Two users can simultaneously touch or write on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard
WASHINGTON, DC --- June 29, 2009 --- 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. Students 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 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, two students 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, which combines all work in a single file. Dual-user lessons and resources will be available when the first SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards begin shipping in the fall of 2009. The SBD600 series will be available in three sizes, the standard (4:3 aspect ratio) 77" (195 cm) SBD680 and the widescreen (16:10 aspect ratio) 87" (221 cm) SBD685. 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 the fall, with the exception of the SMART Board 690 interactive whiteboard. The suggested education list price starts at US$1,549. Outside North America, suggested education prices 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
About SMART
SMART Technologies introduced the touch-sensitive SMART Board interactive whiteboard in 1991. It was just the first of many innovative, easy-to-use products that have earned SMART worldwide recognition and made it the undisputed global leader in the interactive whiteboard product category. Its strategic alliance with Intel Corporation and strong commitment to research and development have accelerated SMART’s growing line of products. Thanks to their simplicity and powerful ability to connect people, SMART products have transformed learning for more than 25 million students around the world.
