The Information Technology Division in UL has reviewed applications/ software that students might need on their device while studying at the University. ITD has identified a number of categories and suggested devices based on requirements.
While the buying decision rests solely with the student, we would ask students to please be aware of the device specifications when purchasing a device. Off-the-shelf devices come with much lower specs and have a very limited hardware warranty.
Please note: These recommendations are guidelines only. Certain schools/ departments in the University may have specific IT requirements.
Apple Mac Device
An entry spec device, not older than five years, which can run the latest macOS and Microsoft Office 365 Apps.
| Category A |
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| Entry spec: Light user, ideal for mobility and traveling, easy to access applications and complete tasks comfortably. Compatible for email, docs, online meetings, online classes and lightweight software. |
| -Apple MacBook Air 13.3", Apple M1 chip, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD |
| Category B |
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| Medium spec: Medium user, ideal for mobility, daily tasks and medium to heavyweight software. Can also run hardware intensive software such as Visual Studio, VR, Autodesk and numerical analysis, etc. |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13”, Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD |
| Category C |
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| High spec: If you need to customise the device to a higher specification, you can query it with HEAnet Apple vendors Select here or Wriggle here. |
Please note: You may wish to purchase an extended warranty on the device.
Student Discount
UL students can avail of a special student discount by purchasing their device through the HEAnet (Higher Education Authority) store.
Before purchasing your Apple device, redeem your discount code through the approved vendors Select here or Wriggle.