Use of Micro Desktops in Library Labs/Classrooms

Lyman Ross lross at UVM.EDU
Tue Sep 23 11:12:20 EDT 2014


We've replaced most of our public computers with virtual computers. 
We're using Wyse/Dell p25 thin clients. In addition to being small they 
have no fans and make no noise. We haven't installed them in our 
classroom where we use laptops so as not to have separate monitors.

-Lyman

On 9/23/2014 9:06 AM, Thomas Dowling wrote:
> We use Lenovo Tiny Desktops (7.2" x 7.2" x 2.6") for three public 
> workstations where space is very tight, and for a couple of light-use 
> staff workstations.  They're more than adequate for those uses, 
> they've given us no trouble, and I expect to use more of them over time.
>
> On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Brian Rogers <brian-rogers at utc.edu 
> <mailto:brian-rogers at utc.edu>> wrote:
>
>     Hi -
>
>     Anyone had any experience with the newish micro/tiny desktops? Or
>     about to give them a go? We're looking at possibly purchasing a
>     few for use in library classrooms, but curious if there was
>     general consensus as to their value in high-use scenarios,
>     respective to regular or small form factor desktops.
>
>     Thanks,
>     - Brian Rogers
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Lyman Ross
Systems Librarian
University of Vermont Libraries


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