Bring Your Own Device

​​​​​​Laptop Program​

From the start of 2017 Indooroopilly State High School students provide their own laptop for learning. Laptops will need to meet specific requirements in order to be connected to the school network. Please see specifications below. The school has links with three ​retailers as an option for parents purchasing a Bring Your Own (BYOx) device. The use of these retailers is not mandatory and they are provided as a convenience for parents. Links to the retailer websites are below on this page.

Important links for students

You may wish to bookmark these.

• Access Student Portal - Student Portal​​​​​
  

• Access your email - http://owa.eq.edu.au

• Access Learning Place - https://students.learningplace.eq.edu.au/Pages/Default.aspx

• Get Microsoft Office Software (Free for state School Students)
  Microsoft Office is available for free for students in State Schools. Students can access the installer from their Office365 page once enrolled.
  

• Password Change - https://fed.education.qld.gov.au/passwordchange

• One School - http://oslp.eq.edu.au

Program details

Joining the program

An  annual parental contribution of $16 applies for the BYOx program. This is payable at the start of each school year. Students new to the scheme will also need to complete the BYOx CHARTER (PDF, 606KB). 

The annual fee contributes to the following items:

• BYOx Licence for Adobe Creative Suite

• Hot Swap pool for limited loan when BYOx device is non-functional

Important documents for the BYOx Program

Full BYOx CHARTER (PDF, 606KB)

BYOx Devices Minimum Specifications

Updated October 2021​

What devices / operating systems are not supported?

• Microsoft Surface RT – These devices are not compatible with BYOx solution.

• Linux Devices – These devices are not compatible with BYOx solution.

• Chromebooks  – These devices are not compatible with BYOx solution.
  

• Windows 10S   – Windows 10S cannot run software that has not been downloaded from the Windows Store. This operating system is not suitable for school use. It can be upgraded for free to Windows 10 Home or Pro.
  

• Android Tablets and systems are not supported
  

Windows machines specifications

General Purpose

These devices will be suitable for general purpose computing, excluding Video Editing and CAD:Windows Machines (Entry Level/ General Purpose) –  8​GB Ram, 128GB HDD minimum, Battery sufficient to last 6 hours on Balanced Power Mode.  64-bit Operating System:  WINDOWS 10  or WINDOWS 11 Wireless 5Ghz 802.11AC

Higher level

These devices will be suitable for higher level computing, including Video Editing and CAD: Windows Machines (CAD/Media) – Core i5/Core i7, 8GB Ram, 256 GB HDD, Battery sufficient to last 6 hours on Balanced Power Mode, 64-bit Operating System (WINDOWS 10 or WINDOWS 11​) Wireless 5Ghz 802.11AC.

Hard drives

Most new laptop computers come with “SSD” hard drives which are smaller in capacity but faster than the traditional magnetic hard drives. For additional data storage, a good option is a robust, external USB3 hard drive, the external drive is suitable for DATA storage, but not for installation of SOFTWARE.

Mac machines specifications

General Purpose

Macbook Air OSx 10.15 or Higher Wireless 5.4Ghz,128GB HDD minimum

Higher level computing

Macbook Pro OSx 10.15​ or Higher Wireless 5.4Ghz,256GB HDD minimum

Hard drives

Many new laptop computers come with “SSD” hard drives which are smaller in capacity but faster than the traditional magnetic hard drives. For additional data storage, a good option is a robust, external USB3 hard drive.

Accessories: protective hard case, warranty coverage.

Optional (but recommended): accidental damage insurance.

Do you allow iPads?

IPads can be connected to the BYOx network but these devices will not be able to support effective learning when:

• Access to network file shares and printing is required because iPads cannot connect to these services;
  
• Significant text entry is required because the screen keyboards on these devices are not suitable for ergonomic large text input (a Bluetooth keyboard would be needed);
  
• Use of school software licensed for BYOx devices is required because the software runs only on Windows or Mac devices.
  

Vendor Portals – options to purchase

Vendor portals are now available as an option for parents purchasing a BYOx device. The use of these portals is not mandatory and they are provided by vendors as a convenience for parents. The school is not involved in the private transactions between parents and the vendors. The school does not accept deliveries on behalf of students/parents. Please ensure that online orders are sent to your home address.

DELL (Windows devices)
Dell offers Dell Windows machines. Please download this INFO PACK (PDF, 1.3MB) for the access password and information on this portal.

HP (Windows devices)
HP Offers HP Windows Machines.
School log-in code: IndoorSHS​

SCHOOL LOCKER (Windows and Mac devices)
School Locker offers Windows and Mac devices.
** Important Notes on this vendor: This vendor provides student pricing which can be obtained by the use of a loyalty card. The card provides an access code for special pricing. Cards can be collected from Indooroopilly State High School Administration. Only one card per family is required.

This vendor also provides a rebate to the school for each purchase made in the name of Indooroopilly State High School.

For further details, contact Andrew Waddell, Head of Department, ICT Systems Integration at awadd4@eq.edu.au.