Does anyone actually use the mounting plate they give you with a NUC?

[ClariceStarling]

I bet few people do - it seems to me it's a lot of metal just being wasted.  If they wanted to give you something useful, they should throw a little screw driver in the box!

[lEdge]

I actually prefer that. A TV mount alone is 70 dollars. And it's like a kit requirement. I heard a lot of monitors have space for the mount. It's a good question. I forgot to check if I can just leave the mount on the TV in the living room. Don't even remember what order the screws attach first.

Schools and libraries do. I only even seen a single HPC in a library, that was network nas for credentials. And there was a special mechanic that had to drill out the screw sections for theft protection.

[ClariceStarling]

Probably why there's a limitation on exporting NUCs ... terrorists might use the heavy metal mounting plates for armor!

[lEdge]

Not sure what you mean.
I'm just talking about drilling out screw head dimples. So that no visitors can unscrew the bolts again. It's a very common practice.

[ClariceStarling]

Sorry, I was just making a joke ... I forgot everyone is so serious about computers on here!  I'm more used to posting on places like the Yahoo Message Board!

[lEdge]

I'm not too kind.
To be honest the message board staff is a little jumpy.
And honestly if you want an option. Real gafoons fight barebacked. Why weight down on your self in a fight.

[ClariceStarling]

There's so much associated with computer sales that causes waste.  If you buy a Dell computer, etc., they almost always give you a mouse and keyboard you don't need.  That's one reason I wanted to buy a NUC.  But now I've got a metal plate I don't need ... they should sell it separately to the few people that might want it! 

[n_scott_pearson]

I have literally dozens of useless screwdrivers that came with various hardware devices AND PACKAGES. I certainly don't need any more of them!

...s

[n_scott_pearson]

Sadly, I probably have enough VESA plates sitting here to make a flak jacket...

...S