ETU Checkout Equipment Descriptions
ETU Equipment Available for General Checkout
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LCD Data Projectors- for use with a PC or Mac laptop
All projectors include:
- VGA cables for use with laptops
- 10' power strip extension cable
Display adapters for Apple laptops are NOT included. Please see "Display Adapter" section below.
Policy: Reservation precedence will be given to on-campus classes. Off campus reservations will need to be made by a faculty or staff member. Because they are high-use, LCD projectors that are taken off campus must be returned by the specific time set by ETU. Any projector used after ETU's closing time must be kept in a locked faculty office until the return time.
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Macintosh Laptops
All laptop bags include:
- 13" MacbookPro, runs OSX and Windows XP
- iLife 08, MS Office 08, Adobe Reader 9, VLC, VPN Client
- VGA display adapter for projectors
Policy: Laptops can be checked out for one calendar week at a time. For example, a laptop picked up on a Monday must be returned by 5:00 pm on the following Monday.
- Portable Computer Speakers- for use with a PC or Mac laptop
- Apple iPads - Please refer to the ETU Checkout iPad page
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SD Camcorders
All equipment bags include:
- Canon FS200 camcorder, battery, power cable,
- USB cable,
- wireless lapel microphone set
Policy: Camcorders can be checked out for one calendar week at a time. You must provide your own SD Card, You will need an SDHC card, minimum class 2. 4GB typically records 1 hour of video.
More information can be found on the Canon website for this camcorder.
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Tripods
Lightweight portable tripods for use with digital camcorders and cameras less than 5 lbs.
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Digital Still Camera
Canon PowerShot S230, 3.2 Megapixel
Policy: Camera can be checked out for one calendar week at a time.
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Portable Overhead Projector (for transparencies)
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Display Adapters (for Apple Laptops)
Apple laptops require a display adapter to connect with a projector; there are several different types. To find the adapter you need, visit the Apple Display Adapter website. Display adapters cannot be reserved. They can be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis; you will need to leave your Bruin ID in exchange. If you use an ETU projector, you need a VGA adapter.
ETU Equipment Available for use within Moore Hall Only
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Portable TV/VCR/DVD player on a cart
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Polycom Videoconferencing Unit
Policy: Reservations for video-conferencing must be made at least one week in advance. In the "additional info" field of the request form; please include the dial time, duration of call, and contact information for the other party.
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Speakerphone - for audioconferences
Policy: Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. In the "additional info" field of the request form; please include the dial time, duration of call, and contact information for the other party.
Note that the Speakerphone can only be used to connect with one other party. It cannot be used for multipoint phone calls.

