Notebooks – Netbook vs Sub-Notebook for Education Dell 2100 vs Dell D430

 

	DELL 2100 Netbook	DELL D430 Sub-Notebook
Computing Power	Limited Usage Computing	Full Functioning Computing
Screen Size	10.1”	12.1”
Processor	Atom 270N	Core 2 Duo 1.2
Keyboard	Small	Full Size
Memory	1G	2G
Warranty	1YR Dell	3YR CDI
Battery	3 or 6 Cell – Half day Usage	NEW 9 Cell – Full Day Usage
Type	Open Box Dell	Off-Lease
O/S	WIN/XP	WIN/XP
ONLINE TESTING	Limited Usage	FULL USAGE

 Conclusion:

When you’re reviewing products the key to the success of any technology is productivity – You need to have a product that can fulfill many functions, increase productivity and reduce the time it takes to accomplish tasks.   The key limiting factor for a Netbook is the screen real-estate; this doesn’t allow the flexibility of working in multiple environments.  The productivity is compromised because of the increase in scrolling both up and down as well as across.  Please don’t get me wrong, the Netbook just like every other product has a place and is great at what it can do, but in Education and Business it has limitations that have to be consider. 

For our K12 customers the pricing of these two products are the same

How to Get Free e-Books – Why you want an eReader – Manage your eReader (via Dr. Diane Hamilton’s Blog)

I have been planning on putting something very similar to this post on the blog for sometime, but just have not put all the information together. Why re-create the wheel, this article is very good and has most of the information I wanted to include and then some.

Great post with a lots of information

Are you considering buying an e-reader but don’t have the money to pay for a lot of e-books?  You might consider going to the library.  Libraries are offering more and more electronic titles.  Keep in mind that certain libraries may not have the ability to download files into specific readers.  I am in Arizona, and the local library here cannot download files for the Kindle or the iPad.  They do offer titles for other readers such as Nook, Sony R … Read More

via Dr. Diane Hamilton’s Blog

eReaders – Manage Content – Formats & News Feeds Automatically – Add any content!

In a world when we are doing more and more electronically, where we would like to do more with less.  You have your computer, smart phone, eReader, MP3 Player and for some the list could continue.  You then have to worry about formats and compatibility between different devices.

Well this holds true when you’re looking at the eReader market, there are more and more devices coming out and they have no standard and you really want your device to do more than just allow you to keep a library of books that you can read at any time.  Many of these devices can be used to check your email and calendar as well as playing a limited amount of games.

Came across an article USA Today “Top tech gifts: eReaders handy for more than reading” and a great little tool that can assist you in making your eReader more than just for reading books.

You manage your entire library from start to finish – Download Content – Convert different formats – Update Meta Data – Auto download news – View content on your PC

Another wonderful feature is being able to take any HTML file and convert it to your eReader format – What this really means is your eReader can become a catalogue of anything you want it to be.   It becomes your notebook and filing cabinet by allowing you to take any content like Policies, procedures, recipes etc.  Store and review this content all from one source!