BYOD Specifications
If you choose to purchase a Windows or MacBook device elsewhere, all students at St George’s Anglican Grammar School must bring their own device (BYOD) that meets the specifications below.
A downloadable/printable PDF of our recommended specs is here, or a quick over view is below.
| Specification | Recommended requirements | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|
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CPU (processor)
|
Apple M4 / Intel Core i5 equivalent or higher
|
Apple M3 / Intel Core i3 equivalent
|
|
RAM (memory)
|
16 GB or more
|
8 GB
|
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HDD/SSD (storage)
|
256 GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger
|
256 GB SSD (solid state drive)
|
|
GPU (graphics)
|
2 GB or larger integrated graphics
|
Intel HD equivalent
|
|
OS (operating system)
|
Windows 11 or macOS 15 Sequoia
|
Windows 11 or macOS 14 Sonoma
|
|
WLAN (wireless)
|
Wifi 6 compatible (must be capable of connecting to the 5 GHz band)
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Minimum Dual-Band 5 GHz band compatible
|
Notes:
- CPU: All Intel Atom, Pentium, Celeron or equivalent AMD central processing units (CPU) are not recommended.
- GPU: Recommended but not mandatory for those in Year 10 and above taking Design or AIT classes.
- WLAN: The computer must be capable of connecting to the 5 GHz band.