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A guide to the latest in whiteboards. Hitachi Interwrite Learning » Dukane The Dukane LeaderBoard 77H and LeaderBoard 77S include permanent keys on the board for quick access to annotation, images, and presentation tools (12 on the 77H and 15 on the 77S). Each has an optional stand; the 77H also has an optional RF wireless adapter. (Windows compatible; 5-year limited warranty.) 77S $1,295; 77H $1,395. www.dukcorp.com Numonics The Numonics Intelliboard uses digital pencentric electromagnetic technology; by touching the board surface with an electronic pen, the presenter controls the computer environment. All program functions are transferred to the pen, enabling the presenter to stay in front of the audience without touching the computer. Annotations can be made directly on the projected images and note-taking software automatically saves written notations. (Windows/Macintosh compatible; limited lifetime warranty.) The PI-1500 LCD tablet monitor allows presenters to both present and annotate using an electronic pen while facing the audience. IntelliBoard $1,399– $1,599; PI-1500 LCD tablet monitor $1,500. www.numonics.com 46 | www.techlearning.com » Hitachi’s new StarBoard FX-Duo-77 offers classrooms the “next generation interactive whiteboard” by allowing up to two points of contact and multi-touch gestures. Exactly what does that mean? Similar to an iPhone, StarBoard zooms into a specific area when you spread two fingers apart or use two hands at once. Designed to work seamlessly with Hitachi’s CPA100 short-throw projector. In addition to the FX-Duo-77, Hitachi offers three sizes (63 inches, 77 inches, and 82 inches) of its StarBoard FX-Series of interactive whiteboards. (Windows compatible; 5-year warranty upon registration.) FX-Duo-77 $1,999; StarBoard FX-Series $1,395–$1,995. http://starboard .hitachi-soft.com Interwrite Learning’s Interwrite Board features the Interwrite Workspace that includes thousands of images and resources to create interactive lessons. It also includes programmable softkeys that provide one-touch access to applications, Web sites, or files. It can be wall- » mounted; a floor stand is optional. Interwrite Learning has recently been acquired by eInstruction. (Windows/ Macintosh/Linux compatible; 3-year limited warranty.) $1,995–$2,395 for Bluetoothcompatible boards. www.interwritelearning.com » http://www.interwritelearning.com http://www.dukcorp.com http://starboard.hitachi-soft.com http://starboardhitachi-soft.com http://www.numonics.com http://www.techlearning.com

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