You would think that choosing a whiteboard would be easy, but it can be tricky, especially if you re not sure what you need to consider. This article will fill you in on the two most common kind of whiteboard surfaces, what special features are available, and which brands you should choose. Here s what you need to consider when choosing one.
1. Erasability and durability. This is one of the most important thing to consider when choosing your whiteboard. You ll need to think of how much you ll use it and then choose a board with the appropriate surface. For example products with a melamine surface tend to be inexpensive so they re good for light usage in break rooms and such. Melamine is a porous material so it needs to be erased and cleaned regularly or else it will become stained. These surfaces are also more likely to be marred by dents and scratches. Porcelain surfaces are much more durable and, unfortunately, more expensive. However, these surfaces are resisting to staining and ghosting, and they erase cleanly. They re perfect for heavy duty and will last a long time.
2. Special features. Some whiteboards come with special features that can make using it a much more productive experience. Sometimes they re imprinted with straight lines or a grid, which can help you write more neatly. And some of the porcelain boards are magnetic, so you can use them as a bulletin board. There are even some black whiteboards that can be written on with florescent markers for a different, eye catching look. And finally, there are multimedia boards that can be synced with a computer or handheld device such as a BlackBerry and used to conduct web based meetings in which the participants are in several different places. Choose the special features that are right for your needs and your budget.
3. Brand. There are a few great whiteboard manufacturers such as Balt Best Rite, Ghent, and Quartet. Each of these companies make boards in a wide variety of sizes with both porcelain and melamine surfaces. Choosing a board made by one of the manufacturers is a way to ensure you re getting a high quality product you ll love.
4. Price. Price is also something you should think about. You need to choose a whiteboard that won t cost too much while also having the features and quality you need. Resist the urge to get the cheapest board out there. You ll find that it lacks the quality you deserve and have to replace it after a while. So save money from the get go by getting the most durable, high quality board you can afford. That way you won t need to replace it as quickly, if at all.
5. Warranty. Finally, you should choose a board that has a warranty you feel comfortable with, just in case something unexpected happens. For instance, some of Quartet s higher end boards come with an incredible 50 year guarantee so you can buy a product like that with a lot of confidence
If you keep these things in mind when choosing a whiteboard, you re likely to pick one that s absolutely perfect for your needs. Good luck to you and happy shopping!
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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