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October 27, 2009
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TCAP Training
Converge Pro VH20
I Want My Hour Back!
TOTAL 2009 Expo
New Features for MountBuilder
Height Adjustable Interactive Boards
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TANDBERG
  TCAP Training
October 28 - 30
 
Please see the following regarding upcoming TANDBERG Training Courses being offered by TOTAL University.
 
Investing in Training is the best way to give yourselves an "upper hand" in this competitive marketplace. Those Certified Dealers who have done so have seen the advantages that TANDBERG Certifications can bring.
 
Be sure to sign up today as classes fill quickly.
 
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We've compiled the latest news from our manufacturers. If you have questions about these or any of the products we represent, please do not hesitate to contact us.

ClearOne - NEW PRODUCT

Converge Pro VH20 
The Converge Pro VH20 brings Clearone HD Conference™ audio quality to converged data/voice communication systems

The VH20 provides a direct connection between Converge Pro audio conferencing systems and VoIP-based PBX phone systems so that users can transport audio signals across their IP networks. The VH20 easily links with any of ClearOne's other Converge Pro products to create a complete audio conferencing system that can quickly be integrated with Cisco, Avaya and many other VoIP PBX phone systems.
 
The Converge Pro VH20 delivers wideband audio for crystal clear sound, provides guaranteed quality of service (QOS), and ensures full security with TLS, AES and SRTP encryption. These features combine to deliver the most advanced professional quality VoIP audio interface available.
 
TANDBERG
I Want My Hour Back!  
Introducing TANDBERG's New Interactive Online Campaign

"I want my hour back!"  We've all said it and now TANDBERG has launched an interactive online campaign to show new and existing audiences how telepresence and video conferencing can help get their time back.

Through witty and sharp video vignettes and other interactive collateral, James G, the central character for this campaign, engages with people to raise awareness of our industry and open up a dialog with TANDBERG.  As part of the campaign, we are launching two new microsites!
 
The I want my hour back site is designed to be viral and build buzz about TANDBERG and the industry by creating a community of people sharing ideas through uploaded videos, pictures and text about what they would do if they could get their hour back.
 
The New Way of Working site is designed for those who are really intrigued and want to learn more!  The site targets the business audience by showing videos and other compelling information about how video conferencing technology is positively impacting peoples' lives by helping them do more with less, transform business, and be greener.
 
 

TOTAL Marketing 2009 Expo
 

This year, TOTAL Marketing is Connecting to the Future. The future of our industry, despite these economic times, is BRIGHT! We are bringing you Sales and Technical Training from a host of manufacturers along with Exhibitions of the Newest Products and Emerging Technologies.

Houston
November 3 - 5, 2009
Westin Oaks
 
Dallas
November 10 - 12, 2009
Hilton Anatole
 
You won't want to miss it!  Click Here to Register Now!
 
Questions?  Let us know!  darcy@totalmktg.com  or 817-560-3970

Chief
New Features for MountBuilder
The Revolutionary Online Tool Now Offers the Ability to Visually Configure Carts and Stands
 
Chief Manufacturing is excited to announce the further expansion of its unique MountBuilder tool to now include a module for visually building flat panel stand and mobile cart solutions.
 
MountBuilder takes the work out of configuring compatible mounting solutions for your flat panel or projector by providing a list of mounts and accessories that will work with your installation. By taking out the guesswork of determining weight capacities or depth measurements, MountBuilder makes life easier for you.
 
The new module features the latest Chief flat panel carts, stands and accessories, allowing users to build custom solutions, including new accessories for building the ultimate video conferencing or digital signage solution. MountBuilder is a signature tool in the building and specifying of Chief mounting solutions, and the only tool like it in the industry. Besides the Carts and Stands module, MountBuilder also includes modules for building wall and ceiling mounted solutions for projectors and flat panels, making it a comprehensive tool for any of your mounting needs. With the help of MountBuilder, you can visually configure solutions for almost any application.
 
 
Chief's New Whiteboard Mount Now Shipping! 
The new line offers a variety of extension lengths and precision image alignment features for fast installation and positioning of short throw projectors.
 
Chief Manufacturing is excited to announce that its new whiteboard mount now shipping.

The wall bracket is specially designed to mount an interactive whiteboard over an existing chalkboard. This allows installers to use the wall space while avoiding costly removal of the chalkboard.
 
The mount offers flexible positioning with vertical, lateral and depth adjustments. Plus, it mounts to the wall without damaging existing boards and is universally compatible with most boards. When paired with a Chief short throw mounting system, you have a complete, state-of-the-art whiteboard solution.
 
Conen
Height Adjustable Interactive Boards 
 
 
Data Sheet for Promethean Activboard 78" and Sanyo XL 50
 
Data Sheet for System for Activboard 78" and PRM-10
 
Conen also learned something new and important about which model spring mechanism to suggest for use with which board and projector combinations, due to weight and the strength of the different springs in the HVL versus the HVM/HVM95.
 
If the combined weight of the projector, board and cable that you expect to hang on a spring mechanism is less than 65 pounds (and no wings are to be used), spec the HVL.
 
If the weight is calculated to be more than 65 pounds (and no wings are to be used) use the HVM95...a new model that has the heavier duty spring and is basically the HVM but without the hinge for the wings.
 
And if you plan on using wings with any weight projector and board, you must spec the HVM.
 
As an easy ´rule of thumb´ please use:
 
HVL:              when total weight of actual board and projector does not exceed 65 lb
                    and NO wings are required
 
HVM95:          if board and projector weigh more than 65 lb, but NO wings are required
               
HVM:             for configurations requiring wings.
               
The springs of the HVM and HVM95 are the same. The difference is in the brackets; the HVM brackets has hinges for the wings attached. By removing the hinges from the HVM brackets, the HVM could be used if an HVM95 is not available.
 


Darcy Harrell
TOTAL Marketing
817.560.3970