Lumens Debuts 1080p Visual Presenter

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Lumens Integration has introduced an HD-capable model in its lineup of desktop visual presenters designed for classroom use. The new unit, the PS660, offers 1080p output and comes in at less than $2,000.

The Lumens PS660 document camera/visual presenter offers a native resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 (SXGA) but also provides 1080p output resolution via HDMI. It also offers stand-alone video and audio recording and supports a capture area of 15" x 11".

Other features include:

  • 15x optical zoom;
  • A "five-step" pan mode for focusing on specific areas of the material being presented;
  • A built-in switcher for moving between input sources;
  • SDHC support (up to 32 GB);
  • Automatic backup;
  • Internal memory for up to 240 JPEG images;
  • USB connectivity; and
  • Integration with multiple whiteboard brands, including Smart, Promethean, Mimio, Polyvision, and Hitachi.

The new Lumens PS660 includes drivers for Mac OS X and Windows. It will sell for $1,995; a specific ship date was not available at press time. Further information can be found here.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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