This program is not only exceptionally popular, it is exceptionally necessary. Edmundson said CompUSA has used NFS for notebook projects extending as low as first grade. She added that portable computers are gaining favor in schools for several reasons. For instance, well-designed laptop programs provide students with computers 24 hours a day, greatly expanding the traditional school day and closely involving parents in learning activities. What's more, equipping students with portable computers eliminates the need for computer labs, freeing up scarce classroom space.
Schools have more students and less real estate.
Complete package Toshiba modeled NFS on a similar program it offers in Australia. Over the past eight years, that program has been used by more than 20,000 students and teachers NFS hardware options include Toshiba's 220CDS and 440CDX notebook computers. It's really a package for anywhere, anytime learning. Toshiba also offers NFS products directly to schools, but Healy said the company prefers to sell through resellers. We feel the local partnership is critical.