Recent content by NihmRodd

Still, we have a problem with the cables (mostly kb & mouse) getting yanked out by users' feet and chair wheels. Need something more than just keeping the cables together. And, as we use pull-out kb trays (that the mice are on, too), we can't keep things tied together too tight. --- NihmRodd

I agree with much of this, too. I don't know what it is about our IS guys (hope they aren't reading this...), but they seem to think that it's best to build their own systems with cheap parts, hire 3-4 student techies to run around trying to fix stuff they seem to have little idea about (which...

Yes, the primary professor who uses the lab for his classes is a stickler about looks, so it needs to be professional looking. --- NihmRodd

Yes, they all must be XP machines. Too much of the software needed is Windows-based. --- NihmRodd

Thanks for all the thoughts so far. Some comments on what's been said to maybe clarify my position: 1. From what I hear a lot of you saying, my plan now is to go ahead & get a quote from a major manufacturer or 2-3 (besides Dell & IBM, any recom'ds here?) AS WELL as to give some base...

Yes, am looking at putting wireless keyboards & mice at 30 lab workstations. Have already considered the threat of loss/mixups/etc., and the current problems we have with the wires from our keyboards & mice are quite considerable. Has anyone had experience with good quality cord management...

No, we're all set for software, and have asked elsewhere about possibility of having 30 wireless (radio or BT) desktops in the same room (though if anyone here knows if it'd work I'd love to know). Still figuring out what our monitor situation will be, so don't need that either. Basically...

Hey all, Am looking at outfitting a computer lab I manage with wireless (radio or BT) desktops. I've done a lot of searching, but can't find statistics for either type that state how many can function within the same room. I've got 30 workstations here, and the last thing I want is...

Hey all, I manage a 30-seat university computer lab, and have been given the job of researching specs for our latest round of workstation replacements. As such, I've done a lot of research but have come to no conclusions. So, I'd appreciate anyone's helpful suggestions on what we should...