USB Cable has plug and play version of SMART Board software.July 14, 2006 -
GoWire(TM) SMART Board(TM) software auto-launch cable gives users full access to SMART Board software without having to install it. Accessory launches SMART Board software upon connection to Mac or Windows laptop and SMART Board interactive whiteboard or Sympodium® interactive pen display. Suited for use in multi-use presentation spaces where laptops are used, software-enabled USB cable lets users give presentations, write over applications, and save notes and files.
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Original Press release
Smart Technologies Inc.
1177 11th Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB, T3C 0M5
Canada
SMART Launches New Plug 'n' Play Version of SMART Board Software
USB cable with in-wire SMART Board software launches software without need for installation
CALGARY, Alberta --- June 7, 2006 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces the release of the GoWire(TM) SMART Board(TM) software auto-launch cable, an accessory that gives users full access to SMART Board software without installing it. The GoWire auto-launch cable is a specially designed software-enabled USB cable that automatically launches SMART Board software when connected to a computer and a SMART Board interactive whiteboard or Sympodium® interactive pen display.
The GoWire cable gives users immediate access to SMART Board software in multi-use presentation spaces, such as auditoriums, lecture halls and meeting rooms, where laptops rather than desktops are often the norm. Educators, trainers and presenters simply connect their laptop to a SMART Board interactive whiteboard, plug in the launch cable and present. They can write over applications and save their notes and presentation files as usual. Users without a laptop can plug the cable into the room computer. For IT staff and administrators, especially in large institutions with many rooms to manage, the GoWire cable can reduce maintenance and updating time because software does not have to be installed on hundreds of laptops or desktops. The GoWire cable is compatible with both Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS X operating systems.
"The GoWire auto-launch cable is part of a series of SMART product releases this year that focus on simplifying and enabling collaboration," says Nancy Knowlton, president and co-CEO of SMART Technologies Inc. "Its plug 'n' play simplicity means busy users have more flexible access to SMART Board software."
Pricing and Availability
The GoWire auto-launch cable will begin shipping in July 2006 and will be pre-installed with SMART Board software 9.5 at the suggested list price of US$150. SMART Board software is regularly upgraded and is available for download without charge to all SMART customers. GoWire auto-launch cable customers will be able to download software updates by attaching the GoWire cable to their computer and downloading updates directly onto the cable from www.smarttech.com. For additional information, specifications or authorized resellers, visit www.smarttech.com/support/prod... or call 1.888.42.SMART.
For more information, contact
Public Relations
SMART Technologies Inc.
1207 - 11 Avenue SW, Suite 300
Calgary, AB T3C 0M5
CANADA
Phone +1.403.802.2595
Fax +1.403.228.2500
pr@smarttech.com
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