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Recommendation for all-in-one-pcs and laptops for public use
Freedom Kira:
--- Quote from: Mistgun_Zero on June 20, 2011, 01:19:28 PM ---^Agreed don't just trust the brand name, first read the many, many reviews on the net that are available first, they will really help you. That's how I ended up with the best laptop of my time. Though I have doubts on local business, desktops from them is quite OK, but I have doubts about laptops integrity though.
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He was referring to desktops. He basically said "don't buy brand name desktops."
Which is definitely a good idea. Custom computer builds are more versatile, last longer, and cost less, not to mention knowing exactly what is inside puts you way ahead of the game.
Micharus:
--- Quote from: Freedom Kira on June 20, 2011, 04:53:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mistgun_Zero on June 20, 2011, 01:19:28 PM ---^Agreed don't just trust the brand name, first read the many, many reviews on the net that are available first, they will really help you. That's how I ended up with the best laptop of my time. Though I have doubts on local business, desktops from them is quite OK, but I have doubts about laptops integrity though.
--- End quote ---
He was referring to desktops. He basically said "don't buy brand name desktops."
Which is definitely a good idea. Custom computer builds are more versatile, last longer, and cost less, not to mention knowing exactly what is inside puts you way ahead of the game.
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What Kira said.
I have yet to see any computer shop that will do a 'custom' Laptop, they are just too complex compared to a Desk Top.
The place I was talking about has a website, and the computer I was talking about can be found PLE Computers.
I was thinking the 'Everyday' computer could be the sort of thing he wants.
There is a pretty good chance the OP doesn't live in Australia, but I'm really only showing him what can be done for under $1000 (Australian) and most parts should be available else where around the world.
bloody000:
All-in-ones, anything that is not Atom-based goes for 700USD.
kitamesume:
theres a few i3-SNB based at 500+$ though HP/lenovo/MSI but no idea how good are they.
AnimeJanai:
My suggestion to you is to check out what other public institutions have selected as their public use PC and laptops. For example, the KCLS Library system was voted Library of the year for 2011 by that library journal (which is probably one of their field's major publications) and was also the #1 busiest library system for 2010. That library system has lots of internet terminals which are basically a basic PC in a small footprint and an LCD monitor with privacy screen. They have laptops for loan which you merely present your library card and you get the laptop for 2 hours after which you return it, wait out the 30 minute cooldown, and check it out again. The laptops they use are a mixture of Dell, Compaq, and HP because they don't want to put all their eggs in one basket and they are collecting data on which brands to use in the future, as well as have the brands compete for the next contract. The advantage of different models also is that library patrons aren't bored with just one laptop model.
I assume that part of the $1,000 budget per unit includes the following:
a. The laptop/PC itself and OEM operating system
b. The maintenance warranty plan as the laptops are only as good as the maintenance plan lets them exist
c. Additional software: MS Office, security software (lojack), antivirus, anti-malware
d. Additional hardware: PC locks for PC base units, new central printer, carrying cases for laptops, wireless nodes, ethernet or wireless for PC units.
e. Three PCs reserved for maintenance & testing, administration software, tools, SpinRite software. One of the reserved PCs can be considered as a spare replacement if any one regular PC goes out of service. Of the other two PC, one is for network management and the other is for general use at the IT staff/maintenance site.
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