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Can I purchase my own device for my child to use in school?


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The school is using the Apple iPad (10th Generation) for teaching and learning. If you would like to use

your own device rather than purchased through the school’s bulk tender, please ensure the device is

an Apple iPad which meets the following requirements:

a. it should be an iOS device

b. device should not be older than 4 years from manufacturing date;

c. battery should hold charge for at least 4 hours;

d. comparable form factor to school-prescribed PLD (e.g. touchscreen, physical keyboard, Apple Pencil);

e. comparable features to school-prescribed PLD (e.g. inking);

f. comparable performance to school-prescribed PLD

           i. Processor: A14 Bionic chip or better

           ii. Capacity: 64GB or higher

           iii. OS Version: iPadOS 16 or higher

           iv. Screen Size: 10.0 to 11.9 inch (diagonal)

           v. Resolution: 2360 x 1640 or higher resolution

           vi. WiFi function should work and support at least IEEE

                  802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standard that uses 5GHz

g. device should not be installed with additional Operating Systems, antivirus software, Device Management and Parental Control tools other than the MOE DMA.


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