[OPLINTECH] USB cable dock

Mon Oct 30 09:22:43 EST 2006

We have been using a simple 2-port USB hub, and lately just a simple USB
extension cable.

The 2-port hubs are like $4.50 each and honestly I think we got the
extension cables free when we bought some jump drives.

We have seen this problem, but so far it's not a huge problem and I've
just given each branch an extension cable to use if patrons have a
problem.

We are now using HP d-510 for our public computers and indeed the front
USB ports are recessed into the bezel.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Edp
No=1187797&CatId=0

Jim Mann

Technology Coordinator

Greene County Public Library

Xenia Ohio 45385

(937)352-4000 x1210

mailto: jmann at gcpl.lib.oh.us

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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org]
On Behalf Of Chad Neeper
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:11 AM
To: OPLIN Tech List
Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] USB cable dock

After examining the dock on my own desk and taking a close look at the
JumpDrive picture, I don't see where there would be a problem. Even
still, I'll definitely keep that issue in mind and will pay close
attention to how they get used and the problems people have. Thanks for
the heads-up!

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Chad Neeper
Senior Systems Engineer

Level 9 Networks
740-548-8070 (voice)
866-214-6607 (fax)

--   Full LAN/WAN consulting services   --
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JKENZIG wrote: 

Yep I saw it.  One such drive that wont fit is the Lexar drive
http://www.lexar.com/jumpdrive/jd.html   There are several others. 

Jim Kenzig 
Network Manager 
Cuyahoga County Public Library 

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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org]
On Behalf Of Chad Neeper
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 6:00 PM
To: OPLIN Tech List
Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] USB cable dock

Jim,

Did you look at the link for the USB dock? There should be a picture of
the dock. I can't envision any USB device I've seen that wouldn't work
with it...

Do you have a link to a picture of the devices you used? I certainly
don't want to re-invent the wheel. If you tried something and found that
it doesn't work very well, I'd rather not repeat the experience!

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Chad Neeper
Senior Systems Engineer

Level 9 Networks
740-548-8070 (voice)
866-214-6607 (fax)

--   Full LAN/WAN consulting services   --
-- Specialized in libraries and schools --

JKENZIG wrote: 

The problem with purchasing this type of device is that MANY of the USB
key types have larger openings than what will fit into them.  We bought
500 similar devices and ended up removing them because several key types
did not work. You are much better off just purchasing (and it is less
expensive) a simple male to female USB cable and tying it down to the
the table so that users can just pick up the end and plug their device
in to that. 

By the way I just got back from Citrix Iforum in Florida and there were
a few companies doing some really cool things with usb keys.  One of
them Thinstall, if you are using Citrix has a free virtual Citrix ICA
client that will run on a USB key.
http://www.thinstall.com/solutions/usb_apps.php

Thee was also a company called EPA Factory that had something called the
access stick that not only let you take over any machine, connect to
your Citrix servers with the ICA client, but save IE favorites and files
on the stick within the environment and for extra measure it encrypts
everything on the usb stick so it can only be read from your Citrix
session. It was around $68 retail but if they  come down to around 20-25
dollar range it will be a very interesting device.
http://www.epafactory.com/Default.aspx?tabid=132

Jim Kenzig 
Network Manager 
Cuyahoga County Public Library 

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From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org]
On Behalf Of Chad Neeper
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:26 PM
To: OPLIN Tech List
Subject: [OPLINTECH] USB cable dock

Anyone wanting to provide access to the USB ports on their computers,
but have the ports in less than accessible locations, might be
interested in a weighted USB 2.0 five foot extension dock. It's great
for sitting on the desk next to the monitor when the computer is on the
floor or otherwise out of easy reach.

As a reseller, I get them directly from Cables Unlimited
(http://www.cablesunlimited.com), which I don't believe sells to
end-users, but a quick Google search on the part number (USB-5110B)
shows that you can buy them retail at a number of different places,
including TigerDirect, for between $5-$10.

Here's a link to a picture and the description from Cables Unlimited:
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=
I3491

Chad

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Chad Neeper
Senior Systems Engineer

Level 9 Networks
740-548-8070 (voice)
866-214-6607 (fax)

--   Full LAN/WAN consulting services   --
-- Specialized in libraries and schools --

Dan Moore wrote: 

Folks
    Ken forwarded this info to me about a better deal yet on flash
drives.  Here is the link for Tigerdirect.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Edp
No=2505944&CatId=900

Thanks Ken

-------- Original Message -------- 

Subject: 

Re: [OPLINTECH] Flash disk

Date: 

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:09:45 -0400

From: 

Ken Roberts <robertske at oplin.org> <mailto:robertske at oplin.org> 

To: 

Dan Moore <gawasc at oplin.org> <mailto:gawasc at oplin.org> 

References: 

<453A1555.10806 at oplin.org> <mailto:453A1555.10806 at oplin.org> 

tigerdirect.com has 32 meg sandisk flash dirves 4 for 9.99

Dan Moore wrote:
> Folks
>     A while back I posted a message looking for a source for small USB

> flash drives that we could sell for $5.00 because of the increased 
> problems we are having with floppy disk.  I have located 16 mb units
at 
> Sam's Club.  They would cost about $4.50 ea.  Here is to the on line
link.
> 
>
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=341834&BV_Sessi
onID=_SC_0396948823.1161433376_CS_&BV_EngineID=ccckaddjefhfjdlcfkfcfkjdg
oodflf.0
> 
> 
>   

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Dan Moore 
Automated Services Coordinator 
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike Co. 
207 N. Market St.
Waverly, Ohio. 45690 

gawasc at oplin.org
Phone: 740-947-4921 
Fax: 740-947-2918

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