Published: January 08, 2010
enTourage eDGe dualbook Joins the Blackboard Alliance Program to Revolutionize Learning
MCLEAN, Va. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - enTourage Systems, Inc. , creator of the world's first dualbook , the
enTourage eDGe , today announced that it has joined the Blackboard
Alliance Program as a Blackboard Building Blocks Partner and will be
developing advanced collaboration features to use with the widely
deployed Blackboard Learn platform. Blackboard Inc. is a global leader
in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the
experience of millions of students and learners around the world every
day. This venture marks an important step toward changing the way
students interact with each other and with their teachers through a
unique collaboration enhancing the learning experience.
The enTourage eDGe is the first device to combine the functionality of
an e-reader, tablet netbook, and note pad, and is gaining attention from
educators worldwide as the future of technology in learning. Its large
format e-paper screen, advanced note taking and annotation capabilities,
as well as Internet-connected functions make it possible to carry the
equivalent of hundreds of pounds of textbooks in a sleek device that
weighs less than three pounds.
As a result of its collaboration with Blackboard, enTourage Systems will
be able to provide a single device that allows students and instructors
to effortlessly share notes, textbook annotations and multimedia content
while simultaneously having access to class schedules, campus maps, an
online e-book store and announcements. The enTourage eDGe's powerful
Library application will be linked to the Blackboard Learn Content
Module for easy file sharing between students and teachers. The new
functionality is targeted for a software release for the enTourage eDGe
in June 2010.
"The enTourage eDGe is an ideal educational tool, merging notepads,
textbooks, audio/video recorders and tablet netbooks into one powerful
device for increased interactivity and collaboration," said Asghar
Mostafa, CEO and president of enTourage Systems, Inc. "Our support of
the Blackboard Learn platform will provide access to important
educational resources, making the enTourage eDGe and the supporting
systems a robust, comprehensive learning solution."
The enTourage eDGe consists of a 9.7" diagonal e-paper screen to read
e-books and take notes, and a 10.1" LCD screen to easily surf the Web,
watch videos and send emails or instant messages with a virtual
keyboard. The product has a built-in camera and microphone to capture
audio and video content, such as lectures, and play them back later. The
enTourage eDGe runs on the Google Android operating system and backs up
all content on enTourage Systems' servers. The device folds a full 360
degrees and orients its displays horizontally or vertically, to view as
a book, single screen, or prop up laptop style.
The enTourage eDGe is on display at 2010 International CES in the e-Book
TechZone, Central Hall booth #12140. As a CES Innovations Design and
Engineering Award honoree, the product is also on display at the
Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase in the Grand Lobby of the
Las Vegas Convention Center.
The enTourage eDGe is available for pre-orders now, and will be fully
available in February 2010 online at www.entourageedge.com
for $490. For more information, please visit this site or the enTourage
eDGe Facebook page and @entourageedge Twitter handle.
About enTourage Systems, Inc.
enTourage Systems, Inc. is a provider of a new interactive dualbook that
improves the way we learn, do business and entertain. The company's
flagship product, the enTourage eDGe, is a comprehensive tablet netbook,
notepad, e-reader, video player and audio recorder that allows users to
easily manage their digital needs from a central device. enTourage
Systems, Inc. is headquartered in McLean, VA. For more information,
visit www.entourageedge.com.
Blackboard, the Blackboard Alliance Program , the Blackboard Developers
Network , and Blackboard Building Blocks are registered trademarks of
Blackboard Inc. and are used with permission. All rights reserved.
for enTourage Systems, Inc.
Caroline Sherman
312-245-9805
ext. 110
caroline@alpaytac.com
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