The Basics

• Any computer with an up-to-date operating system and at least 512 MB of RAM (to run Web 2.0 apps).
• An Internet connection - preferably wireless.
  
• An all purpose browser - I recommend Firefox.  It is cross platform and works with everything.
• The latest versions of Flash, Java, and Quicktime installed on the computer.

 Getting it on Screen

• Connect your computer to a TV with a composite, S-Video cable,  VGA, or DVI connector
  
• If you've got a Mac, get this mini DVI to Video Out cable ($19.00)
  
• If your PC or laptop has "TV out" get this for $5.00
  
• If your PC doesn't have "TV out" get this ($35)

• LCD Projector - Low end projector costs $500, makes a huge screen, and can go anywhere
• Interactive Whiteboard - SMARTboard, Promethean, Mimio, Interwrite, etc. ($2000-$3500 not counting the cost of a projector and ceiling mount for it)
  

 Fun Toys

• Wireless Mouse - This lets you control your screen from anywhere in the room or let students use the computer from their desk. ($15 - $25)
  
• Drawing Pad ($50 - $300) - Makes it easy to draw diagrams or math problems on screen.  These are also easy to save and embed
  
• Wireless Keyboard ($30 - $75) - Keeps you mobile
  
• Wiimote and Infrared Pen ($40)