Standard Computer Models
All eligible faculty and staff members may choose at no cost to them an Apple Mac running OS X or a Lenovo PC running Windows from the following list.
| Rollover Category | Model | CPU | Memory | Graphics Card | Hard Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 13.3” Laptop |
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 w/Touch Screen |
11th Generation Intel Core i5 |
16 GB |
Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
512 GB SSD |
13.3" FHD(1920x1080) IPS, 300nits, Anti-glare, Multi-touch, IR-Camera, Mic, Black |
| Apple Laptop | 13" MacBook Air | M1 Chip (8-cores) | 16 GB | Integrated 7-core GPU (2.6 teraflops) | 512 GB SSD | 13" Retina display with True Tone |
Note: Manufacturer's configuration change rapidly, so these models and configurations may change.
High End Computer Models
Individual faculty members may require higher levels of computing capabilities that can only be offered through high end computer models. In the case that faculty opt to acquire a high end model instead of a standard model 100% funding will come from the following:
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Start-up funds: account provided to ACO to make purchase on behalf of faculty member, or
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Grant monies: account provided to ACO to make purchase on behalf of faculty member, or
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Faculty Professional Expense Reimbursement (FPER): to be purchased by faculty member using personal credit card.
If a high end computer model is chosen, in all cases, the computer purchased will remain the property of the University of Waterloo.
If you have concerns about this, please contact Acting Associate Dean, Co-operative Education and Planning Anindya Sen.
If you are interested in a high end computer model, please contact your departmental ACO support person for details.