Do you want a no fuss laptop that will last for three years?
Brisbane Bayside State College has selected a range of devices with a three-year warranty and $0 excess Accidental Damage Protection (ADP).
The ADP coverage allows one $0 Excess ADP claim a year for 3 years.
For more information and educational pricing go to BYOD Portal Links.
To access the JB HI-FI BYOD Portal click here. The school code for parent access is BBSSBYOD2024
Selecting a device for schoolDo not purchase a Chromebook or Android/Galaxy Tab as they are not compatible with the EQ Network.
Do not purchase a device without 5Ghz Wi-Fi.
Laptops equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM-based CPUs are not compatible with the Department’s Bring Your Own (BYO) Program. While these devices can be enrolled in school management system, it’s important to note that Intune may have issues trying to deploy Company Portal due to missing dependencies at this time.
We have identified 5 questions to ask when choosing a device.
Can it connect to the school network?
Devices must be compatible with a 5Ghz Wi-Fi Network, often called "Dual Band Wi-Fi"
We recommend Windows 10 devices over Apple devices on the EQ Network.
Never buy a Chromebook as they do not operate on the EQ Network
If in doubt, ask your retailer "Does this device run Windows 10 and will this device connect to five Gigahertz Wi-Fi?"
Will it last the whole school day?
Battery life can vary depending on usage and batteries degrade over time.
We recommend an advertised battery life minimum of 10 hours.
If in doubt, ask your retailer "Will this device last an entire school day, even after three years of use?"
Is it fast enough to be useful?
Our experience shows the two main indicators of BYOD performance is the number of CPU threads and SSD storage.
Never buy a device with an Mechanical HDD, always choose a 256GB or larger Solid State Drive (SSD).
Always buy a device with 4 or more CPU threads.
- If in doubt, ask your retailer "Is the storage drive a 256GB or larger solid state drive and does this device have four or more CPU threads?"
If it breaks, can it be fixed?
Technology fails and accidents happen. By choosing a device with more repair options
- Save money by repairing instead of replacing
- Reduce stress when accidents occur
We recommend choosing a 3 year Warranty and $0 excess Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) with your device.
Or, choose a device which can be repaired by your local laptop repair shop if it breaks
If in doubt, ask your retailer "What repair options do I have for this device if it breaks?"
What steps can I take to protect my laptop?
When not in use, always store your device in a hard case, often called an EVA Case.
Never put the device in a bag with a water bottle.
Identify your laptop with a security stickers or engraving.
Purchasing software
You don’t need to purchase any optional software
(e.g. Microsoft Office) with your laptop.
We
do not recommend purchasing Trend Micro or McAfee anti-virus as they
often have issues on school network.
Minimum Laptop Specification
Please contact us with any questions at byod@brisbanebaysidesc.eq.edu.au