Well, yeah. We have a ton of books, including a set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. There is a very strong tradition of learning in our family. That said, it

Well, yeah. We have a ton of books, including a set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. There is a very strong tradition of learning in our family. That said, it was no "blow off"; having a slightly newer laptop is not something a student should be concerned with. And they understand that. But also ... I think researching with your phone or laptop is perfectly fine as long as it is done with care. And is not the only method of research! ps Chrome spelling checker flagged "Encyclopedia" as a misspelling. Hmm.