CT Solutions
CT Solutions
Revolutionary Software Bundle
Adobe’s release of its Production Studio,
an extension of the Adobe Creative Suite, delivers a complete post-production
solution that includes Adobe After Effects 7.0, Adobe Premiere
Pro 2.0, Adobe Audition 2.0, Adobe Encore 2.0, Adobe
Photoshop CS2, and Adobe Illustrator CS2. In addition, Production
Studio also integrates flash video (FLV) export capabilities to provide
campus video professionals with a new method of delivering content to the
Web. Great for students and instructors working with video editing/production.
The price is $1,699 for the premium package and $1,199 for the standard. www.adobe.com.
Revamped Notebook Line
Gateway has refreshed its notebook line to include new models
that feature the new Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology platform. The new
line, which includes the Gateway M465-E model, is thin and lightweight
(7.7 pounds with a 17-inch widescreen display), has a long battery life, and
comes with advanced data, theft, and Internet security. It includes the Intel
Core Duo processor, allowing the platform to do more in less time. More specifically,
the Gateway M465-E (as pictured) can be scaled to specific users’ needs,
which can help keep the cost down, say Gateway spokespeople. Prices start
at $1,399. www.gateway.com.
Portable Document Camera
Provider of digital multimedia and presentation technology AVerMedia
Technologies Inc. has announced the release of the AVerVision300p
portable document camera. Not only d'es the product include standard document
camera functionality, but it is also equipped with a three-megapixel-resolution
portable document camera, an 8X digital zoom, and has a shooting speed of
up to 24 frames per second. Image capture capability is incorporated in
the camera, and it can store up to 80 images directly to the internal memory
card or to a PC via USB. This portable document camera is available at $999
MSRP. www.avermedia-usa.com.
Testing a Collaborative Environment
Optimized Learning and Unicon partnered
to host the Sakai Test Driver program at the Sakai User Conference this past
fall. The program is designed to provide educational and IT personnel with
a risk-free, zero-cost program to evaluate the latest Sakai v2.1 Collaborative
Learning Environment and Course Management System without incurring licensing
fees, development/maintenance time and resources, or hardware purchases. There
is no cost for educators to use this program. www.sakaiproject.org.
