In our recent regional meeting (Tumalo and Powell Butte Schools) we discussed the specifications that we would like see in the next round of laptops for students. Here's our list:

• Wireless – (Redmond wants Intel chip for management)
• Tablet not necessary or even wanted
• Small in size and weight - student 'friendly'
• Rubber feet to prevent slipping on desk
• Basic CD player (burner not required, can use flash memory sticks)
• Processor – min 2Ghz Pentium
• Memory - min 2GB
• Screen – 12 in OK to save weight
• HD - min 60GB
• Windows XP preferred (rather than Vista)
• 3 yr onsite warranty – with accident coverage
• Battery life - min 4 hours
• Modular port that can take battery (remove CD player)
• Firewire port preferred
• USB – min 3
• Case – backpack style
• Durability a strong factor, such as Lenovo