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more about #schools kingbob337: Read several of the comments and as expected there is atheletic program barking, but you should know that in most schools the atheletic program genera... more » mGARANDEUR1: Most of these people wouldn't even use a $300 computer to its full capacity yet are given macbook pros. People, you don't need a $2000 computer to br... more » mrburglar: Actually, they're scowling because they just realized they're expected to attend classes. more » quantumbits: There's a whole lot of sour grapes in this comments section. Could the guy who keeps harping about most athletic programs failing to break even pleas... more » rcast1986: ...even if you don't like Apple products, who cares!? It's a (temporary) free (with the price of tuition) computer (RAM and hard drive upgrades not av... more » seapathac: In case you were wondering why it costs $30,000 a year to attend school there... more » gafoto001: Nothing worse than worrying about a loaner. How much did they jack the fees for all the other students who didn't get athletic scholarships to pay fo... more » Intelext: It's great to see that society still values athleticism more then intelligence. more » celtmystik: And that is precisely why the Alumni association will never get a dime from me. more » iElvis: They're scowling because none of them got recruited by Florida State or UF. I would think that would be obvious. It's not always about the gadgets, ... more » Noobs-R-Us: It's like giving BoBo the chimp a calculator. It doesn't know whether to eat it or throw it. more » che-che: hahaa! i laugh at you geeks hating on the athletes. they bring in the dough and exposure to the school. thats it plain and simple. thats why they get... more » met2art: These new Macs are a Bulls hit athletics department idea. more » nerv11: So is this picture part of a marketing campaign for someone? If I was in that picture, I'd hold out a laptop, screen facing the camera, with a Windows... more » dwight-schrute: I don't go to USF, but I freaking loath our athletics department at my university. They piss away money then doubled our mandatory "athletics fee" to ... more » Monty: They must have some pretty complicated play calling schemes to require a computer. On the bright side, the only BSOD they will see will be after an i... more » met2art: Well, my first thought would be, "That's just great, something else to clutter up my dorm/bedroom/desk. Now I have to babysit a freakin' laptop and ma... more » justinpe: I can't think of anyone that wouldn't be excited about a free laptop (even if it is an Apple and not yours to keep). If you don't like OSX, install W... more » shorty63136: I wasn't an athlete in college but I do understand why this is a good idea: 1) They are loaners - they are not keeping them. 2) A LOT of athletes are... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I see a lot of tree-trunks where necks should be. more » -
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All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
This is the athletic department of the University of South Florida and every single person in it was given a Macbook Pro by the school. But judging by some expressions in a close-up shot, not everyone's entirely excited about it. More » -
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Teachermate Handheld Educational Computer Costs $50, Launches in Chicago
Innovations for Learning just announced a blue GameBoy-like handheld computer designed for schools. It's got directional buttons, a few face buttons, a 2.5-inch LCD, USB sync, SD card storage, AC/USB charging, and a 3.5-hour battery life. Inside the teachermate is a "complete reading and math curriculum that is aligned with all of the major reading and math programs," which means it can help substitute the learning a K-2 school student already receives. More » -
