Ultra Low-Cost Computing for Schools

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

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

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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_at_
17.77 177.70 OLP WIN SVR CAL 2008 SNGL NL AE
USER CAL 10_at_6.95 76.45 nComputing X550 5-User
Desktop Virtualization Kit 2 sets _at_399.99
799.98 Acer V173B 17" LCD Display 10 _at_ 98.47
984.70 Logitech Deluxe 250 Desktop PS/2
Keyboard/Mouse Combo 11_at_ 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
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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.

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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.

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Will this level of performance meet your needs?
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Pros and Cons

• Pros
• Easy Management
• Great Support
• Low Power
• No noise, no heat
• Cons
• Some programs dont work
• Lose one lose them all

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Agenda

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

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NComputing Can Be Used Throughout the School
CLASSROOMS
LIBRARIES
LABS
OFFICES
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Immediate and Long Term Benefits for IT
Affordable
Efficient
Simple
Compatible
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NComputing Breaks the Affordability Barrier
Typical 300 Station Deployment Example
63 Lower
Cost Assumptions PC 700 NComputing 70,
Monitor 100 Keyboard/Mouse/OS 35
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NComputing Delivers a Sustainable Future

Typical 300 Station Deployment Example

• No obsolescence
• Only one PC to replace/upgrade
• Devices have 10 year life
• 90 less electricity
• 70 fewer service calls

72 Lower
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NComputing is Compatible with Industry Standards

• Works with standard PCs
• Works with standard peripherals
• Works with standard applications
• Works on Windows Linux

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The Most Efficient Computing on Earth

• Just 1-5 watts per device
• Reduces AC costs
• Saves desk space
• Reduces clutter

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NComputing is Simple to Install and Manage
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Agenda

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

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Next Steps
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Run a pilot test
Get a no-risk demo
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Start rollouts

• Classrooms
• Computer labs
• Libraries IRCs
• Offices

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Ncomputing Contact Person

• Breanne Simpson
• Account Executive
• NComputing, Inc.
• www.ncomputing.com
• Office  [phone] x312
• Email  bsimpson_at_ncomputing.com

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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
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Permission provided by nComputing to use this
PowerPoint Presented by Mark Pierson, Rim of the
World School District mark_pierson_at_rimsd.k12.ca.u
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