2019 Faculty Laptop Incentive Program (FLIP)
This year’s Faculty Laptop Incentive Program (FLIP) is brought to you by the UMaine Provost’s Office and UMS IT. The FLIP program will run through May 15, 2019 and is for faculty only. The following program policies apply:
- Laptops must be ordered through the University Bookstore with an interdepartmental order (IDO).
- Matching grants are 50% of total cost, up to $750.
- Substitute Apple, HP and Microsoft Surface bundles must be approved by Derek Husson from the University Bookstore.
- Contact Derek Husson for tablet quotes (iPad, Windows, & Android).
- Funds will be distributed on a proportional basis; each order is subject for approval by your Dean’s office before the placement of order.
To order systems:
Faculty should contact their Dean’s Office to request inclusion in the program.
For program details, contact:
Robin Sherman at robin.sherman@maine.edu, or Derek Husson at derek.husson@maine.edu
This year’s program includes the following bundles:
Apple Bundles
Apple MacBook Pro® 13″ (128GB): $1,556
- Available in space gray or silver
- 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
- 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM memory
- 128GB PCle-based SSD hard drive
- Intel Iris Plus 640 Graphics
- 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
- 2560×1600 native resolution
- Force Touch trackpad
- Connections: Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- AppleCare® plus three-year protection plan
- Apple USB-C digital AV multiport adapter
- Moshi USB-C to Ethernet adapter
- Built-in battery (up to 10 hours)
Apple MacBook Air® 13.3″ (128GB): $1,440
- Available in space gray, silver or gold
- 1.8GHz dual-core eighth-generation Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
- Retina display 2560×1600 Native Display
- 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
- 128GB SSD storage
- Intel UHD Graphics 617
- Touch ID
- Force Touch trackpad
- Connections: Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- AppleCare® plus three-year protection plan
- Apple USB-C digital AV multiport adapter
- Moshi USB-C Ethernet adapter
- Built-in battery (up to 9 hours)
Apple MacBook Pro 13” (256GB): $1,756
- Available in space gray or silver
- 2.3GHz dual-core i5 processor
- 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM memory
- 256GB PCle-based SSD hard drive
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
- 2560×1600 native resolution
- Force Touch trackpad
- AppleCare® plus three-year protection plan
- Apple USB-C digital AV multiport adapter
- Moshi USB-C to Ethernet adapter
- Connections: Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
- Built-in battery (up to 10 hours)
Hewlett-Packard and Surface Pro Bundle
HP EliteBook® 840 G5 Notebook: $1,295
- Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz processor
- 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 memory (1D)
- 14″ LED FHD anti-glare display (1920×1080)
- 256GB SSD hard drive
- Webcam
- Intel UHD 620 graphics
- Intel 8260NGW 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 wireless card
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
- Three-cell battery and 45W smart adapter
- Three-year warranty NBD on-site with accidental damage protection
HP EliteBook 850 G4 Notebook: $1,315
- Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz processor
- 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 memory (1D)
- 15.6″ LED FHD anti-glare display (1920×1080)
- 256GB SSD hard drive
- Webcam
- Intel UHD 620 graphics
- Intel 8260NGW 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 wireless card
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
- Three-cell battery and 45W smart adapter
- Three-year warranty NBD on-site with accidental damage protection
Microsoft® Surface Pro® 6 Education: $1,699
- Intel Core i5-8350U 1.7GHz processor
- 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 memory (1D)
- 12.3″ PixelSense Display 2736×1824 resolution
- Includes Surface keyboard and pen
- Webcam
- Intel UHD 620 graphics
- 802.11ac wireless card
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
- Battery life up to 9 hours
- Surface Pro 6 Complete for Education three-year extended warranty with accidental damage protection
Options:
- Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Ethernet adapter
- Microsoft Surface Pro 6 HDMI adapter