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Ultra Low-Cost Computing for Schools

Ultra Low-Cost Computing for Schools. April, 2009. US K-12. Introducing the $70 Virtual Desktop. Over 1 million installed!. The NComputing Approach . Maximize your investment in PCs by sharing their excess power with many users for as little as $70 per user. 1. 3.

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Ultra Low-Cost Computing for Schools

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  1. Ultra Low-Cost Computing for Schools April, 2009 US K-12

  2. Introducing the $70 Virtual Desktop Over 1 million installed!

  3. The NComputing Approach Maximize your investment in PCs by sharing their excess power with many users for as little as $70 per user.

  4. 1 3 NComputing vSpace desktop virtualization software creates virtual independent desktops inside one Windows or Linux PC. NComputing access devices are small, silent, energy-efficient, reliable, and very inexpensive. 2 NComputing User eXtension Protocol (UXP) delivers an efficient, secure, multimedia interface. How It Works

  5. Two Product Lines L-series • Ethernet connection • Up to 30 users per PC • Low cost ($149) • Web-quality multimedia • No distance limit from PC • Just 5 watts of electricity X-series • Direct connection to the PC • Up to 11 users per PC (w/ 2 X550 kits) • Ultra-low cost ($70) • Best multimedia • Up to 33 feet from PC • Just 1 watt of electricity

  6. The X-series X550 X300 adds 3 users per kit (7 total) adds 5 users per kit (11 total) X550 11 users X55011 users

  7. 11 Users on the X550 • $364 Dell Vostro 200 • Core2 Duo 2.4GHz, 1G RAM, 80GB HDD • 11 users • Multimedia • Office productivity • Presentations • Internet • Total electricity usage including PC & monitors is 239 watts • CPU usage at 65% of capacity • Memory usage: 569 MB RAM of 1 GB

  8. Dell Optiplex 760 Minitower $837.75 OLP WIN SVR STD 2008 SNGL NL AE $96.49 OLP WIN TRMNL SVCS CAL 2008 SNGL NL AE USER 10@ $17.77 $177.70 OLP WIN SVR CAL 2008 SNGL NL AE USER CAL 10@6.95 $76.45 nComputing X550 5-User Desktop Virtualization Kit 2 sets @$399.99 $799.98 Acer V173B 17" LCD Display 10 @ $98.47 $984.70 Logitech Deluxe 250 Desktop PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo 11@ $12.16 $109.44 Total: $3082.51 Cost per Computer (not including tax) $256.88 Cost with old monitors, mice, and keyboards $1988.37 or $165.70 each

  9. How did we get started? • We ordered a demo unit and set it up at an elementary that was in serious need of an overhaul. Their lab was over 10 years old and of the 30 workstations usually has 3 to 5 that were out of service during a class period. • Tested the demo for a few weeks and the school had the money to order 30 new workstations. • The decision was made to put 25 of the new computers into the classrooms and use 5 to build the lab. Most classrooms received one new computer with the goal to use Ncomputing to create at least 6 workstations per classroom.

  10. How have we used it in our district? • Computer Labs • We have one lab with 30 workstations using 5 computers. (x300) • We also have a lab with 33 workstations using 3 host computers (x550) and recycled monitor, mice, and keyboards. The cost for this lab including licensing was $6,500. • We have one of our libraries using it and we are looking to expand to the others.

  11. Will this level of performance meet your needs?

  12. Pros and Cons • Pros: • Easy Management • Great Support • Low Power • No noise, no heat • Cons: • Some programs don’t work • Lose one lose them all

  13. Agenda • The most innovative education technology since the PC • Immediate and long term benefits for IT • Next steps

  14. NComputing Can Be Used Throughout the School CLASSROOMS LIBRARIES LABS OFFICES

  15. Immediate and Long Term Benefits for IT Affordable Compatible Efficient Simple

  16. NComputing Breaks the Affordability Barrier Typical 300 Station Deployment Example 63% Lower Cost Assumptions: PC $700; NComputing $70, Monitor $100; Keyboard/Mouse/OS $35

  17. No obsolescence Only one PC to replace/upgrade Devices have 10 year life 90% less electricity 70% fewer service calls NComputing Delivers a Sustainable Future Typical 300 Station Deployment Example 72% Lower

  18. NComputing is Compatible with Industry Standards • Works with standard PCs • Works with standard peripherals • Works with standard applications • Works on Windows & Linux

  19. The Most Efficient Computing on Earth • Just 1-5 watts per device • Reduces AC costs • Saves desk space • Reduces clutter

  20. Step 1: Install PCI card :05 Step 2: Connect devices :10 Step 3: Connect monitor, keyboard & mouse :20 Step 4: Install vSpaceTM software :30 Install in less than 30 minutes NComputing is Simple to Install and Manage

  21. Agenda • The most innovative education technology since the PC • Immediate and long term benefits for IT • Next steps

  22. Next Steps 1 2 Run a pilot test Get a no-risk demo 3 Start rollouts • Classrooms • Computer labs • Libraries & IRCs • Offices

  23. Ncomputing Contact Person • Breanne Simpson • Account Executive • NComputing, Inc. • www.ncomputing.com • Office:  (530) 229-0881 x312 • Email:  bsimpson@ncomputing.com

  24. Demo Videos and Savings Calculators Product Overview Videowww.ncomputing.com/overview L-series Overview Videowww.ncomputing.com/Lseries X-series Overview Videowww.ncomputing.com/Xseries X550 Performance Demo Videohttp://www.ncomputing.com/X550 Purchase, Cost and Environmental Impact Calculatorwww.ncomputing.com/calculator

  25. Permission provided by nComputing to use this PowerPoint Presented by Mark Pierson, Rim of the World School District mark_pierson@rimsd.k12.ca.us

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