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  • June 8, 2009
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OK, so, now that the new MacBooks with non-swappable batteries have been announced, what are the schools that have 1:1 programs gonna do if batteries start dying in laptops? Do you have swap programs? What happens if a student comes to school without the battery charged?

Jeffrey A. Strauss
Department of Educational Technology
Systems Administrator
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
1901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90006
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    • dustydorey
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    • June 8, 2009

    In regards to the non replaceable battery, they have battery replacement service in place already for the Macbook air and 17’ Macbook. The batteries are designed to last considerably longer that the standard laptop battery. I know most won’t believe it until they see it for themselves. Anyway the link below is how they do it for the 17” Pro right now. I’d assume something similar for the MacBook and being education and ordering in bulk it is a discussion to have with your SE and the person you order from.

    http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/service/battery/

    And as far as not coming with it charged, what do you do if a student comes to class w/o a textbook? Don’t you have a way for them to plug in while in class? If so how do they get through a regular school day w/o ever plugging in? I know batteries are getting good, but if I had my laptop open in every class there is no way I’d make it through the day. My college was a 1:1 school and I never got through a day w/o plugging in. Even saying you only have it open in half of the classes since some time will be spent in Phy Ed lunch etc… You’re going to be hard pressed to stay charged all day I’d think.

    Dustin Dorey

    Technology Support Cluster Specialist

    Independant School District 196

    Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools

    dustin.dorey at district196.org

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    • John_Wetter
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    • June 8, 2009

    We think of it the same way in our 1-1. It's their 'book' and it needs to be ready for use when they come to class. The new batteries look like they will last significantly longer. My guess is a charge over lunch will probably help it sustain through a standard day. Just don't edit video all day on the battery.

    I also look at it from a TCO side. Take maybe two battery exchanges out of the life of a laptop and that's about $160 savings not to mention the recycling/disposal costs.

    Thanks,
    John

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    John Wetter
    Technology Support Administrator
    Educational Technology, Media & Information Services
    Hopkins Public Schools
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