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There is a great electronic option to this solution depending on your
portability and budget issues. Some of the newer laptop computers have a
tablet screen. They come with a pen that allows you to "write on the
screen." I am currently using a Gateway laptop with this ability. It is
great for writing our chemical formulas, or sketching out basic physics
layouts. By connecting the laptop to a projector or a large display screen
you can write, erase, color, draw, and even change ink colors in a large
display format. You can also simply hold up the laptop do display your text
or drawings. 

Tim Pula
Science Coordinator
Gulf Coast Exploreum
65 Government St. 
Mobile, AL 36602
251-208-6858
 
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and this spring for:
"A DAY IN POMPEII"
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Subject: Re: alternatives to wipe-on/off and chalk boards

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Magna-Doodles work o.k., but you sacrifice a little bit on the  
durability side.  One way to avoid this is to modify the "magnet pen"  
that comes with the Magna-Doodle (or make your own) with a broader,  
less blunt tip that discourages "stabbing" the Magna-Doodle surface.

Good Luck!


> Does anyone have any alternatives for using things like wipe-on/off  
> boards
> or chalkboards in an exhibit setting?

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Paul Orselli, President and Chief Instigator

Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!)
1684 Victoria Street
Baldwin, NY  11510

www.orselli.net

(516) 223-1043  voice
(516) 238-2797  mobile

The Great Big List of Exhibit Resources:  http://www.orselli.net/ 
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