The 77" Interwrite Interactive Whiteboard comes with excellent software at a cost of only €1380 + VAT

INTERWRITE^®BOARD

The INTERWRITE^®BOARD is a durable, easy-to-use interactive whiteboard that is used with the impressive INTERWRITEWORKSPACE^® software. Inspire students by turning classroom lessons into interactive experiences with the INTERWRITE^®BOARD.

Highlights

Overview

Digitizing Technology
The INTERWRITE^®BOARD utilizes patented electromagnetic digitizing technology that delivers high resolution (1,000 lines per inch), providing superior performance for fine annotations and handwriting recognition, fast tracking speed and a hard, rigid construction for years of reliable use.

Software
INTERWRITEWORKSPACE^®, included with every INTERWRITE^®BOARD purchase, is an extremely intuitive and easy to use education software package that includes thousands of images and resources to create interactive lessons. INTERWRITEWORKSPACE^® can also be used to annotate, highlight, or make notes over any computer program. You can save, print or email your lessons and all notations to students who are away from class.

Surface
The INTERWRITE^®BOARD's work surface produces minimal glare when used with a projector and is easy clean-up when used with dry-erase markers.

Programmable SoftKeys
Programmable SoftKeys simplify using the INTERWRITE^®BOARD by providing instant access to launching a favorite application, Internet site, or file.

Standard Features (US/Canada)

Computer Connection
A 25' serial (RS-232) cable and a 15' Universal Serial Bus (USB) are included with all models. Models 1060, 1071, 1077, 1085, and 1095 can be set up for wireless Bluetooth™ or RF operation.

Dual Rechargeable Pen System
Includes pen charger, 2 rechargeable pens, power cable and hardware for mounting it to the INTERWRITE^®BOARD.

Wall Mount Bracket
The wall mount bracket provides support when hanging the INTERWRITE^®BOARD on a wall.

Power Supply
A power supply with a 10' cord is included. The power supply output is rated at 9V @ 1A.

Optional Accessories

Floor Stand
A sturdy, easily adjustable floor stand on casters provides a convenient means to move the INTERWRITE^®BOARD from room to room. The Adjustit Mobile moves the INTERWRITE^®BOARD and has a built-in projector arm.

Bluetooth Hub
Available as either a PCMCIA card or a USB dongle, the Bluetooth™ Hub is an antenna that connects to your PC and provides wireless connectivity between your computer and the INTERWRITE^®BOARD (Models 1060B, 1071B, 1077B, and 1085B only), as well as the INTERWRITE^®PAD (Model 400 only).

Interactive Pens/Pen Chargers
Additional interactive pens are available to provide full mouse capability (left and right click, drag and drop, etc.) when using the INTERWRITE^®BOARD. A pen charger is available that mounts to the side of the INTERWRITE^®BOARD and allows users to charge 2 battery-free interactive pens.

The video and review below is complied by the www.anseo.net site

Just when I thought I’d reviewed every Interactive Whiteboard, there ever was and along comes another one.  Except, this one has been around as long as any of them.  In fact, this board has a 75% market share in Northern Ireland. 

Well, firstly it’s a similar product to the pen-based boards out there.  The most similar board to it is Promethean’s offering.  However, the Interwrite board offers a couple of extra things that the Promethean doesn’t.

Firstly, it has a multi-touch option where up to 9 people can interact with the board at the same time using its software.  It also has some nice shortcut buttons on the side of the board.  Another cool thing is that it can double up as a normal whiteboard, i.e. you can use dry wipe markers on it.  On top of that, you can also buy a special type of whiteboard marker for the board.  This allows you to write on the board without a projector and whatever you write shows up on the screen but can also be saved to a connected computer.

Another couple of features that the salesman pointed out was the five year warranty and the free training provided.  Impressively, the whole package with a long throw projector comes in at just under €2,600.  This compares with the Promethean reseller  €2,500 offer which does not include training.  I think Promethean resellers also only offer a 1 year warranty with their €2,500 offer too.

The only downside to this whiteboard is that it is pen-based only.  Apparantly, they are developing a widget that will turn the board into a touch-based board but this is not available at least until 2010.

I think for its price, quality and guarantee, this is a strong contender if you like pen-based boards.  I doubt they’ll have 75% market share in the south of Ireland with this board but it certainly deserves to be better known.