[K12OSN] So close....

[marrandy]

On Wednesday 08 November 2006 11:36, Eric Brown wrote:

> It varies depending on the computer we're looking for, and what
> specials are being offered.  For example, at the beginning of the
> year, I was pricing 4 computers that were going to be used for video
> editing, so they needed to have some better specifications than the
> normal workstation.  Using school pricing, the computers came to
> around $3100 per machine.  Home user pricing came to $2800 per
> machine.  I ended up purchasing parts from mwave.com, and built
> slightly better computers for under $1200 each.  I had students assist
> me in assembly, and turned it into a learning project as well.
>
> Last year, I remember specifically a $500 price difference on Dell's
> website for a laptop we were considering.
>
> I think it may have to do with the fact that this pricing is under a
> state negoated contract, and most gropus in education in our state are
> in very deep with Apple, and have been for decades.  I've attended a
> state educational technology conference the last few years, and each
> year, Apple is the largest vendor.  This year, we even had a writer
> for MacWorld spread his pro-mac propaganda as a keynote address.  I've
> had to fight to keep apple out of my classroom more than most others
> have had to fight to keep Windows out.
>
> Eric

Thanks Eric.

Good information to be aware of.

Regards...Martin

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Regards...Martin