Borrow Devices (Tech Takeout)
For students to business people and for kids to seniors, we offer technology for all ages and interests to explore and learn. Tech takeout is a collection of technology devices you can borrow with your IPPL card. The devices range from laptops to a virtual reality headset and from everyday use devices to trending and emerging technologies.
Device Spotlight: GoPro Camera
The library has circulated GoPro cameras since 2016. We recently replaced the old camera with a new GoPro Hero 8 with better durability and image quality and is waterproof up to 10 m/33 ft. Use it to take still shots, capture HD and 4K videos and take live-action adventure vacation videos or spend a day in the life of your pet.
- Chromebook Laptops - Use your Google account to perform a variety of tasks and mirror your Chromebook or Android device to a television or presentation screen with a Chromecast
- iPad - Take photos, read ebooks, listen to music, and download apps
- Projector (LCD) and 50-inch tabletop screen or 80-inch floor screen
- Windows 10 laptops with Wi-Fi Hotspot with Microsoft Office 2016
- Wi-Fi Hotspot - Access the Internet
Streaming
Streaming devices and online content to watch live and on-demand TV continues to grow as people cut cable TV. Try out a device or service:
- SlingTV Blue- Save money on cable bills with live TV streaming service Sling Blue and an indoor HD antenna.
- Apple TV - Stream content or mirror your Chromebook or Android device to a television.
- Chromecast - Perform a variety of tasks using the Google Chrome browser on this laptop
- Rokus - Access these streaming services: AcornTV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, CBS All Access, Disney+, Hallmark Movies Now, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, and Showtime.
Virtual Reality (VR) & Gaming
VR is a simulated experience that can be similar to, or completely different from, the real world. VR is a fascinating way to travel using nothing more than the power of technology. With a headset and motion tracking, VR lets you look around a virtual space as if you're actually there. Gaming is very trending for all ages and is very popular at IPPL. Check out our popular gaming collection and gaming systems.
- Oculus Go Virtual Reality Headset - Play games, explore places or watch Netflix
- VR Console Games
Console Systems & Games
- Nintendo NES Classic - Preloaded Nintendo gaming system with 30 games and 2 controllers
- Nintendo SNES Classic - Preloaded Super Nintendo gaming system with 21 games and 2 controllers
- Nintendo Switch Gaming Console - Comes with Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
- Playstation 4 Gaming Console - Comes with Overcooked 2 and Spider-Man
- Xbox One S Gaming Console - Comes with Minecraft, Overcooked 2, and Halo 5: Guardians
- Console Games - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 4, Xbox and Xbox One
Smart Home
From turning on your lights to controlling household devices from your smartphone, these smart assistants can be a time and money saver. Try a smart home personal assistant with a smart plug and LED smart bulb. Donated by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.
Photos, Video & More
Taking photos and video, continues to be a trend as smartphones and other devices are portable and have more features. Capture your next best photo, live-action video or podcasts.
- Camera - Take professional headshots and vacation photos/videos with Canon Rebel DSLR camera with microphone and tripod
- GoPro Hero 8 Waterproof Camera - Take live-action videos; great for vacations
- Microphone - A Yeti professional-quality microphone for voice-overs, podcasts, and interviews.
Digital Conversion Equipment
Converting your pictures, slides, video, and audio to a digital format is very popular at IPPL for preserving your family history to share for future generations. Create things with digital files such as a family history video or putting someone's face on a coffee mug or ornament.
Audio
- Cassette to MP3 Converter - Transfer audio cassette tapes to MP3 files
- Vinyl to MP3 Converter - The converter runs in real-time. For example, a 2-hour VHS takes 2 hours to transfer
Photos, Slides & Negatives
- Wolverine F2DMighty 20 MP 7-in-1 film to digital image converter. Converts 35mm (photo and archive), 127, 126, 110 slides/negatives, regular 8mm, and Super 8 movies, and convert them into digital JPEG images (does not transfer video)
- Wolverine 20 Megapixels digital image converter (SNaP-20MP) converts 35 mm film, slides, and photos up to 5x7. The Wolverine SNaP features a built-in color screen, internal memory, and memory card reader to convert 35mm film and photos into digital images without a computer.
Video
- VHS to DVD - Transfer VHS tapes to DVD. The converter runs in real-time
- Video Tapes to Digital File - Converts VHS, 8 mm and other videotapes to a digital file. This device requires a VHS player or camcorder and television hook-up
- MovieMaker Pro- fully automated digitizer to convert old 8mm and Super 8 movie reels into digital videos (no sound)
- Stand-alone machine, no computer, no software or drivers are required
- Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB max, included)
- Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P
- Supports up to 9" reels (4" & 7" take-up reels included)
- Playback to TV's using the included TV Cable