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What is TechBytes?   Bite-Sized Bits of Technology Tips, Tricks & Info - For Educators, Geeks and Regular Folks

At this time of year in the US, when we go back to work in schools or send our children off to school, I get a lot of questions about tech and many of them center around “Which computer or laptop should I buy?” Although it’s nearly impossible to recommend exact models because of people’s different needs and the multitude of options available (which are rather like comparing apples, oranges, pineapples, and blueberries), I’m happy to refer you to trustworthy reviews and/or review sites that can aid in your decision-making processes.

My favorite site for news and reviews of all electronics is http://www.cnet.com. Click on the “Reviews” tab.  There are many other great review sites you can find with any search engine–far too many to mention here! I have a few bookmarked at http://delicious.com/suzanne31381/reviews.

I happened upon an article today which was written on the premise that many of you may be looking to buy a machine to send off to college with your student. The information is great whether the laptop will be for either home or away:

“One of the biggest challenges of sending a student off to college is finding the right computer to accompany them. Most school’s recommend notebooks or give out guidelines so parents will have some idea of what they should be looking for but it’s still difficult, especially if you don’t want to go overboard on something that you know will be abused. In this article we are going to go over a few recommendations that will fit most students. Of course different schools and different curriculums will have varying needs, but here are a few starting points….” (Continued at http://www.geek.com/back-to-school-laptop-buying-guide-nr-20080808/ )
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