Wireless Laptop CartWireless Laptop Cart
What’s IncludedWhat’s Included
16 Laptop computers with built-in wireless networking
16 extra batteries in a 16 slot charger Printer Cart with wireless access point Wires, cables, plugs, laptop chargers,
doo-hickeys, and thing-a-ma-jigs
CartCart
Big and heavyBig and heavy Locks securely in two placesLocks securely in two places Printer may varyPrinter may vary Colored Stickers Not IncludedColored Stickers Not Included
CartCart
CartCart
CartCart
Turning casters on 4 cornersTurning casters on 4 corners Cushioned handles on each end.Cushioned handles on each end. Note: Colored Stickers Not IncludedNote: Colored Stickers Not Included
ShelvesShelves
Individual shelvesIndividual shelves LabeledLabeled Attention:Attention:
COLORED STICKERS NOT INCLUDEDCOLORED STICKERS NOT INCLUDED
ShelvesShelves
Wireless LaptopsWireless Laptops
Wireless LaptopsWireless Laptops
New and niceNew and nice Good performanceGood performance LabeledLabeled Antenna built inAntenna built in No mouseNo mouse TrackpadTrackpad
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Sixteen pocket fast battery charger Sixteen pocket fast battery charger Indicator lights per pocketIndicator lights per pocket Spare batteriesSpare batteries Laser PrinterLaser Printer Laptops are configured to use this printerLaptops are configured to use this printer
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Battery LifeBattery Life
Battery LifeBattery Life
2-3 Hours per battery2-3 Hours per battery Extra batteriesExtra batteries Leave them chargingLeave them charging Swap when necessarySwap when necessary Laptop shows battery statusLaptop shows battery status
Notes on useNotes on use
Cart must be plugged in 2 ways Into network drop (maybe 2 network drops!) Into electrical outlet
Wireless networking is slower than wired Range of wireless is >200 feet*, but
performance decreases as distance increases
Notes on useNotes on use
Buildings work out own schedule, usually with Media Clerk
Suggestion: reserve it for half-day periods with your neighbors to reduce moving it.(Moving it every hour is too much hassle.)
Use of cart isn’t mandated, but training is.
BenefitsBenefits
Great for occasions when you don’t need whole lab or if lab is booked.
Some activities work better in classroom.
Nice for lab follow-up for kids who need to catch up.
QuotesQuotes
Because there is extra lab time, I have been able to use the laptops for several hours in a row. –D. Begin
Overall, my kids love them. They like being able to work on them. They are fascinated with the fact that they are not connected to anything. –D. Jablonski
I had them do a simple Word document with pictures and inserts to help them practice using the pad. –D. North
Credits
Laptop Model: Emir, Seneca
Colored Stickers:Sandy, Seneca
www.ChippewaValleySchools.org
www.cvs.k12.mi.us/tiz