Hitachi StarBoard LINK EZ2 Interactive System
- Includes 4 rails and 1 sensor for easy setup
- Magnetic installation for portability and security
- Use a finger, stylus, or any object to operate
- Multi-touch and multi-user compatible
- Works with a standard or wide format projector
- Expandable active area up to a 90” diagonal
- StarBoard Software included with purchase
- Includes Link EZ2 portable device and two non-electronic reflective pens.
- Non-electronic pen is maintenance free
- Handwriting recognition and Search Engine integration
- File import (MS Word, PPT etc.) and export (. CFF-Common File Format) option
Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 Interactive system Unit allows you to turn any standard dry erase board or wall into a fully functioning interactive whiteboard. It magnetically attaches to a regular dry erase board in just a few minutes and transforms any projected image into an interactive area of as small as 45" to as large as 90". The system is compatible with any LCD projector, whiteboard, and computer. All you have to do is mount LINK EZ2 Interactive Unit to a flat surface or a board, connect with a computer, connect the computer to a projector and you are good to go with an interactive area having all the features of an interactive whiteboard.
One great advantage of using Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 interactive unit is the multitouch gestures that it offers. Now you can take complete charge of your presentations and lectures by scrolling the interactive area using your fist and erase or zoom in and out with two fingers simultaneously. This Hitachi interactive unit also allows at least three users to collaborate on the board at the same time maximizing student engagement to a large extent.
Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 supports multiple software features like Google image integration, customizable interface, customizable search engines and handwriting recognition, hence offering unprecedented performance in meeting rooms, conference halls, and classrooms. There is no doubt about the fact that Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 is one intuitive user interface that stimulates all the senses of a learner. It is a great interactive unit for education as learners will feel more excited and involved when taught in an interactive environment as compared to traditional book studying sessions.
Easy Installation with Hitachi StarBoard LINK EZ2 Interactive System
Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 can be easily installed by just magnetically attaching the device to any flat surface to provide the users with a brilliant interactive system. Moreover, it even comes together with 4 rails and 1 sensor for user convenience during setup.
Whatever the user is comfortable
Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 Interactive system can support both touch commands and the use of a Stylus or any other object the user is comfortable with to operate the system. Two non-electronic reflective pens, as well as a Link EZ2 portable device, come included within the package.
Enormous active area with Hitachi StarBoard LINK EZ2 Interactive System
Hitachi Starboard LINK EZ2 Interactive system comes equipped with an expandable active area of 90” diagonal! Not only that, the device can support multiple users and even has handwriting-recognition software integrated within its system.
| Product Name | Hitachi StarBoard LINK EZ2 Interactive System |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| SKU | LINK-EZ2 |
| Number of Touch Inputs | Multi-Touch |
| Touch Interface | USB |
| Surface Type | Any Flat Surface |
| Projection Range (Inches) | 60 - 90 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:10 |
| Input Method | Finger, Pen, Stylus |
| Touch Sensing Technology | Infrared |
| Operating System | Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) with latest service pack, Tablet PC Edition, 64-bit Edition (XP and Vista) and Server Edition are not supported,Macintosh OSX 10.5, 10.6, 10.7.2 with latest service pack applied, Linux Ubuntu 11.10, 12.04, openSUSE12.1, Debian GNU/Linux6.0 (only 32 bit version is supported |
| Dimensions (H”x W”x D”) | 2.9 x 20 × 1.6 |
| Warranty | 3 years on interactive digitizer, 1 year on USB |
| Power Requirement | 2.5W via USB |
| Included Software | StarBoard Software |
| Included Accessories | Digitizer, USB extension cable, Cable holder, Reflective bars, Corner piece, Screws, Starboard Software DVD-ROM, StarBoard Software Startup Guide, StarBoard Link EZ2 Startup Guide |
| Country of Origin | China |
| HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Model Name | |||
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| StarBoard Link EZ2 | |||
| Digitising Technology | |
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| Infrared Image Sensor System | |
| Interface to Computer | |
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| USB 1.1, 2.0 (cable length: 6.0 m) | |
| Active Area Size | |
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| 60» – 77», 87» – 90» (4:3) | |
| 60» – 72», 82 – 90» (16:10) | |
| Coordinate Resolution | |
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| Approx. 0.05 mm | |
| Tracking Speed | |
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| Approx. 100 points/sec | |
| Digitiser Dimensions | |
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| 510 × 75.5 × 41 mm | |
| 20.1 × 3.0 × 1.6 inches | |
| Reflective Bars Dimensions | |
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| 826 – 1480 × 24 × 21 mm | |
| 32.5 – 58.3 × 0.9 × 0.8 inches | |
| Weight | |
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| Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) | |
| Operating Specification | |
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| +5 - +35 °C (41 – 95 °F), 20-80% humidity , without condensation | |
| Storage Specification | |
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| -10 - +45 °C (14-113 °F), 20-80% humidity , without condensation | |
| Product Configuration | |
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| Digitiser, USB extension cable, Cable holder, Reflective bars, Corner piece, Joint piece, Screws, Wall mount bracket, Magnet spacer, Starboard Software DVDROM, StarBoard Software Startup Guide, StarBoard Link EZ2 Startup Guide | |
| Certificates | |
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| VCCI Class A, FCC Class B, CE | |
| SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS (* Based on StarBoard Software 9.3) |
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| PC Requirements | |
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| OS: MS Windows XP (32 bit) / Vista / 7 (32/64bit), latest service pack must be applied (Tablet PC and Server Edition are currently not supported); | |
| CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz or higher; RAM: 1 GB or more is recommended; HDD: 600 MB of free space; Display Color Depth: 16bit or more | |
| Mac Requirements | |
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| OS: Mac X 10.5 / 10.6; | |
| CPU: IntelR processor; | |
| RAM: 1 GB or more is recommended; | |
| HDD: 600 MB of free space; | |
| Display Color Depth: 16bit or more. | |
| Linux Requirements | |
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| OS: Ubuntu 9.04 (linux-kernel-2.6.28-19- ge¬neric), Ubuntu 10.04 (linux-kernel- 2.6.32-30-generic), openSUSE 11.1 (linuxkernel-2.6.27.56-0.1-default), Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (linux-kernel-2.6.26-2), (Only 32bit version is supported); CPU: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz; | |
| RAM: 1 GB or more; | |
| HDD: 500 MB of free space; | |
| Display Color Depth: 16bit or more. | |
- Digitizer
- USB extension cable
- Cable holder
- Reflective bars
- Corner piece
- Screws
- Starboard Software DVD-ROM
- StarBoard Software Startup Guide
- StarBoard Link EZ2 Startup Guide
Q: How does the Starboard LINK EZ-2 Interactive System work?
A: The Starboard Interactive system attaches with any simple whiteboard in a classroom and turns it into an interactive whiteboard.
Q: How can I set up the LINK EZ2 Interactive System?
A: To set up the Starboard Interactive System, the user needs to mount the device on the top of the classroom’s whiteboard.
Q: Do I need to install any special hardware or software for this Interactive System?
A: No, the Starboard LINK EZ2 Interactive System comes preinstalled with all the necessary drivers and software. It is compatible with all the contemporary operating systems such as Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.
Q: What is the difference between this LINK EZ2 Interactive System and Starboard EZ2-Pen Interactive System?
A: The Starboard Link EZ2 Interactive System accepts input from Stylus, Pens, and Fingers, while the Starboard EZ2-Pen Interactive System only recognizes input from a Stylus.
Q: Does the product come with a warranty?
A: Yes, the Interactive System comes with a warranty valid for 3 – year from the date of purchase.
