Miami University

Notebook Models

Unbeatable service, value and convenience

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
Buy HP Compaq 6910p now

2.4GHz $1,369
Buy HP Compaq 6910p now

2.4GHz $1,259
Buy HP Compaq 6910p now

2.8GHz $1,569
Buy HP Compaq 6910p now

2.26GHz $1,308
Buy White MacBook now

2.53GHz $1,608
Buy Black MacBook now

$2,114
Buy 15.4 inch 2.4GHz MacBook Pro now

$2,364
Buy 17 inch 2.5GHz MacBook Pro now

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)

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

upgrade options

4th year warranty extension

 

4th year AppleCare warranty extension

Other upgrades may be available, please contact the University Bookstore at (513) 529-2634 to inquire.

*Prices and specifications subject to change without notice based on availability from vendor.

**Starting weight reflects weight as listed by vendor and based on vendor's base configuration. Weight varies depending on configuration options and manufacturing variability.