Black Box to Roll Out Charging Cart

  • By Staff
  • 01/23/17

Black Box, a provider of KVM, AV signal distribution and extension, and switching solutions, Monday announced its upcoming educational device charging carts would debut at the Future of Education Technology (FETC) conference this week in Orlando, FL.

Black Box carts give can charge Chromebook laptops, iPad tablets and other mobile devices. Designed to support 1-to-1 programs, these charging cart stations “have a small footprint, and boast features like safety-first design and easy cable management,” according to the company website. Additionally, they come with a lifetime guarantee, free 24/7 support and customization capabilities.

The carts are scheduled to reach the market April 2017, but Black Box is giving away a Deluxe Charging Cart for free. The price has not yet been disclosed.

Black Box is exhibiting at FETC this week in booth 1245.  

Further information is available on the Black Box site.

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