Brian, I have one of those on my desk and it is quite handy. I pushed for USB power availability in a new student center, but ultimately they just did standard receptacles at semi-convenient locations. I agree that USB standards (and amperage) change too much.
________________________ Michael Adams Network Administrator III WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY Information Technology From: Brian Helman [mailto:bhel...@salemstate.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:22 PM Subject: USB / Electric charging stations ..just a diversion from the network side of wireless/BYOD, but how do people (if at all) address the need for charging the devices that your users want to throw on your wireless networks in public areas? We've been throwing up new construction at a rate of about 1 new building every 12-18 months. Architects love to use floor-to ceiling glass on curtain walls these days, so where do you put outlets? If you put them on the floor, they aren't convenient to access. I've pushed for electricity near/under everywhere that we'll have furniture (or at least a good portion) that is conducive to studying or lounging for a long time. But I'm also trying to take it a step further. Anyone offering anything like this? The unit below is ok (and commercial grade), but aesthetically it's .. eh. What are you all doing? http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/work-benches/power-strips/surge-protectors/wsc320-s-commercial-cord-ended-tabletop-unit-125v-15a-6-1116l-4-outlets?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CJOMk5fUtMMCFRNp7AodkSIAoQ -Brian ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ________________________________ Wilmington University Mission Wilmington University is committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students. As an institution with admissions policies that provide access for all, it offers opportunity for higher education to students of varying ages, interests, and aspirations. The university provides a range of exemplary career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a growing and diverse student population. It delivers these programs at locations and times convenient to students and at an affordable price. A highly qualified full-time faculty works closely with part-time faculty drawn from the workplace to ensure that the university’s programs prepare students to begin or continue their career, improve their competitiveness in the job market, and engage in lifelong learning. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
