eLearning Portable Equipment Descriptions

Canon PowerShot A640 Digital Camera

The PowerShot digital camera is equipped with the Picture Translator Protocol (PTP) standard. If you are running Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.2/v10.3/v10.4) this protocol enables you to download images by simply connecting the camera to computer.

Additional key features include:

  • 10.0 Megapixel
  • 4.0x optical zoom
  • 2.5" vari-angle LCD screen
  • DiG!C II
  • 21 Shooting Modes

Sony DCRHC30 Handycam Digital Video Camera

The Sony DCRHC30 is a Handycam that doubles as a digital camera. The Handycam features a compact Memory Stick DUO slot which captures digital still and movie clips. Video can also be captured to MiniDV tape. This Handycam aims to make setting adjustments easier courtesy of a 3D menu system.

Additional key features include:

  • Up to 7 hour battery life (with LCD off)
  • 10x optical zoom
  • 2.5" hybrid touch screen LCD
  • Remote Commander for remote playback
  • NightShot Plus infrared recording

Sony USB ICDMX20 Digital Notetaker

The Sony USB Digital Notetaker is a discreet high quality voice recorder that saves onto a Sony Memory Stick. Get up to 705 minutes of continuous recording on the inbuilt 32MB Memory and then transfer recordings to a PC (Windows only) using the supplied software. Once recordings have been transferred to PC they can be easily converted to the more common WAV format or MP3 (using additional software).

Additional key features include:

  • Built in Speaker and Stereo Microphone
  • Easily name storage folders and recorded files for easy identification

MicroTrack 24/96

The MicroTrack is a rugged high-fidelity mobile 2-channel digital recorder that records WAV and MP3 files to CompactFlash or microdrives€”perfect for everything from professional field recording to corporate meetings, training, education and worship. Record via balanced line inputs or built-in high-fidelity microphone preamps complete with phantom power for studio-quality microphones. Connect MicroTrack to a PC or Mac via USB and simply drag and drop recordings to your computer for immediate editing or Web posting. Power derives from a lithium-ion battery, and the unit can recharge via the computer’s USB connection or USB power adapter.
Additional key features include:
  • 2-channel WAV and MP3 recording and playback for pro recording, meetings, training, education and worship
  • battery-operated; storage via convenient CompactFlash or microdrives
  • balanced 1/4” TRS inputs with line inputs and phantom-powered mic preamps
  • S/PDIF digital input; RCA and 1/8” headphone monitoring outputs

Apple PowerBook G4 15” 1.67GHz/1GB/SD/AP/BT

Apple's PowerBook G4 portable computer with 15" in-built display. Features 1.67GHz processor with 1GB memory and an 80GB Hard Drive. Portable offers SuperDrive to burn author DVD Movies or simply backup large amount of data to DVD.

Additional features include wireless networking via Airport and Bluetooth connectivity.

HP Compaq Pentium M Notebook with Windows XP Pro

HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4010 is an ultra-portable Notebook computer offering wireless networking and Bluetooth connectivity. The Notebook also sports an in-built PC Card Slot and integrated SD Flash Media Slot. DVD-ROM and floppy drive support is provided via an external MultiBay module.

MP3/CD Deck Cassette Recorder

Model: LPC-LM530.

Key features include:

  • 5W/Ch CD-Cassette Player
  • Front Loading CD Player
  • MP3/CD-R/RW playback
  • AM/FM Tuner
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 52.8x16.1x27.9mm
  • Weight: 2.75kg