Minimalist School PCs

Forget about the battle between Windows and Macintosh computers, because the future of computing in schools could likely end up in the cloud. Not only are data and apps stored online where they are safe, secure and backed up, but maintenance and acquisitions costs are reduced. Samsung’s SyncMaster S-Series systems have TI’s system on a chip technology mounted in the monitor’s base along with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of solid state storage. It can use Citrix’s HDX high definition virtualization protocol and is available with a 19-, 22- or 24-inch display capable of showing 1,920 by 1,080 resolution built in.