In a class of its own

As part of the 800 series, the 885ix represents a new class of interactive whiteboard. This system offers an intuitive, multitouch experience that enables true collaboration and brings more magical moments to the classroom.

This integrated system features a powerful SMART Board interactive whiteboard and an ultra-short-throw projector, the SMART UX60, which virtually eliminates shadows and glare. The 885ix also includes a modular pen tray that enables students to seamlessly work together, and an extended control panel, which allows you to control the system and manage your classroom technology. And as a widescreen system, the 885ix has 20% more working space than a standard interactive whiteboard.

A deeper level of collaborative learning

The 885ix gives teachers and students the freedom to truly work together on lessons. Its multitouch capabilities enable two users to use their fingers or a pen simultaneously on the interactive whiteboard surface to write, draw and manipulate content in SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. And the flexibility of the system's multiuser experience means that two users can work together, while completing different actions, such as moving objects or writing in digital ink*. The system doesn't require a separate multiuser mode, so you can begin collaborating quickly. A user can write with a pen, erase with a palm and move objects with a finger.

The 885ix features SMART's own DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology – which uses cameras to distinguish between different actions and respond accordingly – so it recognizes when you switch between using a pen, finger and eraser.

The magic touch

Use touch gestures* with the 885ix to deliver highly engaging and visual lessons that will captivate and motivate students. You can use simple, intuitive hand and finger gestures to toss, rotate or zoom in on objects or access other applications on your Windows 7 or Snow Leopard operating system.

The magical touch experience of the 885ix means that you can interact with your lessons and multimedia quickly and easily – without having to reach for your mouse or access on-screen menus.

Rich in classroom resources

Find thousands of high-quality resources on the SMART Exchange website. The SMART Exchange features lessons made specifically for SMART products, including the 800 series – created either by SMART or by third-party developers.

System management simplified

The 885ix is easy to manage and maintain, leaving you free to focus on teaching and learning. The SMART UX60 projector is network enabled, so you can control and manage it remotely, and the multiaxis, adjustable wall mount makes precise projector alignment a snap. And the system has a modular design, making it easy to add additional technology and accessories.

Part of the SMART classroom

You can easily add additional SMART products and accessories to the SMART Board 885ix interactive whiteboard system. It seamlessly integrates with the SMART Document Camera and SMART Response interactive response systems. And accessories like the mobile floor stand, height-adjustable wall mount and wireless Bluetooth connection means that you can incorporate the 885ix into almost any learning environment.

*Feature will be supported upon release of SMART Notebook 10.7 software.

Multitouch experience

Two users can simultaneously write, perform mouse functions, erase, and manipulate and move objects on the interactive whiteboard surface – and no special tools are required.

Freestyle interaction*

The system enables two users to instantly start working together without having to switch into a separate multiuser mode or work in a confined area. And each user can individually complete actions, like writing in digital ink or moving objects with their fingers.

Object awareness

The 885ix recognizes when a user switches between using a finger, pen and eraser. A user can also write with a pen, erase with a palm and move objects with a finger, without having to press buttons, access on-screen menus or replace tools in the Pen Tray.

Touch gestures*

You can use simple, intuitive hand and finger gestures to toss, rotate or zoom in on objects and interact within SMART Notebook software. The 885ix has built-in support for Microsoft Windows 7 and Mac Snow Leopard.

SMART Notebook software

SMART Notebook sets the standard for creating, delivering and managing interactive lessons within a single application. It puts all your instructional materials at your fingertips, and allows you to save any notes or content you write during the lesson to share with students later on. A powerful and easy-to-use application, SMART Notebook software enables you to readily deliver interactive lessons that keep your students engaged and interested.

Multiuser Pen Tray

Pick up one of the pens or the eraser and the Pen Tray automatically detects which tool you’ve selected. Buttons on the Pen Tray select the color and activate the On-Screen Keyboard, right-click and help functions.

Modular design

The Pen Tray includes two wings on the side that allow you to add accessories, such as SMART projector controls.

Lockable pen option

Hold down a pen color button on the Pen Tray until the light flashes, and the lockable pen option will lock the interactive whiteboard into pen mode, so you can use any device and it will act as a pen. Early education students and students with special needs can use objects like a tennis ball to write on the surface.

SMART Ink

Discover a responsive and accurate writing experience with SMART Ink. It smoothes out the appearance of the digital ink, which improves the legibility of your handwriting as you write over applications, websites and videos. The ink becomes an object that you can move and manipulate.

Save function

Capture your work to SMART Notebook collaborative learning software as a screen shot that you can edit, or save your notes directly into several software applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD software.

Durable surface

The 885ix has a low-gloss surface that is optimized for projection. The surface is compatible with dry-erase markers and is easily cleaned.

Quick start

With the 885ix, your computer, projector and SMART Board interactive whiteboard are all connected, so you can turn the entire system on quickly with the push of a single button – everything powers up in 60 seconds.

Front-of-room centralized control

Switch between all your audiovisual devices directly from the extended control panel. The panel provides centralized control of your classroom technology, including DVD players, digital cameras and document cameras. You can move from a website to a video documentary to a review question quickly and seamlessly. The extended control panel also has a dual-USB port that enables you to connect two computers to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and easily switch between them as required.

Widescreen interactive whiteboard

Access 20% more workspace than a standard interactive whiteboard system. Ideal for classrooms using widescreen laptops and monitors, the 885ix system has an 87" (221 cm) interactive whiteboard and an ultra-short-throw projector that offers a 16:10 aspect ratio and native WXGA (1,280 x 800) widescreen resolution. You can attach a high-definition camcorder, Blu-ray Disc player or widescreen laptop to the extended control panel to give your students a true-to-life multimedia experience, without the distractions of letterboxing or distortion.

Virtually shadow and glare free

Compared to longer throw projectors that are mounted on ceilings or walls, the 885ix system's ultra-short-throw projector creates virtually no shadows or glare. This makes it easier for students to see images on the interactive whiteboard, and increases classroom productivity by reducing distractions.

Superior image quality

The SMART UX60 projector uses BrilliantColor technology by Texas Instruments to produce high levels of brightness and contrast. Video, data and lesson files will look crisp and bright from every position in the room.

Simple installation

Make precise projector alignment a snap – the 885ix includes a multiaxis, adjustable wall mount. The projector is mounted directly above the interactive whiteboard, so virtually any classroom can accommodate the 885ix without needing complicated wiring or ceiling mounting.

Filter free

The filter-free design of SMART’s UX60 projector eliminates the need for filter cleaning or replacement.

No color decay

Rely on the color quality of the SMART UX60. The projector’s DLP engine with BrilliantColor technology makes the 885ix practically immune to color decay, producing a vibrant image, even after years of use.

Network-enabled projector

Connect the SMART UX60 projector to your school's IP network to send and receive commands to and from the web server or SNMP client. As a networked interactive whiteboard system, the 885ix has asset management features that enable you to control and manage the projector remotely.

Long-lasting lamp

Be confident in the reliability of your projector lamp – the SMART UX60 lasts for 3,000 hours in standard mode and 4,000 hours in economy mode.

Option to add sound

Add SMART Audio classroom amplification system or USB speakers to turn the 885ix into a complete multimedia center.

Theft resistant

Feel secure with your technology investment – the protection features of the 885ix make it a less attractive target for thieves. The projector head, boom and base are all attached, and because the SMART UX60 projector has no buttons, it is rendered inoperable if removed from the extended control panel. The Kensington cable lock slot and padlock loop are additional visual and physical theft deterrents.

Warranty

Get a 3-year warranty on the SMART UX60 projector. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard has a 5-year warranty upon product registration.