New screen time

[Jobos]

I'm looking for a supplier who can supply and fit a couple of interactive screens in our new classrooms. We already have 4 70" Genee screens which work ok but the teachers who use them are less impressed so looking for recommendations for other screens. I've heard good things about the Promethean ActivPanel but never seen them myself.

[yac2016]

The Activ Panel 2 were great screens and great prices too. The latest V4 panels come with a Android device(not built in), so pointless as it has no real place. They also have no VGA connection so be wary.

 

We use Promethean due to use Activ Inpsire and all the issues with licensing.

 

I would stay away from IIyama, cheap screens but build quality is poor especially if using a bracket, they tend to stick out too much.

 

Smart are good, CTouch also(7 year warranty)

[Dylanduffyghs]

Speak to @VeryPC_Ross - We have just had 3 BenQ 65" Touch Panels fitted and they are great.

 

Dylan

[6Foot2]

We have two Ricoh D5510 interactive whiteboards. It is early days for these (one of them has gone into a room where it won't be used as an IWB at all: Technophobic staff member) but one has gone down very well with the teacher of IT.

 

 

The only cable is the mains lead, connectivity provided over the WiFi (provided you don't want to use audio from the PC then you will have to use one of the cabled options)

[Clevertouch_Rob]

Clevertouch, BenQ - worth getting demos and seeing what works for you...

[Guest MD5T]

Had problems with clever touch.

[BenQ_Support]

Speak to @VeryPC_Ross - We have just had 3 BenQ 65" Touch Panels fitted and they are great.

 

Dylan

 

Thanks Dylan, That's great to hear! @Jobos We're an Edugeek sponsor so happy to answer any questions. Just drop me a DM or we will be at BETT in Jan so more than welcome to come and take a look if you're visiting.

 

Regards

 

Adrian.

[MrFrostmaul]

Promethean V2 boards work good for us with 0 issues in 2 years. However our V4 boards are rubbish, always having issues with display, touch etc.

[yac2016]

Promethean V2 boards work good for us with 0 issues in 2 years. However our V4 boards are rubbish, always having issues with display, touch etc.

Yes same here V2 have been great, V4 boards are not at the same level, we have stopped having any more at the moment. Support is good from Promethean though.

[Clevertouch_Rob]

Had problems with clever touch.

 

Anything i can help with? Drop me a PM

[Geoff]

Just got a Microsoft Surface Hub. Very impressed with it. Not sure if it's suitable for a school though.

[VeryPC_Ross]

Thanks for the recommendation @Dylanduffyghs. @Jobos, I'll drop you a PM so you have all my direct contact details if you would like to talk over your requirements! Cheers

[mowgli82]

I've got 11 of the Promethean V4's and have no problem with them what so ever!

[DannyF1801]

I've just assisted a school in replacing some legacy Smartboards and Projectors with new V4 Prometheans. School did have a couple of other Interactive screens recently installed (i won't name the manufacturer) but due to the changes with Smart software etc welcomed seeing the Promethean screens. Im pleased to say the school were blown away so much so that they purchased more screens than originally planned. I disagree with the above with regards to the external android. You can customise it at you will allows you to install the Promethean Store and Google play store so apps/games/ lesson content is easily added straight to the device. It allows you to mirror any kind of tablet Apple or Android directly on to the screen and move around the classroom at your leisure and in turn doing away with the need for a visualiser.

 

Another benefit of the Android being external is the fact you can upgrade it. Think of the life expectancy of the new screens etc. in two years that Android will look dated similar to your mobile. This way you can upgrade that whereas with an inbuilt Android your're going to be looking at a very dated OS in 5-8 years time.

 

Good thinking by Promethean and a great product. Best on the market at the minute. Equally though I'm looking forward to how Clevertouch, Smart etc will improve to bounce back.

[yac2016]

You can just by an external Android box, buying the V2's at less than £1800 each compared to the V4's in my opinion is not worth it. Unless you got a great deal on the V4's?

[DannyF1801]

Which Android box would you purchase though and would it have the capabilities and same features as the Promethean ActivConnect Android box?

 

The V4's recently purchased cost the school around £2400. Not to bad in my opinion for the latest technology and with the added features etc. Also the screens come with HDMI to VGA adaptors so not a problem if you have a dated machine.

[snagrat]

We do a lot of Samsung screens. Very good screens and from a big manufacturer.

 

They have Android and a built in Whiteboard mode.

 

Also comes with their MagicInfo software so can easier be switched to Digital Signage mode.

 

65" wont cost more than £1850 with a 5 year warranty.

 

Also have a new model out which I am hoping to see at BETT

[snagrat]

We do a lot of Samsung screens. Very good screens and from a big manufacturer.

 

They have Android and a built in Whiteboard mode.

 

Also comes with their MagicInfo software so can easier be switched to Digital Signage mode.

 

65" wont cost more than £1850 with a 5 year warranty.

 

Also have a new model out which I am hoping to see at BETT

[yac2016]

I agree, but purchasing V2's at £1700 each, £2400 is a big leap for the additional benefits in my opinion.

[jonspurs]

Have you all mounted the screens at a:

1. Fixed height

2. Balance box

3. Motorised stand

 

I'm curious to which you've got and any feedback. We're looking at balance boxes for ActivPanels...but are they crap like the ones that came with the Sanyo/Orange all-in one IWB?