BYOD - Choosing a Device
Important Considerations
Recommended Brands
HP, Dell, Lenovo
Device Type
Windows laptop (no Macbooks)
Operating System
Windows11 or higher
Screen Size
The device must have a minimum screen diagonal size of 33cm (14”). Smart phones are not permitted
RAM
8GB or higher
CPU
i5, i7 (11th Gen) (4 cores) or higher
Ryzen 3 or 5 (sooo series or higher)
Hard Drive
128GB or Higher
Network Accessibility
Dual-band (2.4 & 5 GHz) wireless capabilities
Battery Life
The device must have battery capacity that lasts at least 5-6 hours of heavy use
Virus Protection
The device must have some form of virus/malware scanning software installed, free or otherwise.
SOPHOS Home antivirus (https://home.sophos.com/en-us/download-pc-security) or other alternative.
Features
Keyboard, USB port, headphone port, in-built microphone, webcam
Carry Bags
Protective cases/bags are a must in a classroom environment, the suggested school bag has some protective features however a laptop sleeve is recommended
HP, Dell, Lenovo
Device Type
Windows laptop (no Macbooks)
Operating System
Windows11 or higher
Screen Size
The device must have a minimum screen diagonal size of 33cm (14”). Smart phones are not permitted
RAM
8GB or higher
CPU
i5, i7 (11th Gen) (4 cores) or higher
Ryzen 3 or 5 (sooo series or higher)
Hard Drive
128GB or Higher
Network Accessibility
Dual-band (2.4 & 5 GHz) wireless capabilities
Battery Life
The device must have battery capacity that lasts at least 5-6 hours of heavy use
Virus Protection
The device must have some form of virus/malware scanning software installed, free or otherwise.
SOPHOS Home antivirus (https://home.sophos.com/en-us/download-pc-security) or other alternative.
Features
Keyboard, USB port, headphone port, in-built microphone, webcam
Carry Bags
Protective cases/bags are a must in a classroom environment, the suggested school bag has some protective features however a laptop sleeve is recommended
