Your learning at RP is powered by technology, and your laptop plays a key role in how you learn, collaborate, and create. Getting the right laptop and configuring it correctly sets you up for a smoother and more confident start to your RP journey.
As demand typically increases closer to the start of the school term, popular laptop models may sell out quickly. To avoid disappointment, we recommend purchasing your laptop early after confirming your course’s system requirements during matriculation.
Priority for notebook purchases will be given to 2026 Freshmen (Full-time & Poly Foundation Programme). Year 2 & 3 students, as well as staff, may begin purchasing notebooks from May 2026 onwards. If you require a notebook urgently for your studies (e.g. a faulty notebook), please contact the notebook suppliers directly via email first. Request will be subject to review and stock availability.
You may also purchase from any commercial retailer. Alternatively, you can refer to our recommended laptop catalogues below. Additional brands will be available from February.
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Get a quick overview of the available laptop models with our comparison summary. Valid from March 2026 to February 2027, all listed laptops have been tested and approved to support your learning needs at RP.
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Please take note that the following hardware and software are not supported in RP:
Diploma in Sonic Arts
Diploma in Digital Content Creation
Diploma in Design (Major in Games and Gamification)
Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment (DSBE)
Note: Common Engineering Programme students interested in streaming to DSBE should consider purchasing a laptop that matches the specifications indicated for the DSBE course.
Diploma in Information Technology and Common ICT Programme*
Note: *Applicable to Full-Time Diploma students and Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) students
Diploma in Sport Coaching and Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Note: AMD Processors and Graphic Cards are not supported in this diploma
Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics and Diploma in Enterprise Cloud Computing & Management
Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC)
Diploma in Applied AI & Analytics