Eno vs. Smart????

After meeting with reps from both SMART (wonderful rep named Suzanna) and Polyvision/Digital Networks Group, inc. (from whom we purchased our first batch and is a friend of the Hubble family), I really did again find myself gravitating to ENO as the most intelligent board for Louisville's purposes. Our teachers are not interested in all the wonderful software Smart provides, and we have access to that anyway. AND the fact that the enos are at least $500 less a piece makes me love them.

The eno requires a stylus, while Smartboards let you either touch or use a stylus. That does not seem to be a game-changer for my teachers. The Smartboards are not as good to write on with dry-erase, and that's what my teachers love to do when it is not in use. They don't want to have to avoid that middle area of the room when the projector is off, and they don't use the projector all day! Finally, the flat, smooth and solid design of the eno is great. There is nothing to break or wear out because it is not electronic.... Smartboards have sophisticated camera technology and require electricity, etc.