Source: PRO AV Magazine
Publication date: October 1, 2005
By Martin Calverley
My Pick:
Crestron UPX-2 universal presentation processor, $9,000 MSRP
What I Like About It:
We've successfully specified the UPX-2 for clients who have demonstrated a real need for a windowed environment (multiple video and data images on a single display) and also needed real-time annotation and graphic overlay capability in a one-box solution. The UPX-2 can be paired with Crestron's 15-inch DTT-15 or 18-inch DTT-18 dedicated touchpanel, which makes the user interface a very powerful, user-friendly presentation tool.
The UPX-2 also includes a suite of onboard MediaMarker annotation software, which provides a large number of user-selectable annotation tools that allow users to select different line colors, line weights, and easily change font styles. Another key feature is the capability to save an annotated file. After completing an annotation, users can readily save the image as a graphics file, which can be captured and saved to a network storage device, USB drive, or portable flash card available on the front panel of the system.
Newer models ship with onboard Microsoft Office as an option, which is a helpful addition to the product.
I Would Change:
The price of the system should be carefully assessed against the client's needs, given the combined manufacturer's list price of $18,600 when including the larger DTT-18 touchpanel.
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