Donation Hardware Requirements for Computers/Devices 2016-17
Donation Specifications for Windows Desktop and Laptop Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Memory
4 GB DDR3 of RAM or greater
8 GB of DDR3 RAM or greater
Processor
Intel i3
Intel i5, i7
Hard Drive
120GB 7200RPM or Higher.
Connectivity
Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless networks. Wireless: Dual Band 802.11a/g/n/ac 2x2, PEAP/MSCHAPv2 capable. Note: For a PC to be connected to a school's LAN (local area network), it MUST be manufactured by a major manufacturer of business PCs. This list includes Dell, Hewlett Packard, Lenovo, and Toshiba. For purposes of standardization and component quality, ONLY PCs from major manufacturers of business PCs can be set up as network clients.
Screen Size
9.5 inch screen size or larger
9.5 inch screen size or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
Operating Systems Supported by DoTS
Windows 7
Operating System and Software
The Operating System Disks must be provided with the computer. Other than the operating system, the district accepts only licensed software. Software other than the operating system can be accepted only when accompanied by Operating System and Software the original installation disk(s) or CD.
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Donation Specifications for Mac Desktop and Laptop Computers Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Memory
4GB of DDR3 RAM or greater
8GB of DDR3 RAM or greater
Processor
Intel i3
Intel i5, i7
Connectivity
Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless networks. Wireless: Dual Band 802.11a/g/n/ac 2x2, PEAP/MSCHAPv2 capable. Note: For a PC to be connected to a school's LAN (local area network), it MUST be manufactured by a major manufacturer of business PCs. This list includes Dell, Hewlett Packard, Lenovo, and Toshiba. For purposes of standardization and component quality, ONLY PCs from major manufacturers of business PCs can be set up as network clients.
Screen Size
9.5 inch screen size or larger
9.5 inch screen size or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
Operating Systems Supported by DoTS
OS 10.9
Operating System and Software
The Operating System Disks must be provided with the computer. Other than the operating system, the district accepts Operating System and Software only licensed software. Software other than the operating system can be accepted only when accompanied by Operating System and Software the original installation disk(s) or CD.
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OS 10.10
OS 10.11
Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools Student data confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with DPS Board Policy JRA/JRC. Donation Hardware Requirements for Computers/Devices 2016-17
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Donation Hardware Requirements for Computers/Devices 2016-17
Donation Specifications for Chromebooks Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Memory
2GB RAM or greater
4GB RAM or greater
Processor
Any Processor
Any Processor
Connectivity
Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless networks.
Computers must be able to connect to the Internet via wired or wireless networks.
Screen Size
9.5 inch screen size or larger
9.5 inch screen size or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
Chrome OS
Must be capable of running Chrome OS 50+
Wireless Network Capability
The Chromebook must have an 802.11ac Wi-Fi network card capable of connecting to the Wireless 5Ghz band network. Devices with less than this function will not connect to the DPSStudent Wireless Network.
Google Admin Console License
Donated Chromebooks must have a Google Admin Console License purchased through TIG (Technology Integration Group) Contact: Maureen Ockuly Phone : 800-858-0549 x4221 Email:
[email protected] Donation Specifications for iPads Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
Memory
1GB RAM or greater
2GB RAM or greater
Processor
Apple A6
Apple A7 or Greater
Connectivity
Wireless: Dual Band 802.11a/g/n/ac 2x2, PEAP/MSCHAPv2 capable.
Screen Size
9.5 inch screen size or larger2/ “10-inch class” tablets or larger
9.5 inch screen size or larger2/ “10-inch class” tablets or larger
Storage Capacity
16GB or greater.
16GB or greater.
Input Device Requirements
Touchscreen or Mouse
Keyboard – wired or wireless/Bluetooth
Not recommended
Touchscreen or Mouse rd
iPad 2, iPad 3 Generation or less, and iPad mini 1st generation.
Additional Considerations DPS/DoTS manages Apple Purchased iPads through the Mobile Device Management
System Airwatch. Additional Airwatch Licenses must be purchased for this.
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Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools Student data confidentiality must be maintained in accordance with DPS Board Policy JRA/JRC. Donation Hardware Requirements for Computers/Devices 2016-17
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