Hey, SMART Technologies, Sharp's Gunning For You

Grant's Perspective on ... rAVe Publications review of the Sharp 70" touchscreen monitor.

I read the review of the new Sharp PN-L702B 70" touchscreen titled Hey, SMART Technologies, Sharp's is Gunning For You.

rAVe's main point was "... the big story here is the price, $7,750 - that's less than half of what SMART charges the same sized display."* Cost is always very important, but I think another important point to consider is how many executives will actually use the technology. Large touchscreen monitors are much more intuitive than an electronic whiteboard. 

User-friendly systems will be adopted quickly. Everyone is busy, so it is much easier to get people to use a new tool if they are already relatively comfortable with the technology. As we represent Sharp products in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba I have seen clients reactions first-hand when they try the Sharp touchscreens.

Cost-effective and user-friendly makes a great combination. 

* Please note that rAVe is an American publication so the price quoted are in US dollars.

Grant

Sharp 60" Touchscreen Demonstration At Inland AV

Grant's Perspective on ... 60" touchscreen demonstrations at Inland AV.

Andrew, Inland AV Winnipeg, was demonstrating the Sharp PN-L602B this week. He was really excited to be demonstrating the 60" touchscreen so I asked him why he was so pumped. Andrew had an immediate 5 point answer:

1. Cost of Ownership - Commercial monitors are rated at 100,000+ hours of use and the average projector is 3,000 hours of lamp use.
2. True HD - The monitor resolution is 1920 x 1080 perfect for today's high resolution laptops.
3. No Compromising - From PowerPoint to CAD, everything looks as it was designed.
4. HD Videoconference Monitor - True 1080p videoconference monitor for now or ready for future upgrades.
5. Aesthetically Pleasing -  A clean look with the monitor mounted on the boardroom or classroom wall.

Andrew demonstrates the 60" touchscreen

 With the recent announcement of the Sharp 70" touchscreen, monitors can work in even larger spaces.

Grant

Peter Gabriel Believes In 3D

Grant's Perspective on ... Peter Gabriel believes in 3D.

Peter Gabriel has released a new 3D movie "Hot Blood". Whether or not you enjoy his material is irrelevant to this blog, what I wanted to share was his comment about 3D technology, I read in the National Post.

“We have two ears and two eyes, so visuals should be 3D in the same way that audio should be at least stereo.”

A very simple explanation that works.

Grant

Lunch Time Jamming

Grant's Perspective on ... rental techs jam at lunch time.

Some of the Winnipeg rental techs have been jamming at lunch time over the summer. I think it is a great sign that the technicians who set up and operate AV equipment all day will spend their lunch time setting up equipment, strapping on Strats or Les Pauls and playing.

Keep on rocking!

Grant