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Plan a CAD Software and Hardware Upgrade, Part 2: Define Needs, Measure Productivity

Posted by cadhardware

Apr 27, 2011 5:06:09 PM

The first part of this series about upgrading CAD software and hardware talked about using the Information Technology Lifecycle to help define how computer software and hardware can support your company's business goals. These first three steps help you define the needs and measure your current productivity levels.

Step 1

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Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Displays, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Video Cards, Operating System, Laptops, Windows, Display, CAD

Plan a CAD Software and Hardware Upgrade, Part 1: Working with Your IT Department

Posted by cadhardware

Apr 26, 2011 5:00:28 PM

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the buzz that surrounds all the announcements of new CAD software, workstations, and other hardware that burst onto the scene this time of year. As a CAD user or manager, you might be eyeing these new products and considering the benefits of upgrading. However, as is often the case, your IT department has different ideas about how your computer system should work. Here are some tips from the perspective of a systems integrator about how to speak the language of the IT professional and improve your chances of getting the hardware and software updates you need.

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Topics: Workstations, RAM, Hardware, Displays, Graphics Card, Hard Drive, Processors, Operating Systems, GPU, Memory, Graphics Cards, Mobile Workstations, Connectivity, Upgrade, Video Cards, Operating System, Laptops, Windows, Display, CAD

Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 4: More 15" Laptops

Posted by cadhardware

Apr 15, 2011 8:00:21 AM

In Part One of this series, I talked about how 17-inch mobile workstations aren’t really mobile, but rather desktop workstation replacements that you bring to a stable destination, plug in and go to town. In Part Two, I outlined the features I would look for when selecting my 17-inch mobile workstation. This post continues our discussion from Part Three about features for 15" mobile workstations:

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Topics: Workstations, Hardware, Displays, Hard Drive, Mobile Workstations, Backup System, Laptops, Display, CAD

Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 3: 15" Laptops

Posted by cadhardware

Apr 15, 2011 4:00:02 AM

In Part One of this series, I talked about how 17-inch mobile workstations aren’t really mobile, but rather desktop workstation replacements that you bring to a stable destination, plug in and go to town. In Part Two, I outlined the features I would look for when selecting my 17-inch mobile workstation.

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Topics: RAM, Hardware, Processors, GPU, Memory, Mobile Workstations, Video Cards, Laptops, CAD

Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 2: Recommended Features

Posted by cadhardware

Mar 29, 2011 3:40:17 PM

In Part One I talked about how 17-inch mobile workstations aren't really mobile, but rather desktop workstation replacements that you bring to a stable destination, plug in and go to town. In this post I want to cover the features that I would look for when selecting my 17-inch mobile workstation. Most of these points also apply to 15-inch mobile workstations, so read on!

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Topics: Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Laptops, Dell Workstations, CAD

Tips for Going Mobile with CAD, Part 1: What Laptop Should I Get?

Posted by cadhardware

Mar 22, 2011 11:17:07 PM

One of the most common questions I receive from readers is a variant on "I am looking to purchase a laptop that will run X," where X is a CAD application like SolidWorks, AutoCAD or Pro-E. Then they add, "But I also want to be able to play the latest 3D games and do some occasional PhotoShop imaging. What should I get and what are the tradeoffs I have to make?"

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Topics: Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Laptops, CAD

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