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Technical Requirements



Supported Operating Systems

Windows 11 and Mac OS 14+ (Sonoma and newer)

Screen Size

12” - 15.6”

Storage Capacity

256GB or greater, Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Memory

8GB RAM or more

Battery

6 hours or more

Warranty and Insurance

All new laptops come with a standard 12 months warranty. This does not include accidental breakages.​

We recommend that you purchase addition insurance to cover accidental damage, which can be in the form of your house insurance or through a third party.​


Example: AppleCare+ for macOS

Please note: Chrome and Linux operating systems are not supported.

Low to Mid Price Range - $700 to $1000 

Lenovo Flex 5i 14” 

More than adequate for schoolwork this example has great battery life and is lightweight, making it easy for students to transport. 

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High Price Range – from $1499 

MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro 

MacBooks tend to last longer than other laptops, but unfortunately, they have the price to match.  

Features include longer battery life and good build quality. 

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Feel free to contact support@shc.tas.edu.au for any further information.