[ChuckDickerson]

Thanks for the suggestions but we are looking more for where we can bulk order new cheap laptops. Being a government agency we really can't go and buy used/surplus stuff (we generate enough of that on our own). We are looking to bulk buy ~10 laptops (all the exact same) of the least expensive laptops that will do the job (minimal requirements). For once, we have some $ and just need to know how best to spend it. I don't want to buy a bunch of cheapo laptops and then find out they are not compatable with the robot programming software(s). I am looking for suggestions on cheap laptops from teams that are proven to work reliably when programming the FRC/VEX/BOE-Bot/etc. robots. We have plenty of laptops around that will work but they are all different types and are "loaners" thus they can't be dedicated to the robotics program. We are looking to get away from a hodge-podge of loaner laptops and buy some dedicated systems. Think computer lab at school with a bunch of cheap computers all exactly the same. We need laptops so they can be stored in a lock cabinet when not in use. I know I have heard of compatibiliy issues with some of the FRC software (MPLab?) and USB drivers/adapters/etc. and want to buy the least cost proven setup.

Thanks!