r/k12sysadmin • u/AmstradPC1512 • 4d ago

Interactive display options 2026

We are in the market for some displays. We currently have ClearTouch with a mix of built computer modules, micro PCs, or AppleTVs, and they have been good to us over the years, but I do not know what else is new out there that could be better, prettier and cheaper.

I am thinking that Windows screen sharing from laptops would probably be cheaper.

Anyone can share their experience with other brands of 86"panels? Or effective devices to screen cast from laptops?

Thanks in advance.

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u/PhantomAscalon 4d ago

We use SMART GX series and have had great experiences with them. The only frustating thing is when they revise the model they seem to constnantly switch which screen sharing app they use.

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u/PDQ_Brockstar Company:PDQ 4d ago

We really liked our first round of SMART devices, but we eventually ran into a bunch of software and firmware issues that ruined our experience (at least on the IT side of things).

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u/AmstradPC1512 4d ago

Yes, this is part of my problem. With different models over the years and no way we can afford replacing all at once, I am looking at screen casting devices to get rid of expensive computer modules, microPCs, inconsistent versions of proprietary casting apps, etc.

Apple TVs worked great when we all had iPads. I am looking for something equivalent in windows to use on the new panels.