At Dromana College Parents have the choice of BYOD (Bring your Own Device) or placing an order with Edunet via the College Laptop Purchase Portal.

Devices purchased from Edunet have full on-site software and hardware service and support.

The College supports Windows and Mac Devices meeting the below outlined Specifications.

Please note, Chromebooks are not a supported device.

Device Specifications for 2027

Our recommended specifications are designed to provide a 3-year useable lifespan and experience to students of all year levels and subjects.
Our minimum specifications are sufficient for light general school usage in 2027 but are not suitable for senior classes, especially Arts and Media subjects.

HOW TO PURCHASE

The Edunet Technology Portal is now open for orders.

All purchases will be delivered to the College for setup and distribution to Students.

Visit the below link to purchase.

https://dromanacollege.technologyportal.com.au/

2027 LAPTOP COLLECTION DAY

To be advised.

SCHOOL OFFERED DEVICES FOR 2027

Lenovo 500w Gen5

An entry level device that is capable of all education duties. It has been designed to be both tough and easily repairable.

Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen3 (Dromana College recommended)

A compact powerhouse of a laptop designed for education. This device has a drop-resistant design, spill-resistant keyboard, scratch-resistant display, and reinforced ports and hinges. Though it has increased in price, it is still an excellent choice as it remains easily repairable.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen6

A premium laptop from Lenovo. This laptop is for those wanting the higher performance for demanding subjects such as VCE Media.
It features a more premium build style, at the expense of slightly more difficult repairs.

Apple MacBook Neo 13inch

The entry level MacBook is both lightweight and portable. It provides all day battery life and plenty of performance for everyday learning.
But be prepared for more expensive repairs due to higher parts and labour costs.

Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6inch

Now the second step in the MacBook line-up. The MacBook Air is both lightweight and portable, with excellent build quality. As a bonus it is faster and more efficient than ever thanks to the Apple M5 processor. It is suitable for just about every task at school.
Look into purchasing AppleCare+ if you think your child is likely to damage their device as repairs are expensive.

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IT SERVICES

The College IT Technicians can provide support for software related issues (viruses, problematic software) to all devices.

Support for hardware issues can only be provided to devices purchased via the College partner Edunet. College technicians will diagnose devices and request required repairs from Edunet.

BYO devices will need to be taken back to the manufacturer or place of purchase for repair and warranty claims.
The College Technicians cannot fix any hardware related issues, they need to be logged with the manufacturer.

There is no need to purchase Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud, students are provided a license with their School accounts.

WARRANTY AND INSURANCE BUNDLES

All laptops purchased from our partner Edunet included 3-years of on-site Warranty (excl. Apple) that covers your device in the event of a failure or manufacturing defect.

Lenovo devices purchased from 2025 onwards feature an Education specific warranty package providing comprehensive protection.

Key benefits include:

• Minimized Expenses: Aims to reduce unplanned operating and maintenance costs, offering peace of mind regarding device damage, repair costs, and warranty coverage.
• Onsite Repair Services: Offers parts and labor repair coverage with the convenience of onsite service at the customer’s location, including businesses, schools, or homes.
• Accidental Damage Coverage: Protects against drops, spills, bumps, and structural failures, including damage to the integrated LCD screen and electrical surges, without any claim excess. However, the coverage is limited to one replacement product per purchase.
• Clear Exclusions: The warranty does not cover cosmetic damages, loss, failures outside normal use, data loss, intentional misuse, theft, fire damage, or third-party products. Specific components like batteries, external peripherals, and software are also excluded.

Apple devices can be optioned with 3-years of AppleCare+ and come standard with 12months warranty. This service provides both warranty and insurance in one package.

The Australian Government has introduced new laws that affect the sale of add-on insurance products at the point of sale to consumers. This law mandates a 5-business day cooling off period before insurance can be sold for a device. If interested in AppleCare+, be sure to add it to your cart and Edunet will contact you after 5-business days to confirm your purchase.

ACCESSORIES PORTAL

Purchasing accessories for your device is also available through Dromana College. Students misplace their charger, bag or any other accessory, the school has signed up for the Edunet Accessories Portal to be available for parents and students to order a replacement. It will be delivered to the school and a text message can be arranged once delivery has been complete.

http://accessories.edunet.com.au

Our BYOD Partner