I am high school teacher and requesting your assistance at this time. I teach computer tech support (A+ certification), servers and security (MTCS certifications), infrastructure of the internet (Cisco course). As part of a recent grant we received, my classroom is to be equipped with all new computers - laptops (28 @ $500ea. max) and desktops (28 @ $730ea. max)
Obviously I'd like to get the best of the best at this price point so we can use them for a long time so I am looking for suggestion to get the most bang for my buck because who knows when someone will just be handing me money. Here is what I am thinking as far as use:
PCs – Like to be able to run Linux, Windows Server, and Windows, set up either with all three O/S or Windows running multiple virtual machines. I'd like to start creating my own laps/projects for more stuff instead of instead of relying on the publishers and their sad web based virtual environments that require little critical thinking. Also, I'll need peripherals so need to stay under the $730 budget to ensure money left over for these.
Laptops – All my students already have laptops through a 1-to-1 program, so I'd like to expose them to some different/alternate technology, possibly tablets instead? Android, iPad, or Windows device all offer their advantages. Windows 10 release is still pending, but if possible I'd like to be able to expose them to this, haven't looked into the “promise†of free upgrade for 8 to 10, but I know this was a big point they made during their press conference.
I greatly appreciate your assistance and I know with your help my students will be provided with the best possible technology available to them.
Obviously I'd like to get the best of the best at this price point so we can use them for a long time so I am looking for suggestion to get the most bang for my buck because who knows when someone will just be handing me money. Here is what I am thinking as far as use:
PCs – Like to be able to run Linux, Windows Server, and Windows, set up either with all three O/S or Windows running multiple virtual machines. I'd like to start creating my own laps/projects for more stuff instead of instead of relying on the publishers and their sad web based virtual environments that require little critical thinking. Also, I'll need peripherals so need to stay under the $730 budget to ensure money left over for these.
Laptops – All my students already have laptops through a 1-to-1 program, so I'd like to expose them to some different/alternate technology, possibly tablets instead? Android, iPad, or Windows device all offer their advantages. Windows 10 release is still pending, but if possible I'd like to be able to expose them to this, haven't looked into the “promise†of free upgrade for 8 to 10, but I know this was a big point they made during their press conference.
I greatly appreciate your assistance and I know with your help my students will be provided with the best possible technology available to them.