Minimum Specifications Please ensure that your device ticks all of these boxes

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1 Minimum Specifications Please ensure that your device ticks all of these boxes Wireless network capability g/n/ac 10 screen or larger Minimum of 4 hours of use from one battery charge External/Wireless keyboard for tablets/ipads (not an onscreen keyboard) Be able to run full functioning web browser (eg Chrome, Safari, IE, Firefox) Virus Protection Software (eg AVG, Zonealarm) Camera Photo and video editing capability **Please note if a device does not have a camera a phone camera would be sufficient however note that a phone cannot be used as a fully functional device. Please read further information on the following page regarding particular subject and year level requirements, see page 3 for recommended devices for Year 7 10, page 4 for Year 11-13, page 5 for FAQ s

2 Further Information Year 7 Year 10 do not require professional level software Year 11 Year 13 may not require professional level software however some courses require professional level software and therefore have a preference for a laptop with higher specifications, these courses include: Media Studies Information Technology Design and Visual Communication Photography Maths (Statistics) Science (Physics) Please see the Senior Course Booklet for further information See the following pages for recommended devices and frequently asked questions

3 Recommended Devices for Year 7 Year 10 Please do not purchase any device smaller than 10 screen (ipad mini does NOT meet specifications) Device Strengths Weaknesses Suggestions HP Stream Excellent Battery Life Speed Recommended 4GB RAM or Price Memory more Weight No CD/DVD Drive Tablet (including ipad) Portable & lightweight Software maybe needed MS windows Surface No login or bootup to run flash ipad Air required Good battery life Productivity software can be limited Screens can be easily broken BEFORE PURCHASING NOTE An ipad must have IOS 8 or higher A tablet must be Android 4.4 or higher Chromebook Portable & lightweight Price No Camera Memory No CD/DVD Drive If your child already has a Chromebook from Primary School and you would like to use in Year 7 & Year 8 this is Limited functionality accepted

4 Recommended Devices for Year 11 Year 13 Please do not purchase any device smaller than 10 screen Device Strengths Weaknesses Suggestions Laptop Full functionality Can run Flash / Java Can be heavy Can be expensive Many models available, recommend 4GB Ram or more Good screen size Easy file transfer Ultrabook Portable Smaller Hard Drive Macbook Air Lightweight Can be expensive Toshiba Satellite E55 Adapter maybe required to connect to projector HP Stream Excellent Battery Life Speed Recommend 4GB Ram or Price Memory more Weight No CD/DVD Drive

5 Recommended Devices Frequently Asked Questions Year 7 Year 10 Q: What operating system does the device require The following devices are recommended for Year 7 Year 10 A: Depending on the device purchased ipad would require IOS8 or higher Tablet would require Android 4.4 or higher Laptop would require Windows 7 or higher Mac would require Mac OSX 7 or higher HP Stream Q: Do I have to buy a version of Microsoft Office to go on the device A: This is not compulsory as Office 365 and Google Docs is available free to all of Whangaparaoa College Learners Q: Can I use a phone as a device A: No, you can use a phone for the camera functionality if the device does not have one, however a phone does not meet our minimum specifications and cannot be used as a fully functioning device Q: What if I can t afford a device? A: You can request a letter from the College for assistance with WINZ and there are many companies that offer finance on an Interest free plan for education, if you require further assistance please ict@wgpcollege.school.nz

6 Recommended Devices Frequently Asked Questions Year 7 Year 10 Q: Where can I buy a device? The following devices are recommended for Year 7 Year 10 A: You can buy a device from any retail outlet that sells them as long as the device meets our minimum specifications, we do work with some retailers to get a good price for our Learners, JB HiFi, Noel Leeming HP Stream