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Re: 1 to 1 Computing -- Seeking Input

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Originally Posted by techedguy View Post
Display Size (minimum)
Tablets vs. Netbooks vs. laptops
Expansion Ports?
Ipads...Androids...Ipods...
You get the idea.
I can't say I like the idea, but this is what I would want.
I would personally like a 15" monitor, it is large but not unmanageable.
Laptop definitely. so much more functional. sure tablets and such make you look cooler (supposedly) but I like functionality.
plenty of usb ports, maybe even usb 3. I always run out of them. Also some ports for external monitors, hdmi and dvi are what I would suggest. esata can be nice, but I only use it for external hard drives.
NOT mobile anything, like no ipads/ipods/android anything. our school just bought 30 ipads (total hs size is 500), only practical thing they are used for is browsing internet. otherwise kids just play games.
make sure the HD is decent, it really makes the system run lots better. also, if you are doing anything besides internet and MS software, get a decent graphics card.

I think that it is better to just let the kids get their own laptop. most kids don't need one. if they do, they can get one that is good for their needs. spend that kind of money on something else.
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