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Before You BYOD Different schools will have different

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, so it’s important to check first. Some might specify preferred brands and/or models,

while others might provide lists of minimum hardware requirements.

OUR PICK OF LAPTOPS Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 This laptop sports a large widescreen Full HD display, a speedy processor, lightning fast Wi-Fi 6E compatibility, and a generous 512GB SSD. It’s a more-than-capable study buddy that won’t break the bank. 15.6” FHD display 12th Gen Intel Core i5, up to 4.4GHz 8GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/4-in-1 card reader Bluetooth v5.1 Wi-Fi 6E

HP 50R74PA A great choice for a starting system on a budget. This reliable workhorse is thin and light, allowing students to hit the virtual books at home, at school, at the library, even on the bus. Includes a 12-month subscription to Dropbox cloud storage. 14” HD display Intel Celeron N4500, up to 2.8GHz 4GB RAM 128GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/multiformat card reader Bluetooth v5.0 Wi-Fi 5

Asus E510 For students wanting a splash of style, the Asus E510 comes in a range of vibrant colours. The eight-hour battery life will help you power through long study days, and the unique 180-degree hinge even lets it open right out to lay flat on the table. 15.6” FHD display Intel Pentium Silver N6000, up to 3.3GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD HDMI/USB-A/USB-C Bluetooth v4.1 Wi-Fi 5

MSI Stealth 14 Studio Okay, technically this one’s a gaming laptop, but it could be a case of work hard/play hard. Running on a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, this beast will handle the latest games – after the homework is finished, of course. That processing power could also be put to good use on advanced school tasks like photo or video editing. 14” QHD+ display 13th Gen Intel i7, up to 5.0GHz 16GB RAM 1TB SSD HDMI/USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt 4.0 Bluetooth v5.3 Wi-Fi 6E

Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 EVO This versatile laptop is thin and light, but protected by military-grade toughness. The vibrant OLED display packs a higher-than-Full HD resolution, and the two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports provide fast data transfer speeds to connected devices. The built-in Full HD camera shows your best side during calls, while the physical privacy shutter ensures peace of mind. 14” FHD+ display 13th Gen Intel Core i5, up to 4.7GHz

HP Pavilion Plus EVO This high-end work-focused laptop is so powerful it’s almost like having a tutor. The stunning display packs a resolution of 2880 x 1800 with a silky smooth refresh rate, and low blue light emission to protect young eyes. The wide range of ports keeps connectivity options open, while the 13-hour battery life will power long study days. 14” 2.8K display 13th Gen Intel Core i7, up to 5.0GHz

16GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/USB-A/2x Thunderbolt 4.0 Bluetooth v5.1 Wi-Fi 6E

16GB RAM 512GB SSD HDMI/2x USB-A/USB-C/Thunderbolt Bluetooth v5.3 Wi-Fi 6E

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