Ray,

That is total everything, including initial cost, replacing batteries, 
power adapters, etc., etc.  They are also tougher and more expensive to 
repair than desktops when they are out of warranty.  Plus, even though 
I could not put a money amount on it, there is more "handholding" 
involved, such as in making sure they are being charged, keeping track 
of them, and so forth.





On Feb 2, 2007, at 8:53 AM, Ray Ballou wrote:

> I am not sure that 'cart' laptop are necessarily more work than 
> desktops.
> And I would never question the #s that Tommy has rolled on costs (Tom, 
> just
> support costs or total everything costs?) but here are some thoughts 
> ...
>
Tommy J. Walz
Technology Coordinator
Barre Supervisory Union