1. Hitachi StarBoard Software
Promethean Comparison

2. Easy Transition for Promethean users/trainers to Hitachi StarBoard
This can be added to the tool box as well
We do this differently
*Toolbar easily customized to resemble Promethean default layout

3. 3 column fold with small icons & no captions
Arrange, move, resize, fold, stretch, minimize, maximize customize, and save your toolbar. (SAVE multiple toolbar layouts for students & teachers)
Stretch
Big icons w/Caption
Expanding Menu
3 column fold with small icons & no captions

4. “The Best of Both worlds”
SMART
Comprisable Surface
CONS
Easy to use (finger)
Works w/o Pen
PROS
Promethean
Expensive
Cost for Pen
CONS
Durable Surface
Fast Tracking Speed
PROS
Hitachi StarBoard FX Duo Board Features
Finger Operations in addition to Electronic Pen Operations
Durable Surface (Contains No Electronics)
Field Removable Sensor (No need to send the whole board for repair)
Fast Tracking Speed
Competitive Price against SMART
FX Duo Unique Features
Multi-Touch & Users (2 Users at the same time)
Gesture Operations (control using hand gestures like the i-phone)

5. Cross Comparison Yes No FX-Duo SMART Promethean Board Size 77”
FX-Duo
SMART
Promethean
Board Size
77”
94”(W), 77”, 64”
95”(W), 78”, 60”
Input Methods
Optional Electronic Pen (Battery Powered)
Finger / Any Object
Electronic Pen
(Not Battery Powered)
PC Connection
USB (Bus Power),
Wireless is TBD
Wireless (Bluetooth)
USB (AC adapter),
Gesture Operations
Supported
N/A
Two Users Inputs
Requires 2 special Pens
Function Buttons
12 Buttons Both Sides (Total: 24)
2(on-screen-keyboard,
right click)
Electronic Free Surface
Yes No
Yes *Limitation
Yes No