With the need for a specific type of Windows 8 device for both teachers and students next year, the search has begun (okay, it began back at the Dell Roadshow, but I was really just window-shopping then) for a couple of models to fit the bill.
Our consultant from the workshop was quite strong on suggesting we contact Samsung to see what they had to offer. After some stuffing around to try and find someone to contact, I've done just that. It'll be interesting to see if they can meet our needs. They have some cool looking new Windows 8 devices available, but the big question is around whether they can provide local warranty and support at enterprise level (or better than retail level, at least).
But regarding getting hold of one of these new Windows 8 based machines to look at, there's not a lot available right now (September). I've been promised a look at a Fujitsu Q702 soon, and I may be able to get hold of a Lenovo X230T as well (which may or may not be able to run Windows 8). But other than that most of the manufacturers are telling me to wait until October 26, then they'll have something to show. That's scarily late in the year for staff PC's, which are intended to be rolled out in January at the latest.
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