They also may not be computer savvy enough to choose their own computer. At the same time, the student owned computer needs to be sufficiently compatible with the campus application pool in order to facilitate electronic document interchange with campus faculty and staff. This means that computers must come pre-configured with campus specified applications. They must be accompanied by training and self help material and ongoing support for reconfiguration and upgrade must be available to students. Students who need unique, demanding or expensive software applications may still have to use labs.
Many people already have classic computer at home.
Must work for all. Increase the number of students with computers - record parallel decrease in lab demand which may allows us to redirect some funds from lab to this program.