From the MacBook and iMac to iPod and iPhone, Apple hardware is made for education. Mac computers and Apple products are reliable, durable, compatible, and easy to use, making them perfect for day-to-day student use. Included Apple software such as iLife and Mac OS X is designed with full integration in mind. So everything just works.
Questions Answered
Can a Mac run Windows?
Yes. Every Mac includes Boot Camp, which lets you run Windows natively. Or you can purchase an application such as VMware Fusion to run Mac OS X and Windows side by side.
Is a Mac reliable?
Yes. Because Apple builds both the computer and the software that comes with it, they’re literally made for each other. This means a Mac rarely freezes or crashes.
Is a Mac secure?
Yes. The Mac is built on a solid UNIX foundation and designed with security in mind, making viruses and spyware much less of a problem.
Notebooks
The new MacBookThe world’s greenest lineup of notebooks.
Every new MacBook is built using materials that are highly recyclable and free of many harmful substances present in other computers. Apple engineers also design the software and hardware to work together to maximize energy efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of the MacBook. Even the packaging has been reduced, so the smaller boxes are easier to ship and there is less material to recycle. The result is exactly what we hoped for: the greenest line of notebooks ever made. Learn more
The MacBook family is perfect for today's students. The white 13-inch MacBook, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the 15-inch MacBook Pro, along with the revolutionary MacBook Air, are all powerful, light, and durable enough for mobile learning. And many built-in features make the MacBook family perfect for education. For instance, the magnetic power connector pulls away if someone trips over it. And the Sudden Motion Sensor protects the hard drive in the event that the notebook is dropped.
Desktop and Server Solutions
iMac
The sculpted, thin, and powerful iMac takes up little room on a student’s desk.
From $1149 with education discount
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Mac Pro
Running at speeds of up to 3.2GHz, the Mac Pro is the fastest Mac ever.
From $2599 with education discount
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Mac mini
This simple but powerful dynamo is the perfect Mac for small spaces.
From $579 with education discount
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Software
Mac OS X: On Every Mac
Mac OS X, the operating system that comes standard on every Mac, includes hundreds of innovations that make Mac computers more reliable, more secure, and incredibly easy to use. And its seamlessness and simplicity keep the focus on learning, not the technology — making it perfect for education.
iLife: Free on Every New Mac
iLife is a suite of digital content creation applications that educators can use to design more engrossing lessons and students can use to create sophisticated presentations and reports. And it comes free with every new Mac.
GarageBand
Create music and start your own band. Then podcast your creations to the world. Learn more
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Pro Applications
Pages
Writing comes naturally with this streamlined word processor. Learn more
Keynote
It’s easy to create stunning, complex presentations. Learn more
Numbers
Presenting research is easier with this visual spreadsheet application. Learn more
Aperture
Streamlined tools for moving photos from capture to output. Learn more
Logic Studio
Translate musical inspiration into professional-level recordings. Learn more
Final Cut Studio
A powerful and extensive toolset for advanced video editing. Learn more
iPod and iPhone
iPod touch
With the ability to email and access the web, it’s a great pocket computer for mobile learning.
From $199
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iPod classic
With 160GB of storage, there’s room for at least a semester’s worth of lectures.
From $249
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iPod nano
The iPod nano is ultraslim with a built-in video camera and mic for shooting video.
From $149
Learn moreiPhone 3GS
It’s the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including improved speed and performance with longer battery life, a high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording, and hands free voice control. With iPhone, students can watch presentations, download amazing educational content from iTunes U, stay in touch with friends, and even find their their way around campus with GPS.
Learn moreiPhone and iPod touch Applications for Education
Prices are Apple Education Store prices as of 12.31.08, are subject to change, and do not include taxes or shipping.
