June 21st, 2012 admin
Casio XJ-H2600 projector
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Casio entered the projector market seriously only a few years ago, with the first lineup of hybrid led/light source based projectors. The first projectors were Slim-line projectors designed first for mobility. Since then Casio has expanded its projector lineup into some mid-sized portable and fixed install projectors suitable for school classrooms and conference rooms. With this announcement Casio moves solidly into more powerful projectors suitable for larger presentation environments. The obvious strength of Casio’s led/laser light source is that it should easily outlast the projector itself, so no expensive lamps down the road. One of Casio’s mid-sized projectors recently received our Best in Classroom – Runner-up award. Impressive technology.
Press Release
CASIO ENHANCES ITS PRO SERIES LINE WITH HIGH BRIGHTNESS WXGA PROJECTORS
New Models Build on Successful LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source Technology to Address Market Needs
DOVER, NJ (JUNE 13, 2012)— According to Pacific Media Associates, the mainstream projector market for WXGA models is forecasted to grow by 35 percent over the next two years. To meet this growing demand, Casio America, Inc. is expanding its lineup with two new WXGA Pro Series projectors; the XJ-H2600 and XJ-H2650. The new Pro projectors, featuring Casio’s revolutionary LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source and a 3500 lumen output, will be exhibited at Casio’s booth (#C5020) during InfoComm at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 13-15, 2012.
“We are extremely proud of the success of our family of projectors. Casio will continue enhancing and evolving its unique LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology while delivering projection solutions that meet the market’s expectations and requirements,” said Matt Mustachio, general manager of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “With Casio’s second generation LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source, high brightness and upgraded resolution, the new Pro Read the rest of this entry »
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June 20th, 2012 admin
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Designed first and foremost as higher power projectors for the classroom and multipurpose rooms (training rooms and conference rooms are great too), the E200 series projectors vary from 2600 to 3700 lumens, have the ability to stretch lamp life to “up to 7000 hours”. That pairs with a long life filter to drastically reduce cost of operation and maintenance. Plenty of sound for filling classrooms, and a host of features including mic inputs, and advanced wireless networking are just part of the benefit set of the E200 series.
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Sony’s New E200 Series is a Textbook Example of Classroom Projection
New models deliver a full range of brightness options from 2,600 lumens up to 3,700 lumens – both in XGA and WXGA format – to meet virtually any type of education projection environment.
LAS VEGAS, (InfoComm Booth #C7008) June 12, 2012 – (Virtual Press Office) — Sony’s newest projector family for classroom use is the VPL-E200 series. These new models deliver a full range of brightness options from 2,600 lumens up to 3,700 lumens – both in XGA and WXGA format – to meet virtually any type of education projection environment.
At InfoComm, Sony will feature a 3,700 lumen WXGA model in the new series: the VPL-EW275.
“Like all Sony projectors, the new E200 series is designed to offer lower total costs of ownership, reduced maintenance time, and increased energy efficiency,” said Robin Richards, senior marketing manager, professional display, Sony Electronics. “These new models refine those characteristic further for classroom use, resulting in highly flexible and high performance solutions for the education market.”
With the E200 series, Sony has taken a significant step toward further extending lamp life. By applying a new fine-tuned cooling system to reduce clouding of the bulb, lamp life can be extended to up to approximately 7,000 hours, Read the rest of this entry »
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June 18th, 2012 admin
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LED light sources are virtually maintenance free. We have seen many XGA/WXGA resolution business projectors (notably from Casio) that use this technology. However, Panasonic is coming out with a true 1080p lamp-free model in the fall, designed for professional installations, such as museums, and for digital signage as well. No info on pricing yet, but read on for an explanation of all the bells and whistles and more information from Panasonic!
Press Release
PANASONIC DEVELOPS WORLD’S FIRST*1 1080p LAMP-FREE PROFESSIONAL PROJECTORS WITH HDBaseT™ TECHNOLOGY
PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series Utilize LED/Laser-Combined Light Source, Deliver up to 20,000 Hours of Virtually Maintenance-Free Operation
Secaucus, NJ, June 13, 2012 – Panasonic, a provider of professional projector solutions, today announced the world’s first lamp-free projector series with HDBaseT™ technology. This new series of projectors replaces a conventional lamp with new LED/laser diodes boosted by Panasonic’s proprietary technologies to realize long lasting high brightness of more than 3,000 lumens. The 1-Chip DLP™ PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series will be made available in two different resolutions, 1080p (1,920 x 1,080) and WXGA (1,280 x 800) with capabilities that were not possible before with conventional lamps.
By pairing an LED/laser light source with Panasonic’s installation flexibility – including lens shift capability – the PT-RZ470 Series and PT-RZ370 Series represent a new and important milestone in projector evolution. By providing end users with continuous high brightness and professional grade features including Edge Blending and Color Matching, Panasonic has enriched the projector usage experience for educational institutions and professional applications such as museums and digital signage. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 14th, 2012 admin
Epson PowerLite 1751 projector
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Here’s another one of many Infocomm press releases, this one from Epson about a new line of portable, low cost, PowerLite 1700-series wireless projectors, good for presentations in the office and on-the-go. Read on for more information from Epson!
Pess Release
Epson Introduces Bright, Powerful, Ultra-Portable PowerLite 1700-Series Wireless Projectors
Starting at $649, the new PowerLite 1700 Series Delivers High Color Brightness and Added Features in Slim Form Factor
LAS VEGAS (InfoComm, Booth #C6829) – June 13, 2012 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced its new line of EPSON® PowerLite® 1700-series projectors – sleek models that weigh less than four pounds and are as thin as a laptop at 1.7-inches tall. Designed for mobile professionals and corporations, the PowerLite 1751, 1761W, 1771W, and 1776W deliver high color brightness and new features including HDMI connectivity on all models and advanced wireless capabilities.
“The next-generation PowerLite 1700-series are ultra-slim at 1.7-inches tall, incredibly portable at 3.7 pounds and deliver extremely powerful features,” said Brian Savarese, product manager, Projectors, Epson America, Inc. “Easy setup, wireless options, HDMI, and EPSON iProjection™ compatibility bring new solutions to road warriors who need presentation tools with convenience and smart design, without sacrificing performance. Presenters can be confident Read the rest of this entry »
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June 13th, 2012 admin
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Here is a comprehensive Press Release from Canon about new model projectors from the Pro AV REALis line and the portable business/classroom LV series being introduced at Infocomm. Stay tuned for any comments Art will have when he visits their booth this week. Also, the Press Release has info about cameras and such that we do not review but you might find informative.
Press Release
CANON U.S.A. EXHIBITS A FULL LINE OF INPUT AND OUTPUT PROFESSIONAL IMAGING PRODUCTS AT INFOCOMM 2012
LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2012 – Helping to enhance the workflow of audiovisual professionals while delivering high-quality results, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its innovative product line of both input and output solutions including the recently introduced REALiS Pro AV Series LCOS and portable LV-Series projectors at InfoComm 2012, June 13-15, booth # C6334 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Canon products on display at InfoComm 2012 will include:
REALiS Pro AV Series LCOS Projectors
Designed to provide exceptional display performance for large conference rooms, small theaters, and other long-throw venues with relatively high ambient light levels, Canon’s REALiS SX6000 and REALiS WX6000 projectors integrate new, advanced LCOS display panels with an improved pixel-spacing aperture ratio of 96 percent for seamless imagery and exceptional detail. The REALiS SX6000 delivers 6000 lumens of brightness at SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution and an aspect ratio of 4:3, while the REALiS WX6000 delivers 5700 lumens of brightness at WXGA+ (1440 x 900) resolution and an aspect ratio of 16:10.
The REALiS WUX5000 and REALiS WUX4000 Pro AV Series LCOS projectors will also be on display showcasing their WUXGA-resolution (1920 x 1200). These projectors – and the new REALiS SX6000 and REALiS WX6000 – offer a Read the rest of this entry »
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June 7th, 2012 admin
Optoma TX/TW635-3D projector
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More new models are here from Optoma, just in time for the educational buying season. If you are in decision-making mode about what to buy or recommend for your school, consider the new TW635-3D WXGA projector, or the TX635-3D XGA projector for 3D capability with MSRPs of $949 and $849 respectively!
Press Release
INCREASED BRIGHTNESS, ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY, AND NEW ECO+ MODE HIGHLIGHT OPTOMA’S NEW TW/TX635-3D
New Education/ Corporate Projectors Deliver Performance on a Budget
FREMONT, Calif. | June 5, 2012 | Delivering on its longstanding goal of providing top tier performance for budget-conscious schools, Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has introduced the TW635-3D and TX635-3D, two new 3500 ANSI lumen projectors with a comprehensive I/O suite and wireless capabilities, and Eco+, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 30 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 50 percent. Available now, the widescreen WXGA TW635-3D is available for $949, while the XGA resolution TX635-3D carries a price of $849.
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“The TW635-3D and TX635-3D are designed with educators in mind.” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “Incorporating all of the mainstream features that classroom applications demand, these two models are aimed at schools that integrate technology heavily into their curriculum and teaching methods and want the most current capabilities and features.”
Both TW635-3D and TX635-3D are equipped with a full complement of I/O ports, including HDMI, two VGA-in, VGA-out, composite video, two audio-in, audio-out, RJ45, RS-232, and USB Type A and B, ensuring that you will never Read the rest of this entry »
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June 7th, 2012 admin
Optoma TW556-3D projector
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We have news that Optoma will be debuting their new TW556-3D projector at Infocomm next week in Las Vegas. Art will no doubt get a look at this unit there. With Optoma’s claim that this is their most competitive projector to enter the entry level 3D capable boardroom/classroom market, we are anxious to see the pricing when they release it. The projector is described as having a complete feature set as well. Read on for the particulars from Optoma!
Press Release
OPTOMA’S TW556-3D TARGETS ENTRY_LEVEL BOARDROOM/CLASSROOM MARKET
FREMONT, Calif. | June 5, 2012 | Delivering its most competitive product yet to the entry-level WXGA projector market, Optoma, the best-selling projector brand in the Americas, has introduced the brand-new TW556-3D, a 2800 ANSI lumen, 3D-PC ready projector with a category-best 10,000:1 contrast ratio and Optoma’s Eco+ Mode, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 70 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 30 percent. Targeted at boardrooms and classrooms, the TW556-3D is supported by the company’s 3-year Express Replacement Service warranty.
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“The bar has been rising consistently for this class of projectors, and with Optoma’s experience and an upgraded feature set, the TW556-3D will be a key player,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing.
The TW556-3D is designed to bring a competitive feature set to a price-sensitive market. Incorporated as a standard feature, Optoma’s Eco+ mode employs new dynamic technologies that evaluate the brightness level of the content and dynamically reduce the lamp intensity to match the scene. The result is great looking content with superb black levels, substantially reduced power consumption and a reduced carbon footprint, all while increasing lamp life. Another Read the rest of this entry »
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May 30th, 2012 admin
Optoma TW631-3D projector
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New offerings from Optoma, featuring 3D capability at an affordable price (beginning at $649 MSRP). The TW631-3D widescreen projector and the TX631-3D XGA projector are targeted for the educational and budget-conscious business market. And they are also really portable and light weight! Read on for more information from Optoma!
Press Release
OPTOMA INTRODUCES NEW, HIGH-BRIGHTNESS, TW/TX631-3D PROJECTORS FOR THE EDUCATION AND CORPORATE MARKETS
Two New Models Help Meet Budget Challenges Without Sacrificing Performance
FREMONT, Calif. | May 29, 2012 | Making high-brightness and lower power consumption more affordable for budget-minded schools and corporations, Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has introduced the TW631-3D and TX631-3D, two new 3500 ANSI lumen projectors with Eco+, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 23 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 42 percent. Available now, the WXGA resolution TW631-3D carries a price tag of $749, while the XGA TX631-3D is available for $649.
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According to Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing, both projectors feature Optoma’s newly-introduced Eco+ mode, which evaluates the brightness level of the content and dynamically reduces the lamp intensity to match the scene. The result is great looking content with superb black levels, substantially reduced power Read the rest of this entry »
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May 17th, 2012 admin
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What a great idea (and a whole lot of free PR too!) Epson provides the “Live with Kelly” show with projectors as awards for top educators across the country. Read on for the whole story from Epson!
Press Release
Epson to Provide BrightLink Interactive Projectorsfor “LIVE! with Kelly” ‘Top Teacher Week’ Finalist
LONG BEACH, Calif. – May 15, 2012 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, was featured today on the nationally-syndicated morning talk show, LIVE! with Kelly, during its third annual “Top Teacher Week.” Host Kelly Ripa surprised Assumption High School science teacher Wendy Martin with five EPSON® BrightLink® 455Wi interactive projectors, table mounts and tables from Jonti-Craft for her school in Davenport, Iowa. Designed to turn virtually any surface into an interactive whiteboard, the BrightLink 455Wi projector is the ultimate solution for classroom interactivity and allows teachers and students to engage in a hands-on learning experience.
“LIVE’s” “Top Teacher Week” is a tribute to the nation’s best educators. As kids across the country start looking forward to their summer breaks, “LIVE” takes a week to salute the mentors that guide their students to success every day – teachers who make a difference in and out of the classroom, who make their students’ lives better, the school better, or even those who go over and above to serve their community as a whole. Martin was selected as a semi-finalist from thousands of entries, and “LIVE’s” viewers voted for her to be one of the five finalists to be honored on the show.
The EPSON BrightLink 455Wi interactive projector and pen combination is an ultra-short throw solution offering image size flexibility and advanced connectivity options to project onto a whiteboard, wall, table, or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface. BrightLink offers installation flexibility by providing a wide range of XGA and WXGA usable Read the rest of this entry »
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May 1st, 2012 admin
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Wow, these new Mitsubishi projector models, WD720U and XD700U, are really bright! They offer up to 5000 lumens! That makes them an excellent choice for classrooms and conference rooms where you don’t want full darkness. They also allow presenting from USB with lots of connectivity options. Read on for more information from Mitsubishi!
Press Release
IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2012 — Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. upgrades its high-brightness portable projector line with two new DLP® models that offer flexibility, easy set-up, and a low operating cost, with a long-life lamp estimated to last up to 5000 hours under certain operating conditions*.
“We’re offering our customers an upgrade path to our very successful 600 series of DLP projectors with the new 700 series,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. “Among many other features, we now offer vertical lens shift and a suite of the latest input connections for even more flexibility.”
The wide-resolution WD720U and XGA-resolution XD700U are designed for educators and business professionals who need an exceptionally bright projector (up to 5000 lumens) that is easy to set up. With manual vertical lens shift, users can place either projector on top of a desk or table, make quick and simple adjustments, and project a high-quality image on a screen or light-colored wall — even in a brightly lit room.
In its continuing effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its products and to be more environmentally responsible, Mitsubishi Electric’s new projectors offer energy-efficient, user-selectable options for brightness; a standby mode which uses less than .05 watts of power under certain operating conditions; and an auto-off function that reduces Read the rest of this entry »
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