TechConnect - School of Education

	Windows			Apple
	Minimum	Recommended	Power User	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11 Pro	Mac OS 15 or higher
Processor	12th gen Intel® i5	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 or higher	Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 or higher	M2 or higher
Memory (RAM)	8GB	16GB or higher	16GB or higher	16GB or higher
Storage	256GB SSD	256GB SSD or larger	512GB SSD or larger	256GB SSD or larger
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: