AV in Education: New Whiteboard Packages from Smart

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July 3, 2007 | A Penton Media Publication

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New Whiteboard Packages from Smart

UMass-Lowell Sound Recording Technology Department Invests in Console

EAW Introduces UX8800 Dual-Mode Digital Signal Processor

DNP Unveils Supernova Mobile Screen

Sony Debuts Two New LCD Projectors

VBrick Systems Joins Polycom Arena Program

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New Whiteboard Packages from Smart By Linda Seid Frembes

Judging from its ubiquitous status in today's classroom, it's hard to believe that the market's first interactive whiteboard was introduced in 1991 by Smart Technologies. Over the last 16 years, the company has studied and engaged the education market, and has used the feedback in product development. "Classrooms are becoming more complex so our aim is to simplify the use of technology," says Rob Abbott, director of product management for Smart. "A good example is our addition of the pen tray; you pick up the red pen and it writes in red. Using it is simple and intuitive." more>>

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UMass-Lowell Sound Recording Technology Department Invests in Console

The Sound Recording Technology department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell offers one of the nation's premier programs for training in professional audio for music, screen, games, and related industries. In addition to 130 undergraduates, the program is home to six graduate students seeking a masters of music degree in sound recording technology, the first degree of its kind offered in the United States. more>>

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EAW Introduces UX8800 Dual-Mode Digital Signal Processor

EAW recently introduced its new UX8800, a 4-input by 8-output digital signal processor that brings the company's landmark Gunness Focusing technology to an ever-increasing number of conventional EAW loudspeakers. True dual-mode capability makes it equally adept as a loudspeaker processor or an overall system processor. more>>

DNP Unveils Supernova Mobile Screen

DNP, a supplier of optical projection screen technology, has recently unveiled the Supernova Screen, the first-ever optical front projection screen that allows viewing in brightly lit environments. The new DNP Supernova Mobile Screen is the portable edition of the award winning Supernova Screen family. This advanced optical front projection screen is quick to set up and conveniently rolls back into its lightweight metal case for easy transport and storage. Exceptionally high-contrast, vivid images in a handy, portable format make the Supernova Mobile perfect for situations where viewing locations and conditions change. more>>

Sony Debuts Two New LCD Projectors

Sony's two new LCD projector models are best suited for use in classrooms and conference rooms. A short focal-length lens allows large-screen projection from a very short distance, and low fan noise lets audiences concentrate on the speaker during lectures or presentations. The 2100-lumen VPL-EX4 model has a native XGA resolution of 1024x768 and the 2200-lumen VPL-ES4 unit delivers SVGA resolution of 800x600. Each model features a 165W lamp. more>>

From The Briefing Room

VBrick Systems Joins Polycom Arena Program

VBrick Systems announced that it has signed an agreement to join Polycom's Arena partner program to deliver an interoperable, combined ecosystem for education, government, and corporate customers. Polycom, a leader in unified collaboration communications, initiated the Arena program to allow software application providers, hardware device manufacturers, and conferencing solution providers to integrate their products with Polycom's industry leading unified collaboration platform to create new applications. more>>

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