STACK #219 January 2023

TECH FEATURE

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LAPTOPS Whether in the classroom or the sitting room, the laptop has evolved to take on the role expected of a traditional desktop - and more. From intensive multimedia assignments right through to frenetic gaming once homework’s out of the way, the laptop is a device at the nexus of performance and versatility. What’s more, owning a 2-in-1 laptop could be a cost effective way to enjoy the benefits of a PC and the touchscreen functionality of a tablet. continued

2-in-1 Laptops HP Envy X360 EVO 13.3" WUXGA 2-in-1 Laptop (12th Gen Intel i5) [Blue] This HP Envy X360 has a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, with improved architecture for effortless multitasking. The 1920 x 1200 display has ample room for running spreadsheets, while the edge-to edge glass offers an immersive

Bring your own device check before you buy All schools will have individual BYOD guidelines and programs in place. The first stop in any BYOD purchase decision should be checking on the school website or portal. Generally, schools will also send this information out to new students and parents. A school BYOD checklist might include device operating system, as well as minimum and recommended hardware requirements. These may also vary depending on the grade the student is embarking on – for example, a stylus and higher storage might be required for later years.

Dell Inspiron 7420 14" Full HD 2-in-1 Laptop (512GB) [12th Gen Intel i7] The Inspiron 7420 bundles a 12th Generation Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and a 14” FHD+ display, making a value packed proposition. You get the luxury of a generous touchpad, and an active pen (sold separately) offers you a natural and accurate writing experience with no pairing required. The Inspiron 7420 caters to online collaboration with dual microphones and FHD camera equipped with noise reduction features. A lid-open sensor starts the Inspiron instantly, and a fingerprint reader provides security on login viaWindows Hello. • 14” FHD+ (1922 x 1200) display • 12th Generation Intel Core i7 1255U Processor (up to 4.7 GHz) • Intel Iris Xe Graphics • 512GB SSD storage • 16GB RAM • 1x HDMI port • 1x USB-A port • 2x USB-C ports • 1x SD media card reader • Windows 11 Home • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) • Bluetooth v5.2

experience in tablet mode. • 13.3" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS multi-touch display • Intel Core i5-1230U processor (2.5 - 4.4GHz) • Intel Iris Xe Graphics • 512GB SSD storage • 8GB RAM • 1x HDMI port • 2x USB-A ports • 2x Thunderbolt 4.0 ports • 1x MicroSD media card reader • Windows 11 Home • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) • Bluetooth v5.2

Lenovo Yoga 7i EVO 14" FHD 2-in-1 Laptop (512GB) [11th Gen Intel i7] For a device that’s portable, versatile and productive, definitely consider the Lenovo Yoga 7i. It boasts up to 18.3 hours battery life for go-all-day confidence, with assured performance thanks to the responsive 11th Gen Intel i7 under the hood. In class, note taking is easy with Lenovo Active Pen 2 (sold separately). The Yoga 7i also looks great. It has a distinctive sandblasted anodised metal casing with subtly rounded edges. 360 degree hinges transition easily from laptop to tablet, and you also get a front-facing Dolby Atmos speaker system for go anywhere entertainment.

Asus ZenBook EVO 14" 2.8k OLED 2-in-1 Laptop (512GB) [12th Gen Intel i7] If you want the benefits of a touchscreen plus the outstanding clarity and contrast of 2.8k (2880 x 1800) OLED, make sure to check out the ASUS Zenbook EVO. 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD storage and a 12th Gen Intel i7 cap off the top range specs of this 2-in-1. Weighing only 1.39kg and with up to 13.3 hours of battery life, the Zenbook EVO is your go anywhere workstation.

• 14” Full HD (1920 x 1080) display • 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7

• 14” 2K (2880 x 1800) display • Intel Core 12th Gen i7 1260P Processor (2.1 - 4.7GHz) • Intel Iris Xe Graphics • 512GB SSD storage • 16GB RAM

processor (2.8 - 4.7GHz) • Intel Iris Xe Graphics

• 1x HDMI port • 1x USB-A 3.2 port • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports • 1x Micro SD reader • Windows 11 Home • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) • Bluetooth v5.0

• 512GB SSD storage • 16GB RAM • 1x USB-A 3.2 port • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports • Windows 11 Home • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) • Bluetooth v5.0

JANUARY 2023

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