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Covergold launches new book scanner


COVERGOLD has launched the new Bookeye 4 book scanner – especially developed for self service applications in libraries. The Bookeye 4 was conceived as a


highly functionally stand-alone unit with an exceptionally small footprint. Using the integrated colour touch-screen and attached colour monitor, operation of the scanner and control of the resulting scanned images is literally at the user’s fingertips. Bookeye 4’s built in processor can handle large amounts of data, independent from the capabilities of any


connected peripheral devices. Bookeye 4 scans two pages of a book inA2 format in only 3 seconds at a resolution of 200dpi, including the data processing and image display on the connected monitor.When the scanned image appears on the monitor, users can modify the brightness, colour or contrast of the image without needing to rescan. It comes with V-cradle variable as a


120-degrees angled plate or as a flat plate, 18” large preview monitor.


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OVER 15,000LAPCABBIES SOLD TO UK SCHOOLS


LAPCABBY, the innovative storage and charging unit for laptop and netbook computers that is proving a big hit overseas, has reached a significant milestone in the UK. Since being launched in 2003,


more than 15,000 LapCabbies have been sold to schools throughout the UK. The product, which was part of DEll’s Connected Classroom initiative in China, is also being used in schools acrossAsia,Australia, Europe and theMiddle East. Emma Harrhy, marketing


manager atMonarch Education Furniture, told Technology in Education: “We have had positive feedback about the cost and durability of LapCabby and have been delighted at the enormous success of the product in both the UK and overseas markets. “We have seen demand for the


product as schools are increasingly viewing laptop computers as a more viable alternative to the traditional fixed PC. But while laptops are bringing educational benefits, they are also presenting schools with new storage and security challenges. “LapCabby provides the


cost-effective solution to the safe and efficient management of laptops in the classroom and is as feature-rich, robust and secure as products costing two to three times


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as much.” LapCabby is said to be the most


cost-effective laptop and netbook storage and charging product on the market, housing between 10 and 32 laptops or netbooks in each unit. Its excellent cable management and power system is housed in a separate compartment to keep it well away from children, providing a level of safety beyond that of other products in the market, claims the company. Other features include a green


power management system, an effective dual point locking system, striking ergonomic handles and rubber bumpers.


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THE DEPLOYMENT of an audio conferencing solution fromMeetingZone has improved internal and external communications for UCL(University College London), one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities. “We took the decision to


consolidate our audio coferencing services and chose MeetingZone as our preferred supplier due to its cost-effective, reliable, easy-to-use solution and, importantly for me, its transparent billing process,”


explained SueMoody, telecommunications assistant, UCL telecommunications, the department responsible for the delivery of all telecoms services throughout UCL – all faculties, departments, academic and administration staff. “Another key factor was that


MeetingZone’s service is reservationlesswhich eliminates the need for us to book conference calls enabling UCL users quick and easy talk to whoever and when they want.”


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MeetingZoneimproves communication at UCL


The front lawn and main campus building at UCL.


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