Our 2022 Back-to-school Guide for your laptop needs
Posted by Team Recompute on 1st Jan 2022
The 2022 Back-to-School Season has arrived!
As the Summer kicks in, back-to-school season also kicks into gear. It’s not uncommon for both parents and children to feel a bit of anxiety about the new school year. With online learning as the driving focus these past couple of years due to COVID-19. Families are now feeling a bit more uncertain than previous years.
Whether you're about to enter into a new school, grade or finishing off your studies; it is essential that you have a computer which is ready to handle the upcoming year's workload.
To help, we’ve put together a concise list covering the major requirements student laptops are typically expected to accommodate.
Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS
Processor: Intel: Min. i3, i5 recommended or higher
AMD: Min Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5 recommended or higher
Memory: 8 GB Ram Recommended
Screen Size: 12.5" or larger
Hard Drive: Min. 128 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Keyboard: Must have a tactile (physical) keyboard
Weight: Required - light and easy to carry. Slim enough to be carried in a school bag.
Ports:
- Minimum 2x USB (3.0) Ports, Headphone/Audio Jack
- Battery: Min. 6 Hours Battery Life
- Network: Must Support 5GHz Networks - Wireless 802.11ac compatible
Other Key Considerations:
A solid and robust business grade model to withstand daily student grind
Hard and/or well-padded protective case (shell)
Student’s user account must be an administrator
Laptop's must be fully charged before arriving to school
What is essential in a Post-Pandemic World?
It is no secret that online learning and education is here to stay. Regardless of whether classes are still delivered in person; students are expected to do a bulk of their learning, research and assignments online.
The transition therefore, has resulted in ensuring laptops have certain components which will allow them to have an enhanced online learning and experience.
The Webcam
Ensuring you have an inbuilt Webcam & Microphone has become common practice. A laptop which has a camera integrated into the screen allows for easy viewing/sharing. Its importance is to try and maintain that active participation evident in face-to-face learning. The webcam ensures that students are actively participating and learning with peers and teachers. Therefore, it is essential that students have an integrated webcam of decent quality (720p or higher) to achieve a rewarding online learning experience.
Internet Connection
With the development of NBN and 5GHz connectivity, it is crucial that your laptop is compatible with the latest & fastest internet speeds. Programs such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other Online Software require a strong & stable internet connection. It is critical that students ensure their laptop is equipped with a wireless adapter that can connect to the latest network. You don’t want to start on the back foot.
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