Affordable and productive.WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT THE HARDWARE in The Readers' Choice Top 100 K12 Products of 2007-08. Hardware advances, coupled with lower prices and increased Internet connectivity and interactivity, make the technology product winners more attainable and valuable for more districts. Readers will certainly find many choices to increase productivity for multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. educators and to make learning more engaging and exciting for more students. It's a great time to think about adding or updating your district's education hardware, and we think that our product winners will help. Wireless products are well represented in the Top 100--from response systems such as TurningPoint, to presentation devices such as the Qomo Prodigy tablet, and hand-helds like the TI-Nspire graphing calculator Graphing Calculator may refer to:
Printers are also no longer just printing. For example, with a push of a button, the Lexmark X646dte can scan answer sheets from a test and spit back the results instantaneously. Administrators at Jefferson County Public Schools Jefferson County Public Schools can refer to a U.S. public school system in several states, including:
prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Robert Rodosky, executive director of accountability, research and planning for the district. Now, school principals are competing with each other for the best student scores because of the immediacy of the results, he says. Remote interactive technology, or the so-called clicker click·er n. One that clicks, as: a. A remote control, as for a television or VCR. b. A computer mouse. c. A mechanical counter. , allows students to answer questions on an impromptu quiz, and results are immediately displayed on a screen in class for everyone to see. DA reader Tammy Dunn, fourth-grade teacher at South Polk Elementary School elementary school: see school. in Old Fort, Tenn., says that several years ago her class scored below 50 percent on a standardized test A standardized test is a test administered and scored in a standard manner. The tests are designed in such a way that the "questions, conditions for administering, scoring procedures, and interpretations are consistent" [1] . She convinced district leaders to buy 32 Qwizdom dickers for her class, using an innovation grant. "It was amazing the turnaround our class made in the following three months," Dunn says. "Parents were dropping by to see why their child didn't want to miss school." And that year, every student scored above 50 percent on the standardized test, Dunn says. To wrap technologies together, Extron Electronics' PoleVault Systems allows various hardware products, including whiteboards, projectors and computers, to be orchestrated together using one remote device. "It replaces cacophony with a symphony," says Ken Royal, DA's products editor, who compiled the awards. New developments in screens and projection technology also have made their mark. Texas Instrument's newly updated TI-Nspire graphing calculator offers four ways of seeing the same problem on the calculator's largest screen in its history. And projectors are no longer just projecting information onto a wall, but they are doing so from only a foot away--without casting shadows--and offering a crisper crisp·er n. One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh. , brighter image. At the same time, they are easily manipulated, so teachers and administrators can clean filters or change bulbs quickly. Interactive whiteboards are replacing chalkboards and act as projection screens. Students can touch the board and be part of the lesson. And the whiteboards have become easier to use because the matching software programs are improving. And here are the hardware awards. AMX AMX American Motors Experimental AMX Aeromexico Aerovias de Mexico (ICAO code) AMX Air Mobility Express AMX Amberjacks (FAO fish species code) AMX Alabama Motor eXpress MODERO NXD-1000Vi Touch Panel Control Device, $6,300 The Modero NXD-1000Vi Touch Panel utilizes VoIP technology to give users the ability to instantly create a high-quality intercom network with no additional equipment required. The intercom capabilities enable users to place panel-to-panel calls and broadcast a message to all touch panels within the same physical location. The device also supports one-way monitoring or a listen-only feature and hands-free communication. Users can engage in interactive panel-to-panel conversations without holding down a button. A privacy option allows users to temporarily disable all intercom capabilities. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.amx.com AVERMEDIA AVerVision3OOAF OOAF Object-Oriented Application Framework +, Document Camera, $699.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AVerVision300AF+ is a full-feature document camera perfect for any classroom environment or subject. With a 3.2-megapixel sensor, the images produced are the clearest and sharpest available in its price range. The auto focus quickly adjusts to produce a sharp image whether at standard zoom or the full 16x magnification. The camera is able to capture up to 80 images, or an unlimited number of images and videos with audio when connected to a computer. The remote control allows presenters to control the AVerVision300AF+ from anywhere in the room. www.avermedia-usa.com BRETFORD FPDK01 Digital Kiosk, Starting at $520 The FPDK01 digital kiosk is designed to provide secure network data access or general information. It includes adjustable monitor, keyboard and CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. mounts that slide independently on the track for optimal positioning. The keyboard tray folds up and out of the way. The kiosk quickly adjusts for the height and monitor, and easily rotates from portrait to landscape. It can also be mounted lower on the wall for wheelchair access. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.bretford.com CALIFONE INTERNATIONAL LISTENING FIRST STEREO HEADPHONES Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. , $14 These newly designed animal-themed headphones include bear, panda and tiger motifs. They are designed with appropriately sized ambient, noise-reducing earcups to ensure safe use as students acquire listening, literacy and language skills. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.califone.com ELMO ELMO El Morro National Monument (US National Park Service) ELMO Enough Let's Move On ELMO Energy-Localized Molecular Orbital ELMO Electronic Visual Evidence Presenter (projector used in legal/courtroom presentations) USA TT-02U, Document Camera, $699 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. TT-02U transportable document camera enables teachers to bring visual technology into their classroom presentations. With a frame rate of 20 fps, it captures and displays moving objects in real time, making hands-on lessons easier to understand. Miniscule min·is·cule adj. Variant of minuscule. Adj. 1. miniscule - very small; "a minuscule kitchen"; "a minuscule amount of rain fell" minuscule objects on microscope slides can also be displayed for science lessons. A logically designed control panel with simplified buttons and LEDs makes operation intuitive. www.elmousa.com/presentation EPSON EPSON Son of Electronic Printer PewerLite 83c Multimedia Projector $899.99 Epson's lightweight PowerLite 83c multimedia projector uses 3LCD technology and 2,200 lumens with XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. resolution to deliver vibrant images for classroom presentations. It has a built-in 7W speaker and closed-caption decoder to comply with ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. requirements. The PowerLite is network ready with RJ-45 connectivity. An energy efficient lamp delivers more lumens per watt for up to 4,000 hours of life. www.epson.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EXTRON ELECTRONICS PoleVault Systems Technology Management, Starting list price $3,244 Extron's PoleVault Systems are an easy-to-use and install, economical classroom A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and system that incorporates twisted pair A thin-diameter wire (22 to 26 gauge) commonly used for telephone and network cabling. The wires are twisted around each other to minimize interference from other twisted pairs in the cable (Alexander Graham Bell invented this and was awarded a patent for it in 1881). technology for signal transmission. It includes all the necessary audio and video switching for a complete classroom A/V solution and securely mounts and conceals switching and audio amplification components above the projector so that no equipment rack or tabletop space is required. Connection status, power state and current input selection are displayed in a central location. www.extron.com FOURIER SYSTEMS Nova5000, Student Computer and Portable Science Lab Starting at $499 Fourier's 9 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch, 2.7-pound. student computer comes with word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , spreadsheet, and Portrait 4 graphing and calculator software, and Web browsing is via Ethernet or built-in WiFi 802.11g. It uses the Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. 5.0 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. with built-in 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of Flash memory. It features a bright LCD screen, eight-hour battery life, remote desktop connection, built-in speakers, and VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. external connection for monitors and projectors. The Nova5000 interfaces with sensors for data logging (data) data logging - (data acquisition) Storing a series of measurements over time, usually from a sensor that converts a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, relative humidity, light, resistance, current, power, speed, vibration into a voltage that is then converted and analysis, making it a portable science lab. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.nova5000.fourier-sys.com GATEWAY GATEWAY E-155C Convertible Notebook, Starting at $1,849 Gateway's thin (1.17 inches) and light (4.5 pounds) Convertible notebook with tablet and touch screen capabilities allows users to access information, applications and multimedia content, and to take notes and draw illustrations. It has an integrated optical drive, a 12-inch WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  widescreen TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor active matrix display (hardware) active matrix display - A type of liquid crystal display where each display element (each pixel) includes an active component such as a transistor to maintain its state between scans. Contrast passive matrix display. , Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. 2 Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. , and a biometric UPEK UPEK User Password Encryption Key fingerprint reader A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample. . The Gateway Convertible comes with a SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986. 5400RPM hard drive (60-120GB) and IntelPRO wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.gateway.com GE SECURITY ITEMISER, Portable Narcotics narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required. and Explosives Detection Device, $40,000-$45,000 The Itemiser is a portable narcotics and explosives detection device that can pick up telltale molecules of contraband in residue and vapors as well as on skin, clothing, parcels, bags, vehicles and other surfaces. By processing both positive and negative ions, it can use a single sample to test simultaneously for the presence of all targeted drugs and explosives. Its dual mode detection can cut sampling and analysis time in half. Features include a user-friendly interface, folding touch screen, and built-in printer for instant hardcopy results. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.gesecurity.com/safeschools HP HP-35s, Scientific Calculator, $59.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HP's scientific programmable calculator A limited-function computer capable of working with only numbers and not alphanumeric data. can switch between Reverse Polish Notation A mathematical expression in which the numbers precede the operation. For example, 2 + 2 would be expressed as 2 2 +, and 10 - 3 * 4 would be 10 3 4 * -. See FORTH. Reverse Polish Notation - postfix notation (RPN See reverse Polish notation. RPN - postfix notation ) and algebraic 1. (language) ALGEBRAIC - An early system on MIT's Whirlwind. [CACM 2(5):16 (May 1959)]. 2. (theory) algebraic - In domain theory, a complete partial order is algebraic if every element is the least upper bound of some chain of compact elements. entry-system logic at any time. With RPN, the calculator requires fewer keystrokes and is able to handle larger and more complex problems with less memory than other calculators. Features include 30 KB of memory, more than 800 independent storage registers, a large two-line display with adjustable contrast, 42 built-in physical constants, a complete library of unit conversions, and edit, undo and delete capabilities. www.hp.com/calculators INFOCUS LEARN BIG IN32, Projector, $920 The InFocus Learn Big IN32 projector offers 2,000 lumens, XGA resolution, DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic (Digital Light Processing, from Texas Instruments See TI. (company) Texas Instruments - (TI) A US electronics company. A TI engineer, Jack Kilby invented the integrated circuit in 1958. Three TI employees left the company in 1982 to start Compaq. ) and enhanced connectivity. Weighing 5.2 pounds, each projector features an LED display that answers users' questions and shows the projector's working status. A keypad also gives access to more than 90 percent of its functions. Other features include security PIN codes, color-coded cables, multiple computer inputs, serial interface and monitor out capability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.infocus.com INTERWRITE LEARNING INTERWRITE PAD Wireless Interactive Tablet, $249 Interwrite's Bluetooth wireless classroom pad features an interactive pen and includes Workspace, the company's next-generation teaching software for the digital classroom. Teachers can create an interactive whiteboard on any surface in their classroom and move among their students while interacting with lesson materials projected at the front classroom using a standard digital projector See data projector. . The pad provides remote access, lesson materials and control of the teacher's computer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.interwritelearnincj.com LEARNING RESOURCES READING MENTOR Reading Instruction System $329.95 The Reading Mentor is an integrated hands-on reading method with an electronic device that speaks. Students use Reading Rods activity cards with the Reading Mentor to build words and sentences by adding word links. Students select one of three modes of instruction and then read the letters, words or sentences on the large LCD screen. A special toggle To alternate back and forth between two states. toggle - To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to feature allows them to dissect dissect /dis·sect/ (di-sekt´) (di-sekt´) 1. to cut apart, or separate. 2. to expose structures of a cadaver for anatomical study. dis·sect v. a sentence down to the word level, giving them targeted practice. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.learningresources.com LENOVO ThinkCentre A61e Desktop Computer, $399 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ThinkCentre desktop computer packs in full-size PC performance with the latest technologies such as ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, which lets users easily recover from software crashes or virus attacks. As the first EPEAT EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Gold Rated PC, it is Energy Star 4.0 compliant, consuming less power, emitting less heat and producing less noise than any of the company's other desktops. The PC weighs less than eight pounds and runs on 45-watt AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon 64x2 dual core and Sempron processors. www.lenovo.com/us/en LEXMARK X646dte Printer, $3,449 By using a color touch screen on the Lexmark multifunction X646dte printer, users can print, copy, fax and scan. It can be used with Bubble Sheet Technology software, which enables educators to prepare test materials, scan and score tests, create reports and analyze data to use for creating future exams. Users can also print their own bubble sheets on plain paper, thereby eliminating preprinted forms and enabling schools to control their own designs. The printer can also create, print, score and analyze parent or community surveys, attendance sheets, student registration, incident reports and parental consent forms. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.lexmark.com LUMENS DC160 Document Camera, $1,295 Lumens' portable SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. resolution document camera offers 1280 x 1024 pixels and captures 66 percent more details compared to XGA presenters (1024 x 768 pixels) in this class. Features include 3x optical zoom, a split screen, seamless switchovers and a flexible gooseneck design. Weighing 4.85 pounds, it also contains a slot for a Kensington lock or screws to mount to a cart or table. With a small footprint-a base of 7 x 5 inches-it takes up minimal space. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.mylumens.com MIMIO mimio Interactive Whiteboard System Starts at $549 The mimio interactive system turns any surface into a whiteboard, allowing teachers to control their computer from the projected image and present interactive lessons to their class. They can capture Expo dry erase marker notes in real time, digitally record every stroke of the marker, then share and/or integrate the information into other materials. Teachers can edit slides and notes, watch online video, share board-to-board presentations, e-mail notes, and export presentations to other applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.mimio.com NCAST NCAST Nanoengineered Cancer Screening and Therapy TELEPRESENTER M3-SERIES 2 Multimedia Capture Appliance Priced under $10,000 The Telepresenter M3-Series 2 multimedia capture appliance allows anyone to make, store and distribute high-resolution multimedia files with minimal interaction. This new series extends the M3 graphics resolution to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA (Wide Ultra XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. See PC display modes. ) for both input and output, and the HD
capture resolution from 720p to 1080i. The frame rate has also been
increased to 100 percent, allowing 1080i or WUXGA capture at a full 30
FPS. Users can upload precomposed templates to centralize and better
manage the creation of presentation layouts.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.ncast.com NCOMPUTING X300, Multiple Computer Access Terminal Kit Pricing varies based on district/technology needs The X300 Access Terminal Kit can help educators cut computing costs by allowing them to share one host PC with three additional users, or up to seven users with two kits. The kit's PCI card, access terminals, and software harness excess computing capacity The kit connects users directly to the host PC via standard cable, includes terminal services software for Windows and Linux and supports standard applications, including multimedia. Each user still has a standard monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.ncomputing.com NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. ImagineX IW77 Interactive Whiteboapd, $1,799 The ImagineX IW77 Interactive Whiteboard is designed to increase student attention and retention. It can be used with any of the company's projectors. It has the ability to annotate annotate - annotation over any application to teach everything from handwriting to music directly from the board. With its Web collaboration feature, teachers can also broadcast and share materials. The host broadcasts the materials over a network, and participants log in to see notes and annotations in real time. Users control the desktop directly from the whiteboard with a stylus pen. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.necdisplay.com ONE2ONEMATE StudentMate Student Computer, $399 The StudentMate low-cost Linux d laptop computer was specifically designed for students. It features a 7-inch color touch screen and stylus, full-size QWERTY See QWERTY keyboard. (hardware) QWERTY - /kwer'tee/ (From the top left row of letter keys of most keyboards) Pertaining to a standard English-language typewriter keyboard (sometimes called the Sholes keyboard after its inventor), as opposed to Dvorak or foreign-language laptop keyboard, Ethernet, USB ports, SD port and audio in/out. It comes loaded with a word processor that is compatible with Word, a spreadsheet program that's compatible with Excel, All The Right Type Lite StudentMate typing tutor, Flash-enabled Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , MP3 player, scheduler, calculator and contact manager. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.one2onemate.com OPTOMA OPTOMA Ocean Prediction Through Observation, Modeling and Analysis EP761, Projector $1,200-$1,500 The EP761 data/multimedia projector uses Texas Instruments' DLP chipset and BrilliantColor technology for digital picture quality and color enhancement. The EP761 offers native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution and 3,100 lumens with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.optomausa.com PANASONIC PT-D5700U Projector, $11,500 Offering 6,000 lumens of brightness, this single-chip DLP projector permits users to select the preset that best optimizes color, brightness and contrast according to the level of ambient light. Features include edge-blending, improved reflector reflector: see telescope. efficiency and Vivid Color Control, which increases color intensity by minimizing the color wheel's unused sections. It includes 10-bit video processing for smoother tonal expression and comes equipped with new circuitry for better processing of high-definition images. www.panasonic.com/projectors [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PARAT PARAT IGBP study of the Transfer of Particulate and Dissolved Phases from Southern South America to the SW Atlantic Ocean PARAT Pub and Restaurant Appreciation Team (established in Cambridge, England in 1998) SOLUTIONS 32-UNIT MOBILE IT Transport Systems, $7,103-$8,372 PARAT's 32-unit mobile computing transport system is a convenient way to transport, store, recharge and synchronize up to 32 notebook computers in an efficient and cost-effective way. Computers no longer need to be updated individually because the PARAT Solutions Paradidact can administer and synchronize the contents of an entire series of docked systems using Wake-on-LAN technology from a remote location. The 32-unit system transforms a mobile cart into a portable notebook classroom. www.paratsolutions.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] POLYCOM RMX RMX Remix (music) RMX RockMan X (video game) RMX RetailersMarketXchange RMX Reverse Mail eXchange RMX Remote Mail Exchange RMX Realtime Multitasking Executive RMX Reverse Mx RMX Real Music Jukebox 2000, Media Conferencing Platform Starts at $53,000 Polycom's real-time media conferencing platform simplifies the delivery and management of multipoint video and unified conferencing services within enterprises and through service provider IP networks. Built on a reliable and scalable advanced telecom computing architecture, it is optimized for use on IP networks and designed to be at the heart of a unified communications network. The system offers installation wizards to help IT managers configure, install, manage, service and administer it. www.polycom.com PROMETHEAN ACTIVBOARD+2 Whiteboard System $4,655 The Activboard+2 interactive whiteboard system uses a short-throw mounted projector, which is adjustable, eliminating the need for expensive in-ceiling wiring and installation. The all-in-one system is height adjustable and includes advanced security features. It's mounted to the board by a strong steel arm positioned approximately three feet away from the board screen and can be operated by remote control only, giving teachers complete control. Other features include a reduced shadow effect that prevents distortion of content images. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.prometheanworld.com/us QOMO 01T30 PRODIGY Interactive Wireless Tablet, $399 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Qomo's interactive wireless tablet is a portable version of an interactive whiteboard. It implements RF technology, enabling a presenter to connect up to 30 tablets at one time versus seven tablets as often found with Bluetooth technology. Unlike other wireless tablets, the pad's battery is charged directly through a USB cable that's connected to a computer. Presenters can also annotate live video from a document camera. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.qomo.com QWIZDOM Q2 REMOTE Interactive Assessment Tool $1,595/32-remote set The Q2 interactive assessment tool gauges students' progress, enabling data-driven instruction. As an interactive learning system, it uses a three-row custom E Ink display that supports display of three-digit numbers and features low-battery and mode indicators. It also allows numerous question types, including multiple choice, numeric, yes/no, true/false and rating scale, and responds to screen, verbal or paper-based questions. Students can discreetly request help and receive instant feedback. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.qwizdom.com SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STOPPER II Pull Station Covers, $93 Stopper II is a pull station cover that mounts directly to the wall over an existing pull station. When the cover is lifted, a self-contained alarm sounds that draws immediate attention to the area. The alarm offers a choice between a piercing 105 dB or a softer 95 dB. The cover does not restrict legitimate fire alarms from being activated. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.sti-usa.com SAMSUNG OPTO-ELECTRONICS SDP-6500DXA DXA Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (radiology) DXA Direct Exchange Activity Digital Presenter, $4,750 The SDP-6500DXA digital presenter is equipped with a high quality PS CCD CCD in full charge-coupled device Semiconductor device in which the individual semiconductor components are connected so that the electrical charge at the output of one device provides the input to the next device. with over 1.5 megapixels that reproduces vivid colors and translates into solid image quality. It comes with many new features, such as an improved frame rate, high resolution DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. output, USB 2.0 output for image capture with applications supporting Mac and Windows, a new passive switching feature, and redesigned light arms to eliminate interference with larger display materials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.samsung presenterusa.com SHARP XR-40X Projector, $899.99 Sharp's XR-40X lightweight DLP projector is part of its Notevision series. The 40X has a native XGA resolution of 1024 x 768. It offers a contrast ratio of 2,200:1 and includes a full-function remote with PC control, on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. break timer plus pointer, and resize Verb 1. resize - change the size of; make the size more appropriate size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size rescale - establish on a new scale and image freeze functions. www.sharplcd.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SMART TECHNOLOGIES SENTEO Interactive Response System 24 remotes, 1 receiver for $1,599 32 remotes, 1 receiver for $1,999 The Senteo Interactive Response System allows students to respond on easy-to-use remote handheld devices. Teachers can deliver quizzes, survey students, and test knowledge before, during or after a lesson. The system is compatible with PowerPoint and can import questions from Word and export answers to Excel. Its radio frequency technology does not require a line of sight to deliver questions or send answers, and the remote has a range of up to 98 feet. www.smarttech.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SONITROL SCHOOL ALERT Security System, $300-$500 The School Alert security system consists of fixed panic/emergency buttons for common areas and classrooms and wireless emergency buttons carried by school administrators. When activated, the buttons trigger Sonitrol's verified audio sensors and/or video cameras. Sonitrol monitoring personnel can hear or see events occurring in real time and provide law enforcement with details on how best to respond. www.sonitrol.com/safeschools [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SONY VPL-ES4 Projector, $1,030 The VPL-ES4 3LCD projector was designed 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 ES4 delivers SVOA resolution of 800 x 600 and displays images in about four seconds after being turned on. www.sony.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-Nspire Graphing Calculators, $135 Students can use the TI-Nspire graphing calculators to explore different representations of a math problem on a single screen. One comes with an interchangeable keyboard that provides the same keystroke key·stroke n. A stroke of a key, as on a word processor. key  stroke functionality as the company's other graphing calculators. With the
Computer Algebra System A computer algebra system (CAS) is a software program that facilitates symbolic mathematics. The core functionality of a CAS is manipulation of mathematical expressions in symbolic form. handheld, students can evaluate and express
numeric problems and variables symbolically. The handhelds also link
representations of a problem to see how changes to one affect others and
they offer grab-and-move graphed functions to observe relationships and
patterns.
www.ti-nspire.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TOSHIBA TDP-EX20U Projector, $1,599 The TDP-EX20U projector features DLP Brilliant Colors technology, 2,300 ANSI lumens, integrated wireless functionality for sequential presentations, and remote network management and multimedia capability. This portable projector has manual focus and extreme short projection capabilities that can produce a 60-inch image from just three feet, reducing eye glare and shadows. It features XGA 1024 x 768 native resolution, a sharp contrast ratio of 2,000:1, and PC-free USB thumb-drive presentation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.toshiba.com TURNING TECHNOLOGIES TurnincjPoint Audience Response System $695/24 IR keypads; $1,931/24-seat RF [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TurningPoint audience response system allows teachers to use interactive PowerPoint presentations for added student participation. With these IR wireless keypads, teachers can conduct digital testing, surveys, opinion polls and games that allow every student in the class to select a response. Teachers can evaluate the collective understanding of the entire class, track individual student learning at the point of instruction, or display competitive standings of teams through dynamic scoreboards. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.turningtechnolocjies.com VBRICK EtherneTV Media Distribution System 4.0, $12,500 VBrick's turnkey platform records, streams and manages digital video across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. It includes access logging, which allows administrators to manage compliance reporting and copyright enforcement automatically by tracking user access and recording of live and stored video assets. Expanded wizard/help functions simplify navigation of content and special features, and VBPresenter enables users to incorporate PowerPoint and other rich media into video presentations. www.vbrick.com VERNIER vernier (vûr`nēr), auxiliary scale, either straight or an arc of a circle, designed to slide along a fixed scale. Its unit divisions, usually smaller than those on the fixed scale, permit a far more precise reading. SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY LabQuest Science Lab Handheld, $329 Science students can use Verniers LabQuest handheld for field investigations. By plugging it into sensors, they can acquire real-time graphing and analysis via the device's color screen for subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and Earth science. Students can collect data from more than 50 sensors and view and analyze the data in a meter, data table or graph. They can also draw a prediction before taking data, display a tangent line on their graphs, and use linear and curve fits, autoscales, integral functions and statistics in their analysis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.vernier.com/labquest VIEWSONIC PJ258D Front Projector, $999 The PJ258D Front Projector, built on Texas Instruments' DLP platform, integrates a video iPod docking station to the projector, eliminating the need for a computer to project video content. It also charges the iPod's battery while digital content is being played and supports other popular digital media through its multiple connectivity options, including S-Video and VGA, which enable users to connect to PCs, DVD players and video game consoles This is a list of video game consoles by the era they appeared in. Eras are named based on the dominant console type of the era (even though not all consoles of those eras are of the same type). Some eras are referred to based on how many bits a major console could process. . It boasts 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, 2,000 lumens of brightness and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.viewsonic.com/projectors WIRELESS ESYSTEMS iRespond Wireless Reporting System $1,223-$4,753 The iRespond wireless scoring and reporting system automates the creation and distribution of assessment. Teachers can instantaneously identify and track each student's comprehension level, modify any lesson, and assist individuals who need further help. Students log in and begin an assessment using a wireless student remote. They enter their responses into the device and instantly communicate their knowledge back to the teacher. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.irespond.com WREN SOLUTIONS VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 3.0 Starts at $200 per camera The Video Management System (VMS (1) (Virtual Memory System) A multiuser, multitasking, virtual memory operating system for the VAX series from Digital. VMS applications run on any VAX from the MicroVAX to the largest unit. See OpenVMS. ) facilitates the management of surveillance cameras from a PC. A site mapping feature provides one-click access to live camera views and more extensive administrative management tools via its watchdog monitoring system, giving users the ability to respond more quickly to incidents. They can upload maps, blueprints and location drawings into the system and place icons indicating camera locations so they can click on an icon to display a live view from that location. Schools can also share video or live camera views with first responders. www.wrensolutions.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] XEROX Phaser 6180MFP (MultiFunction Printer, MultiFunction Peripheral) See all-in-one and MFD. Printer, $999 The Phaser 6180MFP multifunction color printer, with 600 x 600 x 4 dpi resolution, delivers 16 shades of color per pixel. It generates color output at up to 20 ppm, black and-white prints at up to 31 ppm, and up to seven color or 20 black-and-white scans per minute. Other features include EA-HG toner technology, True Adobe PostScript 3 print language, PANTONE Color approved solid-color simulations, and walk-up fax and LAN fax or fax from the print driver, which provides up to 400 x 400 dpi resolution and includes JBIG JBIG - Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group compression technology for faster electronic transmissions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.xerox.com/office Angela Pascopella is senior features editor. |
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