TechConnect - School of Optometry

	Windows		Apple
	Minimum	Recommended	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	macOS 13	macOS 15 or higher
Processor	12th gen Intel® i3	Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 or higher	M1	M2 or higher
Memory (RAM)	8GB	16GB or higher	8GB	16GB or higher
Storage	256GB	512GB SSD or larger	256GB	512GB SSD or larger
Networking	Wireless card	Wireless card	Wireless card	Wireless card
Misc	TPM chip enabled	TPM chip enabled

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:

MacBook Air (13-inch) M4 chip

MacBook Air (15-inch) M3 chip

MacBook Air (15-inch) M4 chip

Dell Latitude 3450

Dell Precision 5490

MacBook Pro (14-inch) M4 Pro chip

MacBook Pro (14-inch) M5 chip