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Hewlett-Packard 2133 Mini-Note PC Laptop, $499 HP’s Mini-Note is an ultramobile PC that weighs less than three pounds and includes a suite of wireless, multimedia and security capabilities. Features include a choice of Windows or Linux, a Via C7 processor, 1GB or 2GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive, integrated WLAN, an 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display, and a full keyboard and touchpad. Optional technologies include Bluetooth capability and Absolute Software’s Computrace LoJack for Laptops. www.hp.com Hitachi CP-A100/FX Duo 77 Bundle Interactive Whiteboard System, $ 3,995 Combining the Hitachi CP-A100 ultra short-throw projector, Hitachi FX Duo 77 interactive whiteboard, and a custom wall mount, this is Hitachi’s all-in-one bundle for the education market, designed to be quick and easy to set up. The CP-A100’s extremely short throw (capable of projecting a 60-inch image from 1.4 feet away) reduces the amount of shadow cast by the presenter. The FX Duo 77 allows two users to work simultaneously on its surface, and all electronics on the whiteboard are securely contained out of the way at the top of the unit. www.hitachi.com InFocus Learn Big IN2100 EP Series Projector, Starting at $ 599 Each model in the Learn Big IN2100 EP series of projectors from InFocus uses a ﬁlter-free DLP chip from Texas Instruments, which features TI’s BrilliantColor color display technology and projects at a brightness of 2,500 lumens, making these projectors bright enough to operate in high ambient light situations. Lamps have a life of 2,500 hours, making them economical for classroom use. The IN2100 series is also offered in SVGA, XGA and WXGA resolutions. Easy-to-use menus and new remote control capabilities make them convenient for the education setting. www.infocus.com Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC, $2,188 The Lenovo ThinkPad X61 tablet, with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, is a lightweight, portable laptop with a unique design. It includes a choice of 60GB, 160GB or 100GB hard drives, and up to 4GB of RAM. The X61 also comes with ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, a bi-directional ﬁngerprint reader, and the ability to disable ports. Other options include an 8-cell battery for up to 9.5 hours of life, and a compact ThinkPad Tablet Ultrabase for docking the unit. www.lenovo.com LG Electronics 50PG20C Plasma Display, $1,599 LG’s 50PG20C is a high-deﬁnition plasma display designed speciﬁcally for digital signage applications. This model displays at 720p resolution and includes features such as public display settings, which lock the control panel so unauthorized persons cannot disturb the display. Other features include LG’s dual XD Engine for enhanced resolution and picture quality, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, a 180Hz refresh rate, 3 HDMI inputs for multiple sources, and three display mode settings. www.lgcommercial.com www.DistrictAdministration.com January 2009 15 http://www.hp.com http://www.hitachi.com http://www.infocus.com http://www.lenovo.com http://www.lgcommercial.com http://www.DistrictAdministration.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - January 2009

District Administration - January 2009
Contents
Editor’s Letter
Letters
News Update
Security
Facilities & Construction
Administrator Profile
District Profile
Conversations
Leadership Books
Research Center
District Web Site Essentials
The Second Annual X-Factor Student Achievement Grant
Social Studies for the 21st Century
Tech Disruptions
Professional Opinion
New Products
Product Focus
Understanding the Times

District Administration - January 2009