New Rear Projection SMART Board(tm) 3000i features integrated projection system and space-saving design Streamlite(tm) design features slim 29" deep cabinet and tapered back Chicago, IL --- June 12, 2000 --- SMART Technologies Inc., the industry pioneer and market leader in interactive whiteboards, introduces the Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i (RPSB 3000i). Featuring the touch and annotation capabilities of the award-winning SMART Board, the RPSB 3000i offers the benefits of rear projection in a sleek, 29 1/8" deep cabinet. The unit can be moved through any standard doorway and, with its tapered design, fits easily into room corners, minimizing required space. Integrated with a 1300 ANSI lumen true-XGA (1024x768) resolution projector and featuring a 67" diagonal screen, the RPSB 3000i is ideal for technology-enabled collaborative meetings. The RPSB 3000i's secure black and gray cabinet is pre-wired for a computer and optional peripherals such as a VCR or DVD player and a small printer. The RPSB 3000i features a rear connection panel for external audio, network connections and additional peripherals, such as a second projector or printer. Frequently used functions such as volume and projector power, brightness and contrast are all accessible from controls on the front of the unit. Also included are SMART Board Software, two 15-watt speakers, a wireless keyboard, the SMART X-Port 10(tm) switch and the SMART Pen Tray(tm). "As companies look to invest more heavily in collaborative tools, the RPSB 3000i offers the ideal combination of size, functionality and price," says Nancy Knowlton, president and COO of SMART Technologies. "With its integrated projector, slim design and easy mobility, the RPSB 3000i is the perfect solution for any size of meeting room."

-more- Additional Details With the X-Port 10, laptop connection is quick and simple. Easily accessible cables connect a laptop to the RPSB 3000i's internal computer and integrated peripherals, allowing presenters to toggle data, audio and video between the RPSB 3000i's internal computer and the laptop. SMART Pen Tray tools include four colored SMART Styluses and a round eraser. LED indicators highlight the active Pen Tray tool, and two buttons provide simple access to a right-mouse function and on-screen keyboard. Rear Projection SMART Board Family Cabinet models include the 1600 series (60" diagonal) and 1800 series (72" diagonal) Rear Projection SMART Boards which integrate any projector, computer and a choice of peripherals and their cables into a mobile cabinet. In-Wall units include the 1610 (60" diagonal), 1710 (67" diagonal) and 1810 (60" diagonal) Rear Projection SMART Boards. Pricing and Availability The RPSB 3000i is priced at a US list of $19,999 and can be purchased through authorized SMART dealers and distributors. Units will ship in August 2000. The RPSB 3000i comes with a standard one-year warranty. For more information, phone 1.888.42.SMART or visit www.smarttech.com/rpsb3000i.

About SMART SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and market leader in versatile, easy-to-use Roomware(tm) tools. SMART Roomware includes the award-winning SMART Board(tm), Rear Projection SMART Board and SMART Matisse(tm) (interactive whiteboards), Hawkeye(tm) (optical whiteboard capture system), SynchronEyes(tm) (computer-lab instruction software) and SMART Expression(tm) (mobile multimedia cabinet). Using SMART's Roomware solutions, groups are able to access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train and present. SMART customers include Texas Instruments, BMW, Fujitsu, DaimlerChrysler, Boeing, Ford, Lucent Technologies, NTT, Novartis, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Andersen Consulting, British Telecom, Disney Imagineering and NASA.

In 1992 SMART formed a strategic alliance with U.S. computer giant Intel Corporation. This alliance resulted in joint product development, joint marketing efforts and Intel's equity ownership in SMART. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, SMART is a private company employing over 250 people. SMART products are sold through dealers across North America and through distributors worldwide. Visit www.smarttech.com for more information.