Walsall Children's Services

Detailed below are the standard specifications we now recommend as a minimum.

When comparing specifications, please use these as a guide. Suppliers often quote shorter warranty terms or do not include items such as Office – although these can be purchased separately, this will mean additional cost (and sometimes time).

At the current time, we do not recommend that schools use Microsoft Vista as there are still a number of compatibility issues with both administration and curriculum software. If using CSE or RM CC3, please see the notes below:

Curriculum Laptop

2gb RAM
60gb + hard drive
802.11a\b\g wireless
DVD-Rom \ CD-RW drive plus writing software
Celeron-equiv processor
Network card
Windows XP Pro (but should be Vista Compliant)
Office 2003 Pro (or 2007)
3yr onsite warranty
Carry case

Staff Laptop

2gb RAM
80gb + hard drive
802.11a\b\g wireless
DVD-Rewriter plus writing software
Pentium-equiv processor
Network card
Windows XP Pro (but should be Vista Compliant)
Office 2003 Pro (or 2007)
3yr onsite warranty
Carry case

Curriculum PC Specification

2gb RAM
Celeron processor or equiv
Floppy Drive
80gb + hard drive
Windows XP Pro (but should be Vista Compliant)
Cd-rom drive
17” TFT screen – hard screen preferred
Office 2003 Pro (or 2007)
Keyboard and mouse

Office PC Specification

If you are using RM CC3:
If you are not purchasing through Walsall Children’s Services-recommended suppliers, you should ensure that the machine is tested with CC3 to ensure it will build correctly.

If you are using CSE:
If not purchasing through Walsall Children’s Services-recommended suppliers, you should ensure that you are supplied with DOS drivers for the network card.