Long distance lessons

University Business, May, 2005 by Julie A. Varughese

GTCO CalComp's new SchoolPad 400 gives educators the ability to present projected computer lessons from up to 300 feet away from the computer, has a 40-hour battery life and comes with optional inking pen inserts to help teachers visualize the lesson on the SchoolPad. The SchoolPad, which began shipping in April, provides teachers with greater functionality and ease-of-use. Features include: A smaller footprint white maintaining the same 6 x 8-inch active area, wireless range up to 300 feet, rechargeable pen, interactive pen that can be used with the InterWrite SchoolBoard and MeetingBoard, extended 40-hour battery life, optional inking pen inserts, and 19 programmable softkeys. For more information, visit www.gtcocalcomp.com

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