CYOD Laptops
Roger Hallmond - Head of Department, Digital Technologies/Information Services
The Gap State High School
CYOD Laptop Offer for Parents for 2027
BACKGROUND:
We can offer parents a high-quality laptop for their children as part of our 2027 CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) program. With the growing demand for memory due to advancements in AI, computer prices are rising globally, with increases predicted at 10% per month. This has been confirmed by all Education suppliers. This trend is expected to continue in the short to medium term, impacting both retail and school-provided devices.
To ensure affordability and availability, our school partnered with ASUS in late March to secure 300 laptops of our current midrange model at the current 2026 CYOD price. By locking in the March price, we can offer these devices to parents for $1658 or $1623 depending on the camera specification*. This is significantly lower than the projected October 2026 price of $2300. .
**Key Details for Parents**
**Price to Parents** $1658 (dual camera), $1653 (single camera) *
**Warranty** Starts January 2027
**Delivery** Early Term 1, 2026
Key Laptop Specifications.
- Asus 14.0: Touch Screen
- Intel Core 5
- 120 U Processor/ 256 GB SSD
- 16GB DDR4 SO-DIM
- Windows Pro 11 Education
- 3yr Onsite warranty
- 3yrs Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)- Battery 3 years
- Laptop Bag
This strategy ensures that families can access reliable technology at a competitive price, avoiding the significant price increases expected later this year.
* Only 100 Dual Camera Devices are available.
Further details about the ordering process will be shared at upcoming Enrolment Interviews. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office or visit the CYOD page on the school website.
We encourage families to take advantage of this offer to support their children’s learning in 2027!