Mabel Park SHS provides both minimum (limited functionality) and recommended hardware requirements for BYOD. The BYOD parent handbook provides recommended options to purchase from local stores.
We also recommend families purchase accidental damage protection, a protective case and bag, USB and hard drive.
BYOD Online Ordering Portals
The school has partnered with retailers that offer suitable devices for school:
No Login requirements to access the online store. Details are only required when completing a purchase on the site.
HP - BYOD Portal Link - Click Here
HP Log-in code: MabelParkSHS
JB HI-FI - BYOD Parent Portal - Click Here
JB HI-FI School access code: MABPARKSHSBYOD2024
Why buy through our portals?
- All devices have been approved by our technical staff
- 0% interest 12-month payment plans available for most devices
- Some vendors offer devices designed specifically for education and are not available in retail stores
- Easy bundling of Accidental Damage Protection (considered essential)*
- School based technical support, including repairs at school
- SPECIAL DEALS
*Accidental damage protection information:
The ACCC has advised that end users need to be provided a 5 day cooling off period. If a parent orders a device from the BYOD portal, they will receive a separate quote for the ADP approx. 5 business days later to purchase ADP separately.
At Substation33, they re-cycle and re-use electronic waste, including computers, that
would otherwise end up in landfill. See student deals for refurbished laptops starting from $150.
Hardware Requirements
Minimum requirements |
Processor | Amd / Intel |
Memory (RAM) | 8GB |
Battery
| 10+hrs Why is this number is so high?
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Screen Size | 10”+
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Resolution | 1280 x 1024
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Hard Drive | 128GB |
Network | Wi-Fi 5 (5Ghz 802.11ac)
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Operating System*
| Windows 11, Windows 10 Home/Pro
Mac/iOS (not recommended - high technical skill required)
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If minimum specifications are not met, we cannot guarantee connection to the school network and the device may experience issues performing the learning tasks.
*Operating systems not supported: Chromebooks, Android, Windows 8.1 or older, Linux, iOS 12.x and older