| Processor/Model | iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro quad core processor or more | MacBook Pro
quad core processor or more |
| System RAM | 16 GB minimum (more preferred) | 16 GB minimum (more preferred) |
| Hard Drive (Storage) | 512 GB SSD or 750 GB/7200 RPM minimum (more preferred) | 512 GB SSD or 750 GB/7200 RPM minimum (more preferred) |
| Monitor/Display | 21" or larger (monitors from other vendors will work with Macintosh) | 13" or 16", second 21" or larger external monitor recommended (monitors from other vendors will work with Macintosh) |
| Video Adapter (Graphics Card) | These are standard 2GB and upgradeable to 16GB. | 13" MBP standard
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 or Intel Iris Plus Graphics
16" MBP standard 4GB upgradable to 8GB. |
| Operating System | Mac OS X version 10.13 or later | Mac OS X version 10.13 or later |
| Audio | Standard on Macintosh | Standard on Macintosh |
| Network Adapter | WiFi and wired adapter included | WiFi included |
| External Hard Drive | An external drive at least as large as your computer's internal drive for backing up your computer | An external drive at least as large as your computer's internal drive for backing up your computer |
| Warranty Service | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan or loss/damage coverage | 3-year AppleCare Protection Plan or loss/damage coverage |
| Software | Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud,
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Edition, and Windows-compatible software of your choosing if you want to run both Mac OS X and Windows on a Macintosh.
If you are not downloading your software through EWU IT, be sure to check for educational discounts. | Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud,
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Edition, and Windows-compatible software of your choice if you want to run both Mac OS X and Windows on a Macintosh.
If you are not downloading your software through EWU IT, be sure to check for educational discounts. |