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We've purchased a cache of external USB DVD drives (burners) and hand them out when asked for. They are about $25 or so (e.g. Amazon B00ODDE33U). steve On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 9:20 AM, Leslie, Ben <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Question for all of you, for those of you who have transitioned > faculty/staff to devices without optical drives, how was that process? I > have many teachers who still use DVDs (movies) or they may have > applications that require the software disc or even curriculum books that > have supplemental worksheets/manuals etc. > > > > > Ben Leslie > Battenkill Valley Supervisory Union > P: 802-375-2589 ext. 144 <(802)%20375-2589> > P: 802-375-6409 <(802)%20375-6409> > > On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Isham, David <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Gov Connection will put in an SSD & image it for $15. Not sure if they >> will do MY image. Still working on one for WIN10pro >> >> Our staff gets Lenovo Edge with Intel chipset, Prin get Lenovo T-series. >> We had a T510 survive being snow-plowed. >> >> >> >> >> >> David Isham >> >> Network Administrator >> >> Grand Isle Supervisory Union >> >> 5038 US Rte 2 >> >> North Hero, VT 05474 >> >> 802-372-6921 <(802)%20372-6921> vox >> >> 802-372-4898 <(802)%20372-4898> fax >> >> >> >> *From:* School Information Technology Discussion [mailto: >> [log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Steve Ligett >> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 07, 2017 12:49 PM >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* Re: Teacher Laptops >> >> >> >> Robert - Wow, someone is listening to what their customers need! That's >> great. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Robert Wickberg <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> These guys I've been talking to will put SSDs in them, and they'll also >> ship you one, with Windows 10 pro on it, you install what you want, send it >> back, and they'll image it to all the ones you buy. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:23 AM, Steve Ligett <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> Oh, and for smaller schools - I get a spreadsheet from HP each day from >> their Business Outlet Center >> <http://www.hp.com/sbso/buspurchase_refurbished-school.html>. There are >> sometimes good deals, but usually in small quantities. I deal with Ronnie >> Carrell (contact info in the link). >> >> >> >> steve >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 10:13 AM, Steve Ligett <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> I like the off-lease laptop idea of Robert's. I'd likely put SSD's in >> them if they don't have them already. >> >> >> >> Perhaps a bit off topic, but the only *desktops* I plan to buy are >> Chromeboxes. We are pretty much out of the Windows ecosystem. I think we >> will only have a few Windows instances, all as VMs (in MacBooks). >> >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 8:49 AM, Robert Wickberg <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> I'm actually looking at off lease laptops for the teachers this year for >> the first time. Three year warranties, i5 processors, and only $250. I >> figure that's more cost effective than spending $700 for a laptop that'll >> last 5-6 years. I've gotten some samples and they're in great shape. >> We'll see. >> >> >> >> For the kids I bought HP G5 EE chromebooks through TheTopFloor this year, >> we've been disappointed with Lenovo build quality, so we're trying another >> OEM, to see if we have any better luck. >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 3:53 PM, Paul Irish <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> For many of our teachers we get the same device as the students - >> currently the HP Chromebook 11 G5 EE w/4/16GB (~$200 with chrome without >> accidental damage), and for select applications (e.g. Tech Center Sports >> Med Program) we will get the HP ProBook 645 G3 Notebook PC (~$690) I think >> these are both available through the state contract pricing (HP Resellers). >> >> Paul >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Leslie, Ben <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> I'm doing the same: >> >> >> >> I just purchased some Lenovo n42 chomebooks, so far they seem very nice. >> I've been pricing out the HP Probook 440G4 and 450G4 laptops for teachers. >> >> >> Ben Leslie >> >> Battenkill Valley Supervisory Union >> >> P: 802-375-2589 ext. 144 <(802)%20375-2589> >> >> P: 802-375-6409 <(802)%20375-6409> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 3:18 PM, Scott Marshia < >> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> Starting to plan for next year and was wondering what others are >> purchasing for teacher laptops and chomebooks. >> >> Thanks >> Scott >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Search <http://list.uvm.edu/archives/school-it.html> the SCHOOL-IT >> Archive >> >> Manage <http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=SCHOOL-IT&A=1> your >> Subscription to SCHOOL-IT >> >> >> >> -- >> >> L. 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