G5's!!!

edinc90 · Post by **edinc90** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:37 am

I just learned today that my school is getting 25 (!) new G5 computers for the video/computer lab! I didn't think my school had enough money to buy that many computers. After all, the lockers are crappy, the food stinks and we could stand to loose a few (slightly crazy) teachers.

I just thought I'd say this because I'm happy. Not to brag or anything...

xbreaka420 · Post by **xbreaka420** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:10 am

all the rich kids parents donated and the school got grants

U.S.Amateurfilmaker · Post by **U.S.Amateurfilmaker** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 4:17 am

I hate macs!! And my school is mac obsessed as well.

edinc90 · Post by **edinc90** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 12:33 pm

The reason most schools like Macs is because Apple has huge discounts for schools if they buy alot of stuff. Even the teachers can get say, an $800 eMac for like $450.

ssj3gohan · Post by **ssj3gohan** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:12 am

whoa! that actually makes macs relatively cheaper than pc's! Never thought that would be possible...

lukeprausnitz · Post by **lukeprausnitz** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:41 am

i thought they were iMacs, not eMacs

edinc90 · Post by **edinc90** » Wed Jul 28, 2004 12:16 pm

The only difference between and iMac and eMac is that an eMac has a CRT (not flat screen) display, and internal speakers. The CRT makes them less expensive. It is the "best buy" for schools, even without a discount.

Skitz-O-Phrenia · Post by **Skitz-O-Phrenia** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:52 am

schools are able to buy technology related items because of E-Rate, it is a federal program that helps schools to get new computers, networks, t1 lines...etc. the program has been around for 6 years but not all schools got approved right away.

Jass Films · Post by **Jass Films** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 8:16 am

ssj3gohan wrote:whoa! that actually makes macs relatively cheaper than pc's! Never thought that would be possible...

macs are cheaper than PC's anyway... But I don't want to start a mac vs PC fight again. I love my mac

Truggy · Post by **Truggy** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:37 pm

U.S.Amateurfilmaker wrote:I hate macs!! And my school is mac obsessed as well.

well lets just say i gots a movie that will be poping out here soon...it involves a macintosh muuhaa...jk heh...

Our school has 1 mac for year-book editing something...kinda evil, but it is slow...ive been on it, it stutters

lukeprausnitz · Post by **lukeprausnitz** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 4:47 pm

well my mac rules!!! long live panther!

ssj3gohan · Post by **ssj3gohan** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 7:01 pm

aha! so you're the one with the panther browser visiting my site! *sorry, I'm obsessed with my visitor counter*

lukeprausnitz · Post by **lukeprausnitz** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 7:11 pm

probably ssj3gohan

Jass Films · Post by **Jass Films** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 12:33 am

I have panther too, I LOVE IT!!!!

edinc90 · Post by **edinc90** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 12:45 am

I can't wait for Tiger in 2005!

Jass Films · Post by **Jass Films** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:40 am

yeah, tiger should be awesome. But it doesn't seem to have many changes, just some speed changers and things, should be good all the same.