Park Ridge SHS provides both minimum and recommended hardware requirements for BYOx.
The minimum requirements are what is required for devices to function on our network, whilst the recommended requirements are our suggestion to provide an acceptable experience over a 3 year life span.
These requirements are for general, non-technical subjects in years 7-9. For senior technology subjects, high performance desktops are provided by the school. Students studying Media, ICT or Design) should consult the buying guide (below) and the subject teacher if considering buying a high performance BYOx machine.
A physical keyboard attachment is required if parents are considering a tablet device.
Parents are strongly advised to purchase a protective case, additional warranty and accidental damage insurance.
Hardware Requirements
Minimum requirements |
Processor | Intel Core i3/AMD/Latest generation Pentium |
Memory | 4GB DDR3 Memory
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Hard Drive | 128GB
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Screen Size | 10” and over
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Resolution | 1280 x 1024
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Battery | 10+hrs Why is this number is so high?
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Network | 5Ghz N Wireless (Wi-Fi 4) (external adaptors can upgrade to this)
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Operating System*
| Windows 10 Home/Pro
Mac/iOS*
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If minimum specifications are not met, the laptop cannot connect to the school network.
Recommended requirements |
Processor | Intel Core i5 |
Memory | 8GB DDR3 Memory |
Hard Drive | 256GB |
Screen Size | 12”-15.” (touch screen highly recommended, with optional stylus) |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 FHD |
Battery | 10+hrs Why is this number is so high? |
Network | 5Ghz A/C Wireless (Wi-Fi 5) |
Operating System* | Windows 10 Home/Pro |
OS not supported: Android, Windows 8.1 or older, Chromebook, Linux
Buying Guide
Park Ridge has developed a useful buying guide to help parents choose an appropriate device for their child.
Download the Park Ridge BYOx Buying Guide (PDF, 219KB)
BYOx Portals
Devices are available online through the following BYOD portals that have been set up with appropriate devices, however this is not a requirement and parents can buy from any business.
- DELL (Username: PRSHS, password: parent)
- JB Hi-Fi (School code: PARKRIDGESHSBYOD2021)
- HP Online (School code: ParkRidgeSHS, 5% Discount code: park5%)