Every family can sympathize.
The children yearn for HDTV, games, or surround sound. The list of technological marvels available is always much larger than the family budget can absorb. And the moment you buy the latest wonder, it becomes out of date as it's surpassed by something much better. Faced with the problem of staying current without breaking the bank, University of Iowa colleges have come up with interesting solutions. The four-year cycle assures that students learn on systems that are identical to those they'll find when they go to work.