Miami partners with leading computer vendors to offer exceptional laptops at an outstanding price. Choose the model that works for you based on your academic needs and personal preferences.
Fall 2009 Miami Notebook Models
Please note, vendors continually update their product lines and Miami Notebook models and prices may change accordingly.
When to Purchase: If you are an incoming first year student for Fall 2009, we recommend that you purchase your Miami Notebook during Orientation in June. This balances getting the latest technology with allowing time to become familiar with your new laptop before school starts.
May 27 Apple launched it's "buy an Apple Mac and get a free iPod touch" promotion. The University Bookstore is participating in this Apple promotion.
For details about the iPod promotion, contact the bookstore at 513-529-2634.
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model |
HP EliteBook 6930p |
HP EliteBook 8530p |
Apple MacBook Pro 13"
(aluminum) |
Apple 15.4"
2.66GHZ MacBook Pro |
Apple 15.4"
2.8GHz MacBook Pro |
price |
2.26GHz $1,169

2.4GHz $1,369
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2.4GHz $1,259

2.8GHz $1,569
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2.26GHz $1,308

2.53GHz $1,608
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$2,114

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$2,364
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display |
14.1 inches
WXGA+ widescreen Illumi-Lite LED display |
15.4 inches
WSXGA+
widescreen Illumi-Lite LED display |
13.3 inches
LED-backlit glossy widescreen
1280 x 800 pixels |
15.4 inches
LED-backlit glossy widescreen
1440 x 900 pixels |
processor |
2.26GHz or 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.4GHz or 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.26 or 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
video card |
ATI Mobility Radeon™
HD 3450 (128MB) |
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 (256MB) |
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (256MB) |
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT (256MB) |
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT (512MB) |
memory |
2.26GHz: 2GB
2.4GHz: 4GB |
4GB |
2GB/4GB |
4GB |
hard drive |
160GB (7200RPM) |
2.26GHz: 160GB
2.53GHz: 250GB
(5400RPM) |
320GB (5400RPM) |
500GB (5400RPM) |
operating system |
Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit) |
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
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optical drive |
CD & DVD Read/Write |
CD & DVD Read/Write |
wireless |
WiFi and Bluetooth Enabled |
WiFi and Bluetooth Enabled |
other |
2MP Webcam; Fingerprint Sensor;
HDMI port* that allows connection to high resolution displays
*8530p Only |
Built-in iSight camera; iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand) |
ethernet |
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet |
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet |
starting weight** |
4.7 lbs. |
6.3 lbs |
4.5 lbs |
5.5 lbs |
dimensions |
1.23" x 13.03" x 9.57" |
1.1" x 14" x 10.4" |
.95" x 12.78" x 8.94" |
.95" x 14.35" x 9.82" |
battery life |
Up to 4.5 hours |
Up to 5 hours |
Up to 7 hours |
vendor warranty |
Three year Next Business Day with Accidental Damage Protection; One year on battery |
Three year AppleCare (note: AppleCare does not include Accidental Damage coverage); One year on battery
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upgrade options |
4th year warranty extension
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4th year AppleCare warranty extension
Other upgrades may be available, please contact the University Bookstore at (513) 529-2634 to inquire.
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**Starting weight reflects weight as listed by vendor and based on vendor's base configuration. Weight varies depending on configuration options and manufacturing variability.