TRUBOARD R3-R5 Interactive Whiteboard

What the TRUBOARD R3-R5 is

The Newline TRUBOARD R3-R5 is a projector-based interactive whiteboard that can also be used as a classic magnetic whiteboard. Its 10-point multi-touch works with an IR touch sensor and connects to a computer through a USB A-B link. The low-gloss writing surface keeps notes readable for people seated at the far end of a room. Newline has discontinued this series, so this page is written for organisations that already own one and for buyers who need a current equivalent.

Four models and what separates them

The series has four models. They differ in size, aspect ratio, weight and pen tray availability:

• R3-800: 78.8-inch active area, 4:3, 16 kg, no intelligent pen tray
• R3-1000W: 88-inch active area, 16:10, 18 kg, no intelligent pen tray
• R5-800: 81.9-inch active area, 4:3, 20 kg, optional intelligent pen tray
• R5-900: 92.2-inch active area, 16:10, 22 kg, optional intelligent pen tray

The R3 models suit buyers who want a board without a tray, while the R5 models add the option of a tray that recognises pen colour.

Pens, tray and touch

The board is used with tech-free pens rather than electronic styluses that need pairing. On R5 models you can add an intelligent tray that uses colour recognition to identify the colour in use, so the board knows what the presenter is writing with. Ten touch points allow more than one person to write or annotate at the same time, which helps group workshops and classroom activities where several learners work at the board.

Connecting to a computer and projector

Setup uses two links. A USB A-B connection carries touch signals from the board to the computer and saves them there. The computer's image reaches the projector over HDMI, so the whole room sees the same content on the board. The manufacturer says the board works with regular throw, short throw and ultra short throw projectors, so the projector should follow the room layout rather than the other way round.

Where it fits in Qatar

• A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a classroom or small seminar room would look at the R3-800 for its compact 78.8-inch area.
• A team in a West Bay office running meetings with colleagues abroad might choose the 88-inch R3-1000W for its wider 16:10 writing area.
• A boardroom in Lusail or a training centre in Education City with a long table would consider the R5-900, the largest model at 92.2 inches, with the optional pen tray.

Planning a purchase of a discontinued model

Each model weighs between 16 kg and 22 kg, so wall structure and mounting height should be checked before delivery. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys and professional installation, and delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar. The source data does not give an operating temperature range, so confirm room conditions with the team, especially for rooms near windows or lobbies exposed to heat and dust. Also confirm the surface finish supplied for Qatar, since the manufacturer describes its porcelain steel surface as a USA option, and confirm the licence arrangement for the IdeaMax software.

Because the series is discontinued, the quickest route is a quotation for a current equivalent or compatible replacement. Share your room size, the board size you need and whether you want a pen tray, then request a quote. Purchase orders, LPOs and government tenders including Monaqasat are accepted, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.