The BenQ Board Pro RP04 interactive flat panels are the premium model in BenQ's well-equipped line of interactive panels and accessories. These dashboards include the features educators need, as well as tools that make them valuable for sharing inside and outside the classroom.
Accessories and applications can be added to the system to further expand its capabilities. For example, wide-angle webcams for video conferencing, Android apps, and a variety of mounting options add up to a very versatile and powerful system.
BenQ Board Pro RP04: Getting started
Getting started with the RP04 panel was very easy for me. Once I plugged it in and booted it up, I ran some software updates and then set up my account. The RP04 offers several options for logging into the dashboard. You also had options to use an NFC tag, which can be supplied with the board or created by your IT department, a QR code or a password.
I really liked being able to customize my account with the features I use most without worrying about someone else making changes. A guest account and other login options can be set up to give a guest presenter or substitute teacher the access they need.
The panel hardware is very well put together. The screen has an anti-glare and antimicrobial coating, as well as a built-in air ionizer to maintain air quality near the dashboard. Options are available to connect a Chromebox or Windows computer to the display to increase your productivity.
I like the other optional accessories, such as the InstaShow Wireless presentation system through which I can share my screen and also control my computer screen wirelessly by pressing a button via a USB device. Other optional accessories include different types of HD and 4K meeting space cameras, some of which offer PTZ and wide viewing angles, as well as active noise cancellation and omnidirectional microphones so I can move around and still be seen and heard clearly.
The board works natively with Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox cloud storage solutions. As a G Suite for Education user, the native Android operating system made file access and sharing much easier. The integrated BenQ EZWrite software is very easy to use and includes the option to use an unlimited canvas so students and I can share ideas, all in one place. I was able to import, edit, and share a variety of documents and resources directly on the canvas. You could also share a live camera feed with a document or video conferencing camera (not included). I found the InstaShare 2 software to be a very easy and seamless sharing experience both from my device and to other students' devices.
BenQ Board Pro RP04: Best Features
The BenQ Board Pro RP04 has a very rich feature set that I found I can use on a day-to-day basis without thinking there are too many. The highlights are the 4K picture quality and sound clarity, as well as the noise-canceling and speech-enhancing microphone array that could pick up my voice when I was more than 20 feet away from the dashboard. The dashboard also has up to 50 touch points, so there is no need to worry about having multiple users on the dashboard at once.
It also offers the ability to stream multiple devices with InstaShare 2 software, with up to nine splits on the board for different users to share. Integrating this with EZWrite 6.0 software makes it a powerful collaboration solution.
I also like that they take advantage of the large screen to use for digital signage and messaging. This feature allows users with the appropriate permission to send text and video messages on demand.
Any IT department will also like this board because it has a built-in device management solution as well as the TeamViewer help desk app for remote support. Users can also log in using BenQ's account management system from their Windows Active Directory infrastructure, and identity and access management allows IT staff to centralize user accounts and provision them in a single place with login capabilities. single session.
BenQ Board Pro RP04: Prices
MSRP of boards depends on size and accessories. The 75” board tested has an MSRP of around $4,400.
Contact BenQ Education Or your local BenQ dealer for a quote.
BenQ Board Pro RP04: key takeaways
Having the opportunity to use and test several different interactive dashboard solutions, I found the BenQ RP04 an excellent solution. This is a whiteboard that I see teachers using as more than just an electronic writing surface, as it makes it easy to share and collaborate on lessons both in person and remotely.
The ability to share lessons and resources, as well as record lessons for later playback, makes this tool an excellent resource for teachers and students alike. The optional accessories are also high quality and expand the capabilities of this board for use not only in the classroom but also in meeting spaces.
BenQ has done an excellent job designing and producing this interactive panel.
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