<p>SBR - yes, that is very inefficient. My D has had a laptop since 5th grade. Both her middle school and high school had full time staff who kept items like power cords, battery packs, etc. and even did some repair work. Both schools participated in the Microsoft/Toshiba Anytime, Anywhere Laptop Program.</p>
<p>Can't believe that Duke University OIT doesn't have the same capability as her middle school and high school.</p>