Price

Not more than $450.00 per device. Not more than $525 per bundle (Device, Case, Hapara, Filter, Management)

Repairability

Device should not require security fasteners or glue for basic repairs. Especially screen/battery/keyboard replacement.

Durability

The device should be sufficiently durable to survive desk height drops. Screen should be durable enough to survive minor abuse by students. Special attention should be paid to securing heavy elements in the device such as the battery. Hinges should not become loose after repeated opening and closing.

Size

Form factor should remain as a clamshell in the 11-12" inch range.

Specifications

Minimum RAM size: 8GB, CPU: Newer models preferred, latest Intel around 3GHz minimum. Must have a touch screen to be considered. Display: Minimum 720p display 1080/equivalent preferred. Bluetooth required, 801.11ac required. USB-A and C required. Camera required. Battery life should be at least 6 hours under internet usage conditions.

Warranty

Minimum 1 year base warranty. Extended warranties to be evaluated case-by-case. Accidental damage coverage preferred.

White-glove Services

If cost can be integrated into maximum bundle cost, white glove services will be considered. Enrollment, asset tagged and unboxing preferred.

Availability / Cost of Parts

Parts via 3rd party source or preferably via a repair or warranty program must be available. Screen cost preferred at 25% device cost or less, motherboard at 50% or less, battery at 25% or less.

End of Support

Preference is given for devices with later end of support dates.

Screen Carry

Chromebook is carried for 10 paces by upper-right corner of screen while lower case is permitted to swing freely.

1

Chromebook must suffer cosmetic damage only.

Charger Damage

AC adapter left connected to chromebook while chromebook is pulled away from charger to stress the barrel jack connector.

1

Chromebook barrel jack must not be damaged before failure of the AC adapter barrel connector.

Pen Close

Standard bic pen or similar with cap set on keyboard fully in chromebook while lid is opened and closed.

3

Chromebook must suffer cosmetic damage only.

Earbud Close

Small earbud headphones set on keyboard fully in chromebook while lid is opened and closed.

3

Chromebook must suffer cosmetic damage only.

Minor Drop

Closed chromebook dropped from desk height by being pushed laterally off desk at a height of 29 inches.

3

Chromebook must suffer cosmetic damage only.

Major Drop

Closed chromebook dropped from carrying height of 48 inches on left edge.

1

This test is expected to damage the chromebook severely. Preference is given to chromebooks which suffer cosmetic damage and screen damage only.

Open Drop

Open chromebook dropped from desk height.

1

This test is expected to damage the chromebook severely. Preference is given to chromebooks which suffer cosmetic damage and screen damage only.