Mac hardware:
Mac Connection = http://www.macconnection.com
Apple = http://www.apple.com  

PC hardware:
Compaq = http://www. compaq.com  
Gateway = http://www.gateway.com
Dell = http://www.dell.com

Sites to find used Mac computers:
Shreve Systems = http://www.shrevesystems.com  
Power On = http://www.poweron.com  

Computer Projectors
http://www.dataimage.com/
http://www.bontronics.com/  

Special Needs Hardware
Index to assistive technology =  http://www.makoa.org/computers.htm
http://www.apple.com/disability
You can also get to this site by going to http://www.apple.com and then:
click on "Education" (in the menu bar at the top)
click on "K-12"
click on "Disability Solutions"
R.J. Cooper Assistive Technology:  http://rjcooper.com/site-map/
Abledata Index to Computer Assistive Technology:  http://www.abledata.com/text2/computers_gen.htm  
 
Type of  computers I would like to have in my classroom:

I will be teaching high school social studies, history, and health enhancement.  I would like to have the e mac, Power PC G4 with The Velocity Engine to use as an instructional aid.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=eMac 
Technical Specifications for the Power PC G4
     

Available Configurations
Order no.	M8891LL/A	M8892LL/A
Processor	700MHz PowerPC G4	800MHz PowerPC G4
Memory	128MB	256MB
Hard drive (1)	40GB Ultra ATA	60GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive	Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)	SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Display	17-inch (16-inch viewable) flat CRT
Graphics support	NVIDIA GeForce2 MX with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM
FireWire	Two 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports
USB	Three USB 1.1 ports on computer (shared on two 12-Mbps controllers); two USB 1.1 ports on keyboard
VGA video mirroring	Mini-VGA output port (requires VGA display adapter). Support for video mirroring: external devices display an image identical to that shown on the built-in display
Modem (2)	Built-in 56K V.92 modem
Ethernet	Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless networking(3)	Built-in antennas and card slot for optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card; IEEE 802.11b DSSS compliant
Speakers	Integrated stereo speakers
System software	Mac OS X version 10.2, Mac OS 9
Software	QuickTime, iChat, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, iDVD (SuperDrive-equipped system), DVD Player, AppleWorks, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink (includes 30 days of free service), AOL, Quicken 2002 Deluxe, World Book Mac OS X Edition, Mac OS X Chess, Otto Matic, Deimos Rising, and Acrobat Reader; Apple Hardware Test CD
Service and support	One-year Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Review a copy of the Limited Warranty on new products, including its limitations and exclusions.
Internet access	All models also include 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink. Internet access requires an Internet service account.
Included	Apple Pro Keyboard, Apple Pro Mouse, modem cable

Compare Features and Cost

           $1,099.00            
700MHz PowerPC
256MB SDRAM
60GB Ultra ATA drive
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)

$1,499.00
G4 800MHz PowerPC G4
56K internal modem
128MB SDRAM
40GB Ultra ATA drive
Combo drive (DVD/CD-RW)
56K internal modem

$1,708.00
 
800MHz PowerPC G4
512MB SDRAM
60GB Ultra ATA drive
SuperDrive(DVD-R/CD-RW)
56K internal modem
eMac Tilt & Swivel Stand

2cd Classroom Computer:
Hewlett Packard
Pavilion 771N 2.0GHz Mini Tower Refurbished
Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, 16x DVD, 24x10x40 CDRW Drive, 56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Windows XP-Home, Refurbished
$799
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/category_list.asp?eStore=26757000&Category=26761000&w=nav&id=26777000&subcategory=267770

SYS Technology
15" TFT Display 1024x768 max. resolution with 300:1 contrast ratio.
 $299.00
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/cat/Hardware/MonitorsFlatPanelDisplayLCD/category.asp

 Printer(s) I would like to have in my classroom

HP LaserJet 4100TN 25ppm 1200dpi 3-Trays/Network
$1,829.95
http://www2.warehouse.com/product.asp?pf_id=PR16555&blind=no&cat=pc&view=

Additional hardware I would like to have in my classroom:

Viewsonic PJ875 DLP PROJECTOR SVGA 1000 LUMEN Refurb
$999.95
http://www.warehouse.com/

Logitech QuickCam Pro 3000 USB Video Camera with Built in Microphone Mac/PC Compatible
 $89.99
http://www2.warehouse.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=VW79733&blind=no&cat=pc

Canon ZR40 Mini Digital Video Camcorder
$599.95 
http://www2.warhouse.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=IN9674&blind=no&cat=pc

Epson Perfection 1660 PHOTO Scanner
$179.95
http://www.macconnection.com/scripts/productdetail.asp?product_id=301507

Mac OS X Server

$499

Special Needs Hardware I would like to have in my classroom:

Magic Touch Screen

This is a very durable, add-on touchscreen that 'becomes' the mouse, in all applications. Especially great in my Point To Pictures for making 'early' choices, and for all cause/effect software, to introduce them to interacting with pictures. And, of course, any point-and-click type software is instantly accessible simply by touching the thing that would normally require moving, and understanding, a mouse and pointer. Two strong 'hangers' support the Magic Touch's weight while Velcro keeps it affixed to your screen. And it's the only touchscreen available in 17", which I strongly recommend.
  Point To Pictures for Mac - $99

ADESSO TRU FORM USB TOUCHPAD KEYBOARD EKB2150 $ 129.99

VOICE POWER

Description
Voice Power is a voice input program designed for use by individuals with learning, upper extremity or vision disabilities. Designed to provide hands free operation of the computer, this program is composed of four separate components: Verbal Mouse, Verbal Keyboard, Verbal Browser, and Verbal Launch Pad. Verbal Mouse enables the user to move the cursor, click, double click, and click and drag via voice command. This component can also be used in conjunction with the manual mouse. Similarly, Verbal Keyboard enables all keyboard functions to be performed via voice command. It can also be used in conjunction with the standard keyboard. Verbal Browser is a set of commands that enables the user to operate Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer by voice, enabling hands-free Internet surfing. Verbal Launch Pad enables other programs on the computer to be launched by voice. To set this aspect of the program up, a program to be launched is selected, added to the Launch Pad, and associated with a word. When the word is spoken, the program is launched. All componens of this program are speaker independent, eliminating the need to "train" the system. However, the user also has the option to train the program and to replace commands. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Window s NT 4.0 or Windows 95, 8 megabytes (MB) RAM, and 10 MB hard disk space.  $95.00

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