Yeah, while this is suppose to stay in a classroom, we would definitely want the option of moving it.
-----Original Message----- From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of Matt Adams Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 8:52 AM To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] mobile labs We've had good luck with both a Bretford laptop cart (the one that holds 16 laptops) filled with decent business-class laptops, and the new Dell Mobile lab solutions. The cart for the Dell 2100s is absolutely awesome, however we found over the past year that at 10" netbook is too small of a machine for our high schoolers to comfortably use. So this year we're trying out the Latitude 13 with another Dell cart. If anyone's interested I'd be happy to let you know how that cart works out (still getting it set up). We haven't looked into any storage that isn't on wheels; there's not a cart that we have that hasn't been asked to be moved from its 'permanent' location. Matt Matt Adams District Network Specialist Winnebago Schools >>> JimHays <hay...@sages.us> 9/8/2010 8:34 AM >>> A lot goes into planning for a mobile lab. The following questions need to be asked and answered: 1) How many hours per day will this "lab" be used? Battery issues are very important and you need to consider how the devices will be recharged. 2) What are the applications needed? If this lab's main "raison d'etre" is to access the Internet, then netbooks without hard drives would suffice. Not only are these less expensive than "full blown" laptops, the batteries will last longer as well. If your only needs are Internet, getting to students' home folders, word processing, and spreadsheets then a netbook would fit the bill nicely. If your application needs are greater - proprietary apps, etc - then you must consider the specs for those applications and plan accordingly. There is no generic mobile lab. Any mobile lab needs to be designed to fit the specific needs of the user base. Shelly Cramer wrote: > > Anyone have any recommendations? This would actually stay in a > classroom, not be moved from room to room. > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | This transmission is intended and restricted for use by the above addressee only and may contain CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. Any unauthorized review, use, dissemination, distribution, downloading, or copying of this communication or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the listed sender by reply email, and take necessary steps to delete the file from your system and destroy any hard copies of this transmission. | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
