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The systems listed below are the recommended laptop computers for purchase by MIT students, faculty, and staff. You will need MIT web certificates to access the Apple and Dell Education sites. For assistance with selecting a model to meet your particular needs, contact a presales consultant (phone: 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' websites for the latest information. In the listings below, the model name, catalog number, and price for each system are current as of June 27, 2012.

For purchasing information, see Hardware Recommendations.

Apple

13" MacBook Air 13" MacBook Pro 15" MacBook Pro
  • 13.3" Widescreen LED-backlit display
  • 2.0GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
  • 256GB Flash Storage
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 720p FaceTime HD camera
  • MagSafe power port
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt port
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g compatible)
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Up to 7 hours on battery
  • Weight 2.9 lbs.
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion 
  • Mac App Store
  • iLife
  • AppleCare extended 3 year limited warranty
  • For more details, click here
  • 13.3" Widescreen LED-backlit display
  • 2.9GHz dual-core Intel i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz)
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 memory
  • 750GB Serial ATA Drive 5400 RPM HD
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW)
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 720p FaceTime HD camera
  • MagSafe power port
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • Firewire 800
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt port
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g compatible)
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Up to 7 hours on battery
  • Weight 4.5 lbs.
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • Mac App Store
  • iLife
  • AppleCare extended 3 year limited warranty
  • For more details, click here
  • 15.4" Widescreen LED-backlit display
  • 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz)
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 memory
  • 750GB Serial ATA Drive 7200 RPM HD
  • SuperDrive 8x (DVD+-R DL/DVD+-RW/CD-RW)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M w/512MB GDDR5 memory + Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 720p FaceTime HD camera
  • MagSafe power port
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • Firewire 800
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt port
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g compatible)
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Up to 7 hours on battery
  • Weight 5.6 lbs.
  • Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • Mac App Store
  • iLife
  • AppleCare extended 3 year limited warranty
  • For more details, click here
Personal purchase ECAT price: $1812 Personal purchase ECAT price: $1582 Personal purchase ECAT price: $2163

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. On the Welcome page, click the Recommended Systems link located in the menu on the right.

Dell

Latitude E6330 13"
 Latitude E6430 14"
Latitude E6530 15"

Latitude E6330

Latitude E6430

Latitude E6530
  • 2.90 GHz Intel Core i7-3520M
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • 13" HD anti-glare LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
  • NVIDIA NVS 5200M 1GB GDDR5 graphics
  • 8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM 2 DIMMS
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Webcam w/noise canceling mic
  • 500 GB 7200rpm hard drive
  • 8x DVD+/-RW
  • Intel 802.11n wireless card and Bluetooth module
  • Fingerprint reader and contact-less smartcard reader
  • 3 year basic hardware service, 3 year accidental damage service

Total price: $1493
  • 2.90 GHz Intel Core i7-3520M
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • 14" HD anti-glare LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
  • NVIDIA NVS 5200M 1GB GDDR5 graphics
  • 8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM 2 DIMMS
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Webcam w/noise canceling mic
  • 500 GB 7200rpm hard drive
  • 8x DVD+/-RW
  • Intel 802.11n wireless card and Bluetooth module
  • Fingerprint reader and contact-less smartcard reader
  • 3 year basic hardware service, 3 year accidental damage service

Total price: $1330
  • 2.90 GHz Intel Core i7-3520M
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • 15.6" HD anti-glare LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
  • NVIDIA NVS 5200M 1GB GDDR5 graphics
  • 8GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM 2 DIMMS
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Webcam w/noise canceling mic
  • 500 GB 7200rpm hard drive
  • 8x DVD+/-RW
  • Intel 802.11n wireless card and Bluetooth module
  • Fingerprint reader and contact-less smartcard reader
  • 3 year basic hardware service, 3 year accidental damage service

Total price: $1350

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.
    Result: You will see the MIT configurations on the Dell page for personal purchases.