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Revision as of 14:17, 29 April 2014
Sponsor
History
- Proposed: future
Background
Some new computer hardware would be nice.
Purchased hardware should have the following traits:
- Large Display: Important for design work
- Responsive: Interuptions are very costly to creative processes, and frustrate users
- longevity: All machines would be expected to be highly useful for 4 years.
- Uniform: Nearly Identical hardware is desireable
- Warrantied: It's a Hackerspace, the probably of a thing breaking is multiplied by the size of the membership using it.
Baseline Expectations
- 8GB Ram
- Quad core CPU, 3.2 GHz
- Windows 8.1 Pro, or OS X 10.9
- 7200RPM drive or SSD
- All standard cd/dvd reading, writing capabilities
- Geforce 600 Series or better graphics
Hardware
| link | price | CPU | Ram | HDD | warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $943.99 | Core i7 4770 3.4Ghz | 8GB | 1TB | 4 year $55.99 |
| Apple iMac 27-inch | $1,999.00 | Core i5 3.4Ghz | 8GB | 1TB | 3-year $169.00 |
| ViewSonic VA2246m-LED - LED monitor - 22" | $129.99 | 4 year $13.99 | |||
| Logitech B100 Optical USB Mouse | $7.49 | ||||
| Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 | $14.99 |
Computer Locations
| Area | Location | Computer | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Design PC | Apple iMac 27-inch | $2,303.50 |
| Art | Design PC | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC | Epilog Laser Engraver Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC | LulzBot PC Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC | 3020 Router PC replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC | Vinyl Cutter PC replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC | Shapoko 2 PC | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| CNC/Woodshop | Shopbot PC | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| Electronics | Design Computer Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | |
| Lounge | Registration/Media PC (paypal) | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL |
Considerations
- The Lounge PC could be used as a spare for other machines that fail.
- The Vinyl cutter machine would support the large format printer.
Language
Authorize the board to spend up to $X on Y computers, including peripherals, related accessories, shipping, et cetera. Authorization expires 90 days after the vote is accepted. Receipts will be linked below.