Recommended Device for Learning - 2024
At Coombabah SHS, students are required to bring a device for learning every day.
The school supports the Bring Your Own Device (BYOx) Program.
Bring Your Own Device Program – BYOx
The BYOx Program allows students with their own iPad, MacBook, or Windows 11 device to connect to the school wireless network to access free high-speed Internet. Connecting to the network is vital for students to access the Office 365 suite and other Web 2.0 tools for learning. Access to Office 365 is free.
If you are planning to purchase a new device for your child to use in high school, we strongly recommend a Windows 11 laptop device (NOT WIN S). If you have already invested in an iPad for your child, an iPad remains an acceptable option that will allow your child to undertake all technology-based class activities until the end of year 9.
It is highly recommended that your child's device is protected by a hard protective case.
Parents choosing the BYOx Program take full responsibility for the warranty, insurance, and filtering on their child’s device. It is strongly advised that the warranty is increased to three years and if possible, insurance to cover the device for any accidents is purchased.
Unfortunately, Chromebooks and Android tablets are unable to connect to the school wireless network.
Partnership with HP
Coombabah SHS has partnered with HP to provide parents and carers a wide range of cost effective devices for parents to purchase. The school has approved entry level to advanced devices to be available on the site. The latest offers can be found here.
Website: www.hp.com.au/byod Class Code: Coombabashs
Purchasing through the HP Portal, parents have a range of accessories, warranty and payment options to choose from. All finance, delivery and warranty situations are directly between families and HP. The school has no involvement.
We highly recommend purchasing ADP insurance to cover the device against accidental damage.
For parents/carers yet to purchase a device for their student, Windows 11 laptop is preferred.
Please see the specifications below
Platform
| Windows 11 laptop preferred (Not Windows 10 or 11S)
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Brands
| Dell, HP, ACER, ASUS, Lenovo, Microsoft
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General
| Lightweight
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Battery
| 8 hour battery
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Processor
| Core i5 preferred, Core i3 or Pentium Gold ok
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Memory
| 8GB RAM preferred - 4GB ok
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Storage
| 256GB SSD is a preferred, 128GB SSD is ok. Not SATA hard drive
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Screen
| 13 inch or bigger in highest definition. Touch with stylus preferred
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Warranty
| Extend to three years coverage if possible
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Insurance
| Protect the device against accidental damage
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