| Curmudgeon is right. My daughter at Smith could chose between Dell and Mac -- and the IT services would help her for free with any connection problems, hardware issues, etc. Those who bought their machines elsewhere either had to figure out things themselves or pay for the help. Both computers came in a bundle that included ethernet cables, laptop bags, Microsoft Office, a flash drive, and a few other things. The price for the computers themselves seemed to come out to the ordinary educational discount a student could get directly from these companies, but the convenience of it all added value.
The university where I teach also offers a choice between Dell and Mac. |