Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard now costs US$2,000 less
Users will enjoy lower price plus newly released SMART Board software 9.0
CALGARY, Alberta --- February 2, 2005 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces a price reduction for the Rear Projection SMART Board™ 3000i interactive whiteboard. The new suggested list price of US$14,999 is down from US$16,999, making it an affordable choice for corporate and government applications that require a rear-projection interactive whiteboard with XGA resolution.
With SMART Board software 9.0, users can write over applications in digital ink and then edit, save, print or post their notes to a website for future reference. The recently released version includes a simplified interface that reduces training time for new users and provides more whiteboarding space. There is also a new magnifier tool that zooms in on a specific area as a user moves it over the desktop and can be used to highlight detailed visual information. LinQ™ software, a component of SMART Board software, allows users to share or control their desktop with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard when connected through a standard or wireless network.
"SMART is constantly working to increase the value of its products with both hardware improvements and software innovations," says Nancy Knowlton, SMART's president and co-CEO. "By reducing the price of the 3000i and offering the many improvements built into SMART Board software 9.0, we provide an affordable technology solution that includes all the benefits of a high-resolution, rear-projection interactive whiteboard."
Pricing and availability
The Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard will be available from February 4, 2005, at a suggested list price of US$14,999. Not-for-profit educational institutions may qualify for a grant through the SMARTer Kids™ Foundation, reducing the price to US$11,999. For more information, specifications or authorized resellers, visit www.smarttech.com or call 1.888.42.SMART. For grant inquiries, visit the SMARTer Kids Foundation at www.smarterkids.org or call 403.228.8565.
About Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboards
The Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard is part of the family of award-winning SMART Board interactive whiteboards. The 3000i offers interactive functionality with the shadow-free benefits of a rear-projection display and integrated true XGA projector. It is housed in a slim, tapered cabinet and can be moved to different rooms quickly and easily. Simply by touching the 66" (165-cm) display, users can access and control any computer application or multimedia platform, including the Internet, CD-ROMs and DVDs. With SMART Board software, users can write over applications in digital ink and then edit, save, print or post their notes to a website for future reference. SMART Board interactive whiteboards are used in classrooms, briefing rooms and boardrooms around the world, enabling people to collaborate effectively whether they are in the same room or in another location. Feature-rich software and intuitive functionality make the SMART Board interactive whiteboard the number one choice of educators, presenters and trainers in more than 75 countries. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com/3000i.
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