Proposed Device Type
- Windows laptop or Windows convertible device (e.g. Surface Pro) with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
- Minimum screen size 10.6"
- Maximum weight: under 2Kg
- Runs both apps and programs
- has 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz dual band wireless to access the school network
- 6-hour battery life minimum so it lasts a 6-hour school day. Look for a modern processor to help stretch battery life further
- USB ports
- Intel Core™ i3, Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 in Windows machines
- Protective case
- At least 128GB of storage hard drive and 8GB RAM.
- Device must have 5GHz 802.11n, this is dual band wireless and should be marked as 802.11ac (We also support a/b/g/n – not as reliable and can be slow). If the device is ONLY 2.4GHz, it will not work on the DoE network.
- Windows platform should run at least Microsoft Security Essentials
- Inbuilt camera and microphone
Information about the Department's Internet provision for students and our wifi upgrade can be found here.