Criteria for Technology Purchases

Scanner
- price
- photo scan quality
- document quality
- connection / portability
- OCR compatibility
- Software compatibility
- Speed per page
- Resolution
- Actual size

Document Camera
- resolution
- price
- storage
- interface type (USB or Wireless)
- software interface and compatibility
- illumination
- focus (auto focus)
- flexibility / maneuverability / portability)
- video capability
- connectivity with other hardware (microscope / TV )
- analog and digital hook up

Interactive Whiteboards
- compatibility
- price
- portability
- durability
- tech. support
- warranty
- software support
- universal software
- online resources
- connectivity
- wireless technologies (Bluetooth?)
- training
- additional accessories

Digital Camera

• Cost
• Pixels
• Picture Quality
• Storage/additional storage
• Brand Reputation
• Usability
• Connectivity
• Compatibility
• Battery Life
• Warranty

LCD Projector

• Cost
• Bulb replacement needs
• Projection picture quality/lumens
• Easy to Connect with and to
• Portable or stationary
• Amount of different inputs
• Warranty
• Distance
• Keystoning

Video Camera

• Cost
• Picture Quality
• Sound Quality
• Storage capabilities
• Ease of use
• Portable
• Stability control

Computer:

1. Price:
1. Warranty- extended or short term
2. Tech Support
1. Tech position?
2. Apple Care
2. Platform:
1. What software is available for each platform?
2. Will it work in the current infrastructure?
3. Usability- are teachers familiar with the platform: mac/pc/linux
   
3. Infrastructure:
1. Do we have to upgrade current environment in order for it to use.
4. Hardware/ Peripherals
   
1. Memory
2. Speed of processor
1. What kind of computing are we going to be doing?
1. Digital photo editing
   
2. Word Documents
3. Movie Making?
3. USB
   
4. Ports
5. Wireless card

Printer

1. Price
1. Paper:
   
1. Projected use- How many teachers/ admins are going to use it?
   
2. Ink Cartridges- projected cost
   
2. Color/ Black and White
3. Laser/Ink Jet
4. Multi-use functions
   
1. Scanning
   
2. Bluetooth
3. Networked for use from any place in the building?