Interactive Whiteboard Comparison

	IW1000	IW2000	IW3000	IW4000	IW5000	IW6000	IW7000
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