Interactive Flat Panels

Types

• Education panel — large touchscreen with whiteboard software, built for classrooms and designed for chalk-free teaching.
• Corporate meeting panel — adds video-call, wireless screen sharing and calendar integration for meeting rooms.
• Panel with built-in Android — runs apps without a connected computer.
• Panel with OPS slot — accepts a plug-in computer module for Windows applications.
• Mobile-stand panel — mounted on a trolley that can move between rooms.

What to check before buying

• Screen size: 65 inch for small rooms, 75 to 86 inch for classrooms and larger meeting rooms.
• Resolution (4K is common) and touch points, with the ability to write with a pen and finger.
• Glass protection, anti-glare finish and viewing angle.
• Built-in operating system, RAM, and what whiteboard software is bundled and whether it needs a separate licence.
• Ports, wireless casting and camera or microphone support.
• Wall mount or stand, installation, warranty length, on-site service and GST invoice.

Common brands include Samsung, LG, ViewSonic, BenQ and Promethean.

Who buys them

Schools, colleges, coaching and training institutes, corporate offices, boardrooms and NGOs running workshops.

Frequently asked questions

What size panel for a classroom of 40 students?

A 75 or 86-inch panel usually works, depending on room depth. The back row should be able to read text comfortably.

Do I still need a computer?

Many panels have a built-in Android system. For Windows software, you can connect a laptop or fit an OPS computer module.

Is it better than a projector?

It works in bright rooms, needs no lamp changes and handles touch directly. A projector can cover bigger screen sizes for less.