Device Donations and District System Requirements
DONATIONS and District Student System minimum Requirements
Durham Public Schools maintains a computing environment that includes a mix of Microsoft Windows computers and Google Chromebooks. DPS can only accept donations that both benefit the teaching and learning setting and can be used during required online testing.
NOTE: To best assist our students during the COVID-19 Crisis and beyond, please consider donating Chromebooks.
Chromebook Standard
***Must include Google Console License***
***Must include Google Console License***
Operating System - Chrome OS
Display – 11.6” Screen with 1024x768
Processor – 1.6 Ghz Intel Celeron Processor or better
RAM – 4GB
Storage – 16GB SSD
Chrome Tablet Standard
***Must include Google Console License***Operating System - Chrome OS
Touch Enabled 9.7” Backlit Screen (2048x1538 Resolution)
Processor - Dual-core Processor
RAM – 4 GB
Storage – 32 GB SSD
USB-C Port
Built-in microphone and speakers
Camera(s) – Front and Rear facing cameras
Connectivity – 802.11ac WLAN
Battery – Lithium Ion 4500mAh
Windows PC Standard
Operating System - Windows 10 Pro
Processor - Intel i5 or better
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128 GB SSD (HDDs larger than 100 GB will also be accepted)
Macbook/iMac Standard
Operating System - Mojave (10.14)
Processor - Intel i5 or better
RAM - 8 GB
- Storage - 128 GB SSD (HDDs larger than 100GB will also be accepted in iMacs)
Other Requirements & Standards All portable devices must include an appropriate power supply in safe working condition.
All monitor donations must be at least 20” in diagonal size with 1024x768 resolution and include any non-standard power cables.
Durham Public Schools does not accept printer donations.
During the COVID-19 Crisis, please contact Mike Vadala, Coordinator for Operations & Secondary Programs for donations.
Durham Public Schools
Community Education and Family Engagement
2107 Hillandale Rd., Durham, NC 27705
www.dpsnc.net www.dpsnc.net/afterschool
(919) 560-3698 [o] (919) 560-2177 [f]