Efficiency.
I want my school laptop to be stable and give me the same performance every time I power her on. I can live with my computer which is a little slower but in looking at a new computer I'm really looking for something that I can take to class turn on with a quick boot time and than go to work immediately.
Versatility.
Just because it is a "school laptop" doesn't mean I don't want to have a wide range of applications that I will be loading. Productivity apps, social networking, video, pictures, documents, and games should all be able to co-exist on the same computer without much hassle. I want the computer to be as simple or complex as I want it to be for every given task.
Customization.
Is is "my" laptop. I'm going to take it everywhere I go so I want it to feel like I am taking a little part of me where I'm going. That's the whole idea of having one a laptop, right? I might sit next to someone with the same model laptop but I feel assured that mine is mine and theirs is theirs. My applications, files, and personality should be on display. When I open a school laptop up in class, at a group meeting, or just to study I at feel at home with my computer experience.
Solitaire.
Seriously. Solitaire kept me awake when no other thing could. It makes you look like you are casually taking notes... and paying attention when the guy/gal next to you is asleep.
I hope that helps your outreach Isabella! Feel free to PM if you want more.
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