Standard Mac Laptops

Due to frequent changes in computer pricing, visit the TSUS Marketplace to view Dell and Apple computers and cost.  Both Dell and Apple have tiles on the TSUS Marketplace homepage and will provide you with the most up-to-date pricing.

Mac - Mobile Essentials Laptop

MacBook Air 13.6”  Liquid Retina Display with True Tone

  • Standard Mac Image and Software
  • Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
  • 16GB unified memory*
  • 256GB SSD*
  • 16-core Neutral Engine Graphics
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • 4 Year AppleCare+ (no service fees)

*NOTE: RAM and solid-state drive (SSD) are built into the computer and cannot be upgraded after your purchase.

 

Mac - Flexible Use Laptop

MacBook Pro 14” with Liquid Retina XDR display

  • Standard Mac Image and Software
  • Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU, 10 core-GPU
  • 16GB unified memory*
  • 512GB Solid State Drive*
  • 16-core Neutral Engine Graphics
  • Wifi and Bluetooth
  • 4 Year AppleCare+ (no service fees)

*NOTE: RAM and solid-state drive (SSD) are built into the computer and cannot be upgraded after your purchase.

 

Mac - Mobile Power-User Workstation

MacBook Pro 16” with Liquid Retina XDR Display

  • Standard Mac Image and Software
  • Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU
  • 36GB unified memory*
  • 1TB SSD Storage*
  • 16-Core Neutral Engine Graphics
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • 4 Year AppleCare+ (no service fees)

*NOTE: RAM and solid-state drive (SSD) are built into the computer and cannot be upgraded after your purchase.

 

Apple - Telecommuter Package

The Telecommuter Package is recommended for people working from home and should be used with one of the recommended laptops. 

Docking Recommendations
Currently, Apple is not making a dock for the newest MacBook Air or Pro laptops. Options like the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, available through the Apple punchout in the SAP Marketplace, are likely to continue working, but future compatibility is not guaranteed. When buying accessories for Apple products, it is always best to buy other Apple products to ensure compatibility. Apple does not list the newest 14" M5 MacBook Pro as compatible with the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Pro Dock.

Monitor Recommendations
•    Apple Studio Display - Standard Glass with camera, mic, and speakers built in (Recommended)
•    Dell Pro 24 Adjustable Stand Monitor - E2425HSM

Mouse and Keyboard Recommendations
•    Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac computers with Apple silicon - US English
•    Apple Magic Mouse

*NOTE: The MacBook Air will only allow one monitor to be connected. 

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The Computer Replacement Program (CRP) is in place to maintain standardized high-quality computers at Texas State. CRP computers are optimally configured with no additional options or modifications and are designed to perform for at least a four-year lifecycle.
As part of the Computer Lifecycle Management policy, the Division of Information Technology is now requiring participating departments in the FY26 CRP Cycle to exchange one obsolete, unsupported computer within 30 days of receiving a new CRP computer.