[Trainer-Talk] desktop vs. laptop

[Greg Aikens]

Hello all,
I'm working with our development department to draw up a list of specific items we need to update our teaching lab at the center. On that list is replacing our old desktop computers. My initial assumption was that I needed to replace all of my old desktops with new desktops and add a few laptops. However, my VP asked if we could/should replace desktops with laptops, either completely or partially. This seems like it might give us the greatest flexibility. So, from a teaching standpoint, what would I lose if we used all laptops instead of desktops? The only things I can think of are keyboard layout and the size of the monitor for magnification users, both of which can be connected to a laptop. I realize that the financial side of the decision looks different, scince workstations typically cost less than laptops, but I'm just asking from a teaching perspective.

Thanks for any opinions.

Best,
Greg

Greg Aikens
Senior Assistive Technology Instructor
Center for the Visually Impaired<http://www.cviga.org/>
739 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
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