Page 12 - THE Journal, April/May 2017

FEATURE |ED TECH TRENDS
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BenQ America
Recently, BenQ showed several new products. The LX810STD short-throw laser projector features 3,000 lumens and a laser designed for 20,000 hours of life. Inputs include HDMI that doubles as an MHL 2.1 port. The CH100 is the company’s first portable LED projector with HD (1080p) resolution and a 20,000-hour lamp-free LED light source. It sports three HDMI inputs and built-in 10- watt speakers. The MW883UST ultra-short-throw WXGA projector includes the PointWrite interactive module option for pen or finger touch annotation and, via an optional QCast dongle, wireless content sharing.
Lightspeed Technologies
Lightspeed has introduced a new wearable microphone. The Flexmike includes volume controls right on the unit to enable the teacher to make adjustments as needed. The microphone runs on a 2.4V NiMH battery pack, bringing the weight to 1.8 ounces; battery life is eight hours. The power switch includes a mute function. The device retails for $313; however, the company offers education pricing too. As one education user explained, “You plug it in, turn it on and it works. Strap the mic around your neck and go do what you do. Now every student will hear your voice as if you were having a personal conversation with each of them directly!”
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