[K12OSN] ncomputing

[John Barr]

We use nComputing in all of our elementary classrooms. We bought 
reconditioned Dells for $209. apiece, 2.8. gig 512 Ram then added the 
nComputing card, boxes, and cords (all for another $200.00) and presto 
you have 4 machines that act like XP and look like XP for $400.00.  You 
can add a second card and boxes for 7 overall machines.  That would cost 
you another $200.00, so you would have $600 for 7 machines. We haven't 
had any substantial problems with them. Everyone has a headphone jack 
too.  The only issue we have had is a teacher wanting to run cd based 
programs.  You only have a cd on the master machine.  It is cool and 
cheap.  We are a poor and struggling school district. It allowed us to 
replace 400 PCs with 100 masters and 100 computing systems. Plus at the 
time we got 15 free when we bought 100 Ncomputing systems.  The jury is 
still out if we need to buy windows user CALs for the systems. Bill 
always has his hand out.

Thanks, 
John Barr
jebarr at stclair.k12.il.us
Technology Systems Support Lead Person
Cahokia Unit School District 187 
618-332-2191 (office)
618-806-8920 (cell)

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Barry Cisna wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> Not trying to promote anything,but just wondered if anyone has seen the
> adverts cdw is really pushing lately. Called ncomputing. Pretty much a
> TC spinoff. Their claim is $80 per seat. I'm sure this may have already
> been thrown out here and I didn't see it. Just have seen this is the
> last several sendouts from cdw.
>
> Take Care,
> Barry Cisna
>
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