SMART vs. ViewSonic

Looking for some feedback on both. Currently working with a SMARTBoard but have seen the capabilities of a ViewSonic and want to know if the grass is really greener.

Also, how different is SMART Notebook software compared to ViewSonic’s? I can’t remember the last time SMART added anything new to their notebook software.

You can purchase the SMART Notebook software separately if that’s a concern.

Honestly, both are bad, and SMART Notebook is even worse. Building content in it is a trap—it locks you into their poorly supported, low-quality ecosystem.

Consider an interactive projector instead. It gives you a larger, higher-quality picture and lets you use the best available software and apps without being locked into one system.

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Exactly! Logging into your accounts on these panels is a security risk. Logging in and out is a hassle, and the boards aren’t secured well. If I were running a school (which I’m not, but still), I’d ban them outright.

Or just get an iPad and a projector.

SMART Boards feel like an outdated tool from an educator talking about ‘21st-century skills.’