[elearning] offtopic: burning netbook hardware decisions

[PIKE Philip]

We purchased Lenovo laptops and PCs with part of the DER money 2 years ago. We have had great difficulty getting Lenovo keyboards and  mouse pads. The PCs and Laptops have been very reliable, but service has been poor. I wont buy Lenovoa again.

Phil Pike
Bacchus Marsh Grammar
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From: elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au [elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Roland Gesthuizen [rgesthuizen at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 18 May 2011 6:27 PM
To: itapps at edulists.com.au; elearning at edulists.com.au; tech at edulists.com.au
Subject: [elearning] offtopic: burning netbook hardware decisions

Rob and I are currently evaluating two different netbook devices for our college for a 1:1 senior student deployment, comparing Acer Aspire 1830T with the Levono X201

The Acer is slightly better spec'd, 4 year warranty, slightly lighter, cheaper screen replacement cost ($160 vs $450) and our techs strongly favour the Levono as it seems to have more solid looking parts, screws etc. I know this is off topic but I am a bit concerned about the backup, support for both and would like some anecdotal feedback and honest thoughts (either on or off list) that I can pass on from anybody that is already using either model in a 1:1 program.

Regards Roland

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Keysborough Secondary College<http://www.keysboroughsc.vic.edu.au>, Acacia Campus

B.App.Sci., M.Ed.(ICT), ACCE Professional Associate, Educator of the year 2010

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