ViewSonic product (NextVision N4 I think it’s called) is no longer available, most of our classrooms have one. We’ve standardized a mounted viewsonic PJ656 (Current number is now PJ658) projector. The janitors clean the filters every quarter, haven’t had an issue with the lamps. (yet) We have come across 50 ft. vga cables to give the teachers some flexibility. (They don’t complain too much about the backpack rack we made for them-reels out like a garden hose) Seriously though, mounting them on the ceiling is the way to go, plus it keeps students away from them. Haven’t tried this, but I’ve been told that video works poorly with wireless setups.
All for now, Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:34 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] more standardization _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:50 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] more standardization We are trying to standardize on a projector to put in classrooms. · I have gotten opinions from some teachers around our district, but for the most part, they aren’t picky, they just want the bulbs to last forever. · It seems to me that 2 video inputs is a very nice feature, for switching between computer and doc. cam or other source. · A VGA video input is nice as well as Svideo (although I’ve never seen it used) for DVD/VCR or video cameras · What other features do you folks look at when purchasing projectors? For the most part, they won’t be mounted. Is there a specific brand that bulbs are more reasonable on? · Is anyone using wireless connections to projectors successfully? We have a few, but the wireless network (internet) connection is given up when connecting to the wireless proj. Teachers don’t like that. · As always, price is a factor, but it seems that most of these manufacturers are making money on the bulbs, warranties and not the projector itself. Layne A. Henn 712.224.7423 HYPERLINK "http://www.siouxcityschools.org/"; \nforsignature No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1253 - Release Date: 1/31/2008 9:09 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.17/1253 - Release Date: 1/31/2008 9:09 AM
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