TechConnect - Collat School of Business

Collat School of Business

  Windows   Apple
  Minimum Recommended Power User  Recommended
Operating System Windows 11 Windows 11 Windows 11 Pro  macOS X is not   recommended due to   SAS software   unavailibility
Processor 12th gen Intel® i5 Intel® Core Ultra 5 Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 or higher
Memory (RAM) 8GB 16GB or higher 16GB or higher
Storage 256GB SSD 512GB SSD or larger 1TB SSD
Graphics Integrated Integrated  Dedicated GPU

3-yr. warranty with accidental damage protection is highly recommended for all brands. UAB IT does not endorse any specific laptop brand.

TechConnect laptops are selected to meet or exceed the recommendations from UAB IT and the academic areas. Apple, Dell, and Microsoft Surface devices are available for purchase as part of our Laptop Program with the following benefits:         

  • Academic discounts
  • Service and support
  • 3-yr. premium warranty with accidental damage and 24/7 tech support from manufacturer

TechConnect is available to all faculty, staff, and students at UAB.  You will be required to enter a valid UAB email address at checkout.


Our recommendations below are available as part of the Laptop Program: