[OPLINTECH] public workstation

[Jessica D. Dooley]

One more thought about ultra-SFF public workstations and patron use cases: I still see a surprisingly high number of patrons using the CD/DVD drive. While a few are using the drive to access old material, I daily see adults and kids check out a DVD or CD, then sit down and watch/listen (with earbuds) on a public computer. In 2016, we’ve had several dozen patrons who use public computers to open and view current medical diagnostic scans that their physician has provided to them only on a CD. Many patrons need easy access to connect USB devices (from memory sticks to Garmins, tablets, phones, and more), and everyone uses earbuds. While I like the idea of VESA-mounting an SFF unit to monitors, all these observed patron use cases tend to make me prefer a small or medium form factor, with a disc drive, that patrons can easily see and reach without reaching behind the monitor. Just a thought –

 

Jessica D. Dooley

IT Specialist

Adams County Public Library

937-587-2085

dooleyje at adamscolibrary.org

 

From: Chad Neeper [mailto:cneeper at level9networks.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 3:44 PM
Cc: OPLINTECH
Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] public workstation

 

I've been using the following Intel NUC for custom-built mini computers. They're really simple to put together...you have to unscrew four screws, snap in the M.2 SSD and SO-DIMM, and install Windows.

 

 

Intel NUC Core i5 6260Y 1.8GHz Dual Core CPU (m/n: NUC6i5SYK <http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-nuc6i5syk.html> )

Kingston 8GB PC4-17000 2133MHz DDR4 SO-DIMM

Intel M.2 2280 SSD, 180GB

Microsnot Windows 10 Pro OEM

 

 

I think my cost for all the parts might hover around $670. Retail might cost a little more unless you're careful about sourcing. They're really snappy for a 4-inch square computer hanging on the back of the LCD.

 

 




______________________________
Chad Neeper
Senior Systems Engineer

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

Full IT/Computer consulting services -- Specialized in libraries and schools

 

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 1:02 PM, Chris Krumnow <ckrumnow at defiancelibrary.org> wrote:

Tim,

 

Below is a link to the sff that I had on my list to get in the fall. Since "expensive" is relative, the price is less than $500. We've ordered from CDWG for a long time. We choose not to build our own computers. 

 

https://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/HP-ProDesk-400-G2-Core-i5-6500T-2.5-GHz-4-GB-128-GB/4141140.aspx?pfm=srh

 

 




Thanks,

Chris Krumnow

IT Specialist

Defiance Public Library System

Work:419-782-1456

Cell: 419-956-2767

defiancelibrary.org

  <https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B0FBLSJNTfwucS1PeXNvYmlqREU&revid=0B0FBLSJNTfwucCtWZnNVODNwWXorRVVKTGtLdEFMRDJwZGlVPQ> 

 

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Tim Burns <tim.burns at birchard.lib.oh.us> wrote:

Thanks for responding! I would consider the SFF - can you suggest specifics? (model, vendor) The ones I found are expensive.
Tb

> From: Chad Neeper <cneeper at level9networks.com>
>
> +1 on everything Joe said.
>
> To expound on his "First", if space IS an issue (or even if it isn't), you
> might consider an ultra small form factor computer that hangs on the VESA
> mount on the back of probably all LCDs. I've started using the Intel NUCs
> myself, but there are others. The Intel NUCs are about 4"x4"x2" in
> dimension.
>
> Using the VESA mount and an ultra SFF computer, you achieve the all-in-one
> at a lower cost and with greater flexibility.
>
> 2 cents,
> Chad
>


NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the addressees and may contain legally privileged, protected or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, and/or you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail reply and please delete this message from your computer and destroy any copies. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, forwarding, distribution, or other dissemination of this transmission is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.
_______________________________________________
OPLINTECH mailing list
OPLINTECH at lists.oplin.org
http://lists.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplintech

 


_______________________________________________
OPLINTECH mailing list
OPLINTECH at lists.oplin.org
http://lists.oplin.org/mailman/listinfo/oplintech



 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.oplin.org/pipermail/oplintech/attachments/20160715/20270683/attachment.html>