Described as an intelligent alternative to the office projector the new board is a monster touch screen that allows users to video conference over Skype and from other video services accessing 1080p Full HD resolution.
“This screen brings stoic PowerPoint demonstrations to life” a Sharp executive said. Running primarily Windows applications the device is set to go on sale in Australia later this year according to Sharp Japan executives. Pricing has not been announced.
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New Sharp Board combines pen pointing and Full HD images
Available in 60-inch, 70-inch and 80-inch sizes, the new screen can be controlled via a stylus style pen or user’s hands.
“With AQUOS Board users can draw, take notes and even connect to a printer,” said Sharp’s US President Doug Albregts. “The AQUOS Board is poised to change the way we work. The workplace possibilities for the AQUOS Board are endless.”
David Richards has been writing about technology for more than 30 years. A former Fleet Street journalist, he wrote the Award Winning Series on the Federated Ships Painters + Dockers Union for the Bulletin that led to a Royal Commission. He is also a Logie Winner for Outstanding Contribution To TV Journalism with a story called The Werribee Affair. In 1997, he built the largest Australian technology media company and prior to that the third largest PR company that became the foundation company for Ogilvy PR. Today he writes about technology and the impact on both business and consumers.
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