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2024 BYOD Requirements
Understanding the BYOD Specification Progression Over Time
Is there a place online that makes it simple and checks the specifications for me?
2024 BYOD Requirements
The following specifications are expected:
| Minimum | Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Screen size | 11.6" or larger | 13" |
| Screen resolution | 1366x 768 | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) | |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 120GB Solid State Drive | 240GB Solid State Drive | |
| Battery Life | |||
| Input devices | |||
| WiFi | Wireless-AX (6Ghz) | ||
| Camera | |||
| USB port | |||
| Software | Operating System | MacOS 13+ | |
| Web Browser | |||
| Administrator rights | |||
| Accessories | Stylus | ||
| Protective Case | |||
| Charging method | |||
Please be aware that over the course of the student’s education the original device bought on minimum specifications may not meet ongoing curriculum demands.
Some elective subjects commencing in Year 9 may require more from your device when specialist software is utilised in these subject areas. If your device does not have the capacity to meet the ongoing needs of specialised subjects from Year 9, this will affect the usability of the device.
Specialist software is utilised in the Technology and Arts faculties. This software does require more resources from your device. The College recommends ensuring all devices being used in these subjects comply with the recommended level of specifications rather than the minimum. Purchasing a device above the recommended level would also be advantageous – particularly as a student nears their HSC years.
Understanding the BYOD Specification Progression Over Time
Current Specification Retirement Timeline
A Guide to Understanding the Specification Retirement Timeline
Is there a place online that makes it simple and checks the specifications for me?
A supplier of the College wants to help you with this problem. Learning with Technologies is an education supplier who is happy to sell direct to our parents. They take away the difficulty of working out what specifications mean by making a ‘purchase portal’ where you can buy a device without having to think about specifications – because they’ve checked them for you. The following website is maintained independently by Learning with Technologies as a service to our community. You’ll find a wide range of devices, extended warranties, accidental damage coverage, accessories and payment options.