Loan devices for trial

[enjay]

As part of developing our IT strategy, I'd like to run in-class trials of 1:1 devices to identify the appropriate device type. Does anyone know of companies who could assist by loaning us 30 each of laptops, Chromebooks and tablets?

[Primus]

GeTech will do this with Chromebooks.

[Ditto]

https://www.haptic-networks.com/ - I think these guys used to - worth reaching out to them.

[Net-Ctrl]

Hi @enjay - not sure if it is something you're sorted with already but if you're looking at 1:1 do you have the wireless infrastructure in place to support this? If not and you are running these trials could also be worth reviewing your wireless at the same time. That way you could evaluate the devices, but also test a potential new wireless solution. Just a thought. If this is of interest, we can lend you some Ruckus equipment and assist with set-up, should they be a consideration.

[enjay]

Hi @enjay - not sure if it is something you're sorted with already but if you're looking at 1:1 do you have the wireless infrastructure in place to support this? If not and you are running these trials could also be worth reviewing your wireless at the same time. That way you could evaluate the devices, but also test a potential new wireless solution. Just a thought. If this is of interest, we can lend you some Ruckus equipment and assist with set-up, should they be a consideration.

 

We can certainly support the trial, but possibly not 1:1 in every classroom. Our Ruckus controller goes EOL in a few years, so we'll be reviewing coverage as part of renewing/replacing the Ruckus (probably replacing it with Unifi, if I'm being honest)

[Primus]

Unifi FTW!

[enjay]

Unifi FTW!

 

Indeed. The price difference between Unifi and the quote we had for Ruckus was incredible. Would you like Ruckus wifi or would you like an extra technician instead?!