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. 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.

This page can be downloaded as a PDF so you can print it out

Processor / CPU	For Windows- Intel or AMD based, For Apple- Intel or Apple Silicon (M1, M2 etc)
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 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 'S mode' are not suitable
Bag / Case	An appropriate, robust carry case to suit the shape/size of the device

A Smartphone of any kind
A device running an unsupported version of Windows or MacOS
Android or iPad tablet
Chromebook
Windows ARM-based PCs
Any older device that doesn't meet the minimum requirements

A Windows laptop running a currently supported version of Windows
Apple Macbook / Air / Pro laptop running a currently supported version of MacOS
An existing device that already meets the minimum requirements