BYOD Learning

​​​​1. 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.

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.

If you are buying from an overseas importer retailer such as Kogan, you must contact us first to check if the device is suitable. The majority of Kogan devices are not suitable.

Price

The premium option is for personal preference and is not required for school work.

If your laptop costs less then the expected price range, we recommend that you contact us first to to help you confirm that the laptop meets our minimum requirements.

If you need assistance finding a suitably priced laptop, please contact BYODSupport@proserpineshs.eq.edu.au

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 BYOD Portal link is https://byod.jbhifi.education/ External link
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 Bit Defender comes preinstalled and enabled on all Windows devices. 
  
  
• Do not purchase Microsoft Office, it's included free with your students'​ Microsoft account.
  

Having trouble finding a reasonably priced laptop?:

Please email BYODSupport@proserpineshs.eq.edu.au. 

Buying a second hand, refurbished or using an existing laptop:

Once you have completed these steps:

Go to Step 2 - Choosing Accessories​