Computer Purchasing
UMS IT provides a standard selection of Dell and Apple computers for you to choose from. If you are a researcher and have computing needs that can’t be met by our standards, please fill out the below Research and Non-Standard Purchase Form.
UMS IT Standard Computer Offerings
Standard Apple Devices
Apple Computers
| MacBook Pro | iMac 24-inch All-in-One |
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| Apple M3 Chip 8-Core CPU, 10 Core GPU 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD Storage 4 year AppleCare+ (no service fees) | 24-inch Retina 4.5K Display Apple M3 chip 8-core CPU 8-core GPU 16GB unified memory 256GB, SSD Storage 4 year AppleCare+ for Schools |
| Starting at $1,598.00 |
Apple iPads
| iPad Wi-Fi (10th Gen) | iPad Pro Wi-Fi |
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| 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display A14 Bionic chip 64GB SSD Storage 4 year AppleCare+ for Schools Space Gray, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Pink option | 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR Display 256GB, SSD Storage 4 year AppleCare+ (for Schools) Space Gray or Silver option |
| Starting at $438.00 | Starting at $1,118.00 |
Standard Dell Devices
Dell Computers
| 14″ Dell Pro 14 Plus | 24″ Dell Pro 24 All-in-One |
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| 14″, Non-Touch, FHD+, IPS, Anti-Glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, FHD IR Cam Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235U, vPro® (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz) 16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 512 GB SSD 5Y ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and Accidental Damage and Keep Your Hard Drive | 24″ Display, Non-touch, FHD HDR Camera Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245 vPro® (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores, up to 5.1GHz) 16 GB: 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 512GB SSD 5Y ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and Accidental Damage and Keep Your Hard Drive |
| $1,382.65 | $1,256.01 |
Dell Workstations – Recommendation for Research, Engineering, Graphics, and GIS
| Currently Unavailable – Dell Mobile Precision 3591 | Dell Pro Max Tower T2 |
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| 15.6″ FHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz, 250 nits, non-touch IR FHD Camera and Mic Intel Core Ultra 7 165h vPro Enterprise (24 MB cache, 16 cores, 22 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 45w) NVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada Generation, 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card 32GB, (1 x 32GB ) DDR5, 5600MT/s 512 GB SSD 5 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day Onsite Service | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265 (20 cores, up to 5.3 GHz, 65 W) NVIDIA® RTX™ 2000 ADA, 16 GB GDDR6, 4 mDP to DP adapters 32GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 512GB SSD 5Y ProSupport Plus with ProSupport and Accidental Damage and Keep Your Hard Drive |
| $2,081.00 | $2074.23 |
Research & Non-Standard Computer Purchases
Send your completed requests or program questions by email to um-computer-purchasing-group@maine.edu.
This form is required for Researchers intending to purchase non-standard computing devices for review by a Committee comprised of representatives from Research Administration, Information Security, Procurement, and Campus IT Support. Please be detailed in your answers as the information often expedites the review process and minimizes the need for additional correspondence by Committee members.
Researchers are responsible for maintaining and supporting non-standard computing devices in compliance with all UMS Information Security Policies and Practices in addition to any project specific requirements. You also need to understand that UMS IT only provides a “Best Effort” support for these non-standard computing devices to provide assistance when attempting to connect to UMS Resources.
Additional Information on Planning Research Technology Purchases
UM/UMM Computer Refresh Program (CRP)
What is CRP?
- A campus-funded program issuing laptops to eligible E&G funded employees of UMaine and Machias.
- Intended to replace older out-dated computers and your old device is exchanged for a new CRP device.
- Devices are provided at no cost to the department while accessories and add-ons remain the funding responsibility of the department.
- Equipment remains with assigned individuals for 5 years, after which eligible users are issued a new replacement device.
- Equipment issued to employees who separate from the University is returned to UMaine IT for useability assessment and repurposing or recycling via standard eWaste procedures.
- All devices include UMS:IT managed software and security enrollment, plus extended on-site warranties with Accidental Damage Protection.
FY25 CRP Information for Department CRP Coordinators
- Review this Current available FY25 CRP Device Offerings
- Identify and prioritize eligible individuals with devices 5+ years of age first.
- Review these FY25 Department Allocations for both laptops and monitors
- Use this FY25 CRP Department Request Template to submit department allocation requests for laptops, monitors, or both.