by Shane Henson — January 2, 2013—Bretford Manufacturing Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of furniture products designed to improve how people work and learn, has upgraded its Mobile Interactive Whiteboard (EDUIWB-AL) with a universal mounting bracket designed for ultra short throw projectors weighing 20 pounds or less.
According to Bretford, the mobile whiteboard offers a canvas for interactive learning, brainstorming and connection. Traditional whiteboards are fixed to the wall within the teacher’s domain, which tends to limit interaction with the students. The nature of the Bretford Mobile Interactive Whiteboard allows for more student interface while giving educators the ability to remove the whiteboard from the classroom for sharing and use in other learning areas, says Bretford.
The newly updated whiteboard works with most ultra short throw projector models so schools and businesses have the flexibility to use their brand of choice, Bretford explains. The company says the enhanced Bretford Mobile Interactive Whiteboard is also a more affordable option at less than half the cost of traditional fixed interactive whiteboards.
The new model also continues to be compact, with the ability to fit through a doorway as narrow as 32 inches, and also includes four-inch locking casters for smooth transport. The whiteboard surface, which is magnetic and dry erase marker compatible, is constructed from a low-glare porcelain that eliminates projector bright spots. The laptop platform supports up to a 17-inch laptop computer. It includes clamps that can be moved for access to computer drives and articulates 270-degrees for the best positioning during presentations. For additional flexibility, the platform may be mounted to the left or right side of the whiteboard.
The upgraded Mobile Interactive Whiteboard includes a UL-listed six-outlet power strip with 20-foot power cord and built-in cord winder to reach an outlet, even from the center of a room. Each whiteboard has a 10-foot VGA monitor cable and a USB-A to mini USB-B cable to connect the laptop to the projector. It also has an eight-inch Velcro strap with cord management integrated into the frame to keep the cables clean and prevent snagging when transporting or extending the projector up or down, says Bretford.
