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Acceptable computers for this program include: | Acceptable computers for this program include: | ||
2018 or newer Apple laptop | *2018 or newer Apple laptop | ||
2019 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop | *2019 or newer Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Book or Surface Laptop | ||
2018 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible | *2018 or newer Dell XPS laptop or convertible | ||
2018 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | *2018 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | ||
The computer’s minimum requirements are: | The computer’s minimum requirements are: | ||
128GB SSD storage | *128GB SSD storage | ||
8GB RAM | *8GB RAM | ||
USB-C | *USB-C | ||
Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5 | *Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5 | ||
built-in camera and microphone | *built-in camera and microphone | ||
The computer’s recommended specifications are: | The computer’s recommended specifications are: | ||
i5 or better processor | *i5 or better processor | ||
256GB (or more) of SSD storage | *256GB (or more) of SSD storage | ||
8 (or more) GB RAM | *8 (or more) GB RAM | ||
In addition, we recommend all of the following: | In addition, we recommend all of the following: | ||
2 or 3 year insurance coverage (SquareTrade is a good option for this) | *2 or 3 year insurance coverage (SquareTrade is a good option for this) | ||
3 year extended warranty (AppleCare covers this) | *3 year extended warranty (AppleCare covers this) | ||
a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | *a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | ||
a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | *a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | ||
We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time. | We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time. | ||