Put to the test: Luidia eBeam Edge
June 22, 2009
 The new eBeam Edge is the next-generation hardware version of Luidia’s eBeam interactive whiteboard system. Like previous eBeam systems, it works with standard computers, projectors, and a variety of input devices to transform existing whiteboards and writing surfaces into interactive whiteboards. Users can present, annotate, and interact with projected content, while capturing the results, which can be shared over the Internet. This means teachers can use the device like any other interactive whiteboard, but since it will work on any surface, she can also project onto, for example, a map or another image and “write” on it, which is something you cannot do on a traditional interactive whiteboard.
Pros: The Luidia eBeam is light weight and small (weighs less than 4 ounces) and will easily fit in a laptop case. The projection device covers an area of up to 5 feet x 9 feet, requires only one pen, and is extremely easy to set-up and calibrate. The software has an easy-to-use, unique navigation interface. It uses the same software as the Luidia document camera and the Luidia Interactive tablet and interfaces with these devices.
Cons: None.
Overall evaluation: The fact that all the Luidia products use the same software and interface make them very beneficial and economical when it comes to professional development. Also, the fact that this system uses only one pen and “electronic color” makes more sense than the way other whiteboard systems work.
Retail price: $899.95
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| COMMENTS (2) | | Chipper at Hologrift - 08/28/2009 | | Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?
When you respond anonymously, it makes me wonder if you work for a Luidia competitor? The reality of software programming is that it is an expensive cost and companies aren't going to dedicate resources to create software for every possible user. The eBeam Edge is a product that is going to be used by relatively tech-savvy customers which certainly doesn't describe Mac users who haven't d their operating systems. This product's biggest initial market is going to be for teachers, and I know of know schools running Linux in the classroom. |
| | Anonymous - 07/25/2009 | | Cons: None?? You have got to be kidding right?
Is this article trying to be objective or just advertising in disguise?
How about the unit isn't wireless?
How about it doesn't work with old macs or linux?
Come on... do what you say and "really" put this thing to the test.
Very disappointing tech&learning.. very disappointing.... |
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