I have seen the Gartner study mentioned before. Thanks for sending it. It has been added to my bag of ammo. :)
>And as much as I hate to say it, Windows has gotten > better. I would have to disagree. -Well, I take that back: "better" is a relative term. Sure, it's gotten better than it was before... improved to "sucks" from "really sucks" (but just barely). When I started this job a few weeks ago, the district gave me a brand new Compaq laptop with XP. The processor is a P4, something up in the high GHz range... it is still slow as molasses. And XP? Don't even get me started. Why do I still have to install drivers for a mouse? A MOUSE! All those stupid headaches are still there. Back on topic: I have been doing research on "mobile labs" (laptop carts) and got quotes from Apple and Dell. The Apple quote was $25,659.00. This includes 20 iBooks with 800MHz G3, 30GB HD, 256 RAM, CD-ROM, Appleworks and other software, Airport cards, Airport base station, laser printer, and 3 year extended Applecare warranty. The quote I got from Dell was $30,859.40. This includes 20 Dell Inspiron 1100s with 2GHz Celeron, 30GB HD, 256 RAM, CD-ROM, 802.11b cards, and 3-year limited warranty (no office suite software, no printer). If he turns out to be one of these people that thinks only in dollars and cents, then based on these figures the choice should be crystal clear. Thanks again, Amber L. Rhea Katapultz Technology Coordinator Stockard Middle School [EMAIL PROTECTED] (972) 794-5700 phone (972) 794-5701 fax -- MacInSchool is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacInSchool list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macinschool.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macinschool%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
