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Berkeley Lab IT makes it simple to get a new iPad quickly and easily. We sometimes also have re-purposed iPads available for no charge!
We provide the lowest-cost and highest-quality services available, based on Lab-Standard hardware and software, automated management systems, and many, many years of experience.
Service Offering
IT provides the following services for all new and re-purposed iPad requests:
- Help selecting the ideal iPad for your work and budget
- Procurement of hardware and accessories
- Enrolling iPad in our management system
- Pre-configuring the iPad with Berkeley Lab recommended software and settings
- Delivery, installation, and configuration
- Transfer data, settings, and applications from previous iPads
- Retrieval and re-purposing of previous iPads
Rates
IT charges a fixed rate of $250 for iPad procurement and setup.
These fees ares not charged to personnel from Operations Divisions, as part of the Operations Desktop Support program.
How to Request Service
Users can request an iPad through our Google form. These forms will generate a service request in the askUs system.
Anyone wishing to purchase an iPad from one of IT's new or re-purposed Lab-standard iPads should use this form: Lab-Standard Computer Request Form. The Lab-standards are summarized below.
IT highly recommends that users deploy Lab-standard models.
The same form is used for ordering workstations as well as iPads, so not all questions will be relevant to the purchase of an iPad. In order to request an iPad, select iOS as the operating system, and tablet as the computer type.
More Information
Lab-Standards
Selecting from the standard configurations will ensure the fastest delivery of your workstation.
Any customization made to these specifications will require additional time and labor for provisioning.
iPad Class | Purpose and Use Case | Without Cellular | With Cellular |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Purpose | 8.3" iPad Mini (A17 Pro) https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/ Suitable as a very lightweight tablet for email or browsing. Portable to allow the completion of tasks wherever you are. Supports: Magic Keyboard Folio Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Space Gray Capacity: 128GB $494.00 | Space Gray Capacity: 128GB $639.00 |
| General Purpose | 11" iPad (A16) https://www.apple.com/ipad-11/ Suitable as a lightweight tablet for web and media browsing, emailing, and data entry. Provides more screen space than iPad mini. Supports: Magic Keyboard Folio Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Silver Capacity: 128GB $338.00 | Sliver Capacity: 128GB $478.00 |
| Graphics Performance | 11" iPad Pro (M4) https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ Suitable as a light design with higher-CPU for apps and multi-tasking. For active use throughout the day, sand witching between many apps, including graphics and video editing. Supports: Magic Keyboard Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Silver Storage Capacity: 256GB $948.00 | Silver Storage Capacity: 256GB $1136.00 |
| High Performance | 13" iPad Pro (M4) https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/ Top-end iPad model suited for users who need speed, vivid sharp picture, and a very large display. This model is the closest to being a drop-in replacement for a full laptop, and powerful enough to handle the apps you use every day. Supports: Magic Keyboard Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Sliver Storage Capacity: 256GB $1130.00 AppleCare+ 2 Year / 2 Incidents (+$133.00) | Sliver Storage Capacity: 256GB $1417.00 AppleCare+ 2 Year / 2 Incidents (+$133.00) |
Standard Software
These applications are installed by default on all iPads deployed using Berkeley Lab IT's iPad management system.
GSuite Applications | Collaboration Tools | Web Shortcuts | LBL Services |
|---|---|---|---|
Gmail Google Calendar Google Slides Google Docs Google Drive Google Slides Google Photos | Zoom Google Authenticator Chat | LETS LBNL-Directory ServiceNow MFA Token Management | VPN MS Remote Desktop |
