Epson Adds New Projectors Aimed at K-12

Epson has introduced two new projector series of projectors aimed at the K-12 market. The Epson PowerLite S17, X17 and W17 are SVGA, XGA and WXGA resolutions, respectively. They have HDMI connectivity and also allow for wireless content using the free Epson iProjection app. The Epson PowerLite 97, 98, 99W, 955W and 965 are all […]

Epson Adds New Projectors Aimed at K-12

Class Capture: Finding What Works for You

Several years ago I wrote a blog about class capture, and the expense of the systems that existed. I was frustrated that these systems cost so much money. I had been trying to bring class capture into my institution for a couple of years, and could not justify the cost. The systems that we looked […]

Class Capture: Finding What Works for You

Dukane Announces Rugged iPad Case

Dukane has launched an iPad case (185-1SP) that’s aimed at the education market — it uses a silicone skin cover wrapped around a hard plastic inner design. This two-component cover system wraps around your iPad, ensuring it’s protected from bumps, dust, and scratches. The silicone outer cover features cutouts for your screen, audio port, speakers, […]

Dukane Announces Rugged iPad Case

Tecom Intros New Prime Lectern

The Prime lectern by Tecom is aimed at the entry-level market — Tecom says the TPP-11W is the lowest cost podium it’s ever designed. Integrated with AV control, HDMI and VGA signal routing, a 19″ touch-screen, microphone, DVD player, speakers and shelves for additional AV gear, the Prime is meant to be used in classrooms […]

Tecom Intros New Prime Lectern

Point of Transit Digital Signage in the Education Setting

In my August column for rAVe DS I referenced a terrific column from Keith Kelsen. Last month I suggested you go and read his column before you read mine. I am doing the same this month: Go give it a read now if you have not yet read it. This month I want to discuss […]

Point of Transit Digital Signage in the Education Setting

InfoComm: AirPlay, AirMedia or Something Else? Parsing Wireless Presentation Systems

By Brad Grimes InfoComm International Earlier this summer, Google came out with a gadget called Chromecast, which plugs into the HDMI port of a flat-panel HDTV and allows users to control the TV wirelessly from a mobile device and send video content to the screen. The mainstream media rejoiced. It was another technological step toward […]

InfoComm: AirPlay, AirMedia or Something Else? Parsing Wireless Presentation Systems

Relationships: Should You Be Steady Dating, or Playing the Field?

If anyone is a regular reader of my columns or blogs, they know that Bates College, where I work, is a Crestron house. This summer I was able to work with some products from AMX. Specifically, we had the DVX-3155HD presentation switcher, along with the Modero MXT-1000 touch panel. I was able to configure these […]

Relationships: Should You Be Steady Dating, or Playing the Field?

Point Of Wait in the Educational Setting

In the July edition of rAVe DS, there was a fantastic article by Keith Kelsen. If you did not get the chance to read this article last month, it is worth a read now. If you did read it last month, it is worth a reread. Go ahead, do it now, I will wait. OK, […]

Point Of Wait in the Educational Setting

Christie and The Sextant Group Help University Build Research Library of the Future

Christie and The Sextant Group are helping redefine the components of a research library at North Carolina State University’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library in Raleigh, N.C. Achieving the school’s goal of securing a competitive advantage by equipping students with collaborative research tools for solving problems in today’s tech-driven society, the library sets a new […]

Christie and The Sextant Group Help University Build Research Library of the Future

Epson Introduces Brighter EX-Series Projectors

Epson today introduced its new EX-Series — four LCD projectors: the EX7220 (WXGA), EX6220 (WXGA), EX5220 (XGA) and EX3220 (SVGA) — all spec’d at 3,000 ANSI lumens and with HDMI inputs. The EX6220 and the EX3220 also have wireless projection capabilities. All the projectors include keystone correction, remote lens control and a 1.2x zoom lens. […]

Epson Introduces Brighter EX-Series Projectors

A Review of the Wainhouse UC&C Summit

By Darcy Harrell CEO, Total Marketing The palatable excitement from June’s InfoComm is slowly starting to wane. The thrill of new technology and product introductions, as well as the entrance of new market players, has been replaced as the doldrums of the everyday demo, quote, close rhythm takes over. In North Texas, it’s hot… and […]

A Review of the Wainhouse UC&C Summit

Director of AV, Meet Director of Security

In July of this year, one of our local sales and integration firms, Advance Technology Inc. (ATI), won the Installer of the Year award from Security Sales & Integration Magazine. You can check out the news release here. What struck me about the article is that ATI is using some sophisticated tools for remote maintenance […]

Director of AV, Meet Director of Security

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best Up-and-Coming K-12 Classroom Product: Pointmaker CPN-6000

        To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best Up-and-Coming K-12 Classroom Product: Pointmaker CPN-6000 The Pointmaker CPN-6000 HDCP annotation system with iPad control combines all […]

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best Up-and-Coming K-12 Classroom Product: Pointmaker CPN-6000

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New K-12 Classroom Projector: Epson BrightLink Pro 1410Wi

        To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New K-12 Classroom Projector: Epson BrightLink Pro 1410Wi A completely wireless projector as far as connectivity goes, […]

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New K-12 Classroom Projector: Epson BrightLink Pro 1410Wi

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New Product for Higher Ed Market: Mersive Solstice

      To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New Product for Higher Ed Market: Mersive Solstice Solstice software enables multiple users to connect simultaneously to a […]

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New Product for Higher Ed Market: Mersive Solstice

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New Control System Hardware: AMX’s G5 Modero X Touch Panels

        To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New Control System Hardware: AMX’s G5 Modero X Touch Panels The glass-to glass look and no-bezel design […]

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best New Control System Hardware: AMX’s G5 Modero X Touch Panels

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best AV Cart: Balt iTeach Charge and Sync Cart

        To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best AV Cart: Balt iTeach Charge and Sync Cart Easily synchronize, charge and transport up to 32 tablets […]

InfoComm 2013 Awards: Best AV Cart: Balt iTeach Charge and Sync Cart

Tiner Takes on Digital Signage

I am excited to have been given the opportunity to think about and write about digital signage in education for rAVe [Publications]. I have scratched the surface on this topic previously, in my March rAVe ED column. In that column I addressed some of the differences between the educational market and the commercial market with […]

Tiner Takes on Digital Signage

Vaddio Debuts IP Audio and Video Streaming Support for AV Bridge

Vaddio’s AV Bridge is a room-based, HD media streaming box for USB and IP streaming of content originating from traditional audio and video equipment. The AV Bridge is designed for ProAV applications, offering a flexible audio and video interface all controllable from an embedded web server or front panel menu. A/V Bridge accepts video input […]

Vaddio Debuts IP Audio and Video Streaming Support for AV Bridge

Creative Uses for the Crestron Mobile App

Anyone who knows me knows that I love my job. I always tell people that my job is like Christmas every day. If it is not a new product I am learning about, programming or testing out, then it is a problem to solve. Most mornings, I really don’t know what to expect on any […]

Creative Uses for the Crestron Mobile App

Extron Debuts Digital Version of PoleVault System

Extron has a hybrid analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI) version of its popular K-12 classroom system PoleVault. Each system uses economical twisted pair cable (CATx) for transmitting signals and includes network connectivity for Web-based AV resource management, monitoring, and control. PoleVault Digital Classroom AV Systems are HDCP compliant, with support for both HDMI and VGA […]

Extron Debuts Digital Version of PoleVault System

Bretford Debuts iPad Charging Cart for 42 Tablets

Bretford Manufacturing today introduced its highest capacity charging cart for iPad and iPad mini in the form of the Mobility Cart 42, which is capable of charging, storing, securing and transporting up to 42 iPads or iPad mini tablets. The new cart offers a simple and practical charging system, making it ideal for schools, training […]

Bretford Debuts iPad Charging Cart for 42 Tablets

Is the Extron IN1608 the Perfect Classroom Box?

Without much fan fare, Extron just started shipping a product that may well be the best classroom system switcher ever. Yes, ever. Before you think this is a paid-for plug, read on (since it’s not): The IN1608 is an eight-input (plenty for ANY classroom application) HDCP-compliant switcher that includes: Four HDMI inputs Two DTP inputs […]

Is the Extron IN1608 the Perfect Classroom Box?

ESA Members Develop Electronic Security Guidelines for Schools

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently completed the ESA Electronic Security Guidelines for Schools, a resource for school officials that are considering adding electronic security systems to a new or existing school security program. The Guidelines are now available for free public download on www.ESAweb.org. These guidelines provide an in-depth look at the various components […]

ESA Members Develop Electronic Security Guidelines for Schools

Sony VPL-E2x6 Series of Projectors Debuts, Aimed at ED Market

The Sony VPL-E2x6 series is aimed totally at the classroom. It’s available in two resolution options, WXGA series and XGA series, each spec’d at 3,100-3,700 lumens of color light output. The WXGA series consists of the VPL-EW276 (3,700 lumens) and EW246 (3,100 lumens), while the XGA series consists of the VPL-EX276 (3,700 lumens), EX246 (3,200 […]

Sony VPL-E2x6 Series of Projectors Debuts, Aimed at ED Market

Tecom to Launch a Multi-Touch Lectern at InfoComm

Tecom is introducing at InfoComm the TecPodium AV Lectern, which will integrate multi-touch screen capabilities supporting Microsoft Windows 8 and HD resolution. The TecPodium TPI-12W is an all-in-one lectern with a single control panel controlling all AV gear. It has a built-in optical, multi-user touch screen system. The new touch screen also offers extended educational […]

Tecom to Launch a Multi-Touch Lectern at InfoComm

Universal Classroom Design

I’ve seen thousands of automated classrooms. Take away 10 percent of these as super exotic for law schools and medical schools and what’s left are pretty much the same within every room type.  Classrooms I’m referring to here, and we write control code to make them work and I think there is a better way […]