Need an affordable, user-friendly alternative to ELMO for classroom! I am looking for an affordable (under $100) alternative to an ELMO to use in my classroom this year. With limited techno-knowledge, I need something very simple. I have been using an overhead projector so anything is an improvement and I my expectations are fairly low given that I've never used anything fancy! I don't really know how these document cameras even work, but I need something I can project on a screen. (I'm assuming I must connect this to a computer. (?) Any advice/explanation, etc would be appreciated! I've included a link to an IPEVO. Would this be a possiblity? Would I need additional equipment to use it?IPEVO Point 2 View USB Camera Need an affordable, user-friendly alternative to ELMO for classroom! I am looking for an affordable (under $100) alternative to an ELMO to use in my classroom this year. With limited... » Read More Need an affordable, user-friendly alternative to ELMO for classroom! I am looking for an affordable (under $100) alternative to an ELMO to use in my classroom this year. With limited techno-knowledge, I need something very simple. I have been using an overhead projector so anything is an improvement and I my expectations are fairly low given that I've never used anything fancy! I don't really know how these document cameras even work, but I need something I can project on a screen. (I'm assuming I must connect this to a computer. (?) Any advice/explanation, etc would be appreciated! I've included a link to an IPEVO. Would this be a possiblity? Would I need additional equipment to use it?IPEVO Point 2 View USB Camera « Show Less
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Please let me know what you think of it once you've tried it out. (It's encouraging to hear Tony used it.) Also, I'd like to know what equipment I need to use in conjunction- I don't have my own smartboard in my classroom and I'm not sure if I can borrow one long-term! But if I can just hook it up to my computer and project it on a screen, I think I'm good to go! -I look forward to hearing from you!
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The HoverCam T3 is a high quality but low cost document camera solution. It is easily the best value. About $200 +/- for the same picture quality of cameras three times the price.
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I'm still not clear what I need to buy to make this useful in my kindergarten class. I would like an Elmo but can't afford it.
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The iBoard document camera, you'll be amazed how easy it is to use and so inexpensive. http://www.iboard.com.mx
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Is this the same as a document reader, where you can put a piece of paper or a page of a book under the camera and it shows on the overhead screen or board?
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There is a chord that connects the Elmo to the projector. If you wish to use data or film clips from your computer there is an adaptor called a dongle which is added to the end of the data chord when it is detached from the Elmo. There may be some kind of y connector or splitter available on the market but we don't have anything like that. This is the best purchase I've made for instruction.
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Hi Barbara, if you wish to display the captured image to a class then you will need a projector. The image from the document camera can be displayed on your pc and shared through Skype, but it does not project. Depending on budget and size of audience I would recommend either the Epson VS220 SVGA 2700 lumens color brightness, 2700 lumens white brightness, HDMI, 3LCD Projectorby Epson or the FAVI RioHD-LED-2 Mini Projector. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions. Bill
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Johnny,I am new at camcorders and am looking for something easy to download onto my lab top. I am not very computer savvy so I am hesitant to go the HD route. Any thoughts on the TM90 software? Easy to use? compared to Canon 41 and Sony ? Thanks
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Hi Barbara, if you wish to display the captured image to a class then you will need a projector. The image from the document camera can be displayed on your pc and shared through Skype, but it does not project. Depending on budget and size of audience I would recommend either the Epson VS220 SVGA 2700 lumens color brightness, 2700 lumens white brightness, HDMI, 3LCD Projector by Epson or the FAVI RioHD-LED-2 Mini Projector. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have further questions. Bill
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Yes, but it's horrible. I'm an ex networking instructor and I can't make it connect. I got it for less than 50 bucks for my ADHD child to use in the classroom and honestly, it's not even worth the 50 bucks. It doesn't really like to recognize modern flash drives, it won't connect to most networks and there is no longer tech support for this item. So even if you do type something on it, how would you get it print without connecting a wire and downloading it. What a hassle. This item was great back in its heyday. But now there are too many other options out there to spend too much time wrangling with this item in my very humble opinion. Yes, but it's horrible. I'm an ex networking instructor and I can't make it connect. I got it for less than 50 bucks for my ADHD child to use in the classroom and honestly, it's not even worth the 50 bucks. It doesn't really like to recognize modern flash drives, it won't connect to most networks and there is no longer tech support for this item. So even if you do type something on it, how would you get it print without connecting a wire and downloading it. What a hassle. This item was great back in its heyday. But now there are too many other options out there to spend too much time... » Read More Yes, but it's horrible. I'm an ex networking instructor and I can't make it connect. I got it for less than 50 bucks for my ADHD child to use in the classroom and honestly, it's not even worth the 50 bucks. It doesn't really like to recognize modern flash drives, it won't connect to most networks and there is no longer tech support for this item. So even if you do type something on it, how would you get it print without connecting a wire and downloading it. What a hassle. This item was great back in its heyday. But now there are too many other options out there to spend too much time wrangling with this item in my very humble opinion. « Show Less
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Dear 'Saiko,' I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean. I do not have a web site. However, if you are referring to my review of the PT-AE4000U, then I hope it was of some help to you. It is very wordy and I apologize for that but, on the other hand, this is a very complex piece of electronics and it does take a fairly long time to learn. I tried to convey that. (Though it can be used fully satisfactorily right out of the box, most people will want to learn to 'tweak' its settings, something which is very rewarding.) After over a year, I am still completely satisfied with my projector and I stand behind everything I said in the review. So far it seems that no one has come out with a projector comparable to the PT-AE4000U in terms of performance, price, power adjustments for focus, etc., and the options for users to adjust the picture/lens settings, including the ones which are normally hidden. Even Panasonic has not introduced a "new, improved" model as this one is, in my opinion (and evidently theirs too), a superb video projector and is unlikely to be matched, much less improved, anywhere near its price by another one any time soon. Thank you for writing (even if the meaning of what you wrote is obscure, at least to me). Lawrence
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Caroline: I have only did slides (126), quality is not the greatest. Ok for saving purposes but, Would recommend better quality $$devise. (it matches the cost) It think it will scan any thing, place neg. for optimum view.frame determines what shows.
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I know that you can take pictures. I will dobuble check when I get home but I am pretty sure that you can not. If you are wanting something for your son but where he can video himself as well as download several children apps etc; I would recommend a Zeepad. There about $49-60$.. A little slower processor than your laptop or ipad but its pace is just the same as the Funtab Pro.
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Try an ipod touch. As crazy as it sounds there is a ton of educational aps that you can get for the device that are majority free are cost only 99 cents. There is a website called utech tips just google it with educational aps and it will list at least 50 aps free to 4.99. It even catagorizes them for you. If you think about it you are shelling out the same amount as much buying a comparable gaming system. Plus she gets the ability to store music, pictures, and movies as well. Hope this helps
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No, I can't see why you would need anything else. The iPod Touch plus this device are all you need. If you want super-clear, sharp pictures, though, you will want to have her project them in a darkened room. If she wants to use this in the daytime, you might want to get her some room-darkening curtains or at least set up the room to minimize light coming in. Like any type of projection equipment such as movie projectors, this gives you a better image in the dark. I used it in the daytime with the lights off, and I could still see the images, but at night in the dark, they really showed sharper and clearer. Your other option is to position her very close to the wall when she is projecting, which will give a smaller image but the image will be sharper and clearer.
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Hi. I have both handheld versions, which I love both. Though I do have to say that my vpocket is doing something funky, and that disappoints me because neither systems get used enough to be in poor shape. I really take care of them. I was looking to by the vflash, but read some terrible reviews, and then again, they just did a toy review toy special on TV and gave it a thumbs way up high from all the kids and teachers who played with it for over 2 months, kids were engaged just watching other kids play - and of course, teachers loved it because of the educational value. I think looking for kick butt graphics and the like is hopeless in the educational department. Between my two handheld versions, I would call them close to equal, with Leapster being ahead.
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True about pricing. I would just get the Leap Frog Letter Factory Phonics (under $19 the day I'm writing this) and attach magnets to the back if you want the option of sticking it to something.
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If you can find it, the Dell X51 is excellent. With the right adapter, it can even run Powerpoint directly with a VGA projector. I used this feature extensively when I was lecturing. It's harder to get it to work with the current crops of PC. The Ipod Touch is an is another excellent standalone PDA, and easier synced with itune.
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I checked around for prices on Amazon and other places. I have one that I got 6 years ago. Doesn't seem to be available at regular office supply stores. I was a teacher at the time...There is no way I paid that kind of price. It had to have been on sale and well under $100 when I bought it or it wouldn't have been purchased by me. They were not available on Logitech's website except for support. Sorry, It looks to me like scarcity on a good product has driven the price up, but I did find it on ebay for under $300. I know probably not a lot of help. Contact Logitech, maybe they can help.
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I read your question wrong. I would definetly upgrade from the Explorer to one of the Leappads. They are much better to play then the explorer and do have the cameras and a bigger screen. We updated from one device to the other for our boys.
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We have a LeapPad, it's pretty expensive to load it up with games/books and doesn't seem worth the high price tag. I am considering returning it for a Vtech. The camera on the LeapPad is OK, but now I realize I would rather have the option to load music and movies.