IFP9850-3

What the 98-inch panel gives a room

The ViewSonic IFP9850-3 is a 98-inch ViewBoard interactive display built around a 16:9 UHD panel at 3840 x 2160 pixels. Its display area measures 2171.85 mm by 1232.35 mm, so lesson material, spreadsheets and floor plans can stay readable from the back of a large room. The anti-glare surface and typical brightness of 400 nits help when ceiling lights or daylight through blinds fall across the screen.

Colour is shown at 10-bit depth, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 30000:1 and a 6 ms response time. Viewing angles are rated at 178 degrees horizontally and vertically, so seats at the sides of a boardroom still get a clear picture. The backlight is rated at 50,000 hours minimum.

Touch, pens and software for shared work

Touch is handled by IR recognition within the manufacturer's UFT (Ultra Fine Touch) technology. The panel tracks 20 touch points and 10 writing points at once, and two slim 2.5 mm pens are included. Two people can annotate different parts of the board at the same time, which suits paired maths work, group brainstorming and detailed diagrams.

Three software routes come with the system:

• myViewBoard for Android provides basic annotation on Android devices.
• myViewBoard for Windows provides professional annotation when run from a compatible Windows slot-in PC.
• ViewBoard Cast enables wireless presentation with touch feedback and four-way split-screen sharing.

Where it fits in Qatar

A university lecture room in Education City needs a display that a lecturer can write on and that students at the back can read. The 98-inch format, the 4K resolution and three HDMI 2.0 inputs let a lecturer switch between a laptop, a lab PC and a second source without moving the screen.

Government boardrooms in Msheireb and corporate offices in West Bay often hold meetings with teams abroad. ViewBoard Cast lets participants share from their own devices, and the four-way split screen keeps several sources visible at once. A webcam can be fixed to the camera plate on top of the panel for video calls.

A training centre in the Industrial Area or a vocational institute in Mesaieed can use the panel for practical group sessions, where the dual pens let two trainees work at the board together.

Planning the installation and room conditions

Operating temperature is rated from 0°C to 40°C, with 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing, and the panel is rated for 18 hours a day, seven days a week. Qatar summers push outdoor temperatures well above 45°C, so install the panel in an air-conditioned room, away from direct sunlight and windows, and keep vents clear.

At 101.5 kg net and 138.8 kg gross, this is a heavy unit. Wall mounting uses a VESA pattern of 800 x 600, and the package includes a plate, five clamps and eight screws. Confirm the wall structure before fixing, and book a free site survey with SmartRooms Qatar. The physical size is 2245 x 1323 x 91 mm and the packaging is 2483 x 1493 x 376 mm, so check doorways, lifts and corridors before delivery.

Power is specified at 100-240 VAC with a wide range, and four 3-metre power cables are supplied. Draw when switched off is under 0.5 W. The panel carries FCC and cTUVus regulatory marks, Energy Star version ES8.0 and an EEI rating of A++. Products are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

To request a quote, send your room size, the wall or stand you plan to use and the number of units. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all eight municipalities, accepts purchase orders and government tenders, and takes payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Request a quote for the ViewSonic IFP9850-3 today.