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The H2W digital display lectern
A presentation lectern with a built-in screen that doubles as digital signage.
- Built-in 43" screen, mounted in portrait
- Plays slides and video from USB, no laptop needed
- Rolls between halls on tilt-back casters
From $5,045.00 · ships free to the lower 48
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Delivered free anywhere in the lower 48.
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800-421-9678, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 3PM MT.
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We accept purchase orders from schools, colleges, and universities, and federal, state, and local government agencies. Email your PO to sales@podiumsdirect.com with your quote number if you have one, the ship-to address, and a contact phone. We invoice when your order ships, on Net 30 terms.
From verified buyers
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 317 reviews
“Wonderful quality. We had them add our school seal to the front and it was done perfectly and the clarity was amazing. Thank you for the fast delivery as well.”
Melissa R.
Verified buyer
“This podium is well built, beautiful, and very securely shipped. We will be using it in the library/reading room of a university English department for the occasional event held in this room.”
WS
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“The built-in sound system has excellent volume and remarkable clarity. I would highly recommend it to any nonprofit, school, community organization, or business looking for a professional podium with an excellent integrated sound system.”
Richard G.
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