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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 September 10, 2007.

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

Apple

Basic Configuration	Standard Configuration	Advanced Configuration
MacBook 13"	MacBook Pro 15"	MacBook Pro 17"
13.3" TFT Widescreen Glossy Display (1280 x 800) 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 1 GB DDR SDRAM 80 GB HD CD-RW / DVD-ROM Drive Intel GMA 950 with up to 64 MB shared memory AirPort Extreme Card Gigabit Ethernet Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Weight with battery 5.1 lbs. Includes AppleCare extended 3-year limited warranty	15.4" TFT Display (1440 x 900) 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 120 GB HD 8x DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / CD-RW Drive NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 128MB GDDR3 AirPort Extreme Card Gigabit Ethernet Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Weight with battery 5.4 lbs. Includes AppleCare extended 3-year limited warranty	17" TFT Display (1680 x 1050) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 160 GB HD 8x DVD±R DL / DVD±RW / CD-RW Drive NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB GDDR3 AirPort Extreme Card Gigabit Ethernet Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Weight with battery 6.8 lbs. Includes AppleCare extended 3-year limited warranty
Total Price: $1182	Total Price: $2038	Total Price: $2838
To purchase Apple notebooks at MIT discounted prices: Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from. Go to the ECAT3 site. Click the Place Personal Order button. Click the Apple button. At the welcome screen, click on the Recommended Systems link located in the menu on the right. Click on the image of the system you are interested in and customize your selection.

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

Dell

Basic Configuration	Standard Configuration	Advanced Configuration
Latitude D430	Latitude D630	Latitude D830
12.1" Widescreen WXGA Display (1280 x 800) 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV U7600 2.0 GB RAM / 80 GB HD 8x DVD±RW Drive Intel Integrated GMA 950 Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 b/g WLAN / 56K Modem Weight with battery 3.1 lbs. *Windows XP Pro SP 2 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare	14.1" Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GB RAM / 120 GB HD 8x DVD±RW Drive NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M with 128 MB RAM Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 b/g WLAN / Bluetooth / 56K Modem Weight with battery 5.1 lbs. Windows XP Pro SP 2 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare Please Note:* There is currently a 3-4 week estimated ship time on D630 laptops. You may be able to reduce that ship time to 2 weeks by downgrading to the WXGA LCD display panel (instead of the WXGA+ LCD panel).	15.4" Widescreen Display (1920 x 1200) 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GB RAM / 120 GB HD 8x DVD±RW Drive NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M with 256 MB RAM Gigabit Ethernet / Dell 802.11 b/g WLAN / Bluetooth / 56K Modem Weight with battery 6.1 lbs. *Windows XP Pro SP 2 3 year limited warranty plus 3 year next business day on-site service with CompleteCare
Total Price: $1575	Total Price: $1343	Total Price: $1528
Windows Vista Business Edition is an available option on all MIT Dell Bundles. To purchase Dell notebooks at MIT discounted prices:* Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from. Go to the ECAT3 site. Click the Place Personal Order button. Click the Dell button. You will see the MIT configurations on the Dell page for personal purchases.

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

Lenovo

Basic Configuration	Standard Configuration	Advanced Configuration
ThinkPad T61 14.1"	ThinkPad T61 14.1"	ThinkPad T61 14.1"
14.1” WXGA+ Display (1440x900) 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 2 GB RAM / 80 GB HD DVD±RW Drive NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M with 128 MB RAM Gigabit Ethernet 802.11 a/b/g wireless Bluetooth Weight 5.3 lbs *Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP2 ThinkPlus Protection for 3 years	14.1” WXGA+ Display (1440x900) 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GB RAM / 120 GB HD DVD±RW Drive NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M with 128 MB RAM Gigabit Ethernet 802.11 a/b/g wireless Weight 5.3 lbs *Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP2 ThinkPlus Protection for 3 years	14.1” WXGA+ Display (1440x900) 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GB RAM / 160 GB HD DVD±RW Drive NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M with 128 MB RAM Gigabit Ethernet 802.11 a/b/g wireless Bluetooth Weight 5.3 lbs *Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP2 ThinkPlus Protection for 3 years
Part #: 7903368 $1615	Part #: 7903747 $1726	Part #: 7905671 $1779
* Lenovo laptops configured with Windows Vista Business Edition are listed under the MIT Sloan School's ThinkPad T Series recommendations on MIT's GovConnection web site. To purchase Lenovo / IBM notebooks at MIT discounted prices: Make sure you have an MIT personal certificate on the computer you are placing the order from. Go to the ECAT3 site. Click the Place Personal Order button. Click the GovConnection button. 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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