Extracurricular :: For technologists who do their homework
The purchase of a mobile student-computing device requires districtsto consider several factors, from warranty options to battery life.
HIGHLIGHTS
- HALF OF RESPONDENTS SAY TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP IS THEIR MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION
- IDEAL BATTERY LIFE IS 8 HOURS, ENSURING THAT THE DEVICE WILL LAST THE SCHOOL DAY
- MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS SAY 5 POUNDS IS TOO HEAVY FOR A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE
How important is each of the following considerations when purchasing a mobilestudent-computing device?
Power consumption
Vendor reputation for innovation
Service options including self-service
Quality of vendor sales and support staff
Warranty
Initial Purchase Price
Total cost of ownership
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What is the ideal battery life fora mobile student-computingdevice?
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At what weight is a computingdevice too heavy for students?
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(Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.)
—Data courtesy of Jeanne Hayes (The Hayes Connection)and Tom Greaves (The Greaves Group).
Read about the full report, "America's Digital Schools 2007: A Five-Year Forecast,"here.
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2008 issue of THE Journal.