[OPLINTECH] LCD monitors on patron computers

[James Guilford]

We have been using LCD monitors on all but a few of our 50 public PCs 
for two years. The Dell-branded displays are holding up very well with 
only one returned because of  a technical problem -- not user damage. 
Adult patrons have treated the screens well and there have been no 
issues. In the Youth Services area the little darlin's will sometimes 
write on the screen surfaces with pencil and, at least once, with 
ball-point pen. So far we've been able to remove the scribbles with 
pre-moistened alcohol wipes which are also used to remove fingerprints. 
{Why do people feel the need to touch computer screens anyway?} We're 
quite happy with these LCDs for public use and will continue to use them.

Clinton Smith wrote:

> Has anyone deployed LCD monitors to your public access computers?  If 
> so, how much of a beating do they take?  Also, how often do you find 
> that you have to have them repaired and/or replaced due to screen damage?
>
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James Guilford, Technology Associate
Westlake Porter Public Library
http://www.westlakelibrary.org