Layne-
Welcome back, and Happy 2008 everyone!!!
We have a couple of different models what is now the Qomo
Document Cameras. (Our's were labeled Promax.) I am not impressed with
the cheap model ($850) as the picture is not the greatest. The model
that has is around $1200 has a nicer picture, with a lot more features.
We do have some old Elmo's in the District, but those are old, not very
bright, and current back at Elmo as they were recalled for a fire
problem. Nice!!! The nice thing about the upper end Qomo and Promaxs,
they already have the video switcher built-in to the document camera, so
it takes care of two boxes that you need in the classroom. As always,
that would be a problem with the projector dies and then your whole
system goes with it.
I would enjoy hearing what you end up standardizing on, and
what drew you there. We have considered adding some document cameras,
but money always keeps it from happening.
Jeremy
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Subject: [info-tech] Document cameras
I have read some reviews and we have a few of the Aver-media 530
document cameras, but I'm wondering what others are having good/bad
experiences with.
The 530 is a little over the top for the typical classroom. It is big
and bulky and I think we could've gotten the needed features with a
smaller footprint (and $$).
There are some Elmo's in our district, but I have no idea what model and
they are a few years old. We would like to standardize as much as
possible and your feedback is valued.
Teachers like the ability to capture images, plug in an SD card, capture
video, not to mention not producing transparencies :-).
Thanks,
Layne A. Henn
712.224.7423
<http://www.siouxcityschools.org/>
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