DIAS Sample Peripherals

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Examples of Electronic Peripherals that can be used with DIAS 2000 to Document Student Performance

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Any reference to specific commercial products does not constitute or imply its endorsement by Purdue University or the State of Indiana. Product referrals are provided for the convenience of those utilizing this program. Sample peripherals were chosen from reviews at CNet.com and ZDnet.com

Flatbed Scanners

Scanner Model	Approximate Price	Features (Resolution, Time to Scan Page, Connectivity, System Requirements)
Epson Perfection 1650 Photo	$200-$250	1600 dpi x 3200 dpi, 17 sec / page (color), USB, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP or Mac
Umax Astra 6400	$100-$150	600 dpi x 1200 dpi, 24 sec / page (color), IEEE 1394 FireWire, Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP or Mac OS 9.0 or above
Epson Perfection 1250	$100-$130	1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, 48 sec / page (color), USB, Apple MacOS 8.5 or later, Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
HP ScanJet 2200c	$75-$100	600 dpi x 1200 dpi, 38 sec / page (color), USB, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP

Digital Cameras

Camera Model	Approximate Price	Features (Resolution, Memory Type, Memory Included, Battery Type, Display and Size, Zoom)
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-P50	$350-$400	2.2 megapixel, Sony Memory Stick, 4MB, 2 AA Alkaline, LCD 1.5”, 3X
Kodak DX3500	$200-$250	2.2 megapixel, Compact Flash, 8MB, 2 AA Lithium-ion, LCD 1.8”, 3X
Canon PowerShot A10	$230-$270	1.3 megapixel, Compact Flash, 8MB, 4 AA Alkaline, LCD 1.5”, 2.5X
Olympus D-510 Zoom	$350-$400	2.2 megapixel, SmartMedia card, 8MB, 4 AA Alkaline, LCD 1.8”, 3X

Webcams

Camera Model	Approximate Price	Features (Connectivity, Max Resolution, Frames/sec)
D-Link DSB-C100	$20-$50	USB, 352 x 288px, 30/sec
Logitech 961183-040	$30-$60	USB, 176 x 144px, 30/sec
Creative Labs PC-CAM 300	$100-$130	USB, 640 x 480px, 30/sec
Logitech Quick Cam Pro 3000	$75-$100	USB, 640 x 480px, 30/sec

8mm Camcorders (non-digital)

Camcorder Model	Approximate Price	Features (LCD Display Size, Optical Zoom, Battery Life)
Sharp VL-A110U	$250-$350	3” LCD, 16X, ~95min
Sony CCDTRV108	$250-$350	2.5” LCD, 20X, ~150min
Sharp VLAD260U	$300-$400	3.5” LCD, 16X, ~95min
Sony CCDTRV68	$350-$400	3” LCD, 20X, ~60min

Digital Camcorders

Camcorder Model	Approximate Price	Features (Connectivity, Memory Type, Memory Included, LCD Display Size, Optical Zoom)
Sony DCR -TRV17	$950 - $1100	USB, Sony Memory Stick, 4MB, 3.5” LCD, 10X
Sharp VL-WD450U	$850-$950	ILink, SmartMedia, 8MB, 2.5” LCD, 26X
JVC GR-DVM75	$800 - $900	USB, SD Memory Card, 8MB, 2.5” LCD, 10X
JVC GR-DVL815U	$750 - $850	USB, SD Memory Card, 16MB, 3.0” LCD, 10X

Note: Digital Camcorders and Digital Cameras are very nice because you can connect them directly to a PC and transfer the video or picture into a form that can be viewed with a computer.

Please let us know of any equipment you would recommend. lewandor@purdue.edu

Last updated 4/29/02