
This is the first of ten technology Christmas gift ideas for educators, assuming that cost is not an issue.
Size makes all the difference when it comes to technology. Think back to when cell phones were the size of street bricks, hard drives weighed ten pounds and CRT monitors caused permanent L4 lumbar spinal damage when moved from one location to the next.
Today we have thumb drives that weigh ounces and hold more than ten hard drives from ten years ago. We have cell phones as light as feathers that allow us to watch television on them and LCD flat panels with such quality and depth for as little as a buck fifty.
And so, without further ado (drum-roll please)…my number ten Christmas 2009 gift idea for educators is the BenQ GP1 LED Mini Projector. With an LED lamp life up to 20,000 hours, USB stick operation, low power consumption and integrated speakers, this palm-sized projector with the dimensions of 5.35 inches by 2.5 inches and a maximum image size of eight y inches is what every educator needs. No more lugging around a heavy, bulky, power-hungry projector. This projector can fit into your laptop carry case with room to spare. You can purchase the GP1 for $499 through a BenQ authorized reseller.
I already have the GP1 on my Christmas list. (I hope Santa Claus is listening). Stay tuned. My number nine gift idea is forthcoming.