It's the most important purchase a parent will make for their child. So which will you choose?

Raising children to be tech-literate is no longer a lifestyle choice. Computers are now intrinsic to their education. They need the ability to complete homework tasks and do assignment research, and that’s just at home.

At school, teachers are increasingly finding ways to use technology to enhance your child’s learning experience.

Currently, many Australian schools give children access to computers and tablets on school grounds but more schools are moving towards students bringing their own devices to school.

It’s now becoming one of the most important purchases parents will make for their child. They need a device that is affordable, durable, easy to use and most importantly will enhance rather than hinder their education experience. But with all of the different devices to choose from nowadays, this choice can get pretty confusing.

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So here is a handy product guide that will point out some of the key differences across different types of devices.

Notebooks

Notebooks are the most traditional purchase and come in a range of sizes and weights. They are certainly easy to work on but look for a screen between 11 and 14 inches so that your child can fit the device in their bookbag.  Also, look for notebooks under 2kg as any heavier type would be a lot of weight to carry around all day!

Ultrabooks

Ultrabooks ™ are a slimmed down and lightweight laptop that make an excellent choice for school, especially as they have a long battery life. Because of their slim profile, Ultrabooks don’t include a DVD drive so check with your school whether or not this would be required (most resources are usually available online nowadays anyway).

Tablets

Tablet-style devices are easy to transport and don’t have a physical keyboard. They’re usually best for viewing content though they can be used to perform some modest tasks, especially if you use an attachable keyboard.

2-in-1s

2-in-1s are devices that work as both a tablet AND a laptop. So if you’d like to take advantage of the benefits of both types of devices, a 2-in-1 would be a great, flexible option.

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are an affordable choice as they run Google’s own software and rely on the internet to store files and run basic apps. However, you may need to be able to run non-Google apps so contact your child’s school to see whether a Chromebook would be appropriate.

Check out our gallery of product examples, the Intel website gives further information.

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A growing number of schools are adopting a ‘bring your own’ policy, which lets students use their own laptop or tablet in the classroom. This makes it more important than ever to choose the right device for your children. 

The team at Intel Australia have put together a simple guide to help you pick a great tablet or laptop or even a versatile ‘2 in 1’ device that’s both a tablet and a laptop. 

Visit intel.com.au/forschool to find out what really matters when choosing a device for school.