BYOD
Bring Your Own Device – BYOD
Year 9 students
Recommended devices: Chromebook, any Laptop or Tablet
If you already have a device at home you do not need to buy a new one.
If buying new, we recommend a laptop or chromebook so your son can use it throughout his time at NPBHS.
Year 10 students
Recommended devices: Laptop or Chromebook
Tablets are not able to be used in NCEA digital examinations which are now required at Year 10.
Year 11-13 students
Recommended devices: Laptop or Chromebook
Laptop – preferably with 8GB RAM or more for Year 11-13 subjects: Art, Graphics, Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media, Music and Electronics.
Laptop – must have 8GB RAM or more for Year 12-13 Photography.
Windows laptops are recommended.
General requirements and specifications
- Battery life of at least 4 hours
- Has a robust cover or carry-bag
- Wireless network capability using 802.11g
- An audio port and earbud type headphones
- Chrome web browser installed