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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>For as long as I have been doing this, I’ve used a 3.5 to 4 year cycle for refreshing computers. Basically year 3 to budget and year 4 to replace. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>In the past several years there have been several events which have gotten us off schedule such as the Gates grant, losing Steady State, Windows 7, circulating laptops, a new ILS, and now tablets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Before I would do a refresh plan for 2013 I’d look at some of these factors:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:#1F497D'>The “end of the desktop PC era in 2014.” (I think the end of the desktop PC era started on Black Friday but that’s just an opinion.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:#1F497D'>The role of Windows 8 and “touch”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:#1F497D'>The impact of tablets as desktop replacements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:#1F497D'>The role of laptops as desktop replacements and space-saving options<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>In my ideal world I’m removing 2/3 of my desktop computers and replacing them with Dell (or HP)one-piece touch screens, doubling the number of laptops, and adding iPads to the mix.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Where this all gets fun is you’re removing the huge computer desks and replacing them with soft furniture, upgrading your wireless, securing portable devices against theft, and a whole bunch more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>IMHO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Forte;color:#1F497D'>Jim Mann</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Technology Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Greene County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>76 E. Market St<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Xenia OH 45385<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>937 352 4000 x1210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.greenelibrary.info/">Discover. Learn. Grow.</a></span></i><span lang=EN style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:jmann@gcpl.lib.oh.us">jmann@gcpl.lib.oh.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.facebook.com/greenelibrary.info"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=38 height=38 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CDD2C4.A8FA4790" alt="cid:image001.jpg@01CC67C9.EA681980"></span></a><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/greenelibrary"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=33 height=38 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CDD2C4.A8FA4790" alt="cid:image002.jpg@01CC67C9.EA681980"></span></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/greenelibrary"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=38 height=38 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image004.jpg@01CDD2C4.A8FA4790" alt="cid:image003.jpg@01CC67C9.EA681980"></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greene-library"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=40 height=38 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image005.jpg@01CDD2C4.A8FA4790" alt="cid:image004.jpg@01CC67C9.EA681980"></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Dave Mezack<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 05, 2012 8:12 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Bob Neeper'; 'Paris Robertson'<br><b>Cc:</b> oplintech@lists.oplin.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [OPLINTECH] Computer Replacement Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>CDW-G has the State of Ohio Purchasing Program contract and so far has been able to meet or exceed expenditure expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Dave Mezack<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext'> <a href="mailto:oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org">oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a> [<a href="mailto:oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org">mailto:oplintech-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bob Neeper<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> Paris Robertson<br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:oplintech@lists.oplin.org">oplintech@lists.oplin.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [OPLINTECH] Computer Replacement Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Our un-written policy has been 'make em last', usually due to lack of money.<br><br>One thing to consider for your policy is the general PC construction.<br>Basically, consumer grade or enterprise grade and off the shelf or customized.<br>This may help determine the replacement schedule. <br><br>When we purchased PC's, we buy custom units designed for our needs to maximizes their life.<br><br>Level 9 Networks provided the last two major purchases.<br><br>Some things they provided:<br>PC's optimized for speed, use, service, price, etc.<br>Usually a small footprint case.<br>Some with SSD drives, others enterprise grade hard drives.<br>With or without DVD's, depending on use.<br>LCD screens may have built in sound, depending on use.<br>Dual screens for certain staff PC's.<br><br>Various software installed on one staff and one patron PC then imaged to others.<br><br>Bob<o:p></o:p></p><div><pre>R. W. (Bob) Neeper<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://sunbury.cool-cat.org" target="_blank">Community Library</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>44 Burrer Dr. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.243961,+-82.863007">Map</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Sunbury, Oh 43074<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Tel: (740)-965-3901<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://info.cool-cat.org"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=107 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image006.jpg@01CDD2C4.A8FA4790" alt=cool-cat.org></span></a><o:p></o:p></pre></div><p class=MsoNormal>On 12/4/2012 9:24 AM, Paris Robertson wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My Board is looking into adopting a computer replacement schedule, and I was wondering if any of you had some sample policies out there. They are looking at roughly a 5 year rotation period. Any information you can give would be helpful.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paris Robertson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Technology Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Upper Sandusky Community Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TEL 419-294-1345<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FAX 419.294.4499<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>EMAIL <a href="mailto:robertpa@oplin.org">robertpa@oplin.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WEB <a href="http://www.upper-sandusky.lib.oh.us/">http://www.upper-sandusky.lib.oh.us/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>OPLINTECH mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:OPLINTECH@lists.oplin.org">OPLINTECH@lists.oplin.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://lists.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplintech">http://lists.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplintech</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Search: <a href="http://oplin.org/techsearch">http://oplin.org/techsearch</a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>