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Converting Old Notebook Carts to iPad Sync and Charge Carts

We are prepared to receive 62 iPads, but don’t have the money to purchase two Apple/Bretford iPad carts ($5200.00). We do have some old 30 station notebook carts in good working order that we are no longer using. Has anyone had experience with hubs that can be installed in old carts to convert them to iPad carts that can sync and charge. I would like to be able to use the Apple configurator software as well. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Carlin on October 20, 2012 at 7:27am

I've said it before on these boards but I would check out Datamation Systems. They offer a 32 port iPad sync and charge portable device which you can place inside or on top of an old notebook cart. Head over to www.ipadcarts.com if you're interested...this solution should do the trick!

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Hunt on October 23, 2012 at 5:35am

Dane: What an interesting idea! Our district is planning to purchase 300 iPads and if we can use our old iBook carts and convert them to iPad sync/charge carts, the savings would be huge. The comments here are appreciated.

Jim Carlin said:

I've said it before on these boards but I would check out Datamation Systems. They offer a 32 port iPad sync and charge portable device which you can place inside or on top of an old notebook cart. Head over to www.ipadcarts.com if you're interested...this solution should do the trick!