Total Cost of Ownership:
When purchasing a device, it's important to consider the 'total cost of ownership,' which includes warranty, technical support, and hardware quality that will impact the laptop's lifespan. The least expensive option may not always be the best choice in the long run. Please note that the school is not responsible for any laptop purchases or financing arrangements. Any issues related to laptop purchases or technical support should be addressed directly with the vendor or supplier.
Insurance/Warranty/Accidental Damage Protection:
Parents should consider the following:
- A warranty that covers device faults for the three years the device will be used at school.
- Accidental damage protection to cover incidents like screen damage, which can be very costly without insurance.
- Coverage for theft at home, during transit to school and at school (optional).
We encourage parents to discuss these options with their retailers and home insurance companies to find the best solution.
Retailer Buyer Sheet
We have a document ready for you to hand to your local retailer to assist them choosing the correct device for our BYOD program. This can be helpful if the information below is too technical for you.
Proserpine-State-High-School-Retailer-Buying-Sheet.pdf
Device Specifications Guide
| Minimum | Highly Recommended | Premium Options |
Recommended Year Levels:
| Year 7-8
| All Year Levels
| Year 10-12
Senior Speciality Subjects (Graphics, Film & Media)
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Expected Price Range:
| $800-$900
| $900-$1,200
| $1,200-$1,600+
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Processor:
Models NOT compatible:-
Snapdragon
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Copilot+ (ARM)
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MTK
Models NOT recommended (aging models that may struggle with school applications): -
Celeron
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N100
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N200
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Athlon
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Pentium
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Ryzen 2000 Series
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Ryzen 3000 Series
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Ryzen 4000 Series
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Intel 10th Gen
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Intel 11th Gen
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2 Core CPU's
Email us to check specific CPU's | AMD Ryzen 3 or 5 (5000 series, 7000 series, 8000 or AI series)
Intel i3 or i5 (12th generation or higher)
Intel Ultra 3 or 5
| AMD Ryzen 5 or 7
Intel i5 or i7 (12th generation or higher)
Intel Ultra 5 or 7
| AMD Ryzen 7 or 9
Intel i7 or i9 (12th generation or higher) Intel Ultra 7 or 9 |
Memory:
| 8GB
| 16GB
| 16GB+
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Storage
(Not recommended: eMMC, Mechanical) | 256GB
| 256GB+
| 256GB+
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Resolution:
| 1920x1080
| 1920x1080+
| 1920x1080+
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Screen Size: | 12"
| 13"-15" (Pick a size that suits your child)
| 13"+
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The school system is not compatible with:- Chromebook
- iPads
- Apple Macs
- Mobile Phones
- Linux
- SnapDragon Processors (Any ARM Processors)
Where to buy
There are two ways to purchase your Windows 11 laptop.
Option 1: A physical or online retailer such as Harvey Norman, Managed Computer Solutions, or JB Hi-Fi.
Option 2: A BYOD Portal.
BYOD Portal
JB Hi-Fi are currently offering a selection of laptops that meet the schools recommended requirements.
These devices are premium priced devices that come with high quality technical support from your place of purchase or the ability to purchase extended warranty and accidental damage protection, all from one place.
If you are on a budget or would like to buy a device on sale, we don't recommend the BYOD portal. The PSHS JB Hi-Fi BYOD portal is live now.
The manual details are: https://byod.jbhifi.education/ External link"afdfasdf
School Code: PROSERPINEBYOD
Buying tips:
- Gaming Laptops often have separate/discrete graphics cards which will generally mean the laptop will have a lower battery life. Gaming laptops are often very heavy. One way to identify Gaming Laptops is that they will be branded with Nvidia or RTX.
- The 128GB minimum requirement for storage is based on the laptop only being used for school purposes. If you plan to use it for personal gaming, high school, install additional software or store any non school files on the device please ensure you have additional storage.
- Antivirus is not recommended as many are not compatible with the department. Microsoft Defender comes preinstalled and enabled on all Windows devices.
- Do not purchase Microsoft Office, it's included free with your students' Microsoft account.
Accessories
- Protective case (waterproof and shockproof recommended)
- Headset with microphone
Optional extras:
Once you have completed these steps:
Go to Step 2 - Choosing Accessories