About the Laptops
There are several Lenovo and Apple laptops offered through the UNCG Student Laptop Program. Each vendor provides a less expensive model and high-end models that offer better performance. Be sure to examine the hardware, software, and warranty-related information before making any final decision. In addition, listed below are specifications for the Lenovo Edge, a non-SLP offering which does not come with the bundle software or full 3-year warranty but is offered for purchase from the Lenovo site.
Students are free to select any of the recommended laptops for purchase. However, be sure to check with the department of your degree program to see if there are any expressed Laptop Platform Preferences.
Please review the program's Minimum Requirements for Non-Program Laptops if you are considering purchasing a non-program laptop.
Laptop Hardware:
| Lenovo Laptops | ||||
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| Ultra Portable: | Standard Lightweight: | Standard: | Performance: | |
| X230 2012 Model | T430S 2012 Model | T430 2012 Model | T530 2012 Model | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3320M | Intel HD i5-3320M | Intel HD i5-3320M | Intel Core i7-3520M |
| RAM | 4GB DDR 3 1 DIMM | 4GB DDR3 1 DIMM | 4GB DDR3 1 DIMM | 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (2 DIMM) |
| Hard Drive | 320 GB 7200 rpm | 320GB 7200 rpm HDD | 320GB 7200 rpm HDD | 500GB 7200 rpm HDD |
| Video Card | Intel Graphics Accelerator HD 3000 |
Intel Int Video | Intel HD Graphicx | NVIDIA Optimus with 1GB |
| Optical Drive | External | DVD Recordable, UBS w/SWR | DVD Recordable, UBE w/SWR | DVD RW +/- Dual Layer |
| Screen Size | 12.5" HD with Camera, 720p12.5HD WWAN 2x2 | 14.0HD+ Anti-Glare, WWAN | 14.0HD Anti-Glare, WW | 15.6HD+ Anti-Glare, WWAN |
| Wireless | Intel 6205 AGN 2x2 | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 | 3 USB 2.0 | 3 USB 2.0 | 3 USB 2.0 |
| Operating System | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Network Card | 10/100/1000 Gig ENET | 10/100/1000 Gig ENET | 10/100/1000 Gig ENET | 10/100/100 Gig Ethernet |
| Firewire | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display Port | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr Depot + TPP | 3 yr depot + TPP | 3 yr depot + TPP | 3 Yr Depot+ TPP |
| Battery Size | 6 cell | 6cell LI Battery T81+ |
9cell LI Battery TWL70++ |
9cell LI Battery TWL70++ |
| Bundle Price | $1,046 | $1,195 | $1,141 | $1,266 |
| Apple Macintosh Laptops | |||||
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| MacBook Pro 13 inch 2.5GHz i5 |
MacBook Pro 13 inch 2.9GHz i7 |
MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.3GHz i7 |
MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.6GHz i7 |
MacBook Pro 15 inch 2.4GHz i7 with Retina Display |
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| Processor | 2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz | 2.9GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHZ | 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 | 2.6GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 | 2.4GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 3.4GHz |
| Memory | 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB | 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB | 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB |
| Hard Drive | 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm | 750GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm | 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm | 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm | 256GB Flash Storage (Solid State Drive) |
| Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide | Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide | Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide | Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide | Backlit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide |
| Optical Drive | SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) | SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
| Screen Size | 13" w | 13" w | 15" w | 15" w | 15" w |
| Wireless | Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi | Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi | Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi | Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi | Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Apple USB SuperDrive |
| Operating System | OS X Mountain Lion | OS X Mountain Lion | OS X Mountain Lion | OS X Mountain Lion | OS X Mountain Lion |
| Glossy Widescreen Display | N/A | N/A | MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display | MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display | MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina Display |
| Network Card | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate | Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate | Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate | Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate | Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate |
| Color | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Warranty | 3-year Apple Care | 3-year Apple Care | 3-year Apple Care | 3-year Apple Care | 3-year Apple Care |
| Price | $1,282 | $1,582 | $1,938 | $2,058 | $2,346 |
Software:
Lenovo laptops purchased through the Student Laptop Program will now be delivered with Windows 7 only. Microsoft Office and Symantec Antivirus will be installed, free of charge, for Student Laptop Program participants at the Technology Support Center in 101 Forney.
Apple laptops purchased through the Student Laptop Program will now be delivered with the Snow Leopard OSX only. Microsoft Office and Symantec Antivirus will be installed, free of charge, for Student Laptop Program participants at the Technology Support Center in 101 Forney.
Note: Software is available only for current registered students who have purchased through the Student Laptop Program (SLP). Once a student has graduated or transferred, the software can no longer be obtained.
Microsoft licensing has allowed UNCG to distribute Office 2007 media for $7.00, Windows 7 media for $9.00, and Symantec Antivirus media for $5.00 to Student Laptop Participants. Please fill out this form to request your copy:
Microsoft Software Request Form for Student Laptop Program Participants
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