desktops for graphics editing, etc, but the big, clunky 15-16 inch
laptops are used almost exclusively for Internet and Office programs.
I've heard good things about the Dell mini 9. Thanks for the hint about
some including tablet features.
sherry
Sherry Ward
Director of Technology
Alexandria Country Day School
2400 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-837-1317 (direct) sward@acdsnet.org
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of TJ Rainsford
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:22 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Laptop machines
Many manufacturers including Dell, Lenovo and HP (as well as Acer and a
number of others) have released so called netBooks. These are ultra
lightweight, ultra small units that do pack enough of a punch to serve
many
purposes.
Limitations on these units have to be considered, however.
1. Windows XP Home: Most come with the Home edition of Windows XP which
cannot be added to a Microsoft-based network infrastructure (Active
Directory)
2. Linux: You can, however, get these machines with different flavors of
Linux for the open source crowd.
3. Memory: Though changes will be coming, most netBooks come with only
1GB
of RAM. If you are planning on using these machines for graphics
intensive
programs or anything requiring a lot of RAM, you will regret it.
4. Cost: The intriguing part is cost. High end is about $450 and goes
down
from there.
TJ
On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 5:11 PM, David F. Withrow <
DavidWithrow@harfordday.org> wrote:
> A big mac fan myself we are considering the acer inspire one ($279.99)
for
> carts.
>
> David F. Withrow
> Director of Technology
> Harford Day School
> Bel Air, Maryland 21014
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> fax: 410 836 5918
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