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Apple Laptops | Apple Desktops | Setting Up a Laptop | Standard Software | Security | Warranty | Accessories | Unboxing | Apple Data Plan Devices
SHI is the University-wide Contracted Supplier for Apple products and services. The SHI punch-out in the PantherExpress System will include the same products and services available directly through Apple. SHI provides the University with a discounted price on many Apple products and is also designated as a diverse supplier. Purchasing from SHI contributes to the University's goals, as part of the Plan for Pitt, to support the community and economic development by increasing spending with diverse businesses. Visit this page to learn more about SHI’s products and services, how to place an order, and supplier contact information.
To access the "Featured Standards" on the SHI punchout, click on Company Standards and then Apple Standards. They are also highlighted under the Featured Standards on the main page of the punchout as seen below:
These purchases are designed for department-purchased and owned devices for professional use by faculty and staff. (Faculty, staff, or students looking to purchase an Apple device at a discount can do so through the Member Purchase Program.)
Please note that any devices that need to have a mobile data plan should be purchased in accordance with the University Cellular Mobile Plan Program.
NOTE: Due to global supply chain issues, some devices may take longer than normal to ship. Ship times are rapidly changing; please note the ship time when ordering and reach out to our Account Manager if you have a tight deadline.
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Purchase Consistency Offers Many Benefits:
- Delivery to departmental IT prior to unboxing for effective technical support and security, with enterprise device management and installation of University software (like antivirus, Office, etc).
- All devices can run standard productivity applications from any location, either through the cloud or installed locally.
- All recommended peripherals are designed to work seamlessly with recommended computers.
- Virtual desktops can be leveraged for specialty, demanding, or Windows-specific applications.
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Computer Options for Use by Departmental Staff and Instructors
For easy ordering, we have worked with SHI to create a variety of standards to purchase without having to request a quote. If you have a device that is frequently needed, please contact the Help Desk and request a ticket be sent to Technical Consulting for Departments. They can work with SHI to create a standard order for you.
For setup instructions, please see Setting Up Your Purchased Computer.
Laptops
The following are recommended models that includes an extra year of AppleCare with the 4-year warranty, a $60 value, as compared to purchasing direct from Apple:
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MacBook Air 13", M4 |
MacBook Air 15", M4 |
MacBook Pro,
14.2", M4 Pro |
MacBook Pro,
16.2", M4 Pro |
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| Screen Size |
13" |
15" |
14.2" |
16.2" |
| Color |
Space Gray |
Space Gray |
Space Black |
Space Black |
| Battery Life |
52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery |
66.5-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery |
72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery |
100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery |
| Charging |
30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M4 with 8‑core GPU) |
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M4 with 10‑core GPU) |
70W USB-C Power Adapter
Fast-charge capable with 96W USB-C Power Adapter |
140W USB-C Power Adapter
Fast-charge capable with included 140W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Operating System |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
| Processor |
Apple M4 chip
8-core CPUs |
Apple M4 chip
10-core CPUs |
Apple M4 chip
10-core CPU |
Apple M4 Pro chip
14-core CPU |
| Memory (RAM) |
16 GB |
16 GB |
16 GB |
24 GB |
| Hard Drive |
256 GB SSD |
256 GB SSD |
512 GB SSD |
512 GB SSD |
Webcam and
Microphone |
1080p FaceTime HD camera
3.5 mm headphone jack |
1080p FaceTime HD camera
3.5 mm headphone jack |
12MP Center Stage camera
1080p HD video recording
3.5 mm headphone jack |
12MP Center Stage camera
1080p HD video recording
3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wireless Card |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wired Port |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Size and Weight |
Height: 0.44 inch
Width: 11.97 inches
Depth: 8.46 inches
Weight: 2.7 pounds |
Height: 0.45 inch
Width: 13.40 inches
Depth: 9.35 inches
Weight: 3.3 pounds |
Height: 0.61 inch
Width: 12.31 inches
Depth: 8.71 inches
Weight: 3.5 pounds |
Height: 0.66 inch
Width: 14.01 inches
Depth: 9.77 inches
Weight: 4.7 pounds |
| In the Box |
13-inch MacBook Air
30W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
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15-inch MacBook Air
35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
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14-inch MacBook Pro
70W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
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16-inch MacBook Pro
140W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
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| Est. Price* |
~$1,119.45 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $890.01) |
~$1,334.52 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $1,088.01) |
~$1,793.24 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $1,487.00) |
~$2,582.25 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $2,276.01) |
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*Last updated: March 28, 2025
Due to global supply chain issues, some devices are taking longer than normal to ship. Ship times are rapidly changing; please note the ship time when ordering. Dell recommends ordering as soon as possible for fastest delivery.
Software Applications (click to expand)
The following software applications are installed on devices properly configured in our Jamf management program.
Productivity and Connectivity
- Microsoft 365 Semi-Annual Channel (including Teams)
- Microsoft OneNote
- PittNet VPN (GlobalProtect)
- Zoom Videoconferencing
Web Browsers
- Safari
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
Security
- Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection
IT Management
- JAMF Pro: Cloud-facing third-party solution for Apple Devices to deploy software packages, configure devices, and perform remote commands (wipe, lock, etc.). Allows end users to have a base machine without IT staff physically touching the device. Supports MacOS, iPadOS, and iPhoneOS. Ensure that you contact your IT Department prior to turning the device on to ensure smooth management.
Security (click to expand)
The following security and settings can be configured on devices purchased managed by your IT department with Jamf.
Endpoint Security and Protection Settings
Pitt IT can deploy a script that automates the installation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for supported devices when managed via our Jamf management properly. Devices must be enrolled prior to unboxing.
- Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection with Antivirus: Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection with Antivirus is enabled.
- Additional Security: Customers are informed of the appropriate use of University computer services and user account control is enabled to prevent harmful programs from making changes to the computer.
Review additional suggestions to secure your new Apple device.
Warranty (click to expand)
AppleCare+ for Schools is a protection plan that extends the coverage of Apple devices for up to four years from the original purchase date. It includes:
- Technical support: 24/7 access to Apple experts by phone or chat
- Repair coverage: Global coverage for parts and labor, including the battery and accessories
- Accidental repair: The paired 4-year AppleCare+ waives the service fee of $99 or $299 based on damage.
- Repair options: Mail-in, carry-in, or express replacement
- Walk-in Support at the University Store on Fifth: Our repair center is Apple Authorized and services Apple devices as well as out-of-warranty Dell computers. If you have tech problems, you'd better ask Brad, an Apple-certified Macintosh Technician with over 15 years of experience.
AppleCare+ for Schools can be purchased at the same time as the device or added within 60 days of purchase. Purchasing via SHI allows for a 3- or 4-year warranty option.
Desktop Options
Pitt IT still recommends a mobile-first posture; however, there are use cases for desktops like shared space and research lab environments. The following are recommended models that includes an extra year of AppleCare with the 4-year warranty, a $60 value, as compared to purchasing direct from Apple:
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iMac 24" M4, silver |
Mac Mini M4 |
Mac Studio M4 |
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| Operating System |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
macOS Sequoia 15 |
| Input |
Magic Keyboard
Magic Mouse
Configurable with:
- Magic Keyboard with
Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
- Magic Trackpad
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Not included |
Not included |
| Processor |
8-core CPU |
10-core CPU |
12-core CPU
30-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) |
16GB |
16GB |
32GB |
| Hard Drive |
512GB |
512GB |
1TB |
| Connections |
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:
- Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
- DisplayPort
3.5 mm headphone jack
**Configured with Ethernet |
On front:
- Two USB-C ports
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
On back:
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
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On front:
- Two USB-C ports
- SDXC Card Slot
On back:
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
- Two USB-A ports
- HDMI port
- 10Gb Ethernet
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
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| Est. Price* |
~$1,656.15 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $1,493.91) |
~$815.85 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $692.01) |
~$2,121.45 with 4-year warranty
(Base price: $1,959.21) |
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Last updated: March 28, 2025
Due to global supply chain issues, some devices are taking longer than normal to ship. Ship times are rapidly changing; please note the ship time when ordering. Apple recommends ordering as soon as possible for fastest delivery.
Tablets, Accessories and Peripherals (click to expand)
Suggested Employee Accessories
For more information on what power adapter is needed for your laptop, see Apple's Identify Your Mac Power Adapter article.
Please note that any devices that need to have a mobile data plan should be purchased in accordance with the University Cellular Mobile Plan Program.
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Price |
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| Apple Magic Keyboard |
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Apple Magic Keyboard |
~$123.84
~$95.04 |
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| Apple Magic Mouse |
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Apple Magic Mouse |
~$75.84 |
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| Power Adapter |
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20 Watt USB Power Adapter for iPad and iPhone |
~$18.24 |
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| Power Adapter |
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30 Watt USB Power Adapter for MacBook Air models 2018+
(cable not included) |
~$37.44 |
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| Power Adapter |
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70 Watt USB Power Adapter for 14-inch MacBok Pro 2021+
(cable not included) |
~$56.64 |
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| iPad mini |
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iPad mini, 256GB, Wi-Fi only, Silver |
~$569
+$104.64 (4-year warranty) |
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| iPad Air |
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iPad Air 11", 256GB, Wi-Fi only, Silver |
~$643
+$104.64 (4-year warranty) |
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| iPad 10 |
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iPad 10.9", 256GB, Wi-Fi only, Silver |
~$474.21
+$104.64 (4-year warranty) |
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| iPad Pro |
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iPad Pro 11", 256GB, Wi-Fi only, Silver |
~$919
+$210.24 (4-year warranty) |
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| iPad Pro |
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iPad Pro 12.9", 256GB, Wi-Fi only, Silver |
~$1,187.01
+$239.04 (4-year warranty) |
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Last updated: January 22, 2025