InterWrite SchoolBoard™ and InterWrite SchoolPad™ Meet New Environmental Requirements

Products meet new Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Standards

Columbia, MD – July 17, 2006 - GTCO CalComp announces that its InterWrite SchoolBoard and InterWrite SchoolPad products are available in RoHS (Restrictions of Hazardous Substances) compliant versions. RoHS is recognized as the new global environmental standard for electronics. Effective, July 1, 2006, RoHS regulations govern the amount of Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated Biphenyls and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers contained within electronic products in the EU. Similar environmental requirements will take effect in California in January 2007. The InterWrite SchoolBoard and InterWrite SchoolPad join previously announced InterWrite PRS RF, an award-winning student response system, in InterWrite’s family of green products.

The InterWrite SchoolBoard and InterWrite SchoolPad are used by thousands of teachers around the world to create fun and exciting classrooms and promote a dynamic learning process. The RoHS compliant InterWrite SchoolBoard, is a highly-durable, easy-to-use interactive whiteboard that now features two interactive menu strips for quick access to favorite functions for left-handed and right-handed users, as well as an Interactive Pen Charger that easily mounts to the side of any InterWrite SchoolBoard. The InterWrite SchoolPad is a Bluetooth® wireless device that allows teachers to create an interactive whiteboard on any surface in their classroom. Maintaining its commitment to green initiatives, GTCO CalComp has also reduced the packaging materials for the InterWrite SchoolBoard, resulting in less wasted materials and the ability to ship up to 30 percent more product than previous versions.

“GTCO CalComp is fully committed to environment protection and sustainable development and has set in place a comprehensive program for removing polluting and hazardous substances from all of its products,” said Eric Timmons, president of GTCO CalComp. “As an international leading supplier of interactive educational technology, we know that our customers around the globe will truly appreciate the ability to now purchase a complete, environmentally-friendly InterWrite Interactive Classroom – choosing any or all of the InterWrite SchoolBoard, SchoolPad and PRS-RF products.”

About the InterWrite Interactive Classroom

The InterWrite Interactive Classroom includes the InterWrite SchoolBoard, a durable, easy-to-use interactive whiteboard; the patented, wireless InterWrite SchoolPad, which gives teachers the freedom to control their computer with a connected projector from up to 300 feet away; and, InterWrite PRS, the most robust and flexible student response system on the market. The InterWrite SchoolBoard and SchoolPad include InterWrite Software, a powerful and intuitive annotation software package that allows users to deliver lessons by annotating over top of any 3rd party software package or to utilize the extensive image library and build a lesson within the package. Whether used individually or conjunction with each other, the InterWrite Interactive Classroom products helps educators create a more active and engaged learning environment. For more information on these products or to be contacted by an authorized reseller for a free demo of the products, please visit GTCO CalComp online at www.gtcocalcomp.com.


About GTCO CalComp

With over 30 years experience, GTCO CalComp is a leader in computer input peripherals, with over one million systems installed worldwide. Founded in 1975, GTCO CalComp pioneered the use of pen-based electromagnetic sensing technology currently utilized in the Company's Interactive Whiteboard and Digitizer product lines. In 2004, GTCO CalComp expanded its line of interactive products with introduction of InterWrite PRS, a classroom response system. GTCO CalComp Inc, a global company, is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Munich, Germany. GTCO CalComp maintains distribution partners in over 90 countries, providing solutions to professionals in Education, Training, Presentation, GIS, Computer Aided Design, Construction Estimating and Graphic Arts. For more information on the brands and products offered, visit the GTCO CalComp website at www.gtcocalcomp.com.