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Panasonic is meeting growing
demand for short-throw projectors with
the five-strong PT-TW330 series. Ideal for use in the
classroom and small meeting rooms, the projectors are able to
project an 80-inch image from a distance of just 90cm.
Two models, the PT-TX301R and PT-TX300, come with multi-
touch interactivity and auto calibration built-in, enabling users to
write directly onto an image without the need for an interactive
whiteboard. Range features include brightness of up to 3,100
lumens, a high contrast ratio of up to 4,000:1 and an 8W built-in
speaker.
business.panasonic.co.uk
YouTube alternative
Businesses that have reservations about the suitability of YouTube
for business videos are being encouraged to use nideo instead. The
online video platform allows businesses to host and share videos
with an online audience or a private network. Decide for yourself
whether it is an improvement on ‘slow, cluttered platforms like
YouTube’ by visiting
nideo.tv
.
Short throw,
high brightness
Room booking with iPads
New from AV products distributor and integrator
Anders + Kern is BOX IT Design’s range of iPad/
iPad Mini stands and wall-mounts. Made from high
quality aluminium, they provide a versatile alternative
to traditional information kiosks. Anders + Kern is
promoting the range as an ideal complement to the
recently launched Concierge Services room booking
and facilities management software.With support
for iOS and Android, the software lets users display
meeting information on a tablet and book meeting
rooms directly from the screen. BOX IT’s range also
includes AquaMate and Tough cases for outdoor use.
Record and share video
Combining a wireless visualiser and iPad/Android app, TabCam
fromAVer allows teachers and business users to display and
record live video and share it on tablet devices, a Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) and social media sites, such as
YouTube and Facebook.
TabCam can be used to record and share a whole lesson/
presentation or add video content and live images to an existing
session. Teachers can write notes and highlight key elements on
a tablet screen during live video to make it more engaging and
interactive.
Featuring a rechargeable battery, the visualiser is completely
wireless enabling it to be moved around with ease.
Also new from Aver, the TabSync cart can charge and sync
up to 32 tablets simultaneously. LED indicators let users view
charging status at a glance. Three additional mains outlets allow
the unit to act as a hub for other devices, such as projectors and
laptops.
The AVer TabCam costs £439 (ex VAT) and the AVer
TabSync £1,999 (ex VAT).
www.aver.com/uk 01908 371772
BenQ monitors are
easy on the eye
BenQ has launched a series of flicker-
free monitors that are claimed to
be more restful for the eyes than
conventional LED displays.
The Eye-Care displays feature a
De-flickering Backlight Circuit Controller
that eliminates the flickering that occurs
when an LED backlight controller reacts
to changes in ambient brightness. BenQ
claims that fast, nearly invisible flickering
can strain the eye’s ciliary muscle,
resulting in tiredness and headaches.
The 14 monitors, available in sizes from 20
to 27 inches, can be used as primary displays
or as secondary displays for notebook users
wanting a larger screen size and a more
ergonomic desktop arrangement.
Other ‘eyegonomic’ features include: a
Senseye Reading Mode that creates a paper-like
reading experience by adjusting the monitor’s
colour temperature, brightness levels, contrast
ratio and sharpness; an Automatic Eye-Protect
Sensor that detects ambient light levels and
continuously adjusts monitor brightness for
optimum clarity and comfort; an anti-glare matt
finish display; and, on some models, periodic
reminders to take a screen break.
www.BenQ.eu
Portable projector
A stylish portable LED projector, the Vivitek Qumi Q7 delivers
up to 800 ANSI lumens of brightness and up to 30,000 hours
of operation. Ideal for business travellers, the plug and play,
quick-start device can project images up to 107in in size and is
compatible with digital cameras,
laptops, smartphones and
tablets. An optional Wi-Fi dongle
adds wireless connectivity. The
Qumi Q7 weighs 1.4kg.
www.vivitek.eu
Click to share content
Barco has enhanced its ClickShare meeting room collaboration system
with the release of a free Android app and upgraded the iOS version so
that it can now be used to display Microsoft Office documents as well
as JPEG images and PDF documents.
Clickshare lets computer, tablet and smartphone users show material
from their devices on a meeting room screen with the click of a button.
In a recent survey conducted in partnership with InAVate magazine, one
in five senior business managers said they preferred to use a mobile for
content delivery. The majority of presentations are still run from computers,
with 61% of businesses using laptops as their primary device.
www.barco.com/clickshare
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