Goodbye Microsoft PCs, hello iMacs
New iMacs replace outdated PC’s to catch up to industry standards
Workplace Technology: Senior Amanda Mirante edits a picture of the LSHS Varsity Volleyball team on an iMac in her Yearbook class. Mirante joined the Yearbook class as a sophomore and experienced the change from Microsoft PCs to iMacs. “The technology of the computers is amazing. We are all slowly learning how to use it, but we appreciate the update,” Mirante said.
The out-dated Microsoft PCs of Elizabeth Granillo’s Photography classroom and of Barry Cogswell’s Video Production and Yearbook classroom are being replaced .
“Using outdated equipment prevents students from creating their best work. The Lake Stevens High School photography students are very excited about the new computers, recognizing that to be competitive in the job market, they need access to the same technology that is commonplace in colleges, businesses, and government offices,” Granillo said.
The use of the iMac is superior to the use of the Microsoft PC for these specific classes because it allows for faster processing speeds, has a better resolution quality, and has a larger screen, which results in precise editing.
“The iMac user interface is designed by, and is intended for, artists,” Granillo said.
In addition to the new LSHS iMacs’ technological abilities, the iMacs also provide experience.
“I think it is a good thing that students have access to both Macs and PCs. At the beginning of the school year about 90% of my students had never used a Mac. Being familiar with both a Mac and PC is a great skill to put on a resume,” Cogswell said.
The modern switch from Microsoft PCs to iMacs in the Photography, Video Production, and Yearbook classes at LSHS has made these classes stronger in their potentials.
