The University contributes $1,400 towards a new device for each eligible Faculty or Staff member. This page can be used as a guide for selecting a UTC Computer Refresh recommended configuration and accessories. Departments are responsible for the cost difference between the computer refresh contribution cost and the final cost of the selected device and accessories.
Please note the following:
- Prices listed are subject to change, and IT will confirm the final price with you, as well as any possible departmental charges, before placing an order. Please see the Computer Refresh Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) article for more details.
- Choice of device may impact what software is available for use. If you have software that is specific to a certain device type or Operating System, it is recommended that your new device is of the same device type/OS as your previous device (Old MacBook --> New Macbook or Old Dell/Windows laptop --> New Dell/Windows laptop) to avoid any incompatibilities.
- If the standard configurations below do not meet your requirements, please reach out to the Information Technology team. We would be pleased to collaborate with you to find and purchase a system that meets your needs.
A special note with regard to iMacs:
We recommend Mac minis and Mac Studios over iMacs for several reasons:
- Repair Complexity: iMac repairs are more challenging and time-consuming, often requiring visits to local repair shops rather than being shipped directly to Apple. This leads to longer downtimes compared to Mac minis or MacBooks.
- Networking Issues: iMac's Ethernet connection is in the power brick, causing network disruptions when power bricks are swapped between users.
- Hardware Consistency: Mac minis offer the same hardware performance as iMacs without the additional accessories, ensuring users don't miss out on performance.
- Port Availability: Mac minis offer a wider variety of ports, including USB-A, USB-C (Thunderbolt), Ethernet, and HDMI, which better suits user needs. The M2 Pro Mini adds even more USB-C ports.
- Cost Efficiency: Mac minis paired with monitors are more affordable, helping departments avoid overages, unlike the more expensive iMacs.
We've been promoting Mac minis and Mac Studios for about a year, and our campus partners appreciate these models. We pair them with high-quality 4K monitors that match the iMac's resolution.
Available Refresh Devices
Click on a box below to expand the details for each recommended computer refresh device
Standard Laptop (Windows) - $1,397.28
Dell Precision 3490 Workstation Laptop (Ordered by IT)
Recommended standard configuration to meet most faculty and staff needs, providing a machine that balances battery life, portability, and speed.
| Estimated Cost |
$1,348.56 |
| Processor |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235H, vPro® Enterprise (18MB, 14 cores, 18 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
Turbo, 28W |
| Dimensions |
Width: 12.65 in. Height (rear): 0.83in. Height (front): 0.75in. |
| Weight |
3.09lb |
| Memory |
16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 7500 MT/s, non-ECC |
| Hard Drive |
512GB, M.2 2230, Gen4 TLC PCIe NVMe, SSD, Class 35 |
| Optical Drive |
None |
| Monitor |
14" FHD 1920x1080, 60Hz, 300 nits, Non-Touch, FHD HDR RGB Camera, Mic, WLAN |
| Video |
Integrated Intel® Arc™ 140T GPU |
| Audio |
Standard Audio |
| Networking |
RJ-45 Ethernet Port |
| Battery / Power |
4 Cell, 72WHr, Long Lifecycle Battery, 3-year warranty |
| Slots / Ports |
Universal audio port, (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (power-enabled), HDMI 2.1, Lock slot, RJ-45 Ethernet Port, USB 3.2 Gen 1, (2) Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps) with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery, Nano SIM slot, SC Reader optional, FPR optional |
| Operating System and Software |
Windows 11 Pro, English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Spanish |
| Service / Support |
4Y ProSupport Plus |
| Wireless Network Option |
Intel AX211, 2x2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6/6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth |
Standard Laptop (Mac) - $1,338.00 - $1,548.00
MacBook Air 13" or 15" (Ordered by IT)
Recommended standard configuration to meet most faculty and staff needs, providing a machine that balances battery life, portability, and speed.
| Estimated Cost |
$1,638.00 - $1,848.00 |
| Processor |
Apple 43 chip: 10-core CPU with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Dimensions |
- MacBook Air 13": Height: 0.44in. Width: 11.97in.
- MacBook Air 15": Height: 0.45in. Width: 13.40in.
|
| Weight |
- 13" MacBook Air: 2.7lb
- 15" MacBook Air: 3.3lb
|
| Memory |
16GB Unified Memory |
| Hard Drive |
512GB SSD |
| Optical Drive |
None |
| Monitor |
- 13" MacBook Air: Liquid Retina display, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
- 15" MacBook Air: Similar to the 13", but with following to scale: 15.3-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina display
|
| Video |
10-Core GPU, Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Audio |
- 13" MacBook Air: Four-speaker sound system, Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, Three-mic array with directional beamforming, 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
- 15" MacBook Air: Similar to the 13", but with following to scale: Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers
|
| Networking |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Battery / Power |
52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (Up to 18hrs Apple TV app movie playback/Up to 15hrs wireless web) |
| Slots / Ports |
MagSafe 3 charging port, Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports with support for: charging, display |
| Operating System and Software |
macOS |
| Service / Support |
4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools |
| Wireless Network Option |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 |
Advanced Laptop (Windows) - $1,456.83 - Available in July
Coming Soon
Intended for larger projects and workloads (such as graphical design software).
Advanced Laptop (Mac) - $1,818.00 - $2,748.00
Macbook Pro 14" & 16" (Ordered by IT)
Intended for larger projects and workloads (such as graphical design software)
| Estimated Cost |
$2,168.00 - $2,748.00 |
| Processor |
- MacBook Pro 14": Apple M4 chip: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- MacBook Pro 16": Apple M4 Pro chip: 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
|
| Dimensions |
- MacBook Pro 14": Height: 0.61in, Width: 12.31in
- MacBook Pro 16": Height: 0.66in, Width: 14.01in
|
| Weight |
- MacBook Pro 14": 3.4lb
- MacBook Pro 16": 4.7lb
|
| Memory |
- MacBook Pro 14": 16GB Unified Memory
- MacBook Pro 16": 24GB Unified Memory
|
| Hard Drive |
512GB SSD |
| Optical Drive |
None |
| Monitor |
- MacBook Pro 14": Liquid Retina XDR display: 14.2-inch (diagonal)
- MacBook Pro 16": Similar to the 14", but with following to scale: 16-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display
|
| Video |
- MacBook Pro 14": Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Video encode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, AV1 decode
- MacBook Pro 16": Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Two video encode engines, Two ProRes encode and decode engines, AV1 decode
|
| Audio |
- MacBook Pro 14": High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
- MacBook Pro 16": Same as the 14" model above
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| Networking |
- MacBook Pro 14": Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- MacBook Pro 16": Same as the 14" model above
|
| Battery / Power |
- MacBook Pro 14": Integrated 70-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (Up to 18hrs Apple TV app movie playback/Up to 12hrs wireless web)
- MacBook Pro 16": Integrated 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery (Up to 22hrs Apple TV app movie playback/Up to 15hrs wireless web)
|
| Slots / Ports |
- MacBook Pro 14": Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: charging, DisplayPort, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, MagSafe 3 port
- MacBook Pro 16": Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, MagSafe 3 port
|
| Operating System and Software |
macOS |
| Service / Support |
4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools |
| Wireless Network Option |
- MacBook Pro 14": Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- MacBook Pro 16": Same as the 14" model above
|
Mac Mini - $828.00
Mac Mini (Ordered by IT)
| Estimated Cost |
$1,008.00 |
| Processor |
Apple M4 chip: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Dimensions |
Height: 1.41in, Width: 7.75in |
| Memory |
16GB unified memory |
| Hard Drive |
512GB SSD |
| Optical Drive |
None |
| Monitor |
Dell Ultrasharp 27-inch Monitor (U2722D) $310.49 (Optional - Not included in quote) |
| Video |
10-core GPU, Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Audio |
Built-in speaker, Supported Audio playback formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos |
| Networking |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Battery / Power |
None |
| Slots / Ports |
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI Port, two USB-A ports, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Operating System and Software |
MacOs |
| Service / Support |
4-Year AppleCare+ for Schools |
| Wireless Network Option |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Available Refresh Accessories
Available Refresh Accessories (Ordered by IT)
The accessories listed below are for the recommended computer(s) listed above (ordered by IT with chosen device as requested). Please note that departments are responsible for any overages when factoring in the cost of the refresh device and any requested accessories.
- Dell Thunderbolt 4 Dock (SD25TB4) - $229.49
- Dell Ultrasharp 24-inch Monitor (U2422H) - $241.29
- Dell Ultrasharp 27-inch Monitor (U2722D) - $304.79
- Dell 24-inch Monitor (P2425H) - $171.24
- Mac Dock for all MacBook models (Contact IT for a quote)
Additional Support
Open an IT Helpdesk request ticket.
Send an email to ITHelp@utc.edu.
Contact the IT Help Desk at 423-425-4000 or visit our IT Chat Portal.
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