Choosing a Mobile Cart Workstation

One of the most important questions to ask yourself when deciding which mobile cart to purchase is "in what environment is it to be used?" This question will largely determine your choice of cart, since your decision should be mostly based on the durability of the materials used to make the unit: generally speaking, for office, hospital or any other similiar environment, you want the most durable cart possible, due to potentially higher usage rates over longer periods of time by a variety of different individuals. At home, usage may be more intermittant and equipment handled like other pieces of furniture, and so the issue of wear and tear is not as acute.

Also, higher end models, made of better material, usually have the greatest amount of features and accessories, which makes them better suited again to non-home environments where multiple users need to get the maximum functionality out of a device for it to cover all the potential applications that may arise. The two varieties of mobile carts thus described are well covered by the two product lines of mobile carts featured in this month's newsletter (featured product and featured promo). Here is a recap of the differences between them:

1. Transporter Mobile Computer Cart from CompX. This high-end mobile cart is constructed of an all-metal frame to give it the strength and durability to meet the requirements of demanding users. It also comes with standard attachments that can be variously arranged on the base unit, with add-ons possible if needed. Hence the Transporter Cart is a truly modular device, capable of being adapted to your specific needs. For example, if you require a tray other than the standard one, another can be substituted; or if two monitors need to be mounted, another monitor mount can be added. This modularity makes this cart the ideal Mobile Cart Workstation. It is especially useful in cases where change of location is frequent, like in a medical office or laboratory. In addition, the 27" aluminum base with five 3" high-quality casters (2 lockable) ensure a smooth movement of the cart over any hard surface or commercial carpet.

2. Mobile PC and LCD Carts by AIData. These two different lines of mobile carts are essentially what-you-see-is-what-you-get workstations, with the mobility added via caster wheels on the base, making it transportable to any room around the house, for example. The user has the choice of material out of which the trays are made, etc. Lacking the various add-ons of the Transporter Cart, however, limits the possible applications of these mobile carts - but for home use this is not such a limiting factor as, for example, pricing. The stylish design also allows the cart to easily blend in with any home or office decor, making it a highly useful piece of furniture/equipment. It is easily storable too. Also, the economical 2.0" casters on the AIData carts are suitable for hard surfaces.