There are a number of Senior officers who have internet access as a perk and one or two who are seen as requiring it for their role on board. I actually have a machine at my desk and in my cabin so I can connect in either location. (If the Chief Engineer doesn't pull any weight round here who does?!!)
We have also just installed a few months ago a wireless network for the crew. We have transponders in crew rec's, crew mess, officers bar etc so all crew can now get on with a wireless enabled laptop. Not cheap though at $20.00 for 2 1/2 hours.
I am also lucky enough to be able to pick up one of the transponders in my cabin so I can connect the laptop there as well but the signal is a bit weak. I just use it for software updates anyway so not an issue.
The way forward is all crew having access from thier cabins but that would be a major installation to retofit on a ship. We would probably go down the route of extending the wireless network.
Barry have a look at the hp site for the full spec. It was that and the screen that I found quite amazing at the price. |