University Business - September 2006 - (Page 79)

W H AT ' S N E W Looking for higher-education and technology products and services? Start here. Edited by Ann McClure Polaroid IDs To start or update an ID card system, take a look at Polaroid's Commercial ID Product Suite, which encompasses mul- tiple software options, a direct camera interface, and printers with enhanced security features. Projector Power The software is customizable, with add-ons like fast image and signature capture, and advanced Sony has a new line of projectors designed smart card and biometric program developments. to have low fan noise, low power consump- The system also offers magnetic strip encoding, tion, and high brightness, as well as to barcoding, contact, and contactless encoding for allow multiple input connections. The VPL- smart cards, reading proximity cards, and HID cards. For a system that in- FX52, priced at $11,250, has 6000 ANSI lu- cludes a Polaroid P4000 dual-sided color printer with bidirectional USB with mens, power zoom, and can be networked Ethernet for connectivity, ID CardMaker Expert Edition networkable and for monitoring. The VPL-EX3, priced at Image Capture software, expect to pay $7,790. For other combinations and $1,500, offers 2000 lumens, selectable pic- pricing, visit www.polaroid-id.com. ture modes, a remote control, and a short throw range. Visit www.sony.com. S t e p Closer to A Whole Bushel the Microphone Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro notebook Background noise dur- computer features the Intel Core Duo pro- ing conference calls or cessor and has up to five times the perfor- distance learning ses- mance of the PowerBook G4. Weighing 6.8 sions can be reduced with pounds, it includes a built-in iSight the use of Solo Wireless Microphone Systems from video camera; iLife for recording a Revolabs. The Executive system includes eight video Podcast or iMovie; and Front wearable duplex microphones, while the Desktop Row media experience, which enables users to share iTunes playlists, version has one unit. Both models feature re- iPhoto libraries, and video via Bonjour, a zero configuration wireless chargeable batteries with eight hours of talk time, networking technology built into Mac OS X. Its power adapter charges a 100-foot range, 128-bit encryption, and a mute the battery by magnetically coupling the power cord to the computer. function. The Executive system costs $7,995, and The education price is $2,599. Rounding out its Intel line, Apple has the Desktop system is $495. For more informa- released a redesigned MacBook. With a 13-inch widescreen display and tion, visit www.revolabs.com. all the bells and whistles of the Pro model, the notebook offers educa- tion pricing from $1,049 for the 1.83 GHz white version to $1,399 for the 2.0 GHz black version. Eat them up at www.apple.com. Smart Accessories Interactivity is a little more manageable with Smart's new Sympodium ID350 interactive pen display. Featuring a more compact design than previous models, the 15-inch display still has a battery-free tethered pen, integrated USB hub, simultaneous computer/projector con- nectivity, and the newest version of Smart Board software. The ID350 is priced at $2,249, and the ID370, which offers a 17-inch display and higher resolution, costs $2,899. Visit www.smarttech.com. www.universitybusiness.com September 2006 | 79 What'sNew906.indd 79 8/21/06 4:06:38 PM http://www.polaroid-id.com http://www.sony.com http://www.revolabs.com http://www.apple.com http://www.smarttech.com http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - September 2006

Contents
College Index
Company Index
Advisory Board
Editor's Note
Behind the News
Viewpoint
Marketing
Human Resources
Money Matters
Community Colleges
Summer Conference Report
Learning After Loss
Not Your Typical Textbook Advice
A Greener Attitude
Mobile Technology: One For All
Lessons in Landlording
Business Technology
What's New
Calendar of Events
Direct Connect
End Note

University Business - September 2006