getting a Macbook through DSA?

I know this topic has been exhausted to death on here these past few years but I'd quite like to know some more up to date information concerning this.

Im applying to do History and Politics at uni and I have been approved for DSA, I have my needs assessment soon and I would like to know If it would be possible for me to get a macbook (my dyslexia report has recommended I use a laptop in uni to gather and organise notes so I will almost certainly be provided a laptop).
My reasoning for this is NOT to rip off SFE as Im sure many will comment, but more rather that I am well accustomed to using MacBooks for over 10 years, we have never had a Windows PC in the household, and currently I share a Macbook with my younger sister (who is also dyslexic). I have tried to use windows 8 in school before but it has given me a motion-sickness induced migraine, so I stick to Mac's at home.
The Macbook i share with my sister currently is a lifesaver for us! We have mind mapping software on the mac which has helped me a lot through my A-levels and my sister through her GCSE's! and the text to speech function and speech to text function are particularly useful, as I suffer to recognise phonetics.
This being said, if its unlikely that I will get a macbook, Would I be able to upgrade to a Mac (pay the additional cost of a macbook)??
Anyone with past experiences would be particularly helpful,

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My flatmate gets DSA, she had the option of getting a free laptop (she took it, and within six months it was unusable, as it was a seriously bad cheap one) or paying around £400 for a MacBook. If she'd taken the MacBook, she'd have received all the same software for free as usual, so apart from the additional cost there's no downside.

Hi, I received my new laptop through dsa earlier this week. I was recommended a windows laptop by my assessor even though I struggle with the operating system after years of using macs. However this is understandable due to the difference in price. I was allowed to upgrade to a mac of my choice, to change from the toshiba laptop that was recommended to a 13" MacBook Air it cost me about £570. As not only do you have to pay the additional cost for the laptop but the cost of upgrading software and any other equipment provided. If you are able I would recommend upgrading as the quality difference in the laptops alone is massive.


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You should be offered the opportunity to upgrade any equipment you have been awarded by your DSA supplier. It is vital that this is dealt with (and paid) when you first contact your supplier.

Hi guys! Please help me! I was given a HP laptop for DSA (which I am very grateful for). However, I've been having a lot of problems with laptop mainly the computer freezing continuously and having to be constantly reset. Apart from this, I have been struggling to use the new windows system even when training has been given.

The suppliers are coming on Monday to pick up my laptop to see if it can be fixed. Is it possible for me to upgrade to another laptop that is suitable for me? (I am willing to pay whatever it costs) I don't want them to waste money that can be used for someone else, on a laptop that I struggle to use.

Thank you for your help!


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No, I'm afraid once a laptop has been provided it can't be returned or upgraded.

I know this topic has been exhausted to death on here these past few years but I'd quite like to know some more up to date information concerning this.
Im applying to do History and Politics at uni and I have been approved for DSA, I have my needs assessment soon and I would like to know If it would be possible for me to get a macbook (my dyslexia report has recommended I use a laptop in uni to gather and organise notes so I will almost certainly be provided a laptop).
My reasoning for this is NOT to rip off SFE as Im sure many will comment, but more rather that I am well accustomed to using MacBooks for over 10 years, we have never had a Windows PC in the household, and currently I share a Macbook with my younger sister (who is also dyslexic). I have tried to use windows 8 in school before but it has given me a motion-sickness induced migraine, so I stick to Mac's at home.
The Macbook i share with my sister currently is a lifesaver for us! We have mind mapping software on the mac which has helped me a lot through my A-levels and my sister through her GCSE's! and the text to speech function and speech to text function are particularly useful, as I suffer to recognise phonetics.
This being said, if its unlikely that I will get a macbook, Would I be able to upgrade to a Mac (pay the additional cost of a macbook)??
Anyone with past experiences would be particularly helpful,
trolls please stay away!

DSA will provide £200 or whatever pounds towards a laptop if you choose to buy your own. This has to be confirmed by the DSA team and you will have to provide the receipts first before they give you the money.

But will they be able to provide both the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro?