Laptop Options
Fairhills offers students the option to purchase a laptop direct through the school’s provider – Learning with Technologies (LWT) or a BYOD device.
LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGIES (LWT)
Laptop purchases are a direct arrangement between you (the Parents/Carers), and our laptop supplier – Learning with Technologies (LWT) via the LWT order portal: https://fairhillshs.orderportal.com.au/
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)
If you wish to source and supply your own device (BYOD) please purchase a Windows based laptop with the requirements stated below.
Please DO NOT purchase: Chromebooks, iPads and Android as these devices are not compatible with our network and/or learning requirements.
Make sure there is no Linux software on the laptop as this is not compatible with the school’s network.
You will also need to put an anti-virus/malware program on your device.
Windows Laptop Requirement
| Parts | Specification |
| Processor | Minimum: Intel i3 (or equivalent) Recommended: i5 or i7 (or equivalent) |
| WiFi | Compatibility with 802.11 g/n/ac |
| Battery Life | Minimum: 4 hours Recommended: 8 hours |
| Memory | Minimum: 4GB Ram Recommended: 8GB Ram |
| Hard Drive | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Physical Characteristics | 10.5-inch screen (minimum size) |
| Warranty | 3 years recommended on both battery and device |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
Technical Support
| Fairhills/LWT Device | BYOD |
| Onsite Support | School wireless Connection |
| Initial imaging of device | Link to download Office 365 and Google Apps |
| Reimaging of device (as req) | Access to school printers |
| Onsite repairs | |
| Access to school printers | |
| Online platform support |
Digital Technologies Policy
Please read the policy.