💻Devices

In this section we explore the different device options, and some of the considerations when deciding what devices to use.

In this video, Simon Community Scotland share the value of giving someone a device:

Choosing a device is a very personal thing depending on what you are most likely to do online. The main things to consider are:

• What do they want to do with your device? For example, education, video calls, accessing services, watching TV shows.

• Screen size. Is the screen big enough for the things they want to do?

• Where they want to use your device? Will they only use it at home or will they be taking it out and about?

• Accessibility and how they interact with it. Devices have different ways you interact with them. For example, touchscreen, mouse, keyboard or touchpad.

• How it can connect to the internet. Some devices can use sim cards which lets you take them with you, while others will require Wi-Fi.

• Cost. Prices vary depending on the kind of device. It’s also possible to buy refurbished devices for a lower cost than a new device.

• Operating system (OS). This controls how they interact with their device and how the content is displayed. Common examples of operating systems are Windows, Android and iOS (which is used on Apple devices). You may find it useful to check what their friends and family use if they’ll be helping them learn how to use their device.