Overview
The following information will assist you in picking up your new Faculty Apple MacBook. Technology Services covers the cost of a MacBook with excellent performance to last many years. However, some users may have advanced needs. Those users may provide a GL to cover any additional costs, and specifications for an upgraded MacBook. Technology Services will special order the upgraded MacBooks on a regular schedule.
Table of Contents:
- Questions
- Table of prices for upgrades
- Request your upgrade
Questions
What is the standard Apple Model being provided?
- 13" MacBook Air with Touch ID
M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
16 GB Ram
512GB SSD Solid State Storage
Silver Colour
Can I upgrade?
- Answer: Yes, Technology Services will supply a standard model computer with specifications noted above. The additional cost of an upgraded computer must be charged to Faculty Personal Development funds.
What are the support differences for an upgraded computer?
- Answer: Acadia maintains an inventory of the standard model, but not of upgraded models. If necessary during service, TS will provide a standard model spare while your upgraded machine is being serviced. Additionally, TS covers the cost of repairs of the standard model, while the cost of service to enhancements must be paid for by the user from Professional Development Funds. Example – You requested a 1TB Disk Storage, TS will cover the cost of a 512GB Disk Storage, and you would cover the difference in cost between the 2 parts.
Who will own the upgraded computer?
- Answer: All technology purchased with university funds are owned by Acadia University and maintained by Technology Services, including upgraded computers paid for from Professional Development or Research funds.
Prices for upgrades
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Upgrade Model
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Additional Features above the Standard Model
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Additional cost above the Standard Model
(4.95% tax included)
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Pricing options to purchase additional individual features
(4.95% tax included)
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Upgraded Model:
14” MacBook Pro
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Larger 14" screen
Pro model
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$440.79
in additional funding required
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The following costs are in addition to the $440.79 model upgrade
- Upgrade further to M3 Pro CPU add $293.86
(this includes 18gig Ram)
- Upgrade further to M3 Max CPU add $1805.14
(this includes 36gig Ram and 1T SSD)
- Just upgrade the Ram to 24GB add $236.14
- Just upgrade the hard drive to 1TB SSD add $262.38
- Purchase an Extra AC adapter and cord add $144.83 - $161.62
(Price will vary based on processor selection)
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Upgraded Model:
16” MacBook Pro
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M3 Pro CPU
18GB Ram
Larger 16" screen
Pro model
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$1290.89
in additional funding required
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The following costs are in addition to the $1290.89 model upgrade
- Upgrade further to M3 Max CPU add $1280.39
(this includes 36gig Ram and 1T SSD)
- Just upgrade the 36GB Ram add $524.75
- Just upgrade the hard drive to 1TB SSD add $236.13
- Purchase an Extra AC adapter and cord add $180.92
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All prices subject to change, based on Apple Education Pricing June 2024.
All models are ordered in silver colour.
Request your upgrade
To begin your upgrade please submit your request here.