iBoard Blue interactive whiteboard

iBoard Blue interactive whiteboard features

 

• Integrated surround sound system
• USB/multi-port panel (3 USB ports and SD memory card reader)
• DVD player CD-RW
• Integrated cabinet that can store the CPU and accessories
• 1 interactive pen, 3 electronic markers and 1 electronic eraser
• Measures 1.22 x 2.44 metres with a 100" diagonal interactive/writing surface easy to erase and free of ghosts
• Ergonomic design with a light deflecting surface
• All the required installation accessories
• Power on / off key switch to prevent unauthorized use
• Software(1)
• Training(2)
• Tech Support(3)

 

(1) Software Included

OPERATING SYSTEMS
Proprietary software to control the electronic whiteboard

SOFTWARE TOOLS 
Proprietary software Studio to store digital ink from conventional ink written in the electronic whiteboard.

CONTENT SOFTWARE 
Encyclopedia Encarta (academic license) 
Access to online contents at www.enciclomedia.org 
Demo of content software from partner providers (Content Software from publishers specially designed for interactive whiteboards).

 

(2) Training and Tech Support Basic Workshop; INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM

 

Use of the Electronic whiteboard and e-pens.
Use of the electronic whiteboard proprietary software.
Use of software tools such as RM easiteach with math 
Use of Encarta Encyclopedia and other general contents software.
How to download interactive contents from the Internet

 

(3) Technical Support 

Manuals for installation and configuration
Users manual for hardware and software use
Tutorials programs 
Downloading of all manuals from www.iBoard.ca 
Technical support via phone or e-mail 
This complete interactive classroom solution includes all the necessary hardware, software and training so your staff can use it from the first day after is installed.

 

 

Please Note:

This product is only the Interactive Whiteboard

If what you are looking for is a complete solution:

Interactive whiteboard + Projector + Computer + Software + Training, then you need a complete interactive classroom Read more...

 

In-deep information about the iBoard Blue

These are two basic functions that a complete interactive classroom with an Electronic Whiteboard installed must have:

 

Capture conventional (marker) ink to digital ink 

• There is no need to power ON the projector or sound system
• Everything that is written on the whiteboard is captured by the computer, "step by step" respecting the colors used, the strokes, the draft and the number of pages that teachers uses. 
• The information captured by the electronic whiteboard is then transferred to the proprietary software of the whiteboard and then the students or teachers can see the development of the whole class again 
• After the class, they can turn on the projector and see everything that was written in to it.

 

Interactive 

• It requires that the projector is powered on 
• The image of the PC is displayed by the projector onto the writing surface of the electronic whiteboard and could be freestyle manipulated by the e-pen with stylus or any other appropriate device souch as a mouse from the computer.

 

Unique advantages of a Complete Interactive Classroom equipped with an iBoard Electronic whiteboard

 

Capturing System (scanning)

There are 3 types of technology to capture on the Interactive or Electronic Boards, these are: 
Sensitive Membrane Whiteboard: It works as a PDA screen, its cover its made by components that makes it sensitive to the pressure. This kind of writing surface is unsuitable for a school environment because it is very delicate and any scrape (even caused by long fingernails of the teacher or student) can harm your electronic whiteboard. The cost of repairing this type of surface is almost as expensive as a new unit and requires specialized personnel for repair. This technology only works well in small Electronic Whiteboards. In whiteboards larger than 87-inches diagonal the price of this technology is still very high.

Whiteboard with an ultrasound capture device; An ultrasound signal is picked up by a sidebar scanner similar to how bats and submarines find their way, surface can be more resistant. The cost of the repair of this equipment depends on whether the surface is porcelain, ceramic on metal or special melanin. It can be used in writing surfaces of any size.

Whiteboard with an Infra Red capture device or scanner, a triangular infrared signal is placed where an e-pen makes pressure on the whiteboard. The cost of repair of this equipment depends on whether the type of material and parts.
The iBoard electronic whiteboard technology works by combining ultrasonic and infrared capture on a special writing surface to be one of the most accurate technology available in the market today. 
The special writing surface is imported from Brazil, it does not produce "ghosts" or "shadows" when the ink is erased from the whiteboard, it is not easily dash and it is child-proof.

 

Writing Surface Projection

The writing surface on an electronic whiteboard must also function as a projection surface, before the iBoard electronic whiteboard was conceived the electronic whiteboard manufacturers around the word always had this dilemma to fulfill its two core functions:
On one hand an Electronic Whiteboard needs to have the whitest and cleanest surface available but on the other hand it needs the surface to be as matte as possible to reflect a sharp picture from a 2100 lumens projector and not create any back reflection which means that someone from the audience sees only "light" reflected on the board and not the computer generated image.

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A whiteboard with reflecting light

The only electronic whiteboard available in the market that generates no reflection to the face of the audience thanks to its patented design is the iBoard electronic whiteboard.

 

 

Operating Software

These are the programs that the computer and the whiteboard need to function properly, for instance: a computer without operating system (Windows, Mac or Linux) would be useless.

Electronic Whiteboard proprietary software

These are the programs that allow you to present or work your lesson in the exact way that you want, for example: when we purchase a computer and we want to write a letter, the program we need for this task is called MS Word (or any other word processor), if we want to make some mathematical operations, the program needed is Excel (spreadsheet) and if we want to make presentations, the required program would be Power Point. Therefore, to operate the electronic whiteboard, if we need to draw some lines, numeric lines, reproduce any material and planning, we need the specialized software for those purposes.

Studio software to save the digital ink

Specific software for each subject, for instance: algebra, geometry, formula interpretation and graphic tools among others.

Content Software 

Now, if we want the computer to play back the video of a biography, the map of a specific place in the planet, specific information about a country, statistic data about any topic or general information, we need “content software”. These can be obtained in two different ways: they can be installed in the equipment with a CD or anything that needs constant upgrade that is obtained from the Internet.
Encarta Encyclopedia (Academic license)
Contents from the links in www.enciclomedia.org
Demo of contents from several software suppliers
Publishing houses software with contents for the interactive whiteboard. 
Specific software for each subject matter, for example: math, biology, chemistry, sciences, environmental knowledge and artistic education.

Specific Content Software

These are the programs used specifically for a lesson or area such as sciences, math, algebra, geometry, chemistry, physics, etc; and it can only be used during such lesson to demonstrate to the students of such lesson different examples, rules, resources among other things.
WorkingModel for Physics
Geometers Sketchpad for Geometry
ScienceWorks for Biology and Chemistry
Microsoft Math for Mathematics

 

Sound system

To make the most out of the interactive/multimedia experience of an interactive classroom, we must have good audio. In a classroom of regular size (of between 25 to 35 students) it is necessary a sound system to reproduce the audio with clarity and strength for a classroom with that many people inside, while it competes against the schoolyard and other classrooms' noise.
The iBoard electronic whiteboard has built-in its own sound system of 2.1 channels with subwoofer and 2 powerful 4 watt speakers on the sides, which causes the sound to be surrounded by the walls in a regular classroom; therefore, the students located in the last row can hear in similar decibels as those sitting in the first row.
For bigger classrooms, you can connect another set of rear speaker, thus creating an optional 5.1 channel system.

 

Sound reflection

If we consider the fact that the solid walls of the classrooms, with their 90° angles, work as sound reflectors, the side speakers of the iBoard electronic whiteboard will create a surround sound that will be better for the audience located in the back rows, instead of the audio created of regular speakers placed at the front.

 

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Economy

If any other electronic whiteboard with sensitive membrane gets scratched with the teacher's fingernails, with a bump from the eraser or from a student's backpack for example, you have to consider that this part retails for $300 US dollars, plus the work of a technician specialized in the brand and the calibration.
The maintenance and repair of the iBoard electronic whiteboard included in the complete interactive classroom is quite affordable, for example: in case that the equipment gets scratched, which is very hard, the substitution of the writing surface would cost you $50 US dollars and it is not necessary to hire someone specialized in this products, any person with basic knowledge in engineering and the will to work can do it.

 

Warranty

Many suppliers offer up to 5 years warranty; nevertheless, you should remember that it is not an insurance against damages. If you scratch the whiteboard and a membrane needs to be substituted, the warranty will not cover this. Many schools have fallen into this 5 year warranty gimmick, while thinking that the equipment supplier is guaranteeing that the interactive classroom will be working for 5 years. However, after a short period of time, the membrane gets scratched due to regular use (for instance a teacher with long fingernails) and the product supplier does not validate the warranty by using the argument that such problems are not covered by it.
Our product offers a 3 year warranty.

 

Service

Other electronic whiteboard brands and other companies that provide Complete Interactive Classrooms offer repair warranties. On the other hand, we offer a parts exchange warranty for any parts that have to be replaced; this guarantees you that the interactive whiteboard will be out of service only for a short period of time.

 

Price 
CAD$1,450 includes a CAD$400 discount on all purchases made before December 31th, 2010
(Total price excludes GST)

 

Freight charges 
Free for BC lower mainland and Vancouver Island, $400 - $600 anywhere else in Canada, The shipping time is 3 to 8 working days depending of the city.
We ship from Victoria BC using LTL Carriers

 

Delivery time 
7 days after reception of the Purchase Order, plus the freight time.

 

Warranty 

A 3 year warranty that covers parts replacement; it can be extended to 3 years for only $65 CAD payable before the end of the first year.

 

 

 

 

USB Data Transfer Rate:

4.2 kbps speed when using electronic ink capture or interactive mode

 

Electrical Power Options (capture system):

USB cable Electrical power supplied for the capture system, optional serial + minidin PS/2 cable for non-USB usage.

 

Power supply System Options:

110 vAC via integrated key switch (electrical power to the projector is not interrupted by the key switch)

 

Energy Consumption:

0.5 watts for the capture system via USB cable, 2.5 watts for the complete interactive system solution using an AC plug

 

Primary Power Source:

325va, 3 prongs with ground, 8 joules, -85V volts per plug

 

Weight:

82 kgs (interactive whiteboard without accessories), 102 kgs (interactive whiteboard with accessories including projector)

 

Dimensions:

121 Cm x 244 Cm (from 3 to 25 Cm bottom to top) (high x long x width)

 

Active Area:

100" diagonal (118 cm high x 238 cm wide).

 

Signals:

Ultrasound at 40 Khz frequency + infrared at 880 nanometres (wavelenght).

 

Capture Resolution:

Frequency tracking at 87 times per second 4,200 x 8,000 efective resolution lines (more than 2,000 dots per inch).

 

Lateral/front panel controls:

New Page / Tab / Print Page / Window Size / Calculator.

 

Lateral Panels input/output connectors:

Multipanel universal memory reader/writer, 3 USB ports, MIC in, DVD reader / CD reader/writer

 

Mounting Options:

Fixed Wall installation (fixtures included).

 

Electronic Markers:

3 (dry erase) electronic markers, one stylus and one electronic eraser, each uses a "AAA" battery

 

Worldwide Use:

USB cable connector to the CPU means "plug and play" worldwide.

 

Sound:

Stereo with sub woofer, 20 watts per channel, 2 channels, total 40 Watts

 

Speakers:

30 Watts

 

Subwofer:

20 Watts Mono

 

LAN:

8 contact 10/100/1000 wired with a Rj45 connector

 

WAN:

IEEE 802.11B, 11 mbps and 802.11G

 

Antenna:

Tipo +5dBi omni-direccional AA-TNC

 

Interactive Writing Surface

Polymer heat and scratch resistive white surface, can be cleaned with regular whiteboard cleaning fluids

 

CPU:

Core 2 Duo 2.2 Ghz processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB serial ATA Hard Disk Drive, 32 MB video,Windows Vista operating system*

 

Projector:

2500 lumen, 2000:1 ANSI, 500:1 contrast colour DPL projector with 256 millon colors, 1024 x 768 native up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050), up to 4000 hours lamp life. SHORT THROW PROJECTOR

 

Cable and Accessories:

M/M 25´dB15 SVGA triple shield projector cable, 15´projector power cable, compact wireless keyboard and projector mount.

 

Motion Sensitive Mouse with Gyroscope:

2.4 Ghz RF communication using a USB dongle, 10 metre coverage, uses 2 ¨AAA¨ batteries. Built in gyroscope

 

Wireless Keyboard:

2.4 GHz Radio Frequency compact keyboard, uses the same dongle as the wireless mouse, 10 metre coverage, uses 4 "AAA" batteries.

 

Wireless Tablet:

Wireless RF connection, 2000 x 3000 dpi resolution, cordless pen with mouse function buttons (right click, left click and show menu functions), uses 1 "AAA" and 2 "AA" batteries.

 

Contents of the complete interactive classroom solution includes:

iBoard Electronic whiteboard 4x8 board with integrated sound system, electrical switch key and integrated cooling system, projector, remote control, cpu with windows license attached, cables, connectors, fittings, gutters, projector arm, wireless tablet, motion sensitive wireless mouse with gyroscope, 4 electronic markers, 1 electronic eraser, wireless keyboard, capture bar and CD containing: iBoard recovery software, encyclopaedia Encarta and proprietary software

 

Product Guaranty

3 years, immediate part substitution warranty