SMART M700 Series SMART Board M787 (4:3) 87" Interactive Whiteboard with an Active Pen Tray - SBM787

Product Overview

The SMART Board M787 is an 87" front-projection interactive whiteboard in the M700 series, suited for large conference rooms and classrooms that need substantial surface area without moving to 94" or 97" formats. Its 16:10 aspect ratio provides a 73 3/4" × 46 1/8" projection area that accommodates both widescreen video and document-heavy presentations with comfortable margins. Like all M700 series boards, it connects via a single USB cable to any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer with no external power required, and ships with SMART Notebook and SMART Product Drivers included. Advanced infrared touch with Object Awareness supports up to 20 simultaneous touch points.

Product Description

The M787 fits the mid-range of the M700 family, offering more surface than the 77" M777 while remaining more manageable in installation weight and shipping logistics than the 94" or 97" models. At 33 lb. (15 kg), it is the lightest multi-touch board in the M700 line beyond the M777, making it practical for wall mounting in rooms where structural reinforcement is a consideration. The 73 3/4" × 46 1/8" projection area supports full HD widescreen content with the 16:10 format giving slightly more vertical workspace than a strict 16:9 layout. The durable hard-coated steel surface resists scratches and dents from daily classroom or conference room use and accepts dry-erase markers for non-digital annotation. Object Awareness technology enables the board to distinguish between pen tips, fingertips, erasers, and palm rests in real time, reducing accidental touch triggers during annotation. The pen tray provides dedicated controls for color selection, the highlighter function, on-screen keyboard, right-click, and board orientation. SMART Ink enables annotation over live applications including Office documents, PDFs, and web content. For organizations deploying multiple interactive whiteboards across a facility, the M787's compatibility with all M700 series software and accessories simplifies procurement and IT management.

Key Features

• 87" 16:10 Widescreen Surface — 73 3/4" × 46 1/8" projection area balances scale with practical installation weight.
• Advanced IR with Object Awareness — Differentiates pen, finger, eraser, and palm for precise, intuitive interaction.
• 20 Simultaneous Touch Points — Supports two active users working simultaneously on the board.
• USB Bus-Powered — Single USB cable provides data and power; no wall outlet required at the board.
• Hard-Coated Steel Surface — Scratch- and dent-resistant; dry-erase marker compatible.
• SMART Notebook Included — Full lesson and presentation authoring tool included at no extra cost.
• SMART Ink and Product Drivers Included — Annotate over any Windows, Mac, or Linux application.
• Pen Tray with Function Buttons — Color, highlighter, keyboard, right-click, and orient accessible from the tray.
• 3-Year Limited Warranty — Commercial-grade coverage included.

Typical Applications

• Large conference rooms and training rooms
• University lecture halls and seminar rooms
• K-12 classrooms requiring substantial interactive surface area
• Corporate collaboration rooms
• Government and military briefing environments

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the M787 and the M777?
The M787 is 87" diagonal with a 16:10 aspect ratio, versus the M777 at 77" with a 4:3 ratio. The M787 provides more total surface area and is better suited for widescreen HD content, while the M777 suits rooms where a near-square format is preferred.

Does the M787 need a power outlet at the board?
No. The M787 is USB bus-powered, drawing less than 2.5 W through the included USB cable from the connected computer.

What projector is required?
Any digital projector compatible with the room setup will work. A short-throw projector is recommended to reduce shadow interference. The projector is not included.

Is dry-erase marker use supported?
Yes. The hard-coated steel surface accepts standard dry-erase markers and erases without residue under normal conditions.

Can the M787 be used with Linux?
Yes. SMART Product Drivers version 12.17 is required for Ubuntu 20.04. See SMART's support documentation for other Linux distributions.

What warranty is included?
A 3-year limited equipment warranty is included with the M787.