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If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us at [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu]. | If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us at [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu]. | ||
== BYOD program for Upper School students == | ==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ||
For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to | For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer. | ||
'''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 | ||
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*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 | ||
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*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) | ||
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*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.''' | ||
If your child already has a laptop, and you’re not sure whether it’s adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | If your child already has a laptop, and you’re not sure whether it’s adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | ||