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

UMS:IT Computer Standards

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 GPU16GB unified memory256GB SSD Storage4 year AppleCare+ (no service fees)24-inch Retina 4.5K DisplayApple M3 chip 8-core CPU 8-core GPU16GB unified memory256GB, SSD Storage4 year AppleCare+ for SchoolsStarting at $1,598.00

Apple iPads

iPad Wi-Fi (10th Gen)Starting at $438.00iPad Pro Wi-FiStarting at $1,118.00
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10.9-inch Liquid Retina DisplayA14 Bionic chip64GB SSD Storage4 year AppleCare+ for SchoolsSpace Gray, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Pink option11-inch Ultra Retina XDR Display256GB, SSD Storage4 year AppleCare+ (for Schools)Space Gray or Silver option
New Model – 15″ Latitude 5550New Model – Optiplex 7420 23.8” All in One
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15.6” FHD Display (1920×1080) 60Hz, Non-Touch, AG, 250 nit, FHD Camera, MicIntel® Core™ Ultra 5 135U vPro® (12MB cache, 12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.4GHz Turbo)16GB, (1x16GB), DDR5, 5600 MT/s256GB M.2 2230 TLC, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, Solid State Drive 5 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day Onsite Service23.8” Display, Non-Touch, FHD HDR Camera, MicIntel Core i5-14600 (24 MB cache, 14 cores, 20 threads, up to 5.2GHz Turbo)16GB, DDR5 (1x16GB) Non-ECC memory512GB, M.2 2230, PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive5 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day Onsite Service
 
$1,312.90$1,345.00

Workstations

Enhanced Laptop recommendation for Research, Engineering, Graphics and GIS   

Enhanced Desktop recommendation for Research, Engineering, Graphics, and GIS

New Model – Dell Mobile Precision 3591New Model – Dell Tower Precision 3680
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15.6″ FHD 1920 x 1080 60Hz, 250 nits, non-touch IR FHD Camera and MicIntel Core Ulr 7 165h vPro Enterprise (24 MB cache, 16 cores, 22 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 45w)32GB, (1 x 32GB ) DDR5, 5600MT/s, non-ECCNVIDIA RTX A2000 Ada Generation, 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card512 GB M.2 2230, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD, Class 35 5 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day Onsite ServiceIntel Core i7 14th Gen-14700 (33MB Cache, 20 Core, 28 threads, 2.1GHz to 5.2GHz (65W) 32GB (2x16GB)  DDR5 up to 4400MT/s non-ECC memoryNvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI, 3DP512GB M.2 2280, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe, Solid State Drive5 year ProSupport Plus with Next Business Day Onsite Service
 
 $2,081.00

Research & Non-Standard Purchases

Send your completed requests or program questions by email to um.crp@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

Research & Special-use Computing Device Purchases Form

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