Noordam computer stations

[QuattroRomeo]

 

If you have been on Noordam recently, maybe you can help? It has been years since we were on this ship so I'm sure there have been changes.

 

I checked photos on Halfacts and elsewhere, and have not been able to see a current picture of the area on Noordam that has the computer stations. Are there many, or any, PCs available with the big screens?

DH prefers them to phone/tablet, and doesn't want to lug the laptop if it isn't necessary. 

 

[scooter6139]

Are you referring to the PCs in the Microsoft Sudio on deck 2?

[QuattroRomeo]

15 minutes ago, scooter6139 said:

Are you referring to the PCs in the Microsoft Sudio on deck 2?

I guess so-not sure where they are anymore! Are they there for public use?

[wdw1972]

Pretty sure Microsoft Studio no longer exists - that contract ended a couple years or so ago. On many ships that space has been turned into a library.

 

Since most people travel with a laptop, tablet or other device (or all 3) there's really no need for a computer lab any longer. I've not seen computers out for passenger use in several years on my cruises, but admittedly have had no reason to look since I have my laptop in my stateroom.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[RuthC]

19 minutes ago, wdw1972 said:

Since most people travel with a laptop, tablet or other device (or all 3) there's really no need for a computer lab any longer.

'Most' isn't all. There are passengers who still 'need' access to a computer on a ship. I have never been on a ship that didn't have at least some, including a Pinnacle class ship. 

I haven't been on the Noordam in quite a few years, but I understand the library was never removed from this ship. The computers used to be in the library. 
On the other Vista ships, last I knew, there were some computers on Deck one, across the atrium from the Front Desk. 

[QuattroRomeo]

There are some computers on desks showing in photos from Halfacts and Cruisedeckplans, but the shots are from 2019. They are on deck 3 from what I checked. I am wondering if they are still there, or possibly some other location now. You are right Ruth, there are some on other ships- there are 2 just to the left of Guest Services counter on Rotterdam and Koningsdam. Not the best location as it can get noisy in that area, but at least they are there. 

[GlennG]

Approximately one year ago, we travelled on the Noordam (Alaska Cruise).  There was a single desktop computer (PC) just adjacent to the front desk.  I had to ask personnel at the front desk if I could use this computer.  This was the only PC available for passenger use.

[crx]

We are just off the NOORDAM ..  There is only one public computer station . It is located right beside the front desk.  No computer lab any more.  The library is large and has a coffee shop beside it.

[QuattroRomeo]

2 hours ago, GlennG said:

Approximately one year ago, we travelled on the Noordam (Alaska Cruise).  There was a single desktop computer (PC) just adjacent to the front desk.  I had to ask personnel at the front desk if I could use this computer.  This was the only PC available for passenger use.

 

17 minutes ago, crx said:

We are just off the NOORDAM ..  There is only one public computer station . It is located right beside the front desk.  No computer lab any more.  The library is large and has a coffee shop beside it.

Thank you both for your specific help. I guess we are going the way of the dodo! At least we know what to expect in a couple of weeks and can be prepared.