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RE: computer tech help

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From: Bueltel, John (bueltelj_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Tue Sep 30 2003 - 11:48:09 PDT

I think you will be amazed at how little you can purchase for $ 2,500. First get fast computers, Pentium 4 . Do not by the cheaper Celeron processor. Scanner: "Epson 1660 photo" this has get resolution and you can scan photo negatives. (accompanying software is not real user friendly until you get the hang of it.) Digital camera: Sony makes cameras that use a 31/2 inch floppies to store images. This allows for easy transfer to any computer in the building. Most printers are photo quality anymore, Lexmark as reasonably priced. Canon S9000 make a super printer that will print 11x13 ($500). Has individual color ink cartridges. You can get computer ready 32" and lager TV monitors ($1,200) Or get a "Scan It!" device that will allow you to use any TV as a monitor.

Software is as important as hardware. PhotoShop Elements is wonderful. Simple to teach and use. Has a lot of image manipulation capability.
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> From: shinds@seidata.com [SMTP:shinds@seidata.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 9:26 AM
> To: ArtsEdNet Talk
> Subject: computer tech help
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> Calling all Computer Experts,
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> I just received a grant for grant for $ 2,500.00. This is to set up a
> computer art program for 8th grade students. Needless to say my school
> is behind the times.
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> They gave me one student computer with windows 98 and an Epson Sylus C80
> color printer.
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> What are the must haves to begin this program ? I was thinking that we
> need a digital camera and a flat bed scanner. What kinds are the best?
> Easy to use etc...I want to get the most for the money.
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> I would also like to have some means of transferring whats on the computer
> screen to the classroom TV.
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> What types of software do I need ? Are there any good books are
> resoures availabe ?
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> Although I am excited about this new challenge , I am also a novice.
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> Any help will be greatly appreciated .
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> Thank yo in advance,
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> Sharon
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