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Crestron Ships Connect It Presentation Interface

By David Nagel
02/12/14

Connect It, a tabletop presentation interface

Crestron has started shipping a new tabletop presentation interface called Connect It.

The interface is a 4-inch round storage compartment that houses a variety of cable types (including HDMI, VGA, audio and Ethernet cables) and connects directly to displays. Features include:

DigitalMedia integration;
Two soft-touch buttons for switching;
Blue and green indicators;
Power outlet;
USB connector.

Some versions of Connect It are available now. Others will ship March 1. Additional details are available on Crestron'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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