06-04-2016 11:11 AM
Three Google Cardboard Expeditions Mobile Labs
-Nexus 6P ($499 x 90)
-Google Cardboard ($12.50 x 90)
-Google Cardboard Storage Solutions ($4,500)
Two GEAR VR Mobile Lab
-Samsung Galaxy S7 ($695 x 60)
-Gear VR ($100 x 60)
-Mobile Storage Cart ($4,000)
-GEAR VR App budget
FULL Oculus Rift VR/Computer Lab
-convert one current open computer lab at High School into open VR Lab for all teachers to share
-Oculus Rift VR Headset ($599 x 30)
-VR Computer System ($1449 x 30)
-Monitors (possible we already have 30 extra in district, if not $200 x 30)
-possible to get bundle discounts depending on availability
I believe it shouldn't be too difficult to purchase the Google Cardboard devices. I have spoken to a representative of Samsung and they are getting back to me with details on purchasing 60 S7s without a cell service plan. We will be using our devices on wifi, so cell service is unnecessary. The Samsung representative seems confident he can fulfill this order by August. My main concern is the Oculus Rift VR Lab I would like to create. I believe I can get the VR Computer systems order and installed, monitors, and storage solutions for the headsets all before september.-Software budget
06-04-2016 11:19 AM
06-04-2016 11:20 AM
Hotdog12 said:
well whatever your plans are, keep in mind, the rifts won't ever arrive in time! you don't need to thank me. go to best buy
06-04-2016 11:25 AM
rlehman said:
Hotdog12 said:
well whatever your plans are, keep in mind, the rifts won't ever arrive in time! you don't need to thank me. go to best buy
From what I have read, it seems jumping around to 15-30 best buys over the next 6 months will be how I solve this problem. Unless anyone else has a different idea!
I really didn't want to do that ha!
06-04-2016 11:28 AM
CharlieHobbes said:
The trick is going to be convincing them that you are not trying to get your hands on bulk so you can sell it on in some country where Oculus doesn't ship.
06-04-2016 11:33 AM
rlehman said:
CharlieHobbes said:
The trick is going to be convincing them that you are not trying to get your hands on bulk so you can sell it on in some country where Oculus doesn't ship.
I didn't consider this! Well, I would be more than happy to have someone from Oculus visit our school, but that would be a dream! I do plan on blogging about our experiences. I will shoot them an email and see if they bite. I just assumed they were too busy right now, and that they wouldn't budge from their limit 1 per customer.
06-04-2016 02:19 PM
CharlieHobbes said:
rlehman said:
CharlieHobbes said:
The trick is going to be convincing them that you are not trying to get your hands on bulk so you can sell it on in some country where Oculus doesn't ship.
I didn't consider this! Well, I would be more than happy to have someone from Oculus visit our school, but that would be a dream! I do plan on blogging about our experiences. I will shoot them an email and see if they bite. I just assumed they were too busy right now, and that they wouldn't budge from their limit 1 per customer.
They may not, but then at least you will have tried.
The trick is finding the correct channel and selling the concept, you may get lucky (no pun intended) and get a deal.
06-04-2016 02:50 PM
06-04-2016 03:16 PM
06-04-2016 03:20 PM
tommet said:
$200,000?
Holy crap. I'm also a STEM educator. That kind of budget is a fantasy for my district.
You from a private school??