After one too many bouts of wireless conference-room envy, we finally hit upon the perfect set of budget friendly, conference room goodies to create the cool-tech, wireless (and projector-less) AV set up we’ve been coveting. Since we are after all a technology company, we thought it’s only fair to share.
Start your conference room renovation by picking out a flat screen TV that will best suit your space. The Philips 46″ 5000 Series LCD TV is a good choice. This inexpensive flat screen is lightweight and HDMI. You will want to choose an articulating arm bracket that allows enough space behind the system to mount all the necessary accoutrements with industrial velcro and tie wraps. We picked the Peerless Universal Articulating Wall Mount which extends from the wall, swivels and tilts up and down allowing perfect visibility from all areas in our conference room.
The key to making your conference room system clean, wireless and projector-less is the workstation. The brain of the operation is one of the Acer Veriton Ultra-Slims with Windows 7 Pro. Measuring just 7.6” wide and less than ½” high, this ultra-slim computer provides 2GB of memory and 160GB of storage. The unit is so lightweight we were able to hide it from view by attaching it to the TV mounting bracket with industrial Velcro.
We connected the PC to our LCD TV using an HDMI cable so we could take full advantage of the display’s high definition image. To accompany your sleek (and soon to be invisible) computer you will need a wireless mouse and keyboard as well as a standard USB Bluetooth adapter. To complete the system, you should have plenty of room to affix an APC battery back up to your TV mount using a tension strap, ensuring that all of your equipment is protected from power surges and all of your component cables can be neatly tucked away behind the TV using cable ties. The result; a high-tech, cost effective, and cable-free conference “projection” system that looks like you shelled out the big bucks.
Here is what’s in the our box (and on the online store):
Mount: Peerless Universal Articulating Wall Arm PA746F – $89.99
TV: Philips 46″ 5000 Series LCD TV – widescreen – 1080p (FullHD) – 240 Hz – $854.00
Acer Veriton Ultra Slim Desktop – $429.00
Wireless Keyboard – Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro™ – $79
Blue Tooth – IOGEAR Bluetooth Micro Adapter USB 2.0 – $19.95
Battery Backup – APC Back-UPS ES 350G – $69.00
Misc. Mouting Materials, Strap, Ties & Industrial Velcro – $18.00
Want to add video conferencing? We’ve got just the thing: Microsoft LifeCam Studio, the first ever high definition webcam. At only $99.95, the 16:9 widescreen allows for a board recording area and displays amazing detail. Additionally, you can set up a collaborative whiteboard, play DVDs, or tie in a cable box and watch TV and all in HD. What can we say, it’s a dream come true.
The Complete Wireless AV HDMI Conference Room Kit is available through our online store or for more information or to schedule your high-tech, low cost conference “projection” system installation, contact Megan Meisner, mmeisner@launchpadonline.com or (813) 920-0788 x210.
