Testimonials

Security, charging and storage.

Implementing a laptop program isn’t as simple as purchasing laptops and sending them out to be used. Apart from the obvious considerations of infrastructure, software, training etc, schools need also to consider the physical security, storage and on-site charging of the laptops. “Laptop storage is not an easy decision. Considerations like security, power, and also appearance were important to us. I did an extensive search for what the market was offering, and found that PC Locs stood out from the rest.” – Gary Cameron, Network Manager.

The Australia education sector is undergoing a significant change in the way that students can access computers at school. Since the introduction of computers in schools, PCs have always been the dominant computing platform. The price and perceived fragility of early generation laptops made them an unfavourable option for many school IT buyers. But the problem with PCs was that they required a dedicated room or lab, specifically wired to take multiple machines, which had to be booked by teachers and when not in use, lay idle. Many saw this as a waste of valuable school resources.

The falling price and increasing robustness of laptop computers has now enabled many schools to create real estate, turning any classroom into a computer lab by using mobile laptop trolleys. PC Locs have been providing tough and functional laptop trolleys to schools and other education facilities in Australia for over 10 years.

Implementing a laptop program with PC Locs laptop trolleys

Strathmore Secondary College is one of many schools opting for laptops rather than PC’s because they are a lot easier to utilise and manage. “We chose Computelec to assist us in implementing our laptop program as we have a long history with them. They have always been able to deliver a tailored solution that best met our needs,” – Gary Cameron, Network Manager at Strathmore Secondary College.

Implementing a laptop program isn’t as simple as purchasing laptops and sending them out to be used. Apart from the obvious considerations of infrastructure, software, training etc, schools need also to consider the physical security, storage and on-site charging of the laptops. “Laptop storage is not an easy decision. Considerations like security, power, and also appearance were important to us. I did an extensive search for what the market was offering, and found Computelec had PC Locs available. PC Locs stood out from the other alternatives to me,” Gary explained.

PC Locs has provided high quality laptop physical security solutions for over 10 years, and is the most trusted brand in laptop trolleys. “We wanted a product that offered secure storage, the ability to charge the laptops, and something that looked presentable, not a steel box. I consider [PC Locs products] to be the best available at present,” – Gary Cameron.

Results

Strathmore Secondary College is very happy with the laptop program at the school, and intends to build on these foundations. “Teaching staff have responded to the availability of laptops very positively.  All faculties are integrating the use of laptops into their curriculum and students are really enjoying the variety in their lessons”, said Gary Cameron.

As the leader in physical laptop security, PC Locs continually evaluates and tests its products. In July 2010, PC Locs will launch ‘version two’ of the popular Revolution Range. The new Revolution Range will feature all of the fantastic features that made it the most popular laptop security trolley, with the added bonus of a new remote controlled power management system – ECO Safe Charge™.

The ECO Safe Charge™ provided with the new Revolution Range laptop trolleys, allows teachers to manage the charging of banks of laptops by remote control.  This advanced unit offers teachers a choice of a SAFE ON (sequential start) or a TIMED charging mode.  As energy saving is becoming an increasingly important factor to consumers, the new Revolution Range laptop trolleys with ECO Safe Charge™ functionality, are a great way to manage power usage and prevent power surges.

For more information, please contact PC Locs on 1300 725 627.

Gary Cameron
Network Manager
Strathmore Secondary College
Stranthmore, VIC