[OPLINTECH] Desktops
Chad Neeper
cneeper at level9networks.com
Fri Dec 4 15:32:39 EST 2009
FWIW, I just spoke with an admin from another library who also said they
had had good luck with Acer computers. "Workhorse" is the word that was
used, I believe.
I hope they measure up for you!
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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 --
Eric Maynard wrote:
> Chad,
>
> You just made my day dropping the side note on Acer ;) We
> just received our shipment of Gate's Grant funded PCs today!
>
> Acer Veritron X270s. Been a Gateway and Dell only shop for
> approximately 8 years so I took a bit of a gamble on this form factor.
>
> <fingers crossed>
> Hope our experience mirrors yours
> </fingers crossed>
>
>
>
> Eric Maynard
> Head of Information Technology,
> Holmes County District Public Library
> Millersburg, OH 44654
> Email [emaynard at holmeslib.org <mailto:emaynard at holmeslib.org>]
> Phone [330.674.5972 x.224]
> Fax [330.674.1938]
>
> "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently"
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 12:50 PM, Chad Neeper
> <cneeper at level9networks.com <mailto:cneeper at level9networks.com>> wrote:
>
> For my own clients, I prefer to custom-build Intel-based
> workstations and servers. That way I have full confidence in the
> components and we get _exactly_ what we want. (I'll end up
> supporting and configuring them for years afterwards and I want
> them to work well.) However, I agree with the others. I think I'd
> go with Dell over HP or Gateway (if they still exist in some
> incarnation). I've used large numbers of Dell desktops and laptops
> over the years and they are generally built well and have a good
> price tag. If I had a complaint about them, it would be mostly
> about the hard drives. But that's the same complaint I put against
> the others as well.
>
> Another option might be Acer. I haven't worked with an Acer
> computer in the last three years or so, but for the ~10 years
> before that I worked with them quite a lot. Quality and price were
> always good and I suspect they are still.
>
> <Soap box on>Cheaply hard drives tends to be one of the areas that
> system builders skimp on to keep costs low, but it creates a
> longevity problem. I especially dislike Western Digital hard
> drives. I've seen a disproportionately high number of WD drives
> fail at the 2-3 year mark over the years. I'd rather pay a little
> extra up front and have a machine that has a greater chance of
> working three years later than have to spend time and money
> replacing the drive and reconfiguring the computer. For the
> average consumer who may replace his/her computer every two years
> or so that might be fine. But for a smaller library that may need
> to keep it for 5, 6 or more years, the computer needs to
> last.<Soap box off>
>
> My two cents.
>
> Chad
>
>
> -----------------------
> 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 Will wrote:
>> I agree with James, go with Dell and forget Gateway. We have 30+ gateways
>> that came from MPC (they bought out Gateway's commercial & government
>> division. Then, after 2 years they went belly up. All of the computers have
>> the Gateway logo on them but Gateway will do absolutely nothing to support
>> them. I personally think Gateway has shot themselves in the foot, as I don't
>> think anyone with Gateway/MPC experience will ever buy or recommend anything
>> from Gateway, but that's just my opinion. ;^)
>>
>>
>> Dan Will
>> Technology Supervisor
>> Meigs County District Public Library
>> willda at oplin.org <mailto:willda at oplin.org>
>> 740.992.5813
>> 740.992.6140 (fax)
>>
>>
>> The difference between fiction and reality?
>> Fiction has to make sense.
>> Tom Clancy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: oplintech-bounces at oplin.org <mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org> [mailto:oplintech-bounces at oplin.org] On
>> Behalf Of James Guilford
>> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:40 PM
>> To: Greg Wheeland
>> Cc: oplintech at oplin.org <mailto:oplintech at oplin.org>
>> Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Desktops
>>
>> Make contact with your Dell State & Local Government sales
>> representative. You'll get special quoted pricing from them and can have
>> them build your machines from an image you create -- a great time saver.
>> Dell has been very good for us in support, pricing for purchase, and
>> leasing. -- JG
>>
>>
>> Greg Wheeland wrote:
>>
>>> I realize this is going to seem like a very broad question. But we
>>> are looking at switching from custom built desktops to one of the big
>>> manufacturers. Just looking to see what people recommend. All I am
>>> really considering at this point is Dell, HP, and Gateway. Let me
>>> know if you are getting special pricing and how you are eligible for
>>> that. Also would be open to other manufacturers.
>>>
>>> <mailto:Gwheeland at delawarelibrary.org>
>>>
>>
>
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