- Operating System – either Windows 10 or Mac OSX.
- Microsoft Office is available as a free download for enrolled students
with a Marist Office 365 account.
- Wireless
- Battery Life – No charging facilities are provided by the school, so
the device should have a battery life of at least 6
hours.
- Weight – Since students may have to carry their device plus other
resources around from class to class, their device
should weigh less than 1.5kg.
- RAM memory – Minimum 4GB (juniors) and 8GB (seniors).
- Hard disk drive – Laptops should have at least 64GB storage (juniors)
and 128GB (seniors). Newer devices usually
feature a solid-state drive (SSD), which is faster, lighter and less
demanding on battery life than the motorised
versions.
- Robustness – Device should be strong enough to survive a fall onto a
hard surface. A padded protective sleeve or
padded school bag is essential.
- Anti-virus software – For Windows or Mac devices, anti-virus and
anti-spyware software are recommended to
protect the
data on the device and to prevent the device from being used to spread malware.
Modern operating
systems do have
some antivirus software included.
Additional
requirements:
- Insurance – The school cannot accept responsibility for any device
that is lost or stolen. Accidental damage
insurance is
usually available from suppliers.
- Warranty – Check this with the supplier. A minimum warranty of 1-year
is standard, but this can be extended for a
price.
- On-site support – No facilities are available for repairing damaged
devices. This needs to be covered by the supplier.
Account issues
can be solved by the school contractor (PC Media). Assistance with day-to-day
troubleshooting will
be offered,
where possible, by staff and trained students.
- Local suppliers include JB Hi-Fi, Noel Leeming, PB Technologies,
Warehouse Stationery, etc.
All need to install the following software:
Misuse of digital technology (as in accordance with our Cyber Citizenship
Agreement, signed by all Marist College students regarding the responsible use
of digital technology) will result in the item being stored in the school
office for parents to collect.
Marist College takes no responsibility for confiscated, lost or damaged mobile
phones or digital devices.