TechConnect - General Studies

	Windows		Apple
	Minimum	Recommended	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 11	Windows 11	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	8GB	16GB or higher
Graphics	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Storage	256GB SSD	256GB SSD or larger	256GB SSD	512GB SSD or larger
Networking	Wireless card	Wireless card	Wireless card	Wireless card

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 14 Plus 2-in-1

Dell Latitude 3450

Dell Latitude 3550

MacBook Pro (14-inch) M5 chip