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Ultra-short throw projectors are capable of throwing a very large image onto a screen from a very short distance. This has a few benefits. Firstly, it is great for rooms with limited space, because very little distance is needed between the projector and screen. Secondly, the short distance means that ambient light does not get … Continue reading Epson EB-680 Ultra Short Throw Lamp Projector Review →

A visualiser lets you display a non-digital item digitally on a screen or monitor, bringing a new dimension to classroom learning and presentations. Unlike projectors, visualisers display 2D and 3D objects in their raw formats. For example, you could place an orange on a visualiser and zoom in on the surface to show the pits … Continue reading Epson ELPDC13 Visualiser Review →

A great drywipe board will last for several years. The white surface is usually acrylic with a special coating. The thickness of the board is usually chipboard, which is given an enamel-like surface with resin and plastic. Older boards were made from enamelled steel and some still are. Others are made from glass or enamel. … Continue reading All About Dry Wipe Boards & Flipcharts →

A great drywipe board will last for several years. The white surface is usually acrylic with a special coating. The thickness of the board is usually chipboard, which is given an enamel-like surface with resin and plastic. Older boards were made from enamelled steel and some still are. Others are made from glass or enamel. … Continue reading What to look for in a drywipe board or flip chart →

A visualiser is a useful technology that can be used in the classroom by teachers to bring learning material to life. It has enormous potential for such a simple device. Effectively, a visualiser is nothing more than a camera on an arm that is height and tilt adjustable. Its usefulness comes by way of its … Continue reading How a visualiser can transform a classroom →

If school classrooms go without a projector, teachers and students miss out on a valuable learning aid. However, the projector itself is only part of the system – you also need a screen to display the projected image on. School projector screens are available in common sizes from 1.8m to 4m and all of them … Continue reading The Different Types of School Projector Screen →

Promethean has become something of a household name for interactive displays in schools over the last couple of years. Their ActivPanel product line combines connectivity with ease of use to suit virtually any classroom and learning environment. The model we are reviewing today, the AP7-B70-EU-1, is also known as the ActivPanel Titanium. It’s Promethean’s range-topping … Continue reading Promethean AP7-B70-EU-1 70” ActivPanel Review →

Home theatre design is changing for good. The emergence of voice control and the elimination of wired speakers is simplifying setup, while laser projectors replace TV screens to create a convincing cinema experience in the home. Here are the biggest trends shaping the future of home theatre: Projectors Projectors have been utilised in home theatres … Continue reading Home theatre design is changing for good. →

The Epson EB-L610U 6000 is a brilliant laser projector. Epson pitches it as an entry-level model, which it might be on their product list, but in reality, the EB-L610U has everything you want in in a projector – WUXGA resolution, excellent brightness, and both HDBaseT and HDMI connectivity. You can spend more on a laser … Continue reading Epson EB-L610U 6000 Projector Review →

Image credit: http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com/en-gb/products/interactive-flat-panels/touch-screen/all The Hitachi UHD7510 is an advanced touchscreen interactive panel designed to be as responsive as a tablet. The panel is good for 10-point multi-touch, which means you can theoretically use the 10 digits on your hand at the same time to perform various commands and gestures. The reality is you’ll use one, … Continue reading Hitachi UHD7510 75″ 4K Ultra HD Review →