyte SATA Hard Drive 320 Gigabyte SATA Hard Drive
Screen: 13.3 inch LCD Display (1280x800) 13.3 inch LED-backlight LCD Display (1280x800) 15.4 inch LED-backlight LCD Display (1440x900)
Video Card: NVidia GeForce 9400M NVidia GeForce 9400M NVidia GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT with 256MB VRAM
Optical Drive: 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive
Communications: Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless and Bluetooth (*no modem) Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless and Bluetooth (*no modem) Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless and Bluetooth (*no modem)
Physical Dimensions: 12.78" W x 8.92 " D x 1.08" H, 5.1 lbs 12.78" W x 8.94 " D x .95" H, 4.5 lbs 14.35" W x 9.82 " D x 0.95" H, 5.5 lbs
Operating System: Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Office Software: None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.) None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.) None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.)
DoIT Part Number: C52942 C53029 C53032
Price: $699 $1049 $1799
Upgrade to AppleCare
3 year warranty for:		 $183 (C50817) $183 (C50817) $239 (C50814)



All systems incude: a 1 year parts and labor warranty, iLife '09 (which includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, iTunes and GarageBand), Mail.app, iCal and Address Book.

*These models no longer contain internal 56K modems. If you need a modem for a dial-up connection, DoIT recommends products such as the Zoom USB modem, available at the DoIT Techstore (C52929).

***Discontinued models are available only while supplies last. Purchase this discontinued MacBook and receive a free Tribeca laptop sleeve (a $29.95 value).

See the following link for information on Apple Laptops.

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Budget Desktop Standard Desktop Advanced Desktop
Apple Model:
Mac mini
iMac 21.5 inch
iMac 27 inch
Picture: Apple Mac mini Apple 21.5 inch iMac Apple 27 inch iMac
Processor: 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory: 2GB DDR3 SDRAM 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 160 Gigabyte SATA Hard Drive 500 Gigabyte SATA Hard Drive 1 Terabyte SATA Hard Drive
Monitor: Not included**(see below) Built-in 21.5 inch widescreen LCD (1920x1080) Built-in 27 inch widescreen LCD (2560x1440)
Keyboard and Mouse: Not included**(see below) Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse included Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse included
Video Card: NVidia GeForce 9400M NVidia GeForce 9400M ATI Radeon HD 4670 (256MB)
Optical Drive: 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive 8x Dual Layer SuperDrive
Communications:

Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n and Bluetooth (*no modem)

 Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n and Bluetooth (*no modem) Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme wireless 802.11n and Bluetooth (*no modem)
Operating System: Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X v.10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Office Software: None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.) None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.) None. (Office 2008 is available through WISC for $72.)
DoIT Part Number: C53862 C53858 C53860
Price: $549 $1149 $1599

Upgrade to AppleCare
3 year warranty for:

 $99 (C50813) $119 (C50818) $119 (C50818)


All systems incude: a 1 year parts and labor warranty, iLife '09 (which includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, iTunes and GarageBand), Mail.app, iCal and Address Book.

*These models no longer contain internal 56K modems. If you need a modem for a dial-up connection, DoIT recommends products such as the Zoom USB modem, available at the DoIT Techstore (C52929).

**The Mac mini is an excellent choice for a budget desktop if you already have a compatible monitor, keyboard and mouse. If you are not certain of compatability please contact the DoIT Showroom for assistance.

See the following link for information on  Apple Desktops.


Keywords: personal departmental Apple Macintosh Mac Powermac PowerBook iBook iMac Mac Book Pro MacPro recommended system desktop laptop incoming freshmen freshman student new computerDoc ID: 3126
Owner: Leo L.Group: Showroom
Created: 2004-08-03Updated: 2009-11-23

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