Download View our full brochure

Linx Education Guide
Introduction
Contents
3
Kensington
14
Making educating easier
4
Port Designs
16
Making learning lively
7
Tablets for students
18
Show special
19
10
LINX 10 tablet
11
LINX 8 tablet
12
LINX 7 tablet
13
2
To place an order, email [email protected]
Powerhouse performance
Inspiring children through the use
of technology is simple because
they are naturally drawn to it.
Yet with a winning combination
of affordable hardware, cutting
edge software and apps designed
especially for education, engaging
students with technology
becomes not only even easier, but
it gets down to the business of
learning in brilliant ways.
Windows combines with the quadcore
performance inside the Linx 10 Education
Edition* to bring the functionality of a PC
flexibility and mobility of a tablet,
with the flexibility
enabling precise control over content to
bring videos, photos and educational
software to life.
Creative classrooms
Introduction
LINX 10 Education
Why Linx for education?
The Linx 10 Education Edition* tablet with
the Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro platform
plus exciting apps that make learning
exciting and imaginative for students and
efficient and ingenious for teachers, is
an inspiration in itself. It brings all of the
technological needs of student, teacher
and academic institution together into a
simple package that can be used across
an entire school.
Supporting 21st century
learning
The Linx 10 Education Edition* tablet
provides the powerful Windows platform
to enable communication, collaboration,
critical thinking and creativity, while
protecting children on the internet.
*Terms and conditions apply. Linx 10 Education Edition only available
to be resold by partners registered with Microsoft TAP.
Empowering education
Microsoft is empowering the education
community not only through its software,
but also with a wide range of products,
services, and programmes that help
transform learning and make it more
accessible for students and teachers. This
includes Microsoft’s Technology Access
Programmes (TAP) that form a global
platform for governments exploring a
transformation of their education system
to prepare students for the 21st century.
Accelerate learning
Using the Linx 10 Education Edition* with
Windows, teachers can amplify learning
with new insight and an exciting impact.
Students will experience immersive
learning, which will deliver improved
outcomes. Moreover, this technology pulls
schools and the communities that interact
through them together, allowing true
collaboration and connected learning for
the advancement of education.
To place an order, email
[email protected]
3
Making
educating easier
Engaging pupils in learning is
the number one priority for all
educators, and there is no better
way to get the attention of young
minds today than with the use of
technology. Using mobile tablets
and the apps and services that
run on them, students of all ages
can have access to connected
educational resources from
anywhere, while teachers can
excite, challenge and encourage
learners.
The Linx 10 Education Edition* tablet
supports 21st century learning by
providing the powerful Windows 8.1
Pro platform to enable communication,
collaboration, critical thinking and
creativity, all while protecting kids on the
internet.
• Windows 8.1 Pro on the Linx 10
Education Edition* tablet brings more
features for teachers
• With new Bing Smart Search, you can
save time by simultaneously searching
across your PC, OneDrive, the web, and
now even apps in the Windows Store,
so you can find what you need faster
• Windows 8.1 Pro makes multi-tasking is
even easier with improved multi-monitor
support
• InstantGo in Windows 8.1 Pro wakes
the tablet in under a second with your
apps and data already up to date
From school to home with
Windows 8.1 Pro
• Microsoft Windows platform gives
pupils the freedom to collaborate,
connect, and be more productive both
in the classroom and in their own time
at home
4
To place an order, email [email protected]
To place an order, email
[email protected]
5
Creating experiences with
Linx 10 Education Edition*
• With a volume license agreement for
Office365 under the Student Advantage
Programme, Office 365 ProPlus is
available at no additional charge
• For teachers, Office 365 enables you to
create experiences that help students
easily connect with each other, staff,
and experts
• Office365 extends learning beyond
the classroom and it can be expanded
to create an intranet and learning
environment for staff and students
• Office 365 is packed with features,
including email, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, OneNote, IM, plus one
terabyte of OneDrive storage in
the cloud
• Important school documents such as
policies and procedures, professional
development information and news
can be securely stored and shared in
Office 365
Apps for all teaching
occasions
• There are a plethora of exciting apps
specifically designed for educators to
choose from with Windows 8.1
• Apps downloaded once are accessible
to students on multiple Windows 8
devices
• Cutting edge apps include Bing
Translator by Microsoft that is your
companion when you need to quickly
translate what you are looking at
6
• The Nearpod platform enables teachers
to use their tablets to manage content
on students’ devices, combining
presentation, collaboration, and
real time assessment tools into one
integrated solution
• Apps for teachers include eBackpack
that provides teachers and students
management and storage for the entire
homework workflow process
Your life, but simpler with
Microsoft
• Microsoft provides a rich set of
professional development resources to
make sure you get the most from your
tablet and Windows 8.1 Pro
• As a teacher, use this highly affordable
technology to discover new ways to
teach
• Windows tablets appeal directly to
students, accelerating learning and
delivering better outcomes
• Microsoft Educator Network provides
access to free tools, tutorials, and
learning activities for the classroom
Making
learning lively
Wherever you look today, children
of all ages can be seen using
mobile technology. From the
three year old being pacified by
their parent’s tablet and a game
of shooting small round birds
into obstacles, to the 13 year
old using their own device to
build a presentation for a school
project, this is truly the age of the
tech kids.
Mobile tablets such as the Linx 10
Education Edition* tablet bring learning
and discovery to each student’s hands
in a personalised, individually tailored
world that they are able to control and
manipulate to suit their needs.
• Microsoft IT Academy offers a
digital curriculum and certification
on fundamental technology skills at
reduced prices for academic institutions
Affordable access on Linx
10 Education Edition* tablet
• Linx 10 Education Edition* is priced to
be easily affordable for students and
schools
• Office 365 is packed with features
for pupils, including email, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, IM, plus
one terabyte of OneDrive storage in
the cloud
• Office365 can be extended to provide
schools with an intranet and learning
environment
• With Office365, homework, news and
announcements can be securely stored
and shared while all can work on real
time on assignments and projects
• With a volume license agreement for
Office365 under the Student Advantage
Programme, Office 365 ProPlus is
available at no additional charge
• Teaching with Technology is a free
online e-course that helps educators
develop a deeper understanding of how
technology can enhance learning
To place an order, email [email protected]
*Terms and conditions apply. Linx 10 Education Edition only available
to be resold by partners registered with Microsoft TAP.
To place an order, email
[email protected]
7
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro
platform positives
• Linx 10 Education Edition* tablet runs
on the cutting edge Microsoft Windows
8.1 Pro platform
• From playing videos to typing up notes
in OneNote, Windows 8 is packed with
all the functionality that pupils need
• Windows provides students with access
to DreamSpark, a Microsoft programme
that supports technical education,
giving students Microsoft professionallevel developer and designer tools at
no cost
• Windows allows teachers to create
dynamic learning experiences in and
outside of the classroom with Linx 10
to deliver the power of a PC and the
mobility of a tablet
• Adding superpowers to PowerPoint,
Windows provides access Office Mix,
a new way to tell stories with voice,
video, inking, screen recording and
interactive magic
• myHomework is a planner app that
helps students stay organised on
Windows by allowing them to get
assignments, homework reminders,
files and announcements direct to
their tablet
• CreateBook is an app that allows users
of all ages to create stunning eBooks
that include text, video and a range of
other media, for narrated story books to
multimedia revision guides
• DragonBox Algebra 5+ is an
educational app that teaches young
kids the basics of algebra without them
realising they are working
Supportive strategies from
Microsoft
• Tablets with Windows give students the
freedom to collaborate, connect, and be
more productive both in the classroom
and in their own time
• From home to the classroom and back,
tablets engage students in the national
curriculum
Educational apps for
elucidation
• Microsoft supports students and
teachers with eLearning solutions
• Specifically designed for education,
Windows provides a multitude of apps
for students to use at school, from
algebra to creating books
• Microsoft IT Academy enables students,
educators and academic institutions to
get a digital curriculum and certifications
for completing fundamental
technology skills
• Sway is an app for expressing ideas
across multiple devices with interactive
presentations to create a polished,
interactive, web-based canvas of
ideas that is integrated with OneDrive,
Windows devices, social networks, and
the web
8
• The Microsoft Virtual Academy
helps students learn about the latest
technology for free
To place an order, email [email protected]
To place an order, email
[email protected]
9
LINX 10 Education*
LINX 10 tablet
Designed for 21st century learners.
Everything you want in a tablet. And more.
The Linx 10 Education Edition* supports 21st century learning by providing
the powerful Windows® platform to enable communication, collaboration,
critical thinking and creativity, protecting kids on the internet.
Enjoy a true Windows® experience with the thin and powerful
Linx 10 tablet that combines
Quad-Core performance with
precise control over your content
to bring videos, photos and
games to life on the stunning
10.1” display.
Windows® combines with the Quad-Core performance inside
the Linx 10 Education Edition* to bring
the functionality of a PC with the
flexibility and mobility of a tablet,
enabling precise control over your
content to bring videos, photos and
educational software to life on the
stunning 10.1” display.
From
From
£XXX
£XXX
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Device Type
Type: Touchscreen
Colour: Black
Operating System
Windows 8.1 PRO
Display
Screen Size (Inches): 10.1
Screen Resolution (Pixels): 1280 x 800
Screen Type: IPS TFT LCD
Screen Features: 10 Point Capacitive
Multi-Touch Panel
3G Network
Support via USB Dongle (Not Included)
Data
Wi-Fi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Support DLNA, Wi-Fi
Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.0
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
CPU
Chip: Intel® Atom Z3735F
Number of Cores: 4 (Quad-Core)
Processor: Up to 1.83 GHz
Memory
Internal Storage: 32GB
Internal Memory (RAM): 2GB DDR3L
External (Up To): 64GB
10
Battery
Type (mAh): 7,900
Li-Ion / Li-Po: Li-Ion
Standby Time: 6 - 8 hours
Multimedia
Main Camera (MP): 2.0
Front Camera: 2.0
Video: 720P@30FPS
Camera & Video Features: Front 2M,
Rear 2M, 720P@29FPS
Video Files Supported: H.264, VC-1/
WMV, MP4, AVI, ASF
Audio Files Supported: AAC, WMA, MP3,
PCM, M4A, WAV, ASF
Connectivity
Type: Touchscreen
Colour: Black
Operating System
Windows 8.1
Display
Screen Size (Inches): 10.1
Screen Resolution (Pixels): 1280 x 800
Screen Type: IPS TFT LCD
Screen Features: 10 Point Capacitive
Multi-Touch Panel
3G Network
Support via USB Dongle (Not Included)
Data
Wi-Fi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Support DLNA, Wi-Fi
Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.0
Mini HDMI (Output)
Supported Input
Devices
Mouse - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Keyboard - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Sensors
Gravity Acceleration Sensor (G-Sensor)
Retail Box
Contents
Linx 10 - 10.1” Windows Tablet - Black
Power Supply Unit
USB On-the-Go (OTG) Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card
To place an order, email [email protected]
Device Type
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
CPU
Chip: Intel® Atom Z3735F
Number of Cores: 4 (Quad-Core)
Processor: Up to 1.83 GHz
Memory
Internal Storage: 32GB
Internal Memory (RAM): 2GB DDR3L
External (Up To): 64GB
Battery
Type (mAh): 7,900
Li-Ion / Li-Po: Li-Ion
Standby Time: 6 - 8 hours
Multimedia
Main Camera (MP): 2.0
Front Camera: 2.0
Video: 720P@30FPS
Camera & Video Features: Front 2M, Rear
2M, 720P@29FPS
Video Files Supported: H.264, VC-1/
WMV, MP4, AVI, ASF
Audio Files Supported: AAC, WMA, MP3,
PCM, M4A, WAV, ASF
Connectivity
Mini HDMI (Output)
Supported Input
Devices
Mouse - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Keyboard - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Sensors
Gravity Acceleration Sensor (G-Sensor)
Retail Box
Contents
Linx 10 - 10.1” Windows Tablet - Black
Power Supply Unit
USB On-the-Go (OTG) Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card
To place an order, email
[email protected]
11
LINX 8 tablet
LINX 7 tablet
Small yet powerful.
All the good stuff. Always with you.
A perfect mix of power and portability, the Linx 8 delivers great
Windows® experience in a clean and simple design.
A perfect sized tablet to stay entertained, connected and
informed from almost anywhere.
The stunning 8” display brings all of your entertainment and
documents to life while delivering precise touch-control when
gaming or surfing the web.
The ultra-portable Linx 7 combines a simple and lightweight
design, the touch-optimised Windows® experience
and powerful Quad-Core performance to bring fun and
productivity together on a beautiful 7” display.
Get more done with included 12-month subscription to Office
365 personal and discover a world of apps in the Windows®
Store to share, play, create, interact, and enjoy.
Don’t forget being Windows® based there are a range of
family safety features for protecting kids on the internet.
From
£XXX
Don’t forget being Windows® based there are a range of
family safety features for protecting kids on the internet.
From
Free 16GB extra memory
while stocks last
£XXX
Technical specifications
Device Type
Type: Touchscreen
Colour: Black
Operating System
Windows 8.1
Display
Screen Size (Inches): 8.0
Screen Resolution (Pixels): 800 x 1280
Screen Type: IPS TFT LCD
Screen Features: 5 Point Capacitive MultiTouch Panel
3G Network
Support via USB Dongle (Not Included)”
Data
Wi-Fi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Support DLNA, Wi-Fi
Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.0
Battery
Type (mAh): 4,000
Li-Ion / Li-Po: Li-Ion
Standby Time: 5 - 7 hours
Multimedia
Main Camera (MP): 2.0
Front Camera: 2.0
Video: 720P@30FPS
Camera & Video Features: Front 2M, Rear
2M, 720P@29FPS
Video Files Supported: H.264, VC-1/
WMV, MP4, AVI, ASF
Audio Files Supported: AAC, WMA, MP3,
PCM, M4A, WAV, ASF
Connectivity
Supported Input
Devices
Mouse - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Keyboard - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
CPU
Chip: Intel® Atom Z3735F
Number of Cores: 4 (Quad-Core)
Processor: Up to 1.83 GHz
Sensors
Gravity Acceleration Sensor (G-Sensor)
Internal Storage: 16GB (32GB for Limited
Period)
Internal Memory (RAM): 1GB DDR3L
Retail Box
Contents
Linx 8 - 8” Windows Tablet - Black
Power Supply Unit
Micro USB to USB Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card
To place an order, email [email protected]
Device Type
Type: Touchscreen
Colour: Black
Operating System
Windows 8.1
Display
Screen Size (Inches): 7.0
Screen Resolution (Pixels): 800 x 1280
Screen Type: IPS TFT LCD
Screen Features: 5 Point Capacitive MultiTouch Panel
3G Network
Support via USB Dongle (Not Included)”
Data
Wi-Fi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Support DLNA, Wi-Fi
Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.0
Mini HDMI (Output)
Internet Explorer
12
Free 16GB extra memory
while stocks last
Technical specifications
Web Browser
Memory
Discover a world of apps in the Windows® Store to share,
play, create, interact, and enjoy.
Web Browser
Internet Explorer
CPU
Chip: Intel® Atom Z3735G
Number of Cores: 4 (Quad-Core)
Processor: Up to 1.83 GHz
Memory
Internal Storage: 16GB (32GB for Limited
Period)
Internal Memory (RAM): 1GB DDR3L
Battery
Type (mAh): 3,500
Li-Ion / Li-Po: Li-Ion
Standby Time: 4 - 6 hours
Multimedia
Main Camera (MP): 2.0
Front Camera: 2.0
Video: 720P@30FPS
Camera & Video Features: Front 2M, Rear
2M, Resolution: 1200x1600
Video Files Supported: H.264, VC-1/
WMV, MP4, AVI, ASF
Audio Files Supported: AAC, WMA, MP3,
PCM, M4A, WAV, ASF
Connectivity
Mini HDMI (Output)
Supported Input
Devices
Mouse - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Keyboard - USB / BT Expuntable Wired /
Wireless Supportive
Sensors
Gravity Acceleration Sensor (G-Sensor)
Retail Box
Contents
Linx 7 - 7” Windows Tablet - Black
Power Supply Unit
Micro USB to USB Cable
USB On-the-Go (OTG) Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card
To place an order, email
[email protected]
13
Power & protect with
Kensington
Universal Charge & Sync Cable
• 5 packs of USB to Micro USB cables to charge up to 10 devices at one time with the
Charge & Sync Cabinet
KeyFolio Fit Universal 10”
Tablet Case
• Integrated Bluetooth keyboard
• Soft & lightweight
Convenient and secure
storage for your tablets
• Magnetic secure flap for closing
• Protective against screen scratches
With the use of tablets in classrooms ever
increasing, the need for secure and convenient
storage is key. With Kensington’s Charge & Sync
cabinet you can find the solution you need.
• Holds up to 10 tablets for secured storage, charging and syncing
• Stack up to 3 cabinets and sync up to 30 tablets with a separate
USB hub. USB cable included.
• Adjustable shelves allows for tablets in
their protective rugged cases
• Secures to table with mounting plate or
cable lock
• Tamper-resistant, retracting door opens
wide for easy access
• Built-in cooling fan to avoid overheating
charging tablets
• Individual lock keys included. Master
Access keys can be ordered.
14
To place an order, email [email protected]
Comercio Fit Universal Folio Case
for 10” Tablets
PortaFolio Fit Universal Folio Case
for 7-8” Tablets
• Stay straps to secure your tablet
• Multi-position stand for viewing
• Multi-position stand for viewing
• Soft & lightweight
• Access to all ports and front camera
• Magnetic secure flap for closing
• Magnetic tab for secure closing
• Protective against screen scratches
To place an order, email
[email protected]
15
Meet every need
for every student
Choose from creative and innovative tablet cases from
Port Designs
Sakura Extra Thin Universal Folio
for 7”, 8” and 10.1”
• Universal Hook System to secure tablet
• Adjustable viewing angle
• Heat Sealed technology
• Accessible port
Muskoka 360 Universal Rotating
Case for 7”, 8” and 10.1”
Noumea Universal Folio for 7”, 8”
and 10.1”
• Universal Hook System to secure tablet
• Universal Elastic System for perfect compatibility
• Portrait or landscape viewing with adjustable
viewing angle
• Stand for video and typing position
• Protective screen flap
• Elastic Strap closure system
• Accessible port
• Anti-scratch lining
16
To place an order, email [email protected]
To place an order, email
[email protected]
17
Tablets for
students
Show
special
To place an order on Linx, Kensington or Port Design, please
email [email protected]
to order through one of our preferred suppliers.
18
To place an order, email [email protected]
To place an order, email
[email protected]
19