Recommended Devices
Quick Comparison Chart of BYOD Tablets and Laptops

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BYOD Recommended Devices PDF

* “Sample Devices” are examples of models that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.  These devices are not the only models available to families.

Type Pros Cons Sample Devices*
Apple MacBook / Air / Pro - Long battery life
- Familiar operating system
- Easily accessible support
- More expensive than other similar devices
- Device-specific connections; more expensive to add additional equipment
Macbook Air (~$1,000)
MacBook (~$1,300)
MacBook Pro (~$1,300)
Microsoft Windows Laptop - Large pool of applications and software
- Familiar operating system
- More add-on equipment options
- Battery life
- Review customer support options by provider
Lenovo IdeaPad (~$600)

Dell Inspiron (~$700)
Microsoft Windows Tablet - Large pool of applications and software
- Familiar operating system
- Touchscreen
- Battery life
- Review customer support options by provider
Microsoft Surface
(~$1,000-~$2,000)
Chromebook - Long battery life
- Inexpensive
- Some models have USB ports for additional storage
- Simple and reliable

- Limited offline abilities
- Limited applications & software
- May limit the availability of some ebooks
- Unsupported for digital Collegeboard testing use 

ASUS Chromebooks(~$200)
Acer Chromebooks(~$350)
Apple iPad - Large pool of inexpensive applications
- Familiar operating system
- Quick learning curve for new users
- Touchscreen
- Storage is not expandable
- Difficulties submitting assignments
- Google apps have limited features
- Consider an external keyboard
iPad
(~$350 – ~$450)

iPad Pro (~$600 – $800)

Many common devices, such as the KindleFire and iPhones, are not allowed as a student’s primary device because they do not meet the requirements listed above; however, these devices may be used as secondary devices in the classroom and around campus.