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AVer Ships $200 Document Camera

The AVerVision U10
The AVerVision U10

AVer Information has started shipping a new $200 portable document camera that offers 1.3 megapixel image capture and 720p HD output at 30 frames per second.

The AVerVision U10 is a gooseneck-style, USB-powered document camera with an 11" x 14" shooting area, 1,296 x 1,032 capture resolution (1.34 megapixels), and 1,280 x 720 output resolution (720p) with support for 30 FPS motion. The device includes dual USB inputs (for mice and USB pens) and a single USB output for connecting to a computer.

Other features include:

  • Integrated LED lamp;
  • Built-in mic;
  • Camera Capture button;
  • Autofocus with focus adjustment;
  • 8x digitalzoom;
  • Folding gooseneck; and
  • Power port for connecting to computers whose USB ports do not supply power (or enough power).

The unit works with AVer Information's free A+ Interactive software, which allows users to capture still images and video with audio, plan and create lessons, and annotate over document camera images.

The AVerVision U10 is available now for $199.99 with a two-year parts and labor warranty. AVer also provides free tech support, free online training, and free onsite training. Additional details can be found on AVer Information's site.

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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