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Recommended Laptops

The systems listed below are the recommended laptop computers for incoming students. You will need MIT web certificates to access the Apple, Dell, and GovConnection sites. For assistance with selecting a model to meet your particular needs contact a presales consultant at computing-help@mit.edu or 617.253.1101.

The models, configurations, and prices are subject to change based on manufacturer's availability. Watch this page for updates, and check the vendors' web sites for the latest information. In the listings below, the model name, catalog number, and price for each system are valid as of July 1, 2009.

For purchasing information, see Computer Buying Advice . For warranty information, see Warranty Overview.


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  13" Widescreen     15" Widescreen  
 

MacBook Pro

     15" MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro

  
  • 13.3" Widescreen LED Display (1280 x 800)
  • 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 4.0 GB RAM / 320 GB 5400 RPM HD
  • 8x Superdrive
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9400M
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11n WLAN
  • Weight with battery 4.5 lbs.
  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • Includes AppleCare extended 3 year limited warranty
  • 15.4" Widescreen LED Display (1440 x 900)
  • 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 4.0 GB RAM / 320 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • 8x Superdrive
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 memory
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11 WLAN
  • Weight with battery 5.5 lbs.
  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • Includes AppleCare extended 3 year limited warranty
  Total Price: $1462     Total Price: $2133  
 

To purchase Apple notebooks at MIT discounted prices:

  1. Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from.
  2. Go to the MIT Apple on-line catalog.
  3. At the welcome page, click on the Recommended Systems link located in the menu on the right.

  

Note: Dell spec downloads are in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader.

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  13" Widescreen     Standard Configuration     15" Widescreen  
 

Latitude E4300

Latitude E6400

Latitude E6500

  
  • 13.3" Widescreen WXGA LED Display (1280 x 800)
  • 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300
  • 4.0 GB RAM / 160 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • 8x DVD±RW Drive
  • Intel Integrated GMA 4500MHD
  • Integrated Webcam
  • Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 a/g/n WLAN / Bluetooth
  • Weight with battery 3.3 lbs.
  • Windows XP Pro SP 3 pre-installed, Vista Business Downgrade License
  • 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare
  • 14.1" Widescreen WXGA+ LED Display (1440 x 900)
  • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
  • 4 GB RAM / 160 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • 8x DVD±RW Drive
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M with 256 MB RAM
  • Integrated Webcam
  • Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 a/g/n WLAN / Bluetooth
  • Windows XP Pro SP 3 pre-installed, Vista Business Downgrade License
  • 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare
  • 15.4" Widescreen WXGA+ LED Display (1440 x 900)
  • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
  • 4 GB RAM / 160 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • 8x DVD±RW Drive
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M with 256 MB RAM
  • Integrated Webcam
  • Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 a/g/n WLAN / Bluetooth
  • Windows XP Pro SP 3 pre-installed, Vista Business Downgrade License
  • 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare
  Total Price: $1647     Total Price: $1354     Total Price: $1422  
 

To purchase Dell notebooks at MIT discounted prices:

  1. Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from.
  2. Go to the ECAT3 site.
  3. Click the Place Personal Order button.
  4. Click the Dell button.
  5. You will see the MIT configurations on the Dell page for personal purchases.

  

 


Note: Lenovo downloads are in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader.

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  14" Widescreen     15" Widescreen  
  Lenovo T400

T400

     Lenovo T500

T500

  
  • 14.1" Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
  • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
  • 4.0 GB RAM / 160 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • DVD±RW Drive
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470
  • Integrated Webcam
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11a/g/n WLAN / Bluetooth
  • Weight with battery 4.9 lbs.
  • Windows Vista Business 32
  • Includes 3 Year ThinkPlus Protection Warranty
  • 15.4" Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
  • 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400
  • 4.0 GB RAM / 160 GB 7200 RPM HD
  • DVD±RW Drive
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 with 256 MB RAM
  • Integrated Webcam
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11a/g/n WLAN / Bluetooth
  • Weight with battery 6.2 lbs.
  • Windows Vista Business 32
  • Includes 3 Year ThinkPlus Protection Warranty
  Part #: 9169734      $1601     Part #: 9169742      $1586  
 

To purchase Lenovo notebooks at MIT discounted prices:

  1. Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from.
  2. Go to the ECAT3 site.
  3. Click the Place Personal Order button.
  4. Click the GovConnection button.
  5. Enter the Part number of the system you are interested in into the Product Search box near the top left of the window.

  
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