Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Apple v. PC
My school is currently debating switching from a PC platform to a MAC platform. Currently, every student purchaes an IBM laptop that they keep for 4 years. We are considering going to a program where the students would purchase a MAC for two years and then another MAC for the next two years. I havent seen the final numbers, but the preliminary figures made it look like the price would be the same for the one IBM or the two MAC's. I was wondering if anyone has gone through this process before and what decision was made? Personally, I dont know enough about the MAC's (although I am taking home a demo MacBook Air next week) to make a decision. I would love to hear some people's thoughts.
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I don't know anything about Macs except I thought they were MORE expensive than pcs. Why would they have to purchase a 2nd pc in just two years? That seems like such a short time. I'm thinking this is a private school, so EVERYONE buys a laptop for their son or daughter? How interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe 2 private schools in my area require all the children in elementary through high school to have a lap top. It is scary that my kids don't use on in 2nd grade, I feel like they are behind the curve. They really are not toe expensive today. It really is a good thought to try and start incorporating lap tops in public schools. I am not sure where the money would come from but people need to start thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about computers period but I think MACs are more money but I think the perception and maybe the realty is that they are better. It would be hard to ask for an upgrade in just 2 years especially with kids. They don't really take responsibility for their things these days. Maybe you do a beta test and try it with one class? I am not sure that would be possible but it is a big change and not one to be rushed into.
Hi Jason-- All I can tell you is that over the years my husband has purchased a few PCs and 2 laptops for our family and has them loaded with viris protection and pop- up bockers and the like. The PC I am on now takes forever to power up and access the internet.
ReplyDeleteOur younger son graduated high school in June and is now a college freshman. For his graduation gift he wanted a Macbook instead of a Dell laptop, since so many teacers and friends raved about MACs. He loves it. It suposedly needs no virus protection, powers up so quickly, and is very versitile.
My older son said when his laptop goes, he plans to purchase a MAC version next time.
This is a private school so all students purchase a laptop. Right now, the students purchase one pc for four years for about $2200. The price includes a four year service plan. The MAC proposal is for two years for about $1100-again, including the service plan. However, the students need to purchase a new MAC after two years. The price is about the same, and the students get new technology. After playing with the MAC book, I now believe the MAC is the way to go. It has some great applications that would really allow for an easier integration of technology into the classroom.
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