Interactive Whiteboard Comparison
IW1000 | IW2000 | IW3000 | IW4000 | IW5000 | IW6000 | IW7000 | |
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Description |
Mobile Interactive Whiteboard System |
Parrot Products E-Board |
Ultra Short-Focus Interactive Whiteboard System |
Parrot Products U-Board |
Interactive Keyboard/Mouse System |
Interactive Projector/PC System |
65″ LCD Touch Panel |
Review |
Most cost effective in it’s range |
Hard coated, tear-proof polyester surface, well priced |
Most cost effective in it’s rangeLower chance of interference due to proximity to board |
Known for stabilityUses ultra-sound technology Well suited for areas with lots of light, or bright light |
Most commonly used where projection surface is too large to write onDevice has mouse and keyboard in one |
Best if you are looking for an all-in-one solutionTakes up minimal space on boardroom table |
Only system to offer no presenter shadowBest solution for having ultimate professional look in your boardroom |
Interference |
Yes, sunlight and bright direct light can cause interference |
No possibility of interference |
Yes, sunlight and bright direct light can cause interference |
Loud sounds may cause interference |
No, uses it’s own 2.4G wireless frequency |
Yes, sunlight and bright direct light can cause interference |
No possibility of interference |
Best For |
Best for travelling trainers.System is portable and can be used on a wall surface. System can also be ceiling mounted for a permanent installation |
Best for a permanent mount in a classroom or boardroom |
For a permanent mount in a classroom or boardroom |
Travelling trainers.System is portable. Suitable for permanent mount against the board in a classroom or boardroom |
Best for use on large scale areas |
Best for travelling trainers as the system is portable and can be used on a wall surfaceGreat ease of use – simply insert your flash drive presentation. |
Best for use in boardrooms or classrooms.This system should be mounted against a concrete wall. |
Warranty |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
1 Year |
Active Working Area |
Up to 3000mm Diagonal |
1675mm x 1275mm |
1500mm up to 2500mm |
Up to 3000mm Diagonal |
N/A |
Up to 3800mm Diagonal |
1428mm x 803mm |
Connection |
USB – RJ45 |
USB |
USB – RJ45 |
USB |
Wireless USB Dongle |
Only Power Cable |
USB |
Cable Length |
1.5m USB & 1m RJ45 |
10m |
3m USB & 5m RJ45 |
4.5m |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Longest Possible Connection |
Up to 40m |
25m (with USB powered extension) |
Up to 40m |
4.5m |
10m from Laptop/PC |
N/A |
N/A |
Input Method |
Stylus E-Pen |
Finger or Pen |
Stylus E-Pen |
Stylus E-Pen |
N/A |
Stylus E-Pen / Keyboard & Mouse |
Finger or Pen |
Batteries for Input |
No, battery free pen |
N/A |
No, battery free pen |
No batteries, pen charges via USB |
3 x AAA batteries |
2 x AAA batteries |
N/A |
Battery Life |
60 seconds charge gives 2 hours use |
N/A |
60 seconds charge gives 2 hours use |
1 hour for full charge gives up to 20 hours continuous use |
3 months continuous use |
3 months continuous use |
N/A |
Writing Precision |
Less than 1mm |
Less than 1mm |
Less than 1mm |
Less than 1mm |
N/A |
Less than 2mm |
Less than 2mm |
Power Supply |
Via Computer USB |
Via Computer USB |
Via Computer USB |
Via Computer USB |
3 x AAA batteries |
From Wall Power Plug |
Touch screen powered by USBLCD powered by 100-240 voltage |
Surface Area |
Wall or Non-Reflective Whiteboard |
Hard coated Polyester Surface |
Wall or Non-Reflective Whiteboard |
Wall or Non-Reflective Whiteboard |
Any digital screen |
Wall or Non-Reflective Whiteboard |
Tempered Glass |
Calibration |
12 Point Calibration |
9 Point Calibration |
12 Point Calibration |
9 Point Calibration |
No Calibration |
4 Point Calibration |
Choice of 4 or 16 Point Calibration |
Optical Detection |
Infra-Red |
Touch sensitive |
Infra-Red |
Ultra Sonic Sound |
Wireless 2.4G |
Infra-Red |
Infra-Red |
Installation |
Mobile/Permanent |
Permanent or on Mobile Castors |
Mobile/Permanent |
Mobile/Permanent |
Mobile |
Mobile |
Permanent |
Portability |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Weight |
0.68 kg |
24 kg |
1.42 kg |
0.58 kg |
0.162 kg |
7.79 kg |
100 kg |
Built in Data Projector |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
LCD Monitor |
Built in PC |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
300Gb Hard Drive2Gb RAM Intel Atom CPU N450 @ 1.66 GHz 3 USB Ports Windows 7 Professional |
No |