Hardware Resource Center
What can the Resource Center do for me?
We provide portable technology for faculty and staff members to use in addition to the classroom technology provided in the classroom environment. Reservation of equipment is required and availability is dependent upon previous reservation requests. Please note that students may only reserve items under the supervision of faculty or staff members.
Contact Information
Help Desk
Phone: 309.762.9481, ext. 294
Email: qc-helpdesk@wiu.edu
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities
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Accessories
Projection Screens, Tripods, and more...
The Hardware Resource Center has portable projection screens available to use for out of building presentations. Also available are universal tripods that work out great with the Canon DC-40 model digital video camcorders. These items come in handy for classroom video presentations. Tripods will hold most models of cameras.
Optimus Boom Box
Features:
- CD player
- Cassette tape player
- AM/FM tuner
Cassette Recorder
Features:
Optimus Karaoke Machine
Features:
- Stereo Dual-Cassette
- AM/FM Radio
- Auxiliary Input and Output Jacks
- Recording Capabilities
- Automatic Voice Control
Digital Video Camcorders
Canon CD-40 Digital Video Camcorder
Features include:
- 2.7" LCD Screen with backlight
- Records true 16:9 High Resolution
- Uses Mini-DVD media
- 10x optical zoom lens
- 4.3 Megapixel
Check out the Canon website for additional information. This site includes a 360 degree view of the camera.
JVC GR-D270U Digital Video Camcorder
Features include:
- Powerful 25x optical zoom
- 2.5" Clear LCD monitor
- Uses Mini-VHS media
- SD/MMC card slot
- Up to 1.5 hours of recording time
For full specifications, see CNET Reviews and Specifications.
Note: Mini-tapes require an adaptor for viewing in standard size VCR players. Tapes may also be played back by attaching camera to TV or other output devices.
Digital Projectors
Mitsubushi XD250R Projector
Features:
- 2000 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 2000:1
- Weighs only 5.3 lbs.
- Multiple connectivity options
For more information, check out the Mitsubushi website.
Mitsubushi SEIU Projector
Features:
- Digital projector
- VGA and S-Video Ports
Laptop Computers
Dell Inspiron 1300
- Windows XP Operating System
- Built-in Wireless Capability
- 15.4" Screen
- Weight 6.7 lbs.
- MS Office 2003 Suite
Apple iBook PowerPC G3
- OS X
- 384 MB RAM
- Built-in Wireless Capability
- MS Office 2004 for Mac
Archiving Cart
Many still have valuable teaching tools on VHS tapes. These tapes wear out over time and have problems playing in VCRs where tracking is controlled by the machine.
To alleviate this problem, we have a VHS to DVD conversion cart available so you can save your current VHS tapes to DVD format. This allows for easier portability as well as durability.
Features include:
- Progressive Scan
- Record From External Components
- VHS to DVD Conversion
- DVD to VHS Conversion
Recommended recordable DVD discs:
- DVD-R: SONY, TDK, Verbatim, Panasonic
- DVD+R: SONY, TDK, Mitsubishi, Ricoh
- DVD-RW: Victor, Maxell, Verbatim TDK, Mitsubishi
- DVD+RW: SONY, TDK, Ricoh, HP, Phillips
For step by step instructions, please see the This link will open in a new browser windowArchiving Cart instructions. (This link will open in a new browser windowDownload Adobe Acrobat.)