This information has been updated for 2023.
Park Ridge SHS provides both minimum (limited functionality) and recommended hardware requirements for BYOD. Specifications are for general study. More details can be found in the BYOD Buying Guide.
Parents are strongly advised to purchase a protective case, extended warranty and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP).
Buying Guide
Park Ridge has developed a useful buying guide to help parents choose an appropriate device for their child.
BYOD Buying Guide.pdf
BYOD Portals
The school has partnered with retailers that offer suitable devices for school:
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
Hardware Requirements
Minimum requirements |
Processor | Intel Pentium/Intel Core i3 (2020+ / 10th Gen+) |
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.
*OS not supported: Chromebooks, Android, Windows 8.1 or older, Linux, iOS 12.x and older
Hire & scholarship options
Buying a new laptop can be done with a 12-month payment plan in most cases. However, if you are in financial difficulty Park Ridge SHS has
limited hire options available.
Families in extreme financial hardship may be able to apply for a scholarship loan device.