This document summarizes two laptop options, a Lenovo x230t tablet PC and an Apple Macbook Pro 13", for a faculty laptop refresh program. Both laptops have similar specifications including processors, memory, storage and battery life. They also support the same software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, browsers and SMART Notebook. The key differences are that the Lenovo has a reversible touchscreen that folds into a tablet, includes Microsoft OneNote, and receives updates from IT, while the Macbook Pro has a built-in DVD drive, includes Apple's iLife suite and iWork, and requires the user to install updates. The document invites the reader to click a link to select their preferred laptop option.

1. At the Dawn of the New Laptops
It’s time to decide your future…
Lenovo x230t Tablet PC Apple Macbook Pro 13”
SCS Faculty Laptop Refresh 2013

2. Macbook Pro
Apple Macbook Pro
Model A1278
• 13.3” LED screen
• Processor: 2.5ghz Intel i5
• Ram: 4gb
• Hard Drive: 500gb
• OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
• Includes VGA video adapter
Software Image
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Mac Apps (iCal, Mail)
• iLife (iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, Garage Band)
• iWork (Keynote, Pages, Numbers)
• CS6 (Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro)
• Browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
• SMART Notebook 11
• Audacity, Jing

3. x230t Tablet PC
Lenovo x230t Tablet PC
Model: 34352JU
• 12.5” reversible screen
• Processor: 2.6ghz Intel i5
• Ram: 4gb
• Hard Drive: 500gb
• Windows 7
Software Image
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access,
Publisher, OneNote)
• CS6 (Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro + PDF Writer)
• Browsers (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox)
• SMART Notebook 11
• Audacity, Jing, ArcGIS, Autograph, Geometer’s Sketchpad,LEGO

4. Similarities
• Same memory and processing
speeds
• Same weight and battery life
• Connect to all SMART Boards
• Both users supported and
encouraged by IT
• No additional accessories provided
(i.e. no mouse, external keyboard,
case, etc)
• Non-image software will need to be checked for compatibility

5. Differences
PC Tablet Macbook Pro
• Reversible screen with • Built-in DVD drive
touchscreen and pen – • Garageband and
folds up into tablet iMovie, iWork also
• external DVD drive included
available to use (from • Updates and drivers
dept.) installed by user
• Microsoft OneNote also • Includes Apple
included telephone technical
• Updates and drivers support
deployed by IT

6. Click here to make your choice.