ITS recognizes that different users have different needs and preferences in computer platforms and therefore offers both macOS and Microsoft Windows (Lenovo) computer options to faculty and staff.
Details about the differences between using Windows vs. Mac computers here at Middlebury College can be found in this Knowledge Base article.
Our standard model computers will meet the needs of most Middlebury employees. If you have unique computing needs or any questions, please contact the help desk to discuss which configuration is best suited for your work.
ITS provides a single 24" Lenovo monitor or a 24" Lenovo docking monitor for each employee.
Detailed Specs for ITS Standard Models
| |
Lenovo ThinkCentre M80q Gen 3 |
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 |
Apple MacBook Air M2 |
Apple iMac |
| Category |
Win micro desktop |
Win std laptop |
Mac std laptop |
Mac desktop |
| Screen |
External |
14” |
13.6” |
24” |
| OS |
Win 11 Ent |
Win 11 Ent |
macOS |
macOS |
| CPU |
12-core
up to 4.7GHz i7 |
8-core
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 4.7GHz |
Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine |
Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM |
16GB |
16GB |
16GB |
16GB |
| Hard drive |
256GB SSD |
256GB SSD |
256GB SSD |
256GB SSD |
| Weight |
2.7 lbs |
3.3 pounds |
2.7 lbs |
12.5 lbs |
| Ports |
7x USB, USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, network |
2 x USB-A ports, 2 x USB-C, 1x hdmi, 1 x ethernet, 1x 3.5mm headphone |
2x USB-C/TB 4, 3.5mm headphone jack |
2x USB-C/TB3, 2x USB-C/TB4, Network |
| Cost |
$975 |
$1,350 |
$1,338 |
$1,698 |
| EPEAT** |
Gold |
Gold |
Gold |
Gold |
*Please note that the new Lenovo laptops no longer work with the old style docking stations (E-Port) and require the purchase of a new USB-C "port replicator" ($290) if docking is necessary.
Both models include a three year warranty.
**Information about EPEAT can be found at https://www.epeat.net/
Software
Computers purchased and maintained by ITS include basic tools unique to each OS as well as utilities which help ITS manage and secure Middlebury devices. Employees are able to install additional software themselves as needed. Popular licensed software used at the College (such as Adobe applications or Microsoft Office) are available for self-install via Self Service Installations. Applications are also listed in our Service Catalog. More info can be found at: http://go.middlebury.edu/selfservice/.