Which Pre-Wired Charging Solution is Best for You?
by Natalie Schlueter
Pre-wired charging solutions can save you time and money. With solutions that are ready to go right out of the box it seems like a no brainer!
Organization is key for any company as they embark on a device management journey, and finding a solution for device storage is part of this plan. Although this is a crucial part of the plan, it can sometimes be the most confusing step.
What device is necessary? What can the space and specific use case hold? Where will the solution live? How many solutions can the organization afford or hold in the space? How many solutions does the organization need based on the amount of devices?
With these questions and many more on your plate, how do you decide which pre-wired solution is for you? Read on to find out which pre-wired charging solution best fits your needs.
ACTIVE CHARGING™ for Active Learning
With schools moving to 1:1 take home with devices, keeping devices charged during the day is key. Having enough outlets for over 30 devices is next to impossible if schools are relying on wall outlets. Not only could there be a limited amount of wall outlets, those outlets may also be hidden by desks, bookshelves, toys or other classroom necessities. No student should lose out on learning time or have to sit against the wall to charge their device.
A solution should be flexible, reach everywhere in the classroom, and have the power adapters stay with the unit so students don’t have to remember to bring their charger.
You should invest in a CUBE Tower™ Pre-Wired if:
- The devices you need to charge are USB-C (up to 65W)
- You need charging during the day
- You want power adapters available in the classroom and secured to the unit
- You have a group of students that need charging at the same time
The CUBE Tower™ Pre-Wired is ready to use and comes fully assembled so you can charge up to 8 USB-C devices at one time. The CUBE Tower™ Pre-Wired can be personalized with your logo and comes in a variety of color options.
Small, Compact Space is a Must
Sometimes the place you want to use just won’t work for the amount of devices you have to charge. In order to solve this problem, invest in a solution that leaves a small footprint and can be set on the counter or mounted to the wall.
A solution that can be mounted to the wall can grow with you as you begin to invest in more devices for a larger employee pool as the stations can be daisy chained together to provide for as many devices as needed.
You should invest in a CUBE Micro Station® Pre-Wired if:
- You do not have many devices to charge (10 devices max per unit)
- You do not have enough space for a large charging cart
- Your devices will remain local and do not need to travel from place to place
- You need a secure place to store and charge devices overnight
- You are expecting device ownership to grow over the years
- You want to save time and money and begin deployment of devices immediately
The CUBE Micro Station® Pre-Wired also has a variety of colors to choose from and can be customized with your brand’s logo. Investing in a solution that is small and durable like the CUBE Micro Station® Pre-Wired can be useful in organizing small places or small teams.
Size Matters: Device Identification is a Must
Pre-wired charging solutions are great and easy, but what happens when an organization has a plethora of different device types and sizes? Many charging carts do not allow for this maneuver of size to happen, this creates issues when trying to utilize the same cart with different device sizes.
There are some pre-wired solutions that offer this kind of flexibility of device management. Along with device identification, this solution supports up to 36 devices as well creating an easy and large home for many devices.
You should invest in the CORE® X Cart Pre-Wired if:
- You have many devices to charge (up to 36 devices)
- The devices you need to charge and store are many different sizes
- You need to travel or have the potential of traveling with the devices
- You need a secure place to store and charge devices overnight
- You need trusted smart charging to safely charge devices
- You want to save time and money and begin deployment of devices immediately
The CORE® X Cart Pre-Wired is one of the largest offerings in the Pre-Wired line and is designed to secure, charge, and house many different devices to ensure safety and efficiency of space. With a cart like the CORE® X Cart Pre-Wired, you can easily manage many different kinds of devices all in one cart and all at once. Because your brand matters, this cart also comes with the ability to customize color and individual logo for each cart.
Not Too Big, Not Too Small: The Medium Size Solution
We have walked through the largest and the smallest solution, but what is in the middle? If the size of your organization or classroom is midsize, then a product that has 36 slots or more might not be for you! Our midsize solution is sleek and can be maneuvered into many different places.
When picking a charging solution, size is top of mind. If you choose a solution that is too big for your need, you will be left with wasted space. If you choose a solution that is too small, you will not have enough room to charge all devices at the same time. Finding the in-between is important.
You should invest in the CUBE Cart Mini® Pre-Wired if:
- You need to charge a medium size amount of devices (up to 24 devices)
- You need a larger device, but not too big; something in the middle would work
- You need a secure place to store and charge devices overnight
- You need to travel or have the potential of traveling with the devices
- You want to save time and money and begin deployment of devices immediately
The CUBE Cart Mini® Pre-Wired is the best in-between option. It also comes with personalization options as well with logo and color specifications.
The Standard Pre-Wired Solution
Sometimes the most traditional option can be the best solution! Our traditional CUBE Cart® made its pre-wired debut a while ago and has since then served many companies and schools for the better.
This cart is good for organizations who know what already works best for them, but want an upgrade to save time and money. The traditional CUBE Cart® Pre-Wired allows for the ease of familiarity and the efficiency of ready to go products.
You should invest in the CUBE Cart® Pre-Wired if:
- You need to charge a large amount of the same devices (up to 36 devices)
- You need to travel or have the potential of traveling with the devices
- You need a secure place to store and charge devices overnight
- You want a more traditional solution that you might already be familiar with
- You want to save time and money and begin deployment of devices immediately
The CUBE Cart® Pre-Wired is the best option for environments where traditional solutions are necessary, but time and efficiency is of the essence. The CUBE Cart® Pre-Wired also comes with the option to customize the product with logos and colors.
What Do They All Have in Common?
Now that you know what differences these products have, let’s narrow it down with a list of all of the benefits that these pre-wired charging solutions have in common:
- They all include pre-installed USB-C power adapters so the cables are perfectly organized and ready to deploy out of the box.
- They all come pre-assembled so no unnecessary assembly is required.
- Most support up to 65W devices – CUBE Cart Mini 24 Pre-Wired supports up to 45W devices.Each solution is fully welded, and they all are designed and built in the United States.
- Each solution has a 7 year electrical and mechanical warranty attached.
- They all have 16 color options to choose from and the ability to add your logo.
No matter what pre-wired solution you choose, rest easy knowing that you are guaranteed to save valuable time and money without the hassle of wiring all the products your organization purchases. For each cart that needs to be wired, it takes about an hour of time. Imagine multiplying that by 5 or 10!
When planning your device management strategy, make sure that pre-wired options are at the top of your priorities and your budget.
