Updated 8 August 2024
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 Ventura (v13.5 or newer) Windows 11
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Screen Size
| 13 inch recommended
1080p resolution
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Processor
| Apple - MacOS v 13 supported Laptops (most MacBooks 2018+) Apple - Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) needed for Film & Music
Windows - Intel Core i5 8th generation or newer Windows - AMD Ryzen 200 or newer (Windows ARM Laptops and Tablet are not supported)
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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 Cloud Back Up System
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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)
Students studying Music or Film need to purchase an Apple Laptop (M1 Macbook or new Macbook Air) with MacOS Ventura v 13.5 to meet the demands of the software applications used during class (Please note: Apple Software Logic which is 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.