Technology & Learning - April 2009 - (Page 38) WHATSNEW Goods To Go Edtech products announced this month Vivitek’s (www.vivitekcorp.com) new D735VX projector uses the latest DLP technology and projects at 3,200 ANSI lumens with BrilliantColor technology and a fivesegment color wheel. The new unit also has a snap-off keypad that can be removed and stored in a safe location to discourage theft or unauthorized removal of the projector. With a full 3W onboard speaker and zoom lens, the D735VX is perfect for the classroom or auditorium. Bretford (www.bretford.com) has launched its first cart for mini laptops: the NETBOOK32 Microcomputer Laptop Cart. This cart stores, secures, charges, and transports up to 32 microcomputers and peripherals. The NETBOOK32 cart incorporates two shelves each of which has eight compartments that can hold 16 mini computers, for a total of 32 laptops. The cart has two main sources of power: an automatic timer-charger with two 16-outlet electrical units and an auxiliary fouroutlet power strip that is mounted inside the cart to accommodate accessory equipment, such as projectors and document cameras. Califone (www.califone.com) has announced the Hearing Safe line of specially designed hearing-protection gear. Ideal for school industrial-art classes, such as metals and wood-shop courses, all products are designed to block out potentially damaging noises. The line comprises two product categories, providing educators, students, and professionals with a safety tool for managing listening habits. The OKI Data (www.okidata.com) MC860 A3 color multifunction printer series delivers A3, wide-format color MFP functionality with flexible media handling and HD color output. The series is also one of the more affordable and compact in this printer category. The series allows schools to create high-quality color-output copies. All models will allow users to print media from 3”x5” cards to tabloid-size media. Sharp (www.sharpusa.com) has begun shipping two professional projectors: the XGA PG-D4010X (4,200 ANSI lumens) and the WXGA PG-D3750W (3,700 ANSI lumens), both among the highest, brightness single-lamp DLP BrilliantColor projectors on the market. An on-screen setup guide and “help” function ensure easy setup and operation. A built-in closed-caption decoder enhances legibility, and a wireless remote includes full wireless mouse control when a USB cable is connected between the projector and a PC or when used with the optional AN-MR2 Remote IR Receiver. The XGA PG-D4010X 38 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.bretford.com http://www.vivitekcorp.com http://www.okidata.com http://www.califone.com http://www.sharpusa.com
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