These specifications are for families that have opted to purchase a Chromebook on their own outside of the Wilmington Public Schools (WPS) program through Dell Inc. We highly recommend purchasing a Dell Chromebook since they are the most highly rated Chromebook for K-12 schools given their durability and functionality*. Dell Chromebooks can be more expensive than competitors; however, the cost increase reflects the added value of the device.
These specifications are for a minimum hardware requirement:
| Part |
Specifications |
| Processor |
Intel ® Celeron Processor |
| |
Intel ® Braswell or Cherry Trail Processors |
| |
Intel® i3, i5, or i7 Processor |
| |
Rockchip RK3288 |
| Memory |
4GB or more |
| Hard Drive |
16GB or larger Solid State |
| Display |
11-inch display or larger with HD (suggested scratch-resistant glass if
purchasing a touch screen)(increased screen-size=increased weight) |
| Wireless (WiFi) |
Wireless N or AC (802.11N, 802.11AC) |
| Battery-life |
8hrs or longer |
| USB Ports |
at least (1) USB 3.0 and (1) USB 2.0 |
| Display ports |
at least (1) HDMI |
| Audio Ports |
at least (1) Stereo headphone and microphone jacks or combination jack |
These specifications are recommended but not required:
| Part |
Specifications |
| Carrying case or bag |
Any |
| Durability standard |
U.S. Military Standard tested for durability, pressure, temperature,
humidity, shock, and vibration |
*WPS receives no incentives, payment or benefit of any kind by the recommendation of the Dell Chromebook. Our recommendation of the Dell Chromebook is solely the result of surveying other school districts, the reviews of K-12 Chromebook use, and our own experience with other vendor’s Chromebooks.