A business computer is usually repaired within a matter of hours. Therefore, downtime for educational computers is two to three times higher. Services - Maintenance, software support, and available technical support skills are less sophisticated in educational environments. Applications - Computer users within educational institutions, especially students at elementary schools, typically use twice as many applications as business. Value - Computers used in education focus on teaching and learning.
Businesses focus on profitability and reducing costs.
Compared to the business environment, the total cost of ownership of a computer in an educational setting is reduced by a number of factors, which we explore in the next section. Options Visit the Apple Store online or at retail locations. Inc. All rights reserved.