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Wow, wireless networks and netbooks seem to be the hot topic right now to research more and more by the potential of mobile computing through a school-based teaching wireless LAN.
So where do you start when choosing the perfect combination of wireless LAN school and the combination netbook? With respect to wireless LAN solution from school, we believe that a leading solution for school infrastructure fast, reliable and affordable, is Meru Networks.
Meru Networks has been at the forefront of technology for wireless LAN a school for some time and offer solutions for both 802.11g and 802.11n networks. Meru wireless networks largely deviate from the competition by providing a single-channel solution to the other complex planning problem Single-channel wireless school infrastructure.
The "Meru Air Traffic Control" system means that all wireless clients have time to send your message at the school with an excellent wireless LAN network efficiency. This translates into a 99% collection of data sent or received for the first time.
What this means for your school wireless LAN? Meru wireless networks are easy to install, quick and easy to scale infrastructure rival a wired network. Less waiting to log less frustration at losing the connection or low speed, everything leads to teachers and students enjoy and make the most of what a wireless LAN of the school can offer. For more information on Meru Wireless to see our education page.
Laptops for education
So you have chosen your school's wireless LAN and to the election wireless devices to give to students? Of course, a wide range of laptop computers for education, but if you've decided to greater portability (or perhaps the lack of budget available) of netbooks is the way forward then you have a wide choice.
The range of netbooks for education is currently very busy with most major computer manufacturers, including Toshiba, ASUS, Samsung, Dell, MSI, etc, all competing for this sector. A Although many manufacturers competing with their netbook designs, the current range, tend to have very similar characteristics.
They offer most of the current range of netbooks on the screen of 8.9 "to 10.1", an Intel Atom N270 (1.6 GHz) processor, enough RAM, 160GB of storage and the usual ports USB, SD card slots and a VGA connection to projectors or monitors.
Possibly the main areas to consider when choosing a fleet of laptops for education is the WiFi. If you just invest in a faster 802.11n wireless LAN from school, do not want to go and buy a netbook that offers the slowest 802.11g. The difference between G and N wireless speeds is significant with n being the new standard for the foreseeable future, so buy with care. Whereas n enabled netbooks that were in the following price range a few months ago, now offer examples such as Samsung N130 WiFi fast at a very affordable.
Also considers that the battery life for everyday netbooks education. This investment in a netbook that can provide all the daily use between charging make a big difference in the number of hours of instruction that are effective and save more trips back to the car storage!.
So what are the pros and cons of portable computers education?
Netbooks for Education – Pro
 • Up to half the price of portable devices for more phones to your budget
 • Now available with fast 802.11n WiFi
 • Long life versions of the battery is available
 • Store more machines per truck load
 • Lightweight for students to carry around
 • Worn inside any bag under a visible threat to theft
 • Because they are small to fill the desktop space leaving room for Textbooks
 • faster boot times
Laptops for Education – With the
 • Increased students or adults may find a smaller keyboard harder to use
 • Portable computers have no units DVD (although you can connect external devices via USB)
 • Cheapest netbooks may not have a longer life battery
 • smaller screens may cause some applications more difficult to use
So, if you are considering purchasing a fleet of netbooks for education then there is plenty of choice (but don’t expect a wide range of variety in specifications) and the range is changing all the time. To know more about ICT for education go to SchoolCare.