Learn More About Interactive White Boards

Interactive White Boards or IWB is a powerful technology usually geared for businesses and educators. As the name suggests, it is basically a white board that accept images from projectors connected to computers. Instead of commanding the computer for specific actions, users simply input their commands on the white boards. It is highly useful for educational purposes as images and information could be easily manipulated by teachers. For businesses, data doesn’t have to be remotely controlled as the presenter can easily provide the information.

Hardware Considerations

The hardware requirements in IWB are not just based on the projectors and computers. Companies manufacturing IWBs also provide specialized white boards that can easily accept command from users.

White board interaction differs per manufacturer. However, the default interaction is usually through stylus so that the projector and white board could have pinpoint accuracy on the commands coming from users. Other manufacturers can easily detect finger movements but it will require some calibration before any type of interaction is possible. There are also manufacturers that sell specialized IR or infrared pens so that interaction can be easily detected. Last but not the least, some manufacturers install infrared sensors in the whiteboard itself for faster data interpretation.

Interactive White Board Cost

The cost of each system depends on the size and industry. Companies that manufacture IWBs usually provide special discount for schools and organizations that will use the technology for educational purposes. On the other hand, business IWBs will usually range from $700 for the portable system to $5,000 for a fully interactive system with large screen display.

What You Need to Know about the iPad 2

When Apple released the original iPad in 2010, the computer world changed. People lost interest in netbooks and tablets became the hottest property in the tech world. Every other tech giant scrambled to build their own tablets so that they can take advantage of the popularity of these portable hand-held devices. Although tablets have existed before the iPad, its relevance only came to light with the introduction of Steve Job’s portable device.
Barely a year after the introduction of iPad, Steve Jobs is offering something impressive. Aptly dubbed the iPad 2, the device is thinner yet more powerful. It comes with a dual core A5 chip which Apple claims it’s 9 times faster than the original iPad. The graphics processor is not yet named but the demos have been really impressive. Even with the additional power and thinner body, it can still work up to 10 hours without recharging.
The additional power offered by Apple in the iPad 2 perfectly complements the two out-of-the box applications –iMovie and Garage Band. These two applications are well known for their ability to edit videos and music respectively but require powerful processors. With the dual core A5 chip, Apple is confident it will work without any problem.
But the most impressive feature of the iPad 2 is actually its pricing. Like its predecessor, the entry level iPad 2 only costs $499 (16GB Wifi Only). The first generation iPad is $100 less which is an impressive bargain for those who really just wanted a powerful and useful tablet.