RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con

2010-01-29 Thread McKenney, Kurt
I've investigated the specs, and put some thought into this, and I've come to certain conclusions. How many of you remember when the original NES came out? It was designed and intended to be the first practical home computer. Sure, looking at it now you may be thinking, WTF? No networking, no

RE: [info-tech] iPad pro/con

2010-01-29 Thread Timothy A. Limbert
Kurt, Yes, I actually agree with you that this is probably not a good 1:1 device, at least not if you expect students to really be able to create and produce. I feel the same way about netbooks. They have a place, and are useful for certain things, but if I'm going to base a full-time

[info-tech] Gateway Repairs

2010-01-29 Thread Mark Johnson
I have a Gateway E-295 that just went dead to the world. The charging light does not even appear. I checked the charger, changed the battery, even messed with the lock button beside the power switch. I also looked for a reset button on the bottom. If anyone has a suggestion, I would appreciate

RE: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs

2010-01-29 Thread McKenney, Kurt
I'm putting together a charity shootoff for this summer where we all get together and get to shoot old computers in a gravel pit. Pricing has not been set, but if I can get it going donations would be appreciated. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us

RE: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs

2010-01-29 Thread Richardson,Tony
Could probably find some old iMacs we haven't used in years. The world won't miss the things. Tried giving them away for flower pots with the CRT pulled out but most thought they were too ugly. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney,

RE: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs

2010-01-29 Thread Richardson,Tony
Haiti ??? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of McKenney, Kurt Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 2:03 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Gateway Repairs If we can get enough interest, I have a gravel pit we can use.

[info-tech] Xirrus

2010-01-29 Thread Richardson,Tony
Anybody have the contact information for the XIRRUS rep for this area? Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 The inability to listen is a form of arrogance. It means either you think you

Re: [info-tech] Xirrus

2010-01-29 Thread Karl Hehr
Erik Thrawl Central Regional Manager erik.thr...@xirrus.com Xirrus Corporate Address 2101 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 www.xirrus.com 651-341-5642 (mobile) High Performance Wi-Fi™ Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD

RE: [info-tech] Xirrus

2010-01-29 Thread Richardson,Tony
Thanks From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 2:18 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Xirrus Erik Thrawl Central Regional Manager erik.thr...@xirrus.com Xirrus