Choose Your Own Device (CYOD)

​​​​2027 Expressions of Interest will be open shortly.

​Information announced on Gap Experience Night - April 23rd, 2026

If you wish to participate in the CYOD program in 2027, please email CYOD@thegapshs.eq.edu.au. ​​

Key Points:

• Same device as this year with guaranteed pricing as per flyer (right)
• Pricing locked because of forecast large price rises from suppliers for 2026-27.
• Device ordered now and warehoused securely until January delivery
  
• Warehouse fee of 1% per month included (approx: $105)
  
• Only 300 devices available, One Model (Dual Camera or Single Camera)
  
• Total Price to Familes including Laptop, 3yr ADP, Targus Case and Warehouse Fee
  
• ​Dual Camera - $1658
  
• Single Camera - $1623
  
• Estimated Cost if Pricing Not Locked - November 
• $2300 - Conservative price rises of 5% month forecast from suppliers. Stock not guaranteed.
• ​at 10% month - ​$3300

There will be $500 deposit to guarantee an allocation. FInal Payment in September/October 2026.

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Choose your own device (CYOD)

'Choose your own device' (CYOD) provides parents with a range of devices to choose from and elect to purchase. The parent initially contributes the cost of the device to the school via a Participation Agreement and an annual Service Guarantee fee of $150 and the school will then purchase the device for their students’ sole use.

The School will retain ownership of the device which allows the school to:

• install and maintain school owned software including Operating System
• provide full student access to the school network and internet
• provide full technical support through our school ICT Helpdesk
• provide access to Hot-Swap laptops when the students device is in for repair
  
• have 'lemon clause' protections in place for all purchases
• fully manage onsite, all Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) claim issues.

At the end of the Participation Agreement the school will dispose of the device according to Department of Education (DoE) policy. Parents will have the opportunity to acquire the device at this time under the Private Treaty arrangement. As the device will be at the end of its expected life, the school will dispose of the asset to parents for a nominal fee. At this time, the laptop will get restored back to its factory state.

All devices will come with a 3-year warranty (including battery). Devices will all be purchased with ADP warranty, which, from our experience, has been invaluable in minimising the cost of damage that devices used in a school-context often receive.

In 2025 we claimed $220, 000 worth of repairs under the ADP with no cost - This was for approximately 400 repairs averaging $500 worth of repairs.

The school maintains ownership of the device until the end of the agreement so that we are legally allowed to install our school software (Inc. Operating System), as well as being able to manage the warranty and ADP claims. At the end of the three years, or if the student leaves the school, the opportunity to acquire the device will be provided as outlined above. At this point, ownership will be transferred and any remaining ADP coverage may be able to be transferred (depending on vendor terms) for a small fee.

2027 CYOD laptop - ASUS B3402  (2026 March Pricing)

ASUS ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402)​

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Please refer to the programs 20​25 CYOD FAQ.docx document for more information on how to log a warranty fault or claim accidental damage protection. 

Breakdown of CYOD Service Guarantee

• All warranty and ADP #1 issues handled by the School.
• Full on-site Technical Support via ICT Helpdesk (8am to 4pm) including software rebuilds, network/internet connectivity and printing problems, troubleshooting and fixing software and hardware issues.
• Access to Hot-Swap Devices when device repair is expected to exceed 24 hours.
  

• Microsoft Office Suite, Symantec Endpoint Protection Anti-Virus pre-installed.

• Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Collection applications available for self-installation via School’s Service Portal.
• Other school software (Minecraft Education, Autodesk suite) for self-installation via School’s Virtual ICT Service Desk.
  
• Insurance against loss, fire and theft #2.
  

#1 excess may apply and there may be a limit to number of claims allowed. This information will be provided within the CYOD Selection Guide and is subject to the terms of the chosen vendor.

#2 excess applies (1st claim = 50% co-contribution, subsequent claims = Full replacement cost).

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