Date: January 5, 2010
SMART introduces interactive whiteboards with dual touch
SMART Technologies announces the SMART Board™ SBD600 series interactive whiteboard with dual touch, which enables two users to touch or write on the board’s surface simultaneously. This addition to the SMART Board family of interactive whiteboards enhances small-group interaction by enabling two users to work together at an interactive whiteboard. Pupils and teachers have the option of using their finger or a pen to brainstorm, problem-solve, explore ideas and engage with lesson materials while working within award-winning SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software. SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards combine dual-touch collaboration with the look, feel and functionality of standard 600 series interactive whiteboards.
Dual-user mode is specific to SMART Notebook, one of the world’s most popular collaborative learning applications. Single-user mode is the default setting. Selecting an icon in SMART Notebook divides the screen in two, creating a personal workspace for each user to produce and share work, collaborate and problem-solve. For example, using the dual-user lessons and resources available for the SBD 600 series, two pupils can solve the same problem in two different ways, race to complete the same problem or work together to solve different parts of the same problem. Users can return to single-user mode by selecting an icon. The SBD600 series is available in the standard (4:3 aspect ratio) 77" (195 cm) SBD680, the widescreen (16:10 aspect ratio) 87" (221 cm) SBD685 and (16:9 aspect ratio) 94” (239 cm) SBD690. It is also available on all 600i and 600ix interactive whiteboard systems.
“SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards enable more students to become actively involved in lesson activities at the same time and increases small-group interaction and collaboration,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “Increasing student engagement is one of the best ways to ensure improved learning outcomes.”
Features
Dual-user mode – Allows users to touch or write on the interactive whiteboard simultaneously while working within a clearly defined workspace
Easy mode-switching – Easy switching between single- and dual-mode with the touch of an icon in SMART Notebook software
Familiar look and feel – Familiar look and feel based on current SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards
SMART product integration – Dual-touch integration with SMART Notebook software
Pricing and availability
SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboard models and interactive whiteboard systems will be available in February. The suggested list price starts at £1,351 in the United Kingdom. Suggested prices in other regions will vary depending on applicable taxes, duties and importation costs. The SBD600 series is available from SMART authorized resellers. For more information, specifications and a list of SMART authorized resellers, visit www.smarttech.com.
About the SMART Board 600 series
• The SMART Board 600 series extends interactive capabilities with a flexible pen-and-finger system, delivering intuitive performance and legendary ease of use
• The SMART Board 600i series integrates a SMART Board 680, 685 or 690 interactive whiteboard and a short-throw projector, and is the most popular interactive whiteboard system in the world, according to Futuresource Consulting, a leading global research company that has been tracking interactive whiteboard sales for nine years
• The SMART 685ix interactive whiteboard system integrates a SMART Board 685 widescreen interactive whiteboard and an ultra-short-throw widescreen UX60 projector for crisp, brilliant image quality and an extraordinary walk-up-and-use experience
• The SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboard enables two users to simultaneously touch or write on the interactive whiteboard for a simple collaborative classroom experience
