Devices Specifications
Hardware Specification
The device MUST meet all of the following requirements
Form Factor
Laptop, hybrid (touch screen notebook), Chromebook Device, or Tablet.
Physical Dimensions
• Minimum Screen Size: 9.7”
• Maximum Screen Size: 17”
Operating System (OS)
• Microsoft Windows 10 or 11
• Apple macOS 10.14 (Mojave) on newer
• Apple iOS 11 or greater
• Android 10 or greater
• Chromebook version 90 or greater
Battery Life
Recommended advertised battery life of six hours or more
Wireless Capabilities
Device must have 5GHz 802.11n support
This may be advertised as:
• Wi-Fi 6
• Wi-Fi 5
• Dual Band Wireless
• 802.11ac
• 802.11ax
• Gigabit Wireless
Note: Devices marketed as “802.11bgn” probably do not support the required standard.
Additional Requirements
• Maximum weight: 1.8kg (strongly encouraged)
• Minimum RAM: 4GB, 8GB+ (preferred)
• Minimum Storage: 128GB, Solid State Drive - SDD (strongly encouraged)
• Accidental loss and breakage insurance (strongly encouraged)
Functional Specification
The device must also meet the following functional requirements pertaining to application software
General Education Software
Web browser:
• Google Chrome 90 or newer
• Microsoft Edge 90 or newer
• Firefox browser 96 or newer
• Safari browser 14 or newer
• Word Processor, Spreadsheet & Presentation Package: Examples include Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps (Chromebooks).
Microsoft Office and Adobe products are provided to all DEC students free of charge. These are most compatible with Microsoft Windows and can be downloaded through the Student Portal.
Back up
Cloud or USB based backup solution
Students must ensure that their files are regularly backed up. Note that not all “cloud” based solutions will work through the DOE network.
Security/Virus Protection Software
Current and reputable security / virus protection software. A declaration will need to be signed and returned to school. This will be sent home in due course.