Setting up a Computer Room
I am trying to design a room to house 20 laptops with individual carrels that can be easily reconfigured.
For example, at one point we may need to have four groups of four laptops, each group on a single table, with each group hidden from other groups by partitions. At another point, we might need to have all 20 laptops separated from one another, all behind individual partitions.
Any thoughts as to the best way to design such a room? Or perhaps specific vendors that might have products that we could use? Googling "computer carrel" doesn't seem to turn up much that's configurable (i.e. most seem to have either 2 or 3 solid walls that can't be removed at will).
For example, at one point we may need to have four groups of four laptops, each group on a single table, with each group hidden from other groups by partitions. At another point, we might need to have all 20 laptops separated from one another, all behind individual partitions.
Any thoughts as to the best way to design such a room? Or perhaps specific vendors that might have products that we could use? Googling "computer carrel" doesn't seem to turn up much that's configurable (i.e. most seem to have either 2 or 3 solid walls that can't be removed at will).
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Well... I Googled movable cubicles and only came up with http://www.moveablecubicle.com/ which is not really what I was looking for. :)
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That search produces a lot of people talking about them but no one to actually buy any from... cubicle also brings to mind something much larger than I really want... we only need about 2-4 sq. feet of table space (enough for the computer, keyboard, monitor, mouse, and chair - and nothing else). Think of a standardized testing center kind of configuration.
Are there no standard vendors for this sort of thing? Like if I asked for computer parts, you'd say newegg. Do cubicle vendors not exist?
Are there no standard vendors for this sort of thing? Like if I asked for computer parts, you'd say newegg. Do cubicle vendors not exist?
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Part of the problem though is that I am putting together a budget proposal for a future hypothetical room and won't know the physical dimensions of the space I'm working with until about two weeks before I need the install (likely Fall 2009).
But anyway... this is just the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks!
But anyway... this is just the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks!
Most commercial furniture (except quick-ship) will take 6-8 weeks, 11-12 weeks for some executive offices. Even "quick-ship" means 1-2 weeks from the factory.
If you need more help, you can ask more questions.
If you need more help, you can ask more questions.
SOmething that can be easily changed as needed.
I hope this helps !