Buyer's Guide for Macs
Standard Mac models
There are two standard Mac offerings with the following specifications available from XMA.
Please note that all Apple devices brought by the University of Reading are configured prior to dispatch and so are non returnable.
Device |
MacBook Air |
MacBook Pro |
Model | MLXW3B | MK183B |
Processor | M2 chip 8 core |
M1 chip 10 core |
Memory (RAM) |
8 GB |
16 GB |
Solid State Drive (SSD) |
256 GB |
512 GB |
Screen size |
13.6" screen |
16" screen |
Weight | 1.24kg |
2.5kg |
Price: | £895.11 | £1606.12 |
Note: Details in the above table are correct as at 21/08/23. Depending on stock availability, updates and changes may be made to the specifications at any time.
Is anything else available?
As with Windows devices, if you require something different to the standard Mac devices available, you must raise a Hardware Exception Request so we can discuss your requirements.
Peripherals for Macs
All the following are available from XMA, and are suitable for use with Mac devices.
Monitors
- iiyama ProLite 24” Monitor (XUB2492HSN-B1) – Full HD Monitor
- iiyama ProLite 27” (XU2792UHSU-B1) – 4K Monitor
- iiyama ProLite 27” (XUB2792QSU-B1) – Quad HD Monitor
Hubs
- Kensington USB C Hub MD120U4 - (K32850WW) - Single display only
- Kensington USB C Hub UH1460P - (K36901WW) - Single display only
- Belkin USB-C Dual Display Docking Station (INC002VFBK) - Supports dual display but requires a DC in
- Kensington USB A 3.0 Dual Docking station (K33991WW) - This dock supports dual display but requires a DC in
Mouse
- Logitech Mx Anywhere 3 Mouse (910-005989)
- Apple Magic Mouse (MK2E3Z/A)
- Logitech Mx Master 3 (910-006572)
Keyboard
- Logitech MX Keys for Mac (920-009558)
- Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac (920-010525)
- Apple Magic Keyboard Numeric Keypad (MQ052B/A)
- Apple Magic Keyboard (MK2A3B/A)
Cables
- Display Port to HDMI Cable (26-6220)
- HDMI High Speed with Ethernet Connection Cable (AK-330114-020-S)
Page updated by lm920207 on 21/08/23