jamie dye. which to choose? apple products ipad air ipad mini ipad mini w/retina display ipad 2...
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Jamie Dye
Which to Choose?
Apple Products
iPad Air iPad Mini iPad Mini w/Retina Display iPad 2 (oldest model)
16gb Wifi 16gb Wifi 16gb Wifi16gb Wifi
$499 $299 $399 $399
16gb $229 32gb $299 64gb $399
4-inch (diagonal)Multi-Touch Retina display
iOS 7Siri
iMessage iTunes Radio
Apps and games Email and Internet
FaceTime HD camera with 720p HD video recording
Audio playback battery life: Up to 40 hoursVideo playback battery life: Up to 8 hours
32gb & 64gb models also have 5MP iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording
What Do I Need to Purchase to Manage the iPads/iPods in My School?
• There are multiple ways for setting up your management process:• iTunes, and Apple ID, and a cable on a Mac or PC in small
quantities of iPads
• An Apple ID, Mac or PC, and iTunes over Wifi
• An MDM such as Meraki or Lightspeed
• A Mac computer and Apple Configurator
Volume Purchasing Program
No matter your preferred method of managing multiple iPads/iPods in your school you MUST set up a VPP account with Apple if you plan purchase the same applications for multiple iPads on the same account!
• However, if you plan to simply have your teachers manage one or two iPads on their own with their own accounts and use iTunes Gift Cards, debit/credit cards, or some other methods where each iPad is purchasing it’s own license, a VPP account would not be needed.
Apps & the App Store
• Educational app category
• Over 65,000 educational apps
• Free/Paid versions
• Approved by Apple
• Very widely reviewed collection
Let’s take a look:
Apple Configurator
Android
16gb Wifi$229
32gb Wifi$269
Free Google Apps for Education Admin
Console and Device Activation App
Samsung$279
Acer C7$319
HP Chromebook 14 $329
(among others)
Manage 10 or 10,000 with the management console included in
the price!
Apps
• Educational app categories in both the Chrome Store and Google Play
• Thousands of educational apps
• Free/Paid versions—in app purchases not supported
• Open source developing
• Very widely reviewed collections
• Ability to distribute free and paid applications instantly via Gmail account without buying multiple license code
Let’s take a look:Google Apps for Education
(The trial version of the console at least!)
Let’s take a look: Chrome Store
Google Play
How do they stack up?APPLE ANDROID
• Cost: higher• App Store: more expansive, but limited
in who can develop apps. VPP account required for licenses.
• Management: Multiple iPads would most easily need to be managed through a Mac on Configurator or an MDM, but can be managed individually through iTunes. Additional costs can add up quickly.
• Accessories: ONLY works with certified Apple products.
• NO FLASH! Can limit web based applications
• Needs training for individuals who manage them.
• End user training vital!
• Cost: Lower• App Stores: less expansive, but open
source for developers. No VPP accounts required.
• Management: Free Google Apps for Education console & Free Google Play online management & Chromebook management console included in Chromebook pricing.
• Accessories: Work with numerous vendors and after market products, low cost.
• Flash available• Simple user friendly management
interface makes training for management minimal
• End user training vital!
There is no one right platform…Which one is right for your school?