Choosing a Quartet Whiteboard Or Dry-Erase Marker Board

Good: Quartet Melamine Whiteboard

These entry-level, low-cost whiteboards are ideal for classrooms, break rooms, factories, or any other place that needs an inexpensive dry-erase board designed for light use. Available in multiple sizes, Quartet's Melamine whiteboards come in three different types of frames: aluminum, oak, and plastic. Regular cleaning for these whiteboards is highly recommended as melamine can be easily stained by the ink found in dry-erase markers. Each board comes with an accessory tray and installation hardware.

Better: Quartet Prestige Total Erase Whiteboard

As the name suggests, the Quartet Prestige Total Erase Whiteboard is easy to keep clean due to its stain-resistant surface. Each board has an integrated grid pattern to help you keep your writing in line, while the included Quick Clips hold on to your notes. Several different types of frames are available including mahogany, graphite, euro titanium, and maple, so you're sure to find a board that reflects your office's style. The Prestige Total Erase Whiteboard is easy to install (hardware is included) and assorted sizes are available, making this a good choice for meeting rooms, offices, reception areas, and just about anywhere else you might need a good quality dry-erase board.

Best: Quartet Porcelain and IdeaShare Whiteboards

Quartet's Porcelain and IdeaShare whiteboards are the manufacturer's top-of-the-line products. They're meant for use in conference rooms, boardrooms, and other areas in which a high-quality, heavy-duty dry-erase board is needed. These boards feature the company's patented Magnetic Total Erase surface, guaranteeing that ink will always and completely be erased so the board will look brand new even after years of use. (Occasional cleaning is recommended.) The magnetic surface allows for an added dimension of useability. It allows you to use the board as both a whiteboard and bulletin board. Each board comes in several different sizes and finishes, and includes Quick Clips and a full-length tray to keep your markers and erasers nearby.

Quartet's IdeaShare Whiteboards are the ultimate in interactive dry-erase board innovation. Not only can they be used as a whiteboard, they're designed to be used digitally, making them fully interactive and ideal for PowerPoint presentations and web conferences. Everything written on the board can be printed as well as saved or e-mailed to PCs, Macs, and some PDAs. (Palm OS required.) As an added value, web conferencing software is included with every IdeaShare board, making this product the best choice for offices who not only need a whiteboard, but a high-tech way of communicating with both in-house colleagues and people across the globe.

Now you know about Quartet's good, better, and best whiteboards. Get yours today and start communicating with your office more efficiently!