November 1st, 2011 admin
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Pacific Media Associates, THE projector market research firm, has begun monthly tracking of projector sales. They are now naming the 5 top selling projectors in 3 classes each month. Read on for September’s winners from PMA!
Press Release
Pacific Media Associates Finds XGA-resolution Epson PowerLite 93 and SVGA-resolution ViewSonic PJD5123 and Among Top-Selling Models in September
New “Top Selling Projectors” Page Highlights Monthly Sell-Through Tracking Service Research Findings
Menlo Park, California, USA – October 31, 2011. Pacific Media Associates (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has added a very useful “Top Selling Projectors” area of their enhanced website.
For more than a dozen years, Pacific Media Associates (PMA) has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.
Each month, Pacific Media Associates will post the Top 5 Lists for the following categories:
New Era / Pico and Personal (sub-500 lumens) Projectors – This “Top 5 list is compiled from data collected Read the rest of this entry »
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June 18th, 2011 admin
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More Infocomm announcements from Panasonic follow. I think they have a typo on the date… they must mean 2011! Read on for info on two very different product releases, the PT-D9610U and PT-L711XNTU, as well as many more upcoming additions to their product line.
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PANASONIC SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE NEW PROJECTORS AT INFOCOMM 2001
Introduces Cinema-Quality 1000:1 Contrast Ratio Projector, Industry’s Smallest Wireless Projector, New HD resolution 50” Plasma
LAS VEGAS, NV (June 13, 2001) – Here at INFOCOMM, Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company (Los Angeles, CA) has unveiled the PT-D9610U HD Cinema™ projector with a 1000:1 contrast ratio for cinema applications and the PT-L711XNTU, the industry’s smallest wireless projector. Panasonic also announced significant upgrades to its ultra-portable and portable projector lines, debuted a HD resolution 50″ diagonal high-contrast plasma display, and showcased its new fixed-installation SXGA/XGA projectors with a prototype low-cost DVD-RAM based server for HD Commerce point-of-sale applications. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 17th, 2011 admin
Sanyo PLC-HP7000L projector
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Advertising brightness of 7000 lumens and full HD capability, Sanyo is announcing the PLC-HP7000L professional market projector at Infocomm this week. Read on for more information!
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SANYO INTRODUCES PLC-HP7000L FULL HD PROFESSIONAL PROJECTOR WITH BEST-IN-CLASS BRIGHTNESS OF 7000 LUMENS
Newly developed Inorganic FULL HD panel and Improved optical design achieve 7000 Lumens brightness with a single lamp
CHATSWORTH, CA. and (INFOCOMM) ORLANDO, FL—June 15, 2011 – SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors, today announced the introduction of a new Full HD projector developed for the professional market that utilizes SANYO’s QuaDrive engine to achieve a best-in class brightness of 7,000 lumens with just a single lamp. The PLC-HP7000L produces 1920×1080 resolution and full 10-bit video processing, with exceptional color reproduction in a portable package designed to provide operators with high reliability Read the rest of this entry »
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April 6th, 2011 admin
Casio XJ-H1650 projector
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Seeking to expand its presence in the business projector market, Casio is revamping its infrastructure and adding up to 12 new models by summer 2011! The first ones being the XJ-H1650, XH-H1600, XJ-ST155, and XJ-ST145. They will have an array of features including, 3D projection capability, interactive features and short-throw lenses. We hope to include a review (or two) when they become available.
Press Release
CASIO’S NEW FAMILY OF HYBRID LASER & LED PROJECTORS TO FEATURE COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SOLUTIONS DESIGNED FOR THE PRO AV MARKET
Business Projector Division Strengthens Its Commitment to Increase Market Presence
DOVER, NJ, March 29, 2011 — Casio America, Inc., a leader in digital projection technology, today announced the introduction of a new family of lamp-free eco-friendly data projectors. Equipped with Casio’s revolutionary LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source, the family of 12 new projectors is capable of achieving high-brightness projection output up to 3,500 lumens, and includes a number of innovative and interactive features. To meet growing market demand for its solutions, Casio has expanded its Business Projector Division, adding three new hires and four new sales representative companies.
“Casio is thrilled to announce this new family of projectors along with its commitment to the expansion of its projector business,” said Frank Romeo, vice president of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “Our new line will provide our customers with all of the advantages of Casio’s unique LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source plus superior brightness, an energy-saving interactive experience and features designed for the business, education, Pro AV, digital signage and home entertainment markets.”
The rollout of three new categories of projectors, Signature, PRO and Short-Throw, will start this Summer and offer features and functionality, including; 3D Capability, Intelligent Brightness Control, Interactive Whiteboard & Pointing and MobiShow® function. The projectors provide a powerful 3D graphic experience and each model incorporates a full input/output interface, including three types of video and audio inputs, as well as HDMI, RGB and RS-232 terminals. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 26th, 2011 admin
NEC M300WS and M300XS projectors
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NEC has added two short-throw projectors, the M300XS and M300WS, to its extensive line-up. Educators will appreciate the ability to project on a wall, screen or whiteboard from as little as 3.6 feet away, allowing flexibility of projector placement in the classroom. Read on for more information!
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NEC Display Solutions Expands M Series
New Short throw solutions for education and SMB
CHICAGO – March 9, 2011 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today its M Short Throw Series digital projectors with the 3000-lumen M300XS and M300WS. Accommodating standard and widescreen needs, M Short Throw Series projectors deliver strong images to screens and whiteboards (including interactive) from less than 3.6 feet away.
Ideal for standard-sized classrooms and corporate conference rooms with limited AV space, the M300XS and M300WS short throw models are portable projectors that offer unique features like a virtually maintenance-free filter and 0.47:1 throw ratio for easier installation on a wall above the screen or whiteboard. Replacing the NP610S and Read the rest of this entry »
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February 23rd, 2011 admin
Runco LS-HB Projector
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With 2700 lumens of brightness, Runco’s new LS-HB projector easily moves out of the darkened dedicated home theater and into the light of family rooms, bonus rooms all over the house! Click here for more information http://www.projectorreviews.com/runco/lightstyle-ls-hb/specifications-id2609.php
PRESS RELEASE
Adding to its award-winning LightStyle Series, the LS-HB High-Bright projector provides the perfect solution for expanding the home theater beyond a dedicated room.
Beaverton, OR – Runco®, the leading brand in luxury video solutions, is pleased to announce an addition to the company’s LightStyle™ Series projectors, the LightStyle LS-HB. This high-bright projector brings Runco into a whole new category, as this new projector excels outside of the dedicated home theater, where environmental factors such as lighting are not easily controlled. The LS-HB’s price point offers customers an affordable big screen video experience in virtually any room of the house.
Opening up new projector possibilities in the home, Runco’s LightStyle LS-HB is a single-chip 1080p projector that has been designed specifically to address the issue of installing projection systems in living rooms, media rooms, and entertainment spaces in the home; spaces Runco calls “Flex-Theaters” where big screen entertainment is only a portion of the room’s purpose. In Flex-Theaters, environmental factors such as sunlight and shadows can challenge even the highest-performance front projection systems. The LS-HB joins Runco’s LightStyle 3-chip DLP® solutions – the LS-10i, the LS-10d, and the LS-7 – to deliver acceptable video performance in these bright environments where clients wish to entertain or spend time with their families enjoying movies on BluRay® or DVD, watching television and cable programming or streaming video, browsing the internet, or utilizing computer applications to view their digital photography or home movies. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 21st, 2011 admin
Sanyo PLC-XU4000 projector
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The 10 watt speaker and built in microphone jack are dead giveaways that this projector targets the educational market although it is a versatile projector for business too! Check out more information here: http://www.projectorreviews.com/sanyo/plc-xu4000/specifications-id2599.php
PRESS RELEASE
NEW SANYO ULTRA-PORTABLE PROJECTOR WITH
INTELLIGENT LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM PRODUCES
HIGH BRIGHTNESS WITH VERY LOW POWER CONSUMPTION
- Eco-friendly projector features very low power consumption, up to 69% less than conventional projectors
Highly portable projector has compact size and lightweight to enable easy mobility for use in multiple locations
- Intelligent lamp control system controls light output according to image requirements, while producing 4000 lumens brightness and 2000:1 contrast ratio
- Color shift correction technology ensures color accuracy at all brightness levels
- Long-life filter and lamp reduce operating costs
CHATSWORTH, CA.—January 18, 2011 – SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors, announced today the introduction of an ultra compact and portable XGA projector with high brightness and very low power consumption. The PLC-XU4000 delivers an impressive high brightness of 4000 lumens in an easily transportable chassis that weighs just seven pounds. Through SANYO’s newly developed intelligent lamp control system, the 1024×768 resolution XGA projector achieves a contrast ratio of 2000:1, with power consumption reduced up to 69% in comparison to conventional models. The PLC-XU4000 is scheduled for availability in January 2011, at an MSRP of just $1,545.99.
By expanding the range of lamp control through newly developed technology, SANYO has enabled low-power operation and extended bulb life while retaining very high image quality. The lamp control range has been greatly expanded, from about 30% to 70%, and the new system operates by analyzing the video signal and automatically adjusting lamp brightness according to image requirements.
When the lamp control reduces light output in response to image changes, it is possible for shifts in color to occur in the projected image. To correct for this, SANYO’s new color shift correction technology compensates for any deviations in real time, ensuring color accuracy at all brightness levels. The use of these technologies enables the projector to combine low power consumption with a high contrast ratio. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 21st, 2011 admin
Epson PowerLite 905/915W projector
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With the educational buying season heating up, Epson has introduced another 2 new projectors targeted for the educational market, the PowerLite 905 and 915W. They are both ultra-bright and offer advanced networking for under $1,000, making them top contenders! Click her for more information: http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-905/specifications-id2589.php
and http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-915w/specifications-id2608.php
Epson Introduces Two Ultra-Bright Projectors with Future Proof Connectivity for Education
Epson PowerLite 905 and 915W Deliver up to 3200 Lumens and Advanced Networking Starting Under $1,000
ORLANDO, Fla. (FETC, Booth # 711) – Feb. 1, 2011 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today announced two new ultra-bright projectors for the classroom that each feature a robust built-in speaker and advanced connectivity for leading edge schools. The PowerLite 905 and 915W feature a 16-watt speaker and microphone input to help engage the entire classroom without costly external speakers or teacher voice strain. In addition, both projectors deliver comprehensive connectivity – HDMI for high-quality audio and video with one cable and RJ-45 for presenting content over the network, broadcasting important messages and monitoring and controlling a networked projector remotely.
“The PowerLite 905 and 915W projectors were designed to provide educators with a full-featured classroom solution, delivering ultra-bright images and top quality audio and video to enhance students’ learning experiences,” said Sara Kim, product manager, Epson America. “Built to accommodate future technology and connectivity enhancements, the PowerLite 905 and 915W are cost-effective, high performance projectors that will continue to provide value for educators as classroom content evolves.”
The PowerLite 905 ($999*) offers 3000 lumens of color and white light output2 with XGA resolution, and the PowerLite 915W ($1,099*) delivers 3200 lumens color and white light output with WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution to allow teachers to fully leverage widescreen notebooks or tablets and widescreen DVD content. Both projectors feature the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 16th, 2011 admin
Epson PowerLite X9 projector
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The new PowerLite X9 is designed for the education market, with a low cost of operation (lamp life of 5000 hours in eco-mode) and excellent 2 year warranty (including overnight replacement). Epson touts the projector’s easy set up and plug-n-play operation for the classroom too! Click here for more information http://www.projectorreviews.com/epson/powerlite-x9/specifications-id2588.php
PRESS RELEASE
Epson Introduces the PowerLite X9 – Bright and Easy-to-Use Projector for Education
PowerLite X9 Delivers 2,500 Lumens, XGA Resolution and Versatile Connectivity at Affordable Price Point
AUSTIN, Texas (TCEA, Booth #2339) – Feb. 9, 2011 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced the PowerLite X9, delivering bright and powerful projection to education for $599*. This new projector offers 2,500 lumens color and white light output2 and XGA resolution for detailed, bright presentations in classrooms as well as small to medium sized conference rooms.
“While education budgets continue to shrink, we recognize there is still a need for advanced and reliable technology in the classroom,” said Sara Kim, product manager, Epson America, Inc. “The PowerLite X9 provides classrooms with brightness, sharp image quality and convenient connectivity that won’t break the bank.”
More about the PowerLite X9
The PowerLite X9 delivers several convenient features for the classroom and boardroom, including:
- USB Plug ‘n Play Instant Setup: Instantly projects images and controls the presentation from either a Windows® PC or Mac via a standard USB cable; allows for easier set up and eliminates the hassle of dealing with bulky VGA cables and toggling between computer keys Read the rest of this entry »
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February 10th, 2011 admin
Optoma TX610ST/TW610ST
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Optoma’s new models, the TX610ST and TW610ST, are both short throw projectors, offering placement flexibility in a classroom or small meeting room setting. Light in the room shouldn’t be a problem either with 3000+ lumens. This should make them great options for projecting large, bright, images from a short distance for educators and presenters alike. They are also capable of displaying 3D content, definitely adding excitement in the classroom!
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OPTOMA EXPANDS SHORT THROW PROJECTOR LINE FOR EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS MARKETS
New TX610ST and TW610ST Offer Brighter Images, 3D Capability and Advanced Command and Control Features
Fremont, Calif. | February 1, 2011 | Optoma, the leading brand of DLP projectors in the world, has introduced two new short throw projectors, the TX610ST and TW610ST, designed to provide educators and business users with the most feature-rich, budget-friendly solutions for delivering large, high-resolution images when space is tight. Both new models are 3D-capable in 720p HD and offer state-of-the-art remote command and control via Crestron RoomView® technology. The TX610ST features 3000 ANSI lumens of brightness, while the TW610ST delivers 3100 lumens.
“The ability to create large, vivid images from short distances has made short throw projectors highly desirable in classrooms and meeting rooms,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “These two new projectors provide even more power than our previous short throw models, plus they include the latest technology to support new applications and support infrastructures.”
With its new optics, the XGA (1028 x 764 pixels) resolution TX610ST can produce a 72” image from as close as three feet away. The widescreen TW610ST (WXGA – 1280 x 800 pixels), can deliver an 84” image from the same distance. Both benefit from a 25 percent increase in brightness and contrast over the company’s previous short throw model. Both also employ DLP link technology to support 720p 3D display with the use of active-shutter glasses. Read the rest of this entry »
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