BYOD

BYOD documents

Loan Device Agreement (for hire of laptop) - please email the school for School Bytes agreement on davidson-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Personal Device Agreement (for those providing their own device) - please email the school for School Bytes agreement on davidson-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

HP BYOD Comparison Chart - (Including pricing)

DET NSW BYOD Student Laptop Requirements

NSW Department of Education BYOD laptops must be Windows 11 or macOS 10.14+ (or newer) laptops with at least 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD storage, and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, plus other hardware and software criteria

Core hardware requirements:

Most NSW public high schools require:

• Type: Laptop or 2‑in‑1 laptop (Windows 11 or macOS 10.14+).
  Chromebooks, iPads, and Android tablets are generally not accepted for full BYOD access
• Screen: Minimum 13 inches, Full HD (1920×1080) resolution
• Processor: Intel i5/ Ryzen 5 or equivalent CPU (no ARM/Snapdragon)
• Memory: Minimum 8 GB RAM(16 GB recommended)
• Storage: Minimum 256 GB SSD Storage
• Connectivity: Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (802.11ac or newer; 5 GHz only)
• Audio/Video: Headset/microphone ports (AUX or USB‑C)
• Battery life: Minimum 6–8 hours depending on school
• Weight: Under ~1.5–1.6 kg
• Keyboard: Full QWERTY for touch‑typing

Software requirements:

• OS: Windows 11 (latest updates) or macOS 10.14+
• Licences: Legal, licensed OS ; Microsoft 365 Education, Adobe apps and Google Workspace for Education is provided via school login
• Admin rights: Required initially for device registration and some app installs; may be removed later
• Updates: Keep OS and software current

Other key points:

• No cellular data embedded in the device
• Protective case and insurance recommended
• School Wi‑Fi only at school; no personal data breaches allowed