Laptop Requirements for E. B. L. A. Students

 

Am I required to have a laptop?

 

All students enrolled in classes at E. B. L. A. are required to have on demand access to a notebook computer for academic usage while inside the classrooms. A student is responsible for using the machine in class to take online tests, and access other content via the network. The student is not required to own the machine, only to have access to one as required by faculty.

 

Does the required laptop have to meet any requirements?

 

Yes. The E. B. L. A. website defines the minimum hardware requirements that all laptops have to meet based on the student's academic level. Because the minimum specifications will vary based on the academic level, student are advised to consult the "Laptop Requirements" section of the E. B. L. A. Website. If the machine meets all the requirements outline by the E. B. L. A. website, the student or preferred vendor will be able to install the software required for classes at E. B. L. A..

 

Where can I purchase / rent a laptop?

 

E. B. L. A. Academy High School does not maintain any type of vendor list for sales or rentals of laptop computers. E. B. L. A.'s preferred vendors include the following companies, however the student is not limited to this selection.

• Amos Professional Computing

If you are interested in purchasing a laptop, please keep in mind that Amos Professional Computing is a preferred vendor, and provided the machine is under warranty, the vendor will be able to replace parts on these machines.

 

Is a warranty important for a laptop?

 

A warranty is highly recommended for all laptop computers. Because of the small size of laptops and because of its high amount of use and complexity, laptops are known like all electronics, to fail. The average cost to replace a laptop motherboard (the main component of any laptop) is half of the cost of the laptop. There are also additional costs for labor and shipping on this replacement work if the machine is not under warranty. Because of the high costs, students are highly recommended to get the longest warranty possible.