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New line of large-format displays set to stamp out the classroom projector Information communicationstechnologies (ICTs) are gaining a foothold in K-12 markets around the world, with countries such as the UK spending more on classroom tech at one time than on books. While mobile devices have been the main driving force behind the shift to smarter and more collaborative technologies, stationary solutionsappear to bethe next frontier. Transitions from chalkboards and dry erase boards havealready made interactive whiteboards into a $2 billion industry, andSamsunganticipatesthat more educators and administrators will adopt LFDsin 2015, kicking out the old schoolhouse projector. Moving head of the trend, the Korean companyrecentlyunveiled its ED75D and DM82D large format displays (LFDs) tobringa more reliable viewing experience, easier setup and even lower cost of ownership to schools this year. High Performance, Greater Engagement—Projectors are a hallmark of the schoolroom. They can display pictures and even cell cultures at up to 7 meters in size, but they can pixelate images, produce muddy color, and create light distortions. LFDs producetrue-to-life color and better quality picture. The crisp, clean images and the realistic color of the Samsung ED75D and the Samsung DM82D is supported by direct LED technology, or LED bulbs directly behind the screen. The ED75D and DM82D are also feature-packed to heighten student engagement. Using either LFD, teachers and students can write and draw on the screen, and project the day’s lesson onto any of the PCs, tablets and smartphones in the room.Teachers can also increase participation and collaboration by putting a student’s work up on the LFDfrom his smart device, thanks to ‘Autosource Switching.’ Lesson-Ready—Installing a projector not only requires technical skills, but it has to be placed just right, away from light sources and at distances that won’t cause distortions in the picture. The Samsung ED75D and DM82D are ready right out of the box. Lesson plans are also up and running with the Samsung MagicInfo, a software solution that allows teachers and administrators to use pre-installed templates to create new content, schedule when it appears, and control playback from their mobile devices. Samsung LFDsare built for connectivity, as well. Equipped withWi-Fi, HDMI, DVI, D-sub, RS-232C, and Component and Composite input, these screens are compatible across devices. Low Cost to Own—For schools that are both quality-conscious and budget-conscious, LFDs are a low-cost investment. Whilelamps and LCD panels need regular replacement on a projector, and movie projectors require separate audio systems, the ED75D and DM82D are all-in-one solutions. The ED75D also adds to energy and cost savingsdue to an optimal cooling system. Compared to conventional LED screens, the ED75D uses 7 percent less power to cool down every 1°C. The LFDs that can serve schools’ diverse needs for future-proof technology have arrived.
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