A portable laptop means a kid can take it home with them for homework and the like, and for older kids, means they can take it between classes. Computing's pret

A portable laptop means a kid can take it home with them for homework and the like, and for older kids, means they can take it between classes. Computing's pretty ingrained in a lot of modern teaching techniques, including things like turning in homework, so anything bolted down just isn't going to work.