--- Forwarded Message from "Graul, Leslie" <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Subject: Smart Board 680i2 Interactive Whiteboard System
>Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:13:29 -0500
>Thread-Topic: Smart Board 680i2 Interactive Whiteboard System
>thread-index: Ack/cjQ9xgaA7ZY1SKuuYa4FH+v/Hg==
>From: "Graul, Leslie" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>

Does anyone have any experience with the Smart board and projector that
are installed as one unit?  (SB680i with Unifi 45 projector)

The projector has only 2000 lumens, using DLP display technology.  Does
its proximity to the screen make it sufficiently bright for data and
fine images in a lighted classroom?

Is there any keystone problem?  I have not found any specs on the
correction for that on this projector. 

There is supposedly no filter, hence no maintenance.  Have you had any
trouble with the projector overheating, etc'?

I'm concerned about the active screen size:  77" diagonal.  We have
gotten used to larger screens.  

I'm wondering also how easy it would be for users to switch to 16:9
format and utilize extra white board space at each side for videos,
etc., to somewhat satisfy the desire for a larger image.  

I'd love to hear of any experience you can share...


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