What type of device will my child be able to bring the College ?
Students can bring a wide range of devices to the College provided
they meet the minimum specifications. These specifications will ensure that all devices will be able access the
College WiFi and undertake all of the necessary functions needed in the classroom.
Student Loan Device Form
Please click here to download the Student Loan Device Agreement (pdf). This form must be completed and returned to the College in the event of a student requiring the use of a MyTech loan device.
Minimum requirements for BYOD devices
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Minimum Screen size |
10.8 inch |
Windows / Mac laptop Minimum Memory / RAM |
8 GB |
Windows / Mac Hard disk Minimum Storage |
120 GB |
Minimum Screen resolution |
1024 x 768 |
Connectivity |
Wifi: 802.11 G, N or AC. Ports: at least 1 x USB Type A (or adapter to suit) |
Audio/Video |
Headphone and Microphone Ports (or adapter to suit) |
Mobile data connectivity |
If the device has a sim card slot, the SIM card must be removed. Whilst at the College, only networks provided by the College are to be used |
Keyboard |
Full QWERTY Keyboard suitable for touch-typing |
Battery |
Minimum expected Battery Life of 6 hours |
Operating System |
The device should be running currently supported version of Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS. Limited versions of Windows such as Windows RT or Windows S mode are not suitable |
Bag / Case |
An appropriate, robust carry case to suit the shape/size of the device |
Examples of devices that are NOT suitable
A Smartphone of any kind |
Older laptop running an unsupported version of Windows or Mac OSX |
Android or iPad tablet |
Chromebook |
Windows Surface RT (any version, but Surface Pro's are ok) |
Any older device that doesn't meet the minimum requirements |
Any Device with less than 6 hours battery life |
Examples of devices that ARE suitable
A Windows laptop running a currently supported version of Windows (i.e HP, Acer, Asus, Dell, Toshiba etc) |
Apple Macbook / Air / Pro laptop running a currently supported version of Mac OSX (updates are free) |
Microsoft Surface Pro |
If students already have a device that meets the minimum specifications, then there is no need to purchase another device |