Exciting New Ultra Short Throw Projectors from Epson - EB450WI and EB460i

Interactive Whiteboards without the Board?

If you have a small classroom or meeting room where a traditional interactive whiteboard is going to difficult to accommodate or you simply don’t want to break the bank with an all-in-one system, then these new Epson projectors could be for you. Introducing the new Epson  EB-450Wi and EB-460i range, ultra short throw projectors that deliver superb superior images to any size room without the need for an interactive whiteboard. The new EB-450Wi and EB-460i  projectors can display sharply focussed images to any flat surface, for example a traditional wipe board, and throw a 70” 16:10 format screen from just 16cm distance so shadow and glare are eliminated from people in front of the display.

The range of Epson EB-450Wi and EB-460i projectors can now transform any suitable projection surface into an interactive one whether the room is small or large and without he need for an electronic board.  Using an interactive pen, the projector can detect the position on the surface enabling control of presentations.  

As well as a high quality display of images the EB-450Wi and EB-460i projectors also have a built-in speaker which can amplify content or the speaker.

•    Ultra short throw displaying 70” screens from just 16cm
•    Displays onto any suitable projection surface without the need for an electronic board
•    Advanced Epson 3LCD technology for bright images and accurate colour
•    Virtual elimination of shadow or glare
•    Built in speaker
•    Easy installation
•    Wireless option
•    Fast startup and Instant Off
•    Interactive pen included
•    Projector mounting kit included

Epson’s 3LCD technology has been designed to create bright images with accurate colour and grey scale reproduction making your presentation easy on the eye.  This is, of course, crucial for teaching and learning for many subjects including geographical maps, photographs, artwork and so on.   The Epson EB-450Wi and EB-460i ultra short throw range of projectors provide high brightness from 2200 to 3000 lumens and have been developed under the guidelines of their environmental policy of both energy saving and lamp life.  These projectors boast a long lamp-life, a sleep timer function, paint-free design and recyclable packaging. The new range of Epson projectors have been designed with unique features providing all the tools needed for effective teaching and interactive learning.  The Epson EB-450Wi and EB-460i range of projectors are due to be released around April this year. To find out more then contact SchoolCare today.

LapCabby produce a diverse range of innovative choices for laptop and netbook charging trolleys for schools

The LapCabby range of charging and storage trolleys for schools feature contemporary external designs includes striking ergonomic handles and rubber bumpers that protect the unit, the classroom and the laptops inside.   Other features include green power management and an effective dual point locking system.  The LapCabby power and cable management system is housed in a seperate compartment to keep it well out of the way of children providing an excellent level of safety.

As well as an innovative design and excellent features, the LapCabby range is also one of the best value range of laptop charging trolleys for schools.  Contact us today for more information.

	LapCabby 16H The LapCabby 16H stores and charges 16 laptops Sliding trays for each laptop allows easy access Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate side compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 19" Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W300 x D66 x H68mm (2 AC adapters per pocket)
	LAPCABBY 16H PRICE £POA
	LapCabby 32H The LapCabby 32H stores and charges 32 laptops Sliding trays for each laptop allows easy access Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate side compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 19" Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W300 x D66 x H68mm (2 AC adapters per pocket)
	LAPCABBY 32H PRICE £POA
	LapCabby 10V The LapCabby 10V stores and charges 10 laptops Sliding shelves allows easy access to laptops Soft rubber grips protect laptops when stored in individual bays Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate back compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 19" Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W68 x D61 x H199mm (1 AC adapter per pocket)
	LAPCABBY 10V PRICE £POA
	LapCabby 16V The LapCabby 16V stores and charges 16 laptops Sliding shelves allows easy access to laptops Soft rubber grips protect laptops when stored in individual bays Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate back compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 19" Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W68 x D61 x H199mm (1 AC adapter per pocket)
	LAPCABBY 16V PRICE £POA
	LapCabby 20V The LapCabby 20V stores and charges 20 laptops Sliding shelves allows easy access to laptops Soft rubber grips protect laptops when stored in individual bays Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate back compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 19" Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W68 x D61 x H199mm (1 AC adapter per pocket)
	LAPCABBY 20V PRICE £POA
	LapCabbyMini 20V The LapCabbyMini 20V stores and charges 20 mini laptops/netbooks Laptop storage boxes hold two netbooks per box while adding protection during movement Sliding shelves allows easy access to netbooks Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate back compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 10" Inside dimensions for netbook boxes 460 x 325 x 44mm Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W41 x D90 x H195mm (2 AC adapters per pocket)
	LapCabby 20V - PRICE £POA
	LapCabbyMini 32V The LapCabbyMini 32V stores and charges 32 mini laptops/netbooks Laptop storage boxes hold two netbooks per box while adding protection during movement Sliding shelves allows easy access to netbooks Fitted with Power7 timer as standard Seperate back compartment, accessable via a hidden door release, houses AC adaptors and power supply away from the laptops for added safety Cable storage keeps cables compact, neat and tidy Lockable wheels to allow mobility within the classroom Maximum laptop 10" Inside dimensions for netbook boxes 460 x 325 x 44mm Internal dimensions for AC Adapter pockets: W41 x D90 x H195mm (2 AC adapters per pocket) LAPCABBYMINI 32V £POA
	*Special Offer Terms & Conditions   Offer is strictly available on orders placed before 4pm 30 April 2010. Products ordered will be invoiced immediately. Offer price only available whilst stocks last and may be effected by change of pricing by manufacturer. Specifications and pricing of offer may change without notice. Offer prices quoted exclude VAT.

Also see Meru Wireless Networks for education	Netbooks for education	Laptops for education

SchoolCare – one of the South of England’s leading provider of ICT solutions for education.  SchoolCare supply laptop charing trolleys and ICT services to Berkshire, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Surrey and Wiltshire.

Smart Table 230i

The Smart Table 230i is the world’s first multi-user, multi-touch table developed specifically for Primary schools.  The Smart Table 230i boasts a wide range of activities designed to encourage pupil discussion and consensus building whilst making learning together fun.

The Smart Table 230i is available now and features:

•    27” multi-touch display supporting up to six users at one time
•    Durable surface suitable for the needs of primary school users
•    Gesture recognition
•    Built-in audio
•    Casters allow easy movement
•    Accommodates up to 6 children
•    Supports up to 40 simultaneous touches
•    Easy to use straight from the box
•    Network connectivity
•    Includes customisable educational application
•    Upload your own applications via USB

The Smart Table 230i can be used by up to six children simultaneously, either seated or standing, and (technically) up to 40 simultaneous touches.  Straight from the box, the Smart Table comes with a range of learning applications, interactive lesson activities and educational games.  These include Smart Team Challenge, Smart Alphabet, Smart Paint, Smart Count, Smart Puzzle and Smart Mapping.  

•    SMART Alphabet - Encourages pupils to learn spelling by organising letters into words. Teachers can change the number of letters and case of letters. Teachers can also provide a blank side for playing a game of anagrams.

•    SMART Paint - Multiple pupils can draw simultaneously over a drawing canvas. Multiple colours and input modes can be selected. The background image can easily be customised.

•    SMART Team Challenge - Multiple pupils match answers with questions posted in the middle of the display.

•    SMART Count - A block or coin counting exercise is provided for pupils to solve a puzzle piece.

•    SMART Tangrams - Multiple pupils can work together to manipulate shapes to solve a puzzle piece.

•    SMART Mapping - Multiple pupils can connect labels with their destination locations.

With the Smart Table Toolkit teachers can customise existing applications and create new lessons.  For example, teachers can create a themed lesson by altering backgrounds, questions and images within the application.  The Smart Table also has an Ethernet and two USB ports to enable teachers to upload activities of their own too.

For more information on the Smart Table 230i, contact SchoolCare on 0845 86 22 660.

Meru Wireless Networking for Network Managers

The Meru wireless network offers advanced and consistent coverage campus-wide through virtualisation technology, giving each device its own virtual port equivalent to a wired connection.  This means that Meru wireless networks can:

•    Connect anywhere. A school wireless LAN gives the freedom to connect anytime, anywhere and with Meru wireless networking, finding a strong enough signal is not a problem.

•    Run every application. Whatever the application you wish to download from a PowerPoint presentation to video or even making calls from a VoIP telephone, Meru wireless networking provides sufficient bandwidth and ensured mobility.

•    Use any device. Meru wireless networking does not require specialised software client with any 802.11 client easily recognised.

The Meru Virtualised wireless LAN solves the difficult problem of complex application mixes found in educational network environments.  With high power, FR efficient access points are much better suited to handling the physical environments of schools, colleges and universities.  This makes Meru wireless networking easy to deploy, easy to manage and easy to scale.  Meru wireless networking gives you:

•    Virtualization. Meru abstracts RF complexities; this simplifies both deployment and management. Virtual Cell technology creates a smooth and seamless RF coverage from adjacent access points, preserving RF spectrum for future expansion as the school or college network grows.  Adding coverage or increasing capacity is as simple as adding a light bulb. Install the access point and the network does the rest. Simple and transparent, with no interruptions to your network or users.

•    Control. Each device is managed through its own private Virtual Port, a network link that is equivalent to an Ethernet port but wireless. The properties of each Virtual Port are adjustable on demand, enabling network managers control over each user's bandwidth, quality-of-service and application availability.

•    Security. The wireless network itself is application-aware, automatically detecting different traffic types through both deep packet inspection and flow signatures that can recognise even with encrypted traffic. Network managers can reduce, monitor or block specific applications such as Skype or peer-to-peer file sharing.

•    Saved Money. Meru's high reliability and capacity mean that wireless can fully replace wired Ethernet and thus avoid more costly cable runs in classrooms and other buildings. With a Meru wireless virtualised LAN you will require about 30% fewer access points, with comparable savings in supporting infrastructure.

•   Improves User Satisfaction. The pervasive wireless enabled by Meru makes staff more productive and students less likely to call for technical support. Wireless LAN Virtualization ensures that connections are not dropped as devices move, which means a more reliable network with no noticeable interruptions even with voice calls. Together, these mean happier users and fewer technical support calls.