Minimum Specifications for a device
Operating System: Windows 11 or later, or MacOS 26 or later
Processor:
- Windows Device: Must support Windows 11
- Mac Device: Must support MacOS 26 or later
RAM: 8 GB or higher
Storage: 128 GB or higher
Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or higher
Battery: 6 hours or more
Display: 11.6" or larger
Features: 2 USB ports, 3.5 mm audio port, integrated webcam
Minimum specifications for multimedia or graphics device
Note: If Autodesk Inventor is required for CAD classes, a Windows 11 device is required. Please check with your student’s teacher for clarification.
Operating System: Windows 11 or later, or latest MacOS
Processor:
- Windows Device: Intel Core i5 10th Generation or better, or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or better
- Mac Device: Must support latest MacOS
RAM: 16 GB or higher
Storage: 256 GB or higher
Wireless: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or higher
Battery: 6 hours or more
Display: 11.6" or larger
Features: 2 USB ports, 3.5 mm audio port, integrated webcam
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Portals
If you're buying a new device for school, you can use one of Benowa State High School's BYOD portals. The participating vendors below offer devices that meet our minimum specifications and are suited to school use, and they offer extended warranty options.
Next Technologies device portal
HP device portal
Access Code: BenowaSHSWe are unable to recommend one particular device over another due to our adherence to the 'Public Sector Ethics Act 1994' where we have a 'duty to provide advice which is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial'.