them in the US. They were around $340 each, with a larger keyboard, and
6-8 hours battery life. We downgraded them to Windows XP Pro.
We let students check them out for use in our Library (we don't do 1:1).
They were so popular that they were almost always in use. The battery
was enough to make it through the day without recharing, and they had
the processing power to do everything the students needed. We also did
not have any need for support, they all just worked fine.
With the success of the N120's, we got a large quantity of N150's this
past summer for use in our Library, biology lab, and roaming teachers.
We're getting heavy usage out of the N150's, with identical results to
the N120's.
Our N120's are still running like new, even after 3 semesters of student
use.
Our people like the Samsung's enough that I get asked on a regular basis
where they can buy one for personal use or for a family member.
+++Jeff
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Renee Ramig
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 1:26 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: netbook
By far the best netbook I have used is the Lenovo X100 series. It has a
98% keyboard, it is the high end (business) class, so rugged design. =20
The only drawbacks I have had with the X100 I have is it runs hot and it
only gets about three hours of battery life. (I have heard the 100e is
better on both those fronts.) =20
They start at $399. You can even have Lenovo install XP Pro for $50
more. =20
Those that have never used Lenovo are in for a treat. Their service is
the best I have ever had to deal with. There turn around time for parts
is 24 hours. Unlike other companies, they will send out the part if you
request it, so you can repair it even if you are not an authorized
repair center. If you need to send in the laptop, it is usually back in
three days. You can also add in theft and accidental insurance through
Lenovo without having to deal with a 3rd party company. I had a
computer that had been run over by a car, and I had a replacement in
less than a week without any hassle.
I go through Laptop Schools for all my Lenovo computers
(www.laptopschools.com). =20
Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Stephanie Oberle
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 8:26 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: netbook
We are interested in piloting netbooks at our school. They will be used
for researching on the internet, google apps, educational games on the
web using flash.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a model?=20
Stephanie Oberle
Technology Coordinator
858-569-7900 ext. 4211
858-602-9747 (cell)
858-569-0621 (fax)
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