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Wink‑Loving ISD technology director outlines laptop options and rising repair costs
Summary
Technology Director Mike Dawkins reviewed student‑device proposals including M5 MacBook Air and Neo models, noted increasing repair costs (screen repairs up to $644), and proposed options including purchasing 35 new laptops with four‑year AppleCare.
Technology Director Mike Dawkins presented the district’s technology report and a student laptop procurement analysis to trustees at the March 24 meeting.
Dawkins reviewed day‑to‑day support needs, website and copier procurement, Ascender online registration rollout and Wi‑Fi work for athletic facilities, then detailed comparative pricing for device options. He noted that screen repairs for existing M1/M3/M4 machines have become costly — citing third‑party repair at $279 and Apple repairs up to $644 — and outlined a proposal that included purchasing 35 new M5 MacBook Airs with four‑year AppleCare as one option.
In the report Dawkins wrote, "My current pick would be: ● M4 Macbook Air - 16Gb - 256Gb - $899 / $879 (5 pack each) ● M4 Macbook Air - 16Gb - 512Gb - $1099 / $1079 (5 pack each)." He also provided unit‑price calculations and budgetary comparisons for an alternative Neo model aimed at lower cost per unit.
