Below are options that we suggest when deciding on a new laptop to use at MICA. These laptops are best for overall use depending on your area of focus. For detailed information about major-specific recommendations, reach out to your department technician. 

Recommended  Apple Laptops

14" MacBook Pro: Apple M4 

• 16GB of RAM 
• 1TB  solid-state drive
• 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU

16" MacBook Pro: Apple M4 Pro

• 24GB of RAM 
• 1TB  solid-state drive
• 18-Core CPU, 20-Core GPU

24" iMac

• 16GB of RAM 
• 1TB  solid-state drive
• 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU

Please note: The 16" MacBook Pro: Apple M4 Pro is recommended for students planning to major in Film & Video, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Product Design. Additionally, as the MacBook Pros use the newer USB-C ports for I/O connectivity, the purchase of a USB to USB-C adapter is recommended.

Minimum Specifications 

• 14"-inch or larger screen
• 16 GB of RAM
• 512 GB solid-state drive
• 10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU

Recommended Windows/PC Laptops

14" Dell Pro 14 Laptop

• Windows 11 Pro 
• 16GB of RAM 
• 512GB solid-state drive 
• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 
• Intel® Arc™ Graphics Card

  16" Dell Pro Max 16 laptop

• Windows 11 Pro 
• 32GB of RAM 
• 1 TB solid-state drive 
• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 
• Dedicated NVIDIA®  RTX™ PRO Graphics

Dell AIO

• Windows 11 Pro 
• 16GB of RAM 
• 512GB  solid-state drive 
• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 

Minimum Specifications 

• 13"-inch or larger screen
• Windows 11 Pro
• 16 GB of RAM
• 512 GB solid-state drive
• Intel Core Ultra 5 processor

Important Notes

• Support plans for computers are highly recommended
• Having a 1 - 4 Terabyte (TB) hard drive is recommended for data storage
• MICA does not provide laptops for purchase

    Last updated: 12 June 2026