BYOD refers to bringing any laptop sourced from a retailer or supplier which meets our minimum specifications. This model allows students to bring to QACI a laptop that best suits their learning needs in our creative learning environment.
Parents purchase the laptop and are advised to also check home insurance for accidental damage and theft.
The device must be ready to use on the first day of school with the required software installed. Some software needs to be installed after students have commenced at QACI. It is also a requirement to purchase a laptop cover and bag to minimise accidental damage.
Our Help Desk supports students by diagnosing IT issues and consulting with families if further action is required.
Please see the BYOD booklet for more information or contact the ICT Help Desk on 07 3552 9333.
Device minimum specifications
Operating system*
| MacOS Big Sur (v11 or newer) Windows 10 (v1909 or newer) *
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Screen Size
| 13 inch recommended
1080p resolution
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Processor
| Apple M1 or newer Windows intel Core i5 8th generation or newer
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Ram
| 8GB +
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Hard drive
| 256GB +
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Wireless
| Dual-band wireless capabilities (2.4 & 5 GHz) Please note: Laptops with only 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity will not connect to the Department of Education Wireless Network
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*Not supported: iOS (iphone), iPadOS (ipad), Android (Phone or tablet), ChromeOS (chrome book)
Recommended accessories
Laptop Protection
| Hard protective, water resistant, clip on hardcase shell for laptop* Zip Cover and Laptop Bag
# Laptops should be carried in a separate laptop bag |
External Hard Drive
| 2 TB USB-C hardrive to remain at home for daily backup
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ICT staff can also advise you regarding the suitability of the specified models for your student’s use.
Please contact the QACI ICT Help Desk on (07) 3552 9333.
Specialist Programs (Music or Film Students)
It is recommended that students studying Music or Film purchase an Apple Laptop (M1 Macbook Air) with MacOS Big Sur (v11) to meet the demands of the software applications used during class (ie. Apple Software Logic used by music students is not available on Windows).
Some programs, for example, imaging and video editing software (film students), may require upgraded hardware components to run efficiently.
It is recommended that the following hardware components be upgraded at the time of purchase.
Laptop purchasing
QACI does not supply laptops for purchase. In the event laptops are being repaired we have options for students to temporarily loan a device.