SAS Computing Apple Options List

  • Faculty & Staff

This table summarizes the standard options for new Apple computers provided through the SAS Computing allocations program for standing faculty (i.e. tenure track) only. If you are in a different type of position, please contact your local computing support provider (LSP) for information on how to get a computer.

Current technology presents cost and performance trade-offs that should be reviewed with your local computing support provider (LSP) to ensure that you choose the computer that will best meet your requirements. The computer options below reflect a range of possible choices. If none of them provide the configuration you require, your LSP can help you choose a customized configuration.

Apple Options

Apple Mac Operating System 13 (Ventura) and 14 (Sonoma)
(Please see Supported Desktop Operating Systems for more information.)

Please see SAS Computing Standard Software List for the list of standard software installed on Allocation computers.


Differences between the desktop options are highlighted in red.
Differences between the laptop options are highlighted in blue.

  

Desktop

Laptop

Standard
24-inch

(Please see note 1 below table.)

High End
24-inch

(Please see note 2 below table.)

 

Standard
13-inch

Mid Range
15-inch

(Please see note 3 below table.)

High End
14-inch

(Please see note 4 below table.)

High End
16-inch

Model:

24-inch Apple iMac

 13-inch
Apple MacBook Air

15-inch
Apple MacBook Air

14-inch
Apple MacBook Pro

 16-inch
Apple MacBook Pro
Month/Year Apple Last Revised:

October 2024

 March 2024 October 2024
Approximate Weight:
(varies by configuration and manufacturing process)		 9.75 lbs. 2.7 lbs. 3.3 lbs. 3.5 lbs. 4.7 lbs.
CPU: Apple M4 8-core Apple M4 10-core Apple M3 8-core Apple M4 Pro 12-core Apple M4
Pro 14-core
Storage Size:
 512 GB 512 GB
Storage Type: Solid State Drive (SSD) Solid State Drive (SSD)
Memory: 16 GB 16 GB 24 GB
Integrated Graphics: 8-core 10-core 10-core 16-core 20-core
Display size: Built-in 24-inch 13.6-inch 15.3-inch 14.2-inch 16.2-inch
Display Native Resolution: 4480 x 2520 2560 x 1664  2880 x 1864 3024 x 1964

 3456 x 2234

Ports & Connections:
  • Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Power
  • Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4
  • Two USB-C/USB-3
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Power
  • Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4
  • One MagSafe 3 power
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
(no Ethernet but an adapter can be provided if needed)

 
  • Three USB-C/USB-5/Thunderbolt 5
  • One MagSafe 3 power
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • One HDMI
  • SDXC card slot
(no Ethernet but an adapter can be provided if needed)
Misc: Wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and webcam Backlit keyboard, webcam, and carrying case.
Lead Time:

(May vary. Please check with us at time of order.)

 3-4 weeks 1-3 weeks 2-4 weeks  4-5 weeks
Additional Cost:

(Subject to change. Please check with us at time of order.)

 N/A

$93

 N/A $210 $710 $1,240
Some Possible Upgrades:

1 TB SSD (max) = +$180

1 TB SSD = +$180
2 TB SSD (max) = +$540

1 TB SSD = +$180
2 TB SSD (max) = +$540

1 TB SSD = +180
2 TB SSD = +$540
4 TB SSD = $1,080

 1 TB SSD = +180
2 TB SSD = +$540
4 TB SSD = $1,080
24 GB RAM (max) = +$200 24 GB RAM = +$200
32 GB RAM (max) = +$380

24 GB RAM (max) = +$200

36 GB RAM, which includes an upgrade to  M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = +$1,050 (adds .1 lbs to the weight)

48 GB RAM = +$360

36 GB RAM, which includes an upgrade to  M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = +900

48 GB RAM = +$400

128 GB RAM, which includes an upgrade to a M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = $2,000

 

   		     

M4 Pro 14‑core CPU & 20‑core GPU = +$170
M4 Max 16‑core CPU & 40‑core GPU, which includes an upgrade to 48 GB RAM & a 1 TB SSD= +$1,400

There are many other configurations available. Please work with your LSP if you want to consider others not presented here.

 

 


Notes

  1. If you would prefer not to wait too long for a standard iMac, we have the previous 2023 model in stock. It comes with an M3 processor. If you want one of these, please contact the Computer Allocations Program Manager, Sarah Nachmias at allocations@sas.upenn.edu.

  2. Higher end desktop computers with separate larger displays are available. Please contact your local computing support provider for more information

  3. The 15-inch MacBook Air has a similar configuration to the 13-inch. Some people prefer the larger screen despite the added weight, but if you mostly work in the office and at home, an external monitor in each location may be preferable. Please contact your  local computing support provider for more information

  4. There is a cheaper 14-inch MacBook Pro option that comes with an M4 (not M4 Pro) processor and 16 GB of RAM. It requires a $360 instead of a $710 charge to your faculty research funds or other Penn account. Please contact your local computing support provider for more information.

     

Further Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Computer Allocations Program Manager, Sarah Nachmias, at (215) 898-0589 or allocations@sas.upenn.edu.

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