When the Middle school was remodeled the media center computer lab still had old computers. Many other rooms got new computers over the years, but the media center did not. The Media center finally got new computers early in October. By that time at least 22 of the computers were over 14 years old. That’s old considering the excepted life of a computer is only 4 years!
We really needed new computers because none of the CD drives or USB ports worked. Many of them would fail and no one could get parts. The hard drives didn’t have enough space for Windows 98 and MSWord together. Students sometimes would lose there work because the computers crashed during class!
Now, finally, we have brand new Dell desktop computers with flat screen monitors. These computers are much better. Their hard drives are almost 300 times larger. The CPU speed is many times faster, and they have a lot more RAM. Plus, they have optical mice so it is impossible to steal any parts.
Students who have used the lab are very excited when they see the new equipment. They can bring in their flash drives or CD’s with files from home and upload the files themselves. Everyone feels more secure because the computers work well and do not crash.
We really needed new computers because none of the CD drives or USB ports worked. Many of them would fail and no one could get parts. The hard drives didn’t have enough space for Windows 98 and MSWord together. Students sometimes would lose there work because the computers crashed during class!
Now, finally, we have brand new Dell desktop computers with flat screen monitors. These computers are much better. Their hard drives are almost 300 times larger. The CPU speed is many times faster, and they have a lot more RAM. Plus, they have optical mice so it is impossible to steal any parts.
Students who have used the lab are very excited when they see the new equipment. They can bring in their flash drives or CD’s with files from home and upload the files themselves. Everyone feels more secure because the computers work well and do not crash.
Reporter: Lexi W.
Photographer: Corbin K.
Editor: Paige W.
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