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NewProducts THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET • Kurt O. Dyrli AS SEEN AT INFOCOMM MITSUBISHI XD211U, Projector Hardware, $1,595 This new model from Mitsubishi utilizes a DLP chip with XGA resolution, displays at a brightness of 2,200 lumens, and has an energy efﬁcient lamp that lasts up to 3,000 hours. At just six pounds, the projector is extremely portable, which may cause some security concerns for school administrators. As a result, the XD211U also boasts a useful security feature: a removable control keypad that doubles as a remote. The projector will not operate without the keypad, enabling administrators or teachers to prevent unauthorized use or theft, similar to the removable face of many aftermarket car stereos. A sturdy anchoring hook built into the cabinet also increases security by enabling the unit to be locked to a location. INFOCOMM’S 2008 SHOW, HELD JUNE 18-20 IN LAS VEGAS, WAS THE largest ever, with some 30,000 attendees from around the world. With over 10,000 products on display from every segment of the professional audiovisual industry, many manufacturers were eager to emphasize the educational applications of their newest technologies. In particular, the “visual” half of the industry, such as digital signage and video projectors, was heavily represented at the show and is expected to continue its dramatic growth not only in total sales revenue but also in the number of new product lines and the variety of new technologies on the market. Also of note is the ongoing arms race between the two main video-projector chip technologies, LCD and DLP, a ﬁerce competition that continues to drive new innovations and lower prices. New digital signage and video-projector models, as well as their related accessories, dominated the new product introductions. www.infocommshow.org LG 50PG20C, Plasma Display Hardware, $1,599 LG debuted new digital signage technologies including multitouch display screens, 3D monitors, and “triple-view” screens, which are capable of displaying three screen images at once, each visible from a different angle as the viewer moves. Other new models included the 50PG20C, designed speciﬁcally for digital signage applications with features such as public display settings, which lock the control panel so unauthorized persons cannot disturb the display. www.mitsubishipresentations.com ANCHOR AUDIO MiniVox Lite, Portable Public Address System Hardware, $433 Basic/$996 Deluxe Among the new models Anchor Audio debuted at InfoComm this year is the new MiniVox Lite portable public address system. Weighing just 3 pounds, the rechargeable MiniVox is a useful tool for ﬁeld trips, outdoor activities or impromptu events involving small crowds when a sound system is not available. The Basic Package includes a wired microphone, can connect to an iPod, CD or MP3 player, and is capable of producing up to 109 decibels of clear and intelligible sound. A 16-channel wireless receiver and wireless microphone with a range of up to 250 feet are included in the Deluxe Package. www.lgcommercial.com www.anchoraudio.com 48 August 2008 District Administration http://www.infocommshow.org http://www.mitsubishipresentations.com http://www.lgcommercial.com http://www.mitsubishipresentations.com http://www.anchoraudio.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration- August 2008

District Administration - August 2008
Contents
Editor's Letter
Letters
News Update
Curriculum
English Language
8th Annual Salary Survey
Do You Know the Drill?
The Evolution of Notification Systems
How Well Does This Web Site Work?
New Products
Problem Solutions
Technology Books
Profession Opinion
Supervisor's Opinion
Crisis Response
Speaking Out
Calendar of Events
Understanding the Times

District Administration- August 2008