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Revision as of 00:31, 30 April 2014
Sponsor
History
- Announced: 2014-04-29
- Language lockdown: 2014-05-06
- Vote date: 2014-05-13
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 | $1,260.44 |
| CNC | Epilog Laser Engraver Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| CNC | LulzBot PC Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| CNC | 3020 Router PC replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| CNC | Vinyl Cutter PC replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| CNC | Shapoko 2 PC | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| CNC/Woodshop | Shopbot PC | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| Electronics | Design Computer Replacement | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
| Lounge | Registration/Media PC (paypal) | Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 10AL | $1,260.44 |
Additional costs
- CDW shipping: $128.75
- Apple Shipping: $0
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 hef to spend up to $13,776.21 of Spaces funds on PC hardware, including peripherals, related accessories, shipping, et cetera. Authorization expires 90 days after the vote is accepted. The expenditure is to be executed so long as there are more than 8 months worth of rent in savings.