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Each spring, Information Systems conducts an evaluation to determine which computers will be included in the WakeWare Program for the upcoming academic year. This evaluation consists of analysis of the device landscape, peer institution research, feedback from current students, and conversations with faculty and staff. Every year, models are selected that best meet the current needs of campus. Please note, WakeWare selections are subject to change as we are continually evaluating newly released models.

WakeWare models are specifically selected for undergraduate students. Graduate and professional school students are encouraged to refer to their program for specific computer requirements.

Wake Forest is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities to academic, social, and recreational services, activities, and programs. If you need accommodations and/or specialized technology, please contact The Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS).

Apple | Surface

If you plan on doing graphic design, video editing, gaming, or other intensive processing tasks,
you may want to upgrade your processor and hard drive for a better experience when
running advanced programs simultaneously.

Apple

13″ MacBook Air M3 (256GB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,431

+WakeWare Standard Option

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE – The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a super-portable laptop that sails through work and play.

Featuring an M3 chip 8-core CPU256GB SSD Hard Drive16GB of RAM, an 10-core GPU, Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, faster graphics, and all day battery life.

13″ MacBook Air M3 – Midnight (256GB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,431

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE – The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a super-portable laptop that sails through work and play.

Featuring an M3 chip 8-core CPU256GB SSD Hard Drive16GB of RAM, an 10-core GPU, Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, faster graphics, and all day battery life.


13″ MacBook Air M3 (512GB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,631

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE – The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a super-portable laptop that sails through work and play.

Featuring an M3 chip 8-core CPU512GB SSD Hard Drive16GB of RAM, a 10-core GPU, Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, faster graphics, and all day battery life.


15″ MacBook Air M3 (256GB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,631

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 15-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life1 and a spacious Liquid Retina display, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play. LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE – The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a super-portable laptop that sails through work and play.

Featuring an M3 chip 8-core CPU256GB SSD Hard Drive16GB of RAM, an 10-core GPU, Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, faster graphics, and all day battery life.


14″ MacBook Pro M3 (512GB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $2,081

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life – this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.

Featuring a 512GB SSD Hard Drive18GB of RAM14-core GPU, Magic Keyboard, and M3 chip 11-core CPU with an enhanced graphics card.


16″ MacBook Pro M3 (1TB)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $3,202

The 16-inch MacBook Pro blasts forward with M3 Pro and M3 Max, radically advanced chips that bring massive performance and capabilities for the most extreme workflows. With best-in-class battery life – up to 22 hours1 – and a beautiful Liquid Retina XDR display, it’s a pro laptop without equal.

Featuring a powerful M3 Pro Chip 12-core CPU1TB SSD Hard Drive36GB of RAM, 18-core graphics chip for demanding video and rendering tasks.


Surface

Surface Laptop 6 – i5(13.5in)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,656

+WakeWare Standard Option

Multitasking speed powered by Intel® Core Ultra™ i5 processor, with Windows 11 and a vibrant touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful. And battery life for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 6 gives you the perfect balance to do it all.

Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra i5 Processor256GB SSD16GB of RAM, and an Intel GPU.

**Slim Pen 2 available for separate purchase

Surface Laptop 6 – i7(13.5in)

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $2,599

Multitasking speed powered by Intel® Core Ultra™ i7 processor, with Windows 11 and a vibrant touchscreen. Sleek and beautiful. And battery life for real life to do your thing your way all day. Surface Laptop 6 gives you the perfect balance to do it all.

Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra i7 Processor1TB SSD32GB of RAM, and an Intel GPU.

**Slim Pen 2 available for separate purchase



Surface Pro 10

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $1,656

Surface Pro 10 gives you the tablet flexibility you want and the laptop performance and battery life you need to move through your day — all in one ultra-portable device.

Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra i5 Processor256GB SSD Hard Drive16GB of RAM, and an Intel GPU.

*Slim Pen 2 available for separate purchase


Surface Laptop Studio 2

Price with SafeWare Warranty: $3,074.99

Over twice the computing power makes this device the most powerful Surface yet. Seamlessly transition from a powerful touchscreen laptop to a perfectly angled display for entertainment, to a creative canvas for drawing. With Windows 11, Surface Laptop Studio 2 is the ultimate powerhouse all-in-one laptop.

Equipped with a 13th Gen Core i7 Processor1TB SSD Hard Drive32GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU.

*Slim Pen 2 available for separate purchase


Purchasing Notes

Order confirmations: Once you purchase, you will receive an email from wfu@bkstr.com with your order number. This can take up to 24 hours. You will receive another email once your order has been fulfilled and is ready to be picked up or shipped.

Receipt: If you had your laptop shipped, the packing slip attached to your box is considered proof of purchase. If you purchased in store, you will receive a receipt upon purchase.

Technology Grant: A Technology Grant covers either of the two Wakeware standard models (13″ MacBook Air or Surface Laptop 5) but can be applied to any other model in the WakeWare line.

Please note, the bookstore carries additional computer options that do NOT come with SafeWare damage and repair protection. Look for ‘WakeWare’ in the product name to ensure your device is protected with SafeWare.

Bookstore policies and programs:

The Bookstore’s return policy states any unopened laptop may be returned within 2 weeks from the date of purchase. Laptops are non-refundable after you have opened the packaging and turned the computer on.

The Bookstore has partnered with PayPal Credit to provide a financing option on select devices and Safeware Trade Up for eligible device trade in. Visit the bookstore to learn more!

If you have any questions during the purchasing process
please contact the bookstore at (336) 758-4154.
The bookstore is located in Taylor Hall on Hearn Plaza.