May 8th, 2013 admin
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Here are more interesting statistics from PMA regarding March projector sales for your information!
Press Release
Top-Selling Projector Models in March from PMA’s Tracking Service
WXGA Resolution Models Most Popular in Pico/Personal and High-End Projector Categories while XGA Nearly Sweeps Mainstream Category
San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 30, 2013. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top Selling Projectors” area of their website.
For more than 15 years now, PMA Research 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, PMA Research posts the Top 5 Projector Lists for the following product categories:
Pico and Personal (sub-1000 lumens) Projectors – For Pico and Personal projectors, the March results showed that 3 of the Top 5 selling models, by unit volume, were WXGA resolution projectors. Taking the number one, three and five spots, respectively, were the Optoma ML-500, the Vivitek Qumi Q2 and the 3M MP410. Rounding out the Top 5 were the 480p resolution Optoma PK-320 and the nHD resolution Optoma PK-120 in the number two and number four spots. This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers.
Mainstream (1000 to 3999 lumens) Projectors – For the Mainstream category, the March results showed InFocus taking top honors with their SVGA resolution IN112. The remaining “Top 5” models were all XGA resolution projectors, with the number two through number five best selling projectors being the Epson PowerLite 93+, the NEC NP-VE281X, the InFocus IN114 and the Epson PowerLite X12, respectively. This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American distributors.
High-End (4000+ lumens) Projectors – The March 2013 results showed that four of the best selling high-end models were WXGA resolution. The “Top 5” models in March were the WXGA Hitachi CP-WX4021N and WXGA Epson PowerLite 1945W in the number one and two spots, respectively. Mitsubishi took the third and forth spots with their XGA XD700 and the WXGA WD720. NEC rounded out the “Top 5” with the WXGA NP-PA550W. This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service sample, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators.
Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these categories, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 9th, 2013 admin
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Panasonic unveiled 4 new powerhouse projectors at NAB this week, the PT-DZ13KU, PT-DS12KU, PT-DW11KU and PT-DZ10KU. Offering up to 12,000 lumens of brightness, and a variety of resolutions and connectivity options, they are well designed for large venue installations.
Press Release
PANASONIC INTRODUCES NEW COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT 12,000 LUMEN 3-CHIP DLP™ PROJECTOR
PT-DZ13K Series Provides Bright, High Quality Images, Reduced Operating Costs and Advanced System Integration Features
Las Vegas, NV, April 7, 2013 – Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of professional projector solutions, today announced the PT-DZ13K Series of projectors, the latest addition to its 3-chip DLP projector lineup. Unveiled at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, the PT-DZ13K Series’ combination of high brightness, a compact, lightweight body and professional features is ideal for a variety of applications, including rental and staging and digital signage. The PT-DZ13K Series is also well-suited for large venues, such as museums, auditoriums, lecture halls and more.
“Our customers are constantly asking for projectors that are smaller and brighter than previous models, but with more advanced features, so we’ve challenged our engineers to meet these needs,” said Scott Wellington, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Projectors, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “With the PT-DZ13K Series, our engineers have exceeded expectations by delivering the world’s smallest and lightest 12,000 lumen 3-chip DLP projectors to date with new highly-efficient lamps and by incorporating features normally found in more advanced models.”
High Brightness and Picture Quality
The new series consists of four models that offer a range of resolutions and brightness ratings to meet customers’ specific needs. The projectors provide between 10,600 Read the rest of this entry »
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April 9th, 2013 admin
BenQ MX720 projector
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Designed for large rooms where brightness is key, the new MX720, MX722, MX766 and MW767 projectors from BenQ, offer more lumens than ever before. Also at an affordable price, beginning at $1,299. Read on for more information from BenQ!
Press Release
BenQ’s M7 Projector Series Brings High Brightness and High Performance to Classrooms and Large Venues
IRVINE, Calif. — April 3, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations and global DLP® projector leader, today announced its new M7 Series of high-brightness, high-performance projectors. Designed for education and other large-venue settings, the product line comprised of the MX720, MW721, MX722, MX766, and MW767 features up to 4,200 ANSI lumens of brightness, contrast ratios extending to 13,000:1, and power-saving technology to cut energy consumption by up to 70 percent. Additionally, the projectors feature LAN control for easy maintenance, complete multimedia connectivity options, and thoughtful innovations in higher models, such as USB camera integration and remote desktop capabilities to facilitate classroom management, wireless display for cable-free connections, and projection templates to make presentations easier.
Built for classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, and other large venues, the M7 Series provides more light output than previous projector lines. With 3,500 (MX720 and MW721), 4,000 (MX722 and MX766), and 4,200 (MW767) ANSI lumens of light, the projectors offer astounding brightness within any ambient light setting. The projectors feature XGA (MX720, MX722, and MX766) and wider WXGA (MW721 and MW767) native resolutions for sharp images, built-in 10W or 20W speakers for added convenience, and a six-segment color wheel to cast lifelike images onto the screen.
“By introducing the new M7 Series of high-performance projectors, BenQ is providing the presentation market with the brightest output capabilities to date,” said Lars Yoder, President at BenQ America Corp. “The lineup combines power-saving technology, flexible maintenance and connectivity options, wireless Read the rest of this entry »
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March 27th, 2013 admin
Optoma ZW212ST
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Brighter is always better (when it comes to projectors anyway)! Optoma has amped up the lumens in the new ZW212ST and ZX212ST to 2500 and 2300 lumens respectively. And educators and businesses alike will like the $1599 and $1499 price tags too. Read on for more information from Optoma!
Press Release
OPTOMA ADDS MORE POWER TO LAMP-FREE PROJECTOR LINE
Fremont, Calif. | March 25, 2013 | Delivering its brightest lamp-free projectors ever, Optoma has introduced two new EcoBright solid state illumination (SSI) short-throw projectors, the 2500 lumen ZW212ST and its 2300 lumen cousin, the ZX212ST, both designed to help businesses and educators more effectively display their presentations, save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Offering a 100,000:1 contrast ratio that ensures crisp, clear,readable text, both the WXGA resolution ZW212ST ($1,599) and the XGA resolution ZX212ST ($1,499) employ all the latest command and control technologies, ensuring easy system integration and operation in any boardroom or classroom environment. “The new EcoBright projectors represent our 6th generation of lamp-free projectors,”said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of sales & marketing. “Our experience with this technology has enabled us to push the envelope and deliver the best projector in its class – and the best value, to boot. Because of their performance and energy-saving advantages,lamp-free projectors are playing an increasingly important role in display technology, and it is Optoma’s intention to continue to lead the way.” Optoma’s EcoBright projectors incorporate a host of features that will make them a favorite of any video installation professional or end user. Both offer wireless capabilities and Crestron® certification for remote management and control. MS Office Viewer is preinstalled and supports direct-playback of movies, photos and Office files from the projectors’ 2GBinternal memory, through the USB port, or via an SD card slot that supports up to 32GB of memory expansion. Both projectors also provide inputs to satisfy any infrastructure need,including HDMI, VGA-in, VGA-out, mini-USB for display, USB for wireless connectivity,RS-232 and RJ45 ports for remote management through a larger network, S-video,composite video, audio in and audio out,Optoma’s Z series Read the rest of this entry »
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March 22nd, 2013 admin
ViewSonic PJD8633ws projector
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ViewSonic has introduced four new models in the PJD8 series, the PJD8353s, PJD8653ws, PJD8333s and PJD8633ws. Each offers interactivity for conference room and classroom use with a variety of resolutions and special features. Read on for more information from ViewSonic!
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ViewSonic’s New PJD8 Series Projectors Deliver Dual Pen Interactivity and Advanced Connectivity Technology
ViewSonic unveils advanced interactive, ultra-short throw networked projector lines offering remote operation, wireless streaming and twice the interactivity
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, introduces its brand new PJD8 series today with an impressive assortment of features including dual pen interactivity and advanced connectivity functionality. New projector models include the PJD8353s, PJD8653ws, PJD8333s and PJD8633ws.
This new ultra short throw, networkable series allows the projector to be mounted right above a whiteboard or screen without creating hot spots, shadows or casting bright light in front of the presenter, making it perfect for smaller or difficult projection spaces like classrooms and meeting rooms. Equipped with a Crestron® LAN controller, the PJD8 series makes it easy for IT administrators to remotely control and manage multiple projectors from their workstations, while AMX® Device Discovery™ certification allows for easy integration. For maximum flexibility, this series is available in two different solutions – the 53 line for enhanced interactivity and the 33 line for advanced connectivity. All PJD8 series projectors come with BrilliantColor™ technology, for vibrant colors and 2600-3000 ANSI lumens for sharp images. No matter the solution, the PJD8 series is packed with features, including HDMI®, integrated 16w speakers, LAN control and DynamicEco™, with added benefits depending on the line, such as dual pen interactivity, a mobile app for smart phone and tablet functionality and PC-less presentations.
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March 8th, 2013 admin
Panasonic PT-RW330 projector
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Panasonic’s new 1080p PT-RZ370 and PT-RZ470 series projectors may be somewhat pricey initially at $4599-$6799. But with no lamps to replace (ever), maintenance costs are virtually non-existent. This makes them ideal for public venues, such as museums, educational institutions, etc.
Press Release
PANASONIC ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF NEW SOLID SHINE™ SERIES LED/LASER LIGHT SOURCE PROJECTORS
The World’s First 1080p Lamp-Free Professional Projectors with Digital Link Technology Delivers up to 20,000 Hours of Virtually Maintenance-Free 24/7 Operation
Secaucus, NJ, February 25, 2013 – Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of professional projector solutions, today announced the immediate availability of its new SOLID SHINE™ Series of lamp-free projectors with DIGITAL LINK technology. This new product line includes the PT-RZ370 Series, which will begin shipping this month and the PT-RZ470 Series projectors that will be available in March.
The LED/laser light source in the SOLID SHINE™ Series of 1-Chip DLP™ projectors delivers up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation, representing a new and important milestone in the evolution of projection. All models in the Series deliver 3,500 lumens of brightness and provide features that make these projectors ideal for educational institutions, as well as museums, command and control centers, and digital signage applications. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 8th, 2013 admin
BenQ MX662 projector
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Offering up to 3500 lumens and a variety of resolution and placement options for the classroom or conference room, the new value line of BenQ “M Series” projectors, is a great option for the budget conscious buyer (and who isn’t these days?) Read on for more information from BenQ!
Press Release
BenQ Combines Performance and Affordabilityin’M6 Series’ Projectors Release
New Entry-Level Projector Line Brings 13000:1 Contrast Ratios, Up to 3,500 ANSI Lumens of Brightness, and SmartEco™ Technology to the Business, Education, and Home Space
IRVINE, Calif. — March 5, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations and global DLP® projector leader, today introduced its new M6 Series of advanced business, education and home projectors. The product line comprised of the MS616ST, MX618ST, MX662, and MW663 models feature superior contrast ratios of 13000:1, up to 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness, and BenQ’s world-leading SmartEco™ technology to cut energy consumption by up to 70 percent. In addition to high-performance features, the projectors include wireless connectivity options, mobile device integration when paired with BenQ’s Qpresenter app for the iPhone® and iPad®, hassle-free maintenance and security, and short-throw capabilities (MS616ST & MX618ST) to provide flexible setups in any setting.
Designed for corporate, classroom, and personal spaces, the MS616ST and MX618ST short-throw projectors combine installation flexibility with multimedia performance to bring quality video to rooms of all sizes. With SVGA (MS616ST) and XGA (MX618ST) native Read the rest of this entry »
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February 5th, 2013 admin
Mitsubishi WD390U-EST "cloud" projector
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Here’s a new Mitsubishi projector geared for classroom or boardroom. 3000 lumens bright this projector claims as one of its main ways of differentiating itself, that it can present from “the cloud”.
The WD390EST “Cloud” projector is a very short throw projector, which means it will typically be mounted above a screen or whiteboard. it doesn’t need a computer, no thumbdrive, no DVD or Blu-ray player, just a way to reach a network (wired or wireless). Mind you it can interface with all those usual sources.
What we’re talking about here, is presenting from remote servers – no local computer needed, and therefore no local applications needed. Whether presenting/teaching for a server that is a local network (for a school, as an example), or if it is a true shared 3rd party remote server in “the cloud” as described by Apple, Google, Rackspace, Yahoo, Microsoft, etc., doesn’t really matter. Mitsubishi is simply making a projector that supports but doesn’t need local assets beyond a network connection, to be a viable display for presenting and educating.
Will this change the face of using projectors in the classroom? For some perhaps. Is this totally unique? I really don’t think so, as many projectors can talk wired, or wirelessly to networks. Fewer though can present from those networks – that is have the presentation materials on that network, not local.
Certainly this is a good feature. While for most classroom or boardroom type presentations, having the “cloud” option is a nice touch. Where real benefit can be seen, though is an easy way to tap into large databases of material for presentations and support, without having to download them and reorganize them first. I can see a teacher downloading a geography presentation from a school districts database of existing Geography presentations.
Press Release
Mitsubishi Electric Can Display the Cloud with WD390U-EST Extreme Short Throw Projector Shown at FETC Education Conference in Orlando
No Computer Needed – Simple, Easy Connectivity Transforms Education and Presentation Market While Saving Customers Time and Money
ORLANDO, Fla., January 28, 2013 —As one of the world’s leading display manufacturers, Mitsubishi Electric is the first to take projection to the next level with its WD390U-EST projector: now content can be presented with no computer attached. Shown for the first time at the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando, January 29-31, 2013 in Booth #1113, the Mitsubishi WD390U-EST cloud projector is poised to change the way users select a projector for their classrooms.
Called a “cloud projector,” the Mitsubishi WD390U-EST uses its built-in, thin client function to serve as a dynamic display device. And because a computer isn’t needed for new builds or technology upgrades, school districts and businesses adapting this new kind of projector can save money in these tough economic times.
Projector industry experts recognize the exceptional benefits this new technology offers: “By making it easy to get a document from your networked computer, server, smart phone, or other mobile device to the projection screen, the WD390U-EST provides PC-free projection that is both comprehensive and easy to use,” said Bill Livolsi, Associate Editor, Projector Central.
Users simply log onto their network and begin displaying content in seconds, whether from a local server, the internet or the cloud, giving Read the rest of this entry »
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February 1st, 2013 admin
Epson BrightLink 436Wi projector
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Epson announced two new classroom projector solutions – the BrightLink 436Wi, a fully integrated, portable short-throw interactive projector, and the PowerLite 935W, an ultra-bright projector for large classrooms and naturally bright rooms. We expect the BrightLink 436Wi to arrive for review shortly and it will be included in this year’s Classroom Projector Report in the spring.
Press Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (FETC Booth #709) – Jan. 29, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced the BrightLink® 436Wi – a fully integrated, portable short-throw interactive projector. Building on the success of Epson’s current line of BrightLink ultra-short throw projectors, the BrightLink 436Wi is the first interactive, short-throw Epson® projector that can be moved from room to room. Offering advanced connectivity options and dual pen support2, the BrightLink 436Wi can project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface.
Epson PowerLite 935W projector
Epson Launches PowerLite 935W Ultra-Bright Classroom Projector
New Projector Delivers 3,700 Lumens with Full Connectivity and Network Capabilities
ORLANDO, Fla. (FETC, Booth #709) – Jan. 29, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced the PowerLite® 935W projector designed for large classrooms and naturally bright rooms. The PowerLite 935W delivers ultra-bright images with 3,700 lumens of color brightness and 3,700 lumens of white brightness2 and full connectivity and network capabilities. The projector also offers WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution to allow teachers to fully leverage widescreen notebooks or tablets and widescreen DVD content.
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January 28th, 2013 admin
Epson PowerLite ProG6650WU projector
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Epson has introduced new models in their Pro G-Series, the G6050W, G6150, G6450WU, G6550WU, G6750WU, G6800, and G6900WU. They offer up to 7000 lumens, MSRPs from $3599 to $6499, and a range of connectivity options and color options, for all possible installation scenarios. Read on for more information from Epson!
Press Release
Epson Introduces its New PowerLite Pro G-SeriesProjectors with up to 7,000 Lumens Using a Single Lamp
New Series Offers Higher Brightness and Advanced Technological Solutions forCorporate, Higher Education, House of Worship, and Rental and Staging Markets
ORLANDO, Fla. (FETC Booth #709) – Jan. 28, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today announced the new PowerLite® Pro G-series installation projectors. Building upon the success of the previous generation of Pro G projectors, this new series offers seven diverse projector models with advanced features such as edge blending, 360-degree installation, six optional lenses, and several connectivity options. Ranging from 4,500 to 7,000 lumens of color brightness and white light brightness2 with a single lamp, the projectors are designed for medium to large custom installations in corporations, higher education, houses of worship, and rental and staging.
“Venues using installation projectors require bright, flexible and reliable projection solutions, which is what we are delivering with the Pro G-series,” said Sean Gunduz, product manager, High Lumen Projectors, Epson America, Inc. “These installation projectors offer brighter solutions and integrate the most recent technological advancements in the industry, such as edge-blending technology for curved and corner screens and HDBaseT and HD-SDI connectivity options, which will benefit customers across many markets and maximize their ROI.” Read the rest of this entry »
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