Thanks for the update on the port requirements. My current personal favori=
te based on successes with 1:1 deployment is the Dell Latitude 2100. This =
rubberized and durable netbook is capable of running Ubuntu, XP, Vista or W=
in7. It's small form factor and durable design would make an ideal fit in =
a science lab environment with wireless b/g/n support.
Netbook: http://www.dell.com/us/en/k-12/notebooks/laptop-latitude-2100/pd.a=
spx?refid=3Dlaptop-latitude-2100&s=3Dk12&cs=3D_26=20
Cart: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Security_and_Protection/p=
roductdetail.aspx?c=3Dus&l=3Den&s=3Dk12&cs=3DRC1084719&sku=3D330-4381
Based on your need for a serial interface, I recommend locating a USB RS-23=
2 Serial to USB Adaptor for each workstation as I am not aware of any entry=
/durable/cost effective laptop/netbook devices on the market. Not as elega=
nt as built in, but equally as functional. This will add $10-15 per unit f=
or the adaptor:
http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Serial.html (First link from google:usb/serial)
Please DM me if interested in learning more about my experience with the La=
titude 2100.
Thanks
Ryan R. Fox
TADS
612.548.3333
ryan@tads.com
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EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Chimes
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:59 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: computer purchase for science lab room
Hi Ryan - Some of the equipment requires a serial connection, some USB.
I think that's it.
Michael Chimes
Director of Academic Technology
College Counselor
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
(908) 234-2496 (fax)
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From: A forum for independent school educators
[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Ryan Fox
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:51 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: computer purchase for science lab room
Michael,
I have an idea in mind, but the requirement for "connect[ing] to
monitoring devices during experiments" gave me pause and I wanted to
gather further insight from you. What type and how many connections
will you need (serial, USB, firewire, etc.)?
Thanks,
Ryan
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From: A forum for independent school educators [ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]
On Behalf Of Michael Chimes [MChimes@gsbschool.org]
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 1:35 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: computer purchase for science lab room
Hi all -
We're in the process of renovating a science lab for Physics. Our
science teachers have found that installing a wireless network for a lab
and making laptops available on-site works well for their lab work. In
our Chemistry and Biology lab rooms, we've got an array of Gateway
laptops (a couple of years old), but this new lab gives us an
opportunity to re-think the arrangement. Netbooks, laptops and
Toughbooks are all under consideration. Computers will be moved around,
will be connected to monitoring devices during experiments, will need to
access the Web for information and should be reasonably durable. Any
thoughts about a "best product?"
Michael Chimes
Director of Academic Technology
Gill St. Bernard's School
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234- 1611 x204 (phone)
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