Use of Micro Desktops in Library Labs/Classrooms

[Cary Gordon]

Mounting micro workstations/thin clients to monitor is a pretty common
strategy. It's more flexible and usually less expensive than using laptops
or all-in-ones.

Thanks,

Cary

On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Lyman Ross <lross at uvm.edu> wrote:

>  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>
> 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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