Jamboard


Jamboard is an interactive whiteboard developed by Google, as part of the G Suite family. It was officially announced on 25 October 2016. It has a 55" 4K touchscreen display, and has compatibility for online collaboration through cross-platform support. The display can also be mounted onto a wall or be configured into a stand.

History

After Google Apps for Work was launched in 2006, the subscription-based service was announced to be rebranded as G Suite on 29 September 2016, alongside announcements of machine learning integration into Drive's programs, a redesign of Hangouts and the announcement of Team Drive.
On 25 October, Product Manager of G Suite TJ Varghese announced Jamboard on Google's official blog. The announcement trailer for the product was released the same day onto YouTube. The website was also launched on the same day simultaneously, as well as a rumored version of an "Early Adopter Program" for the device.

Design

The device can be mounted on a wall, or, by default, be set up on a vertical stand with wheels.

Hardware

Jamboard features a 55" 4K display that supports touchscreen capabilities, has a 60 Hz refresh rate, and is able to detect up to 16 touch points anywhere within. It also includes Wi-Fi connectivity, an HD front-facing camera, microphone and built-in speakers. The touchscreen is controlled by a dedicated stylus to control the device or draw on it, as well as an eraser.

Software

The Jamboard also has an operating system that coincides with the G Suite ecosystem. The main controller of the Jamboard can open a "jam", a session where users can join and work on projects inside the space available. Any service compatible with G Suite can also be performed on any device connected.

Release

Jamboard was released in May 2017, and retails for £3,999 or about $5,000 with a $600 yearly support fee.