Design to the Nth Degree

From Adobe, Creative Suite is a complete design solution that enables the user to publish content for print and the Web—combining the latest versions of Adobe creative apps such as: Adobe Photoshop CS with Adobe ImageReady CS, Illustrator CS, InDesign CS, GoLive CS, and Acrobat 6/0 Professional. Creative Suite also supports a complete Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) workflow and offers an assortment of robust educational resources as well as expanded support options. www.adobe.com.

Storage Galore

Xerox’s DocuShare 4.0 now offers the DocuShare Records Manager module, which complies with government standards for storing and expiring records. With the updated 4.0 version which includes secure Direct Scan from Xerox devices, customers have a full end-to-end solution from capture to document management to final record storage. In addition, the E-Mail module adds collaboration capabilities: Users can e-mail content with attachments into DocuShare, store group e-mail discussions, and integrate with any mail system. www.xerox.com.

Projecting Confidence

The newest addition to Hitachi’s LCD projector family, the CP-S235 model provides numerous connectivity options, including one RGB and three video inputs and S-video. Weighing only seven pounds, the projector is HDTV compatible and the monitor output allows presenters to view the same projected image on an external monitor. CP-S235 is perfect for larger presentations, say company spokespeople. www.hitachi.us.com.

Interactively Connected

The new DyKnow Vision software suite combines sound pedagogy with technology to create new flexibility in a teaching and meeting application. The suite engages students through note delivery technology, classroom monitoring, interactive tools, and lesson playback. Key benefits include: annotating capabilities, session collaboration, and sharing and customizing content. Institutions can leverage existing infrastructure, including wireless networking, desktop PCs, laptops, Tablet PCs, desktop tablets, LCD tablets, and interactive whiteboards. www.dyknow.com.

Say Cheese!

New, from Epson, the PhotoPC L-410 compact, 4-megapixel digital camera incorporates continuous shooting, and records video clips. What’s more, an added creative feature gives users the option to add “fun” frames to any photo. With its 3x optical zoom, 3x digital zoom, a 1.5-inch high-quality LCD screen, and Print Image Matching II technology, PhotoPC L-410 is ideal for integrating quality images into the classroom experience. www.epson.com.

Multimedia on Wheels

The Tandberg Mediaplace is an integrated video communication system incorporating a set-top video setup with a high-resolution projector, DVD/VCR/audio system—all secured with a lockable Lexan cover panel. Mediaplace can join up to four video sites and one audio site with an embedded multi-site functionality. Additionally, there is a PC card slot for wireless LAN connection. www.tandberg.net.

Tools for School

As the use of computers and the Internet increases in higher ed, so d'es the need for managing the learning process in networked classrooms. With NetSupport School 7.5 software from NetSupport, teachers are able to better instruct, monitor, and support students in such environments. NetSupport School is a software-only classroom instruction, monitoring, and polling tool that enables teachers to simply and effectively train students in the computer lab. www.netsupport-inc.com.

Collaborate and Elaborate