Get Started with Tech at RCS (US Students): Difference between revisions

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For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer.
For the 2020-2021 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer.
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'''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
 
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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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*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
 
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The computer’s '''recommended specifications''' are:
The computer’s '''recommended specifications''' are:


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*256GB (or more) of SSD storage
*256GB (or more) of SSD storage
*8 (or more) GB RAM
*8 (or more) GB RAM
 
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In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following:
In addition, '''we recommend''' all of the following:


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*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
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'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.'''
'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.'''