College Computers Being ‘Refreshed’

Miami Dade College is replacing outdated Dell computer systems with new HP CORE 2 Duo desktops. According to school officials, 7,728 computers are being replaced college-wide.

The “refresh” was made possible by a buyback program organized by Hewlett-Packard Co. and the school board district, in which any computer older than two years was sold back to HP.

Manuel Perez, chief information officer at the North Campus, said that the old computers deterred teachers from properly documenting their school work.

“[The new] computers will ensure that students, faculty and staff have sufficient computing capabilities to meet the needs of their work and learning environment,” Perez said.