I'd have thought ceiling-suspended would be a darn sight safer. Maybe Unicol
poles with flat screen monitors mounted, long RGB leads with PCs clustered
at the end of lab desks away from water and other noxious substances. Think
vertically! Better still, wireless laptops.
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Regards
Mark
Mark Gamble
Head of Learning Technology Support
University of Luton, Park Square, Luton, LU1 3JU
Tel (+44)1582 489260 Fax (+44)1582 489259 Mob 07720 068605
> From: Paul Chin <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Paul Chin <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 16:29:12 -0000
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Use of computers in laboratories
>
> Dear colleague, apologies if you receive this message more than once but
> I am canvasing opinions/experiences from several sources in the hope
> someone might be able to help some colleagues with a refurbishment
> issue.
>
> The colleagues in question are looking at the possibility of
> refurbishing a science laboratory so that it can double as a 'dry' and
> 'wet' lab. i.e. it can be used to run computer classes and formal
> laboratory experiments. The issue is to have computers and monitors that
> can be tucked away under the bench, to make space for experiments. This
> would also mean making sure the equipment is kept free from spilt
> liquids and other nice substances that the students are likely to be
> using.
>
> I am aware of one company, Interfocus (www.mynewlab.co.uk) that provide
> benches with tops that spin around to hide monitors, but this doesn't
> really get around the issue of protection from spillages etc.
>
> Has anyone attempted a similar transition of a laboratory before or
> perhaps know of a workable solution? Any suggestions are greatfully
> received.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Paul
>
>
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> LTSN Physical Sciences Centre
> Department of Chemistry
> University of Hull,Hull HU6 7RX
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