2011 Student Computer Information
| Standard | Upgrade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
MacBook  |
ThinkPad L420  |
MacBook Pro |
ThinkPad T420s |
|
| CPU | 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo | Core i3-2310M, 2.1 GHz | Core i7-2640M, 2.8 GHz | Core i5-2540M, 2.6 GHz |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
| HDD | 250GB | 320GB | 750GB | 320GB |
| Screen Size | 13.3″ | 14.1″ | 13.3″ | 14.1″ |
| Screen Resolution | 1280×800 | 1366×768 | 1280×800 | 1600×900 |
| Wireless | 802.11n | 802.11n | 802.11n | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p | 720p | 720p |
| Bundled Software | iLife | Adobe Digital School Collection | iLife | Adobe Digital School Collection |
| DVD Writable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 year AppleCare | 4 year ThinkPad Protection | 3 year AppleCare | 4 year ThinkPad Protection |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 (1 is USB 3.0) |
| Video Out ports | mini-DisplayPort | VGA, DisplayPort | mini-DisplayPort | VGA, DisplayPort |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs. | 5.1 lbs. | 4.5 lbs. | 3.9 lbs. |
| Dimensions | 1.08”Hx13”Wx9.12”D | 1.42”Hx13.5”Wx9.17”D | 0.95”Hx12.78”Wx8.94”D | 1.02”Hx13.4”Wx9.05”D |
| OS | MacOS X Lion | Windows 7 Professional | MacOS X Lion | Windows 7 Professional |
| Cost, including sales tax and Targus case | $1124.37 | $1062.51 | $1632.62 | $1495.86 |
| More info | Apple is only selling the MacBook through educational institutions. Please contact the Computer Store for a copy of the vendor specs. | vendor specs | vendor specs | vendor specs |
Differentiating features between each of the standard computers and each of the upgrade computers are in bold.