Are you on the hunt for an extra smart-device or laptop for the house? Jess Kelly gives her top tips on what to look out for.
Top Tips From Jess Include
- First up, laptop or tablet?
- The spec sheets online and in-store can often be overwhelming – what matters when considering what device to buy?
- In terms of add-ons or accessories, is anything essential?
- Any tips for ensuring the device is kid or teen-proof?
Considerations:
- Budget
- Function
- Portability
Spec sheet:
- Screen-size
- RAM / memory
- Operating system
- Processor – not as important for schoolwork etc
- Storage – not as big a consideration as it once was because of cloud storage
Accessories
- The only vital thing I would recommend is an external mouse
- Perhaps consider a monitor – if you’re worried about back pain and posture!
Child-proof
- Adults should set the device up first as an Admin and then create a profile for the child or teenager. That means they cannot download things without admin approval
- Where possible, keep the device in a public part of the house, don’t let it disappear into bedrooms etc
- Ensure security updates are done
Devices to consider:
HP Stream 14-cm0508sa 14" Laptop - AMD A4, 64 GB eMMC, Blue - €299
- Social: Basic computing on the go
- AMD A4-9125 Processor
- RAM: 4 GB / Storage: 64 GB eMMC
- Full HD screen
- 1 year subscription to Office 365 & 1 TB OneDrive
HP 15-db0521sa 15.6" AMD A6 Laptop - 1 TB HDD, Grey €399.99
- Social: Basic computing on the go
- Windows 10
- AMD A6-9225 Processor
- RAM: 4 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
- Full HD screen
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