5 Reasons Schools Still Need Desktop Computers

1) Processor Power
Schools that offer classes in video editing, engineering or CAD drawing need computers with scads of power because the software required for those classes is processor-intensive.

2) Screen Size
The classes that benefit from the powerful processors also tend to benefit from large computer screens.

3) Ergonomics
Screen size is essentially an ergonomic issue, but it's not the only one. Some schools are sticking with desktops so they have more control over the placement of the monitor and keyboard, and to provide students with full-sized keyboards with integrated number pads.

4) Wired Connectivity
Those engineering and graphics classes are demanding. Not only do they require powerful processors and large screen sizes, but they also generate huge files. When those files need to be transferred over the network, wireless connections are often too slow or unreliable.

5) Dedicated Usage
The school has interactive whiteboards in each classroom, and teachers used to connect their laptops to the interactive whiteboards to display learning materials to their class.





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