VB-PEN-007

What the AirPen does during a presentation

The ViewSonic VB-PEN-007 AirPen is a handheld presenter pen that combines several jobs in one device. It writes and annotates directly on a ViewBoard or other compatible touch display, it works as an air mouse so the presenter can move through content from across the room, and on select ViewBoard models it adds a digital laser pointer and spotlight. Dedicated previous-page and next-page buttons, an air mouse button and volume control are built into the pen, so a presenter rarely needs to walk back to the computer.

Setup follows a plug-and-present approach. The pen connects through a USB 2.4GHz receiver, and it is intended for ViewBoard displays and other compatible touch devices.

Specifications that matter for a buying decision

Facilities and IT managers usually compare a presenter pen on four points: battery life, operating environment, weight and compatibility. The figures below come from the manufacturer's data.

• Compatible operating systems: Windows, Android, Linux and macOS.
• Pen dimensions: 153.5 x 18.7 x 18.3 mm, weighing 21 g.
• USB receiver: 21.1 x 12.1 x 4.7 mm, weighing 1.5 g.
• Usage time: 4 hours on a full charge, with sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
• Power draw: 43 mA when on and 100 uA when off.
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C.
• Compliance: FCC, IC, CE, NCC and BSMI.

The operating range of 0 °C to +40 °C is the figure to check against your room. Summer temperatures in Doha and across Qatar can exceed 45 °C, so the pen should not be left on a sunlit windowsill, in a parked vehicle or in an unconditioned storeroom. The storage rating of -20 °C to +70 °C covers transport and storage only, and it does not extend the operating range.

Where it fits in Qatar

In a private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a primary classroom, a teacher can stand beside the ViewBoard, annotate a lesson and move to the next page without returning to the keyboard. The 4-hour usage time gives comfortable margin for back-to-back lessons, and sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity helps the pen rest during pauses.

In a government meeting room in West Bay, a presenter may speak to colleagues in the room while a team joins from abroad. The air mouse lets the presenter advance slides from their position, and the curved body suits both right- and left-handed speakers when the presenter changes at the table.

At a training centre in Education City, a facilitator running workshops on a shared display can use the laser pointer and spotlight to draw attention to a detail, provided the ViewBoard is one of the select models that supports those functions.

Planning your order

• Confirm that your ViewBoard model supports the laser pointer and spotlight before ordering a batch.
• Check the host operating system in each room, as the pen lists Windows, Android, Linux and macOS.
• Plan one pen per presenting station. The box includes a thin and a thick pen nib, so presenters can choose the feel they prefer.
• Include the receiver, USB cable and quick start guide in your count, as all are supplied in the box.

Government bodies and schools can order on a purchase order or LPO, or through a tender. SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar, and quotations are usually issued within one working day. Request a quote with your ViewBoard model and the number of pens you need, and the team will confirm the details before you commit.