Copy of BPS BYOD Specifications Attempt

Braintree Public Schools Bring Your Own Device Specifications

For use in all classes, Grades 5-12

	Windows Laptop or convertible Tablet/Laptop	Mac Laptop	Google Chromebook
Operating System	Windows 11 (Not SE Version)	macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher	Most Recent Chrome OS
Minimum Screen Size	11”	12”	11”
Minimum Screen Resolution	1024x768	1024x768	1024x768
Hard Drive/Storage Capacity	128GB	128GB	16GB
RAM (Memory)	8GB
Wireless Capability	Wi-Fi (802.11 ac or n)	Wi-Fi (802.11 ac or n)	Wi-Fi (802.11 ac or n)
Minimum Battery Life	7 Hours	7 Hours	7 Hours
Required Browser	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Recommended AntiVirus Software	AVG; Malwarebytes; Hitman Pro	AVG; Malwarebytes; Hitman Pro	N/A
Recommended Accessory	Headphones with integrated microphone	Headphones with integrated microphone	Headphones with integrated microphone

Additional Notes:.

Smartphones and tablets without external keyboards do not meet minimum specifications for academic use.
Linux machines do not meet specifications for use with our wireless network
If this machine will be the student’s primary computing device, we recommend a 13” display and an external mouse.
If you are purchasing a new Windows machine, a minimum of an i5 (or equivalent) processor is preferred.