The New VS. The Old

Students opened up their Lenovo ThinkPads for the last time on June 4. ‘What laptops will we get?’ wondered South students over the summer.

With excitement, South opened up their new laptops on the first day of school, and controversy immediately began on whether students liked or disliked the new addition.

This year’s new computers have either been a hit or a miss among students. Last year students were given ThinkPads like previous years. This year, the school decided on a new laptop for students. South gave all students HP Probooks for their electronic academic needs. 

“I like last years laptops a lot better, I can’t see the screen well on the new ones. They are so heavy,” said Payton Padilla, sophomore.

Many South students agreed with Padilla, but some did not. It has been hard for students to adjust to something new after having the same laptop for many years. Both laptops are around the same price, size and quality. 

Luke Fricker, sophomore, said, “I like this years laptop better because they are more durable. My mom is also happy with it because I had many fees last year from mine breaking.”

Students who take care of their valuables and are careful tend to enjoy last years Think Pads more than the new laptops. At the beginning of the school year the administration told students that these HP Probooks could be run over and be perfectly fine. This can help them financially.

“I liked last year’s Thinkpad more because It was light-weight and you could put your stylus in the computer,” said Cassidy Taylor, senior.

Last year students had missing keys, broken touch screens, screen cracks, and other problems. This added up at the end of the year and could be hundreds of dollars to pay off. 

Another drawback has to do with the screens.

“I don’t mind these new laptops but sometimes my screen dims abnormally, and It wont let me turn the brightness up,” said Jessie Hagen, senior.

South students have their own opinions on what they would want the school laptops to be. Although students wish they could have the most high dollar laptops, it can lead to higher bills if damaged.

Padilla and Fricker agreed on the fact that they wished South could get MacBooks by Apple in the future. 

Ever since August 15, students have had to adjust to the new laptops because they know they are most-likely here to stay. South waits for the next change to come their way, until then students are grateful for the tools they are given.