June 16th, 2013 admin
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Hitachi introduces its best and brightest installation series projectors ever– the new CP-X8170, CP-WX8265 and CP-WU8460 3LCD projectors offer higher brightness, exclusive accentualizer image processing and iPad/iPhone connectivity.
Press Release
ORLANDO, Florida, June 12, 2013 — Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group today announced the introduction of its CP-X8170, CP-WX8265 and CP-WU8460 3LCD projectors, offering the highest brightness ever available in Hitachi’s Installation Series lineup along with upgraded performance and connectivity and iPad and iPhone compatibility.
The CP-X8170, CP-WX8265 and CP-WU8460 deliver 7,000, 6,500 and 6,000 ANSI lumens brightness with XGA, WXGA and WUXGA resolution respectively and are the slimmest projectors in their category, making them ideal for larger conference rooms, auditoriums, educational environments, houses of worship and other professional applications.
All models feature Hitachi’s new, exclusive Accentualizer image processing with sharpness, gloss and shade controls that enhance sharpness, improve contrast and make fine details clearer. The result is superior, more realistic image quality—even in brightly lit rooms.
All three projectors provide Picture-In-Picture, which is ideal for videoconferencing, and Picture-By-Picture, which displays two images next to each other. Two digital Read the rest of this entry »
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June 16th, 2013 admin
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When it comes to projectors, smaller is almost always better! And brightness is key for large venue installations. Hitachi has announced the new 9000 series projectors, offering 10,000 lumens in a dual lamp system and weighing only 41 lbs. Read on for more information from Hitachi
Press Release
– The New 9000 Series DLP Projectors Are Ideal For Large Venues and Staging Applications
ORLANDO, Florida, June 12, 2013 — Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group is introducing the new 9000 Series DLP projectors. These models are the smallest projectors that achieve up to 10,000 lumens brightness and remarkable image quality and ease of installation, making them ideal for large venues and staging applications.
All models feature Hitachi’s new, exclusive Accentualizer image processing with controls that enhance sharpness, improve contrast and make fine details clearer. Users can also adjust the effects by three levels according to the surroundings so that the colors of the projected images are the actual colors of the objects they represent.
The new 9000 Series projectors also feature two built-in color wheels, enabling users to easily switch between Rich Color Mode, which is ideal for use in environments where vibrant, rich images are required, and Bright Mode, which is ideal for presentations and other situations that require the sharing of information. In addition, the projectors offer built-in edge blending capability that achieves the seamless projection of one image using multiple projectors. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 12th, 2013 admin
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“Colorific” is BenQ’s new marketing initiative being introduced at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando this week. It Seeks to Educate End Users on the Color Accuracy, Crispness, and Long-Lasting Quality of BenQ’s Next-Generation Projectors. Read on for more information from BenQ.
Press Release
BenQ Goes Colorific™ at InfoComm 2013
IRVINE, Calif. — June 10, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of digital lifestyle innovations and global DLP® projector leader, today announced that the company will be kicking off its new Colorific™ initiative at InfoComm 2013. The program is geared towards educating end users on the benefits of the company’s next-generation projectors, which bring more accurate color representation, crisper contrasts, and longer-lasting quality to any application from boardrooms and classrooms to dedicated theaters and living rooms.
To produce more than one billion stunning colors compared to only 16.7 million from most LCD projectors, BenQ’s DLP projectors combine up to seven different colors to create vibrant, true-to-life images as opposed to the traditional three-color spectrum from LCD devices. BenQ projectors deliver up to three times more contrast than similar top-selling LCD models for brighter, higher contrast viewing. As a result, viewers experience a more stable picture with richer blacks, more luminescent whites, and a crisper overall projection experience. Thanks to their high contrast ratios, BenQ projectors also deliver sharper picture quality, which enables the reproduction of finely detailed images in a variety of ambient lighting settings, and adds to the flexibility of the projectors’ installation options.
Colorific represents the ability of BenQ projectors to provide quality picture over time since DLP displays do not experience light burn or color degradation over extended usage. As a result, home theater enthusiasts, educators, and business professionals experience a lower total cost of ownership over the life of their products. This translates into reductions in maintenance and replacement costs — especially after years of continuous operation — and ensures image quality always remains the same.
“The objective of BenQ’s Colorific initiative is to provide our customers with the most accurate, bright, and consistent image quality in the marketplace,” said Lars Yoder, President at BenQ America Corp. “At InfoComm 2013, we look forward to meeting as many visitors as possible to demonstrate how Colorific will change the way people perceive optimal picture quality.” Read the rest of this entry »
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June 12th, 2013 admin
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Ultra-portable, multi-function projectors are useful in many applications for consumers at home and at work. Canon’s LE-5W projector weighs 3.5 lbs., offers a 20,000 hour LED lamp, (effectively lasting the life of the projector) with 500 lumens of brightness and numerous connectivity options. Read on for details from Canon.
Press Release
Ideal for Small Business and Home Use, Canon’s LE-5W Multimedia Projector Delivers Vibrant Images, Accurate Colors and Easy Integration
with AV Equipment, Tablet PC’s, Smartphones, and Home Entertainment Devices
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 29, 2013 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced its first ultra-portable projector ideal for both business and home entertainment use – the Canon LE-5W Multimedia Projector. Featuring high image quality and bright, vibrant color projection, the affordable and lightweight LE-5W can clearly display everything from spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations to video games and movies through its wide range of interconnectivity and multiple connection ports.
With HDMI input and five different projection modes, the Canon LE-5W projector can easily be used to project high-quality movies, video games, and still-or-streamed images from PC’s, Blu-ray players, game consoles, HD streaming players, and digital cameras onto nearly any surface. The perfect projector to bring along for off-site presentations and client visits, professional and home use, or even camping trips, the LE-5W also enables “PC-less” smart presentations directly from a USB thumb drive, SD card, or its own built-in 1.5GB memory. Featuring an energy-saving, long-life 3LED technology, the unit’s three LED’s (RGB) have a remarkable 20,000 hour lifespan with an ECO mode that consumes 30 percent less energy than while running in Normal Mode.
“The enormous growth in the use of tablet PC’s and mobile devices has created demand for a new kind of high-quality, affordable projector that easily integrates with tablet PC’s and AV equipment while also being ultra-portable and easy-to-use,” noted Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “The new Canon LE-5W Multimedia Projector is the perfect traveling companion for small business users who need to quickly and vividly share presentations or other visual information with clients.” Read the rest of this entry »
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June 12th, 2013 admin
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New models showcased at InfoComm2013 by Panasonic include PT-RZ475U, PT-DZ870UK, the PT-DW830UK and the PT-DX100UK and the PT-CW330 Series. Read on for more information from Panasonic!
Press Release
Orlando, FL, June 12, 2013 – Panasonic, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise, education, hospitality and SMB markets, today announced new additions to its wide range of professional audio visual technologies, including new projectors, professional displays and digital signage solutions in Orlando, FL at InfoComm2013 (booth #1501). This year, additions include a new line of interactive plasma displays, the first Panasonic interactive ultra-short throw projector, the industry’s brightest WUXGA single chip DLP™ projector and a new outdoor-ready ultra-bright LCD display.
In the booth the company will also be demonstrating interactive way-finding tools, wireless connectivity with Toughpad rugged tablets and Toughbook mobile computers, HD video production equipment, high brightness short throw projection as well as a large video wall for digital signage.
“Businesses, educational facilities and government institutions are becoming increasingly visual in the way they communicate with their customers, partners and employees. Because of this shift, we see growing interest in video production equipment, digital signage solutions and technologies like projection mapping and video walls. Since the level of investment that a company makes on AV technology can have a significant impact on their bottom line, Panasonic engineers solutions that deliver exceptional performance and return on investment, allowing our customers to meet their communication and financial needs. At InfoComm, we’ve introduced new AV solutions that help position our customers to take advantage of this increasingly visual world,” said Art Rankin, Senior Director AV Technologies. “Panasonic is uniquely positioned in a variety of markets, including education, house of worship, government and enterprise, with scalable, reliable solutions to meet individual customer needs. The new AV solutions we are launching at InfoComm this year demonstrate our continued commitment to innovation and to delivering the highest possible ROI to our customers, resellers and distribution partners. Please stop by and see us.”
Projectors for all Venues and Applications
Panasonic will be announcing several new projectors and the new ET-MWP100G Multi Window Processor at InfoComm 2013, in addition to showcasing some of its other recently announced products. The projectors include:
- PT-RZ475U: The PT-RZ475U is an expansion of the lamp-free projection lineup, features fixed short throw lens and employs new laser/LED light-sourced projector technology that – depending on the setting – can run 24/7 for up to ten years (87,000 hours), without lamp or filter maintenance. It is also 3D compatible, can be used in portrait mode and is equipped with DIGITAL LINK a feature that when connected to a compatible switcher, makes it possible to transmit AV content and control signals via a single CAT5e cable or higher – up to 328 ft!
- PT-DZ870U Series and DLE030 Ultra Short-Throw Lens : The PT-DZ870UK is the industry’s brightest single chip DLP™ projector1, offering 8,500 lumens, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 as well as Panasonic’s proprietary new Dynamic RGB Booster, which optimises lamp intensity of individual red, green and blue colors according to each image. The series is comprised of the PT-DZ870UK, the PT-DW830UK and the PT-DX100UK, and when paired with the optional ET-DLE030 ultra short throw lens, are able to project a 100-inch image from 2.7ft away.
- PT-CW330 Ultra Short-Throw Series: With up to 3,100 lumens and a contrast ratio of 8,000:1, the new portable, ultra-short throw PT-CW330 Series produces bright, crisp, clear images and includes interactive models. These projectors are able to generate an 80-inch diagonal image from less than two feet from lens to screen, delivering large image projection in confined spaces, without distracting shadows cast by presenters. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 12th, 2013 admin
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At InFocomm in Orlando this week, Optoma and other projector manufacturers debut their new business, and fixed installation/conference room projector models. Read on for an announcement from Optoma regarding the EH7700, X605, EH505 and W505 projectors and their features and dates of availability.
Press Release
ORLANDO, FL | June 12, 2013 | With the introduction of four new high-lumen projectors here at InfoComm 2013, Optoma, a long-time leader in DLP projection, has signaled that it plans to be an impact player in the large venue market . The four models, highlighted by the 7,000-lumen, dual-lamp flagship EH7700, and including the 6,000-lumen X605, and two 5,000-lumen models, the EH505 and W505, all showcase the company’s commitment with feature sets designed to meet the installation and performance challenges in venues ranging from auditoriums, to large conference rooms and lecture halls.
“The large-venue market offers tremendous opportunity for Optoma,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing, “and it’s an area we’re now well positioned to compete in, in terms of product selection, performance, reliability and channel support.”
Optoma’s WUXGA resolution, dual–lamp EH7700 represents the company’s first 7,000-lumen model, and offers the ultimate flexibility and reliability. Both 350W P-VIP lamps can be used together for maximum brightness and to provide redundancy. Alternatively a single lamp can be used in Relay Mode to maximize the lifespan of each individual lamp and minimize service need.
Users can choose from any of the five motorized optional lenses to meet their needs, and the projector provides full 360° mounting range along the vertical axis, again increasing installation flexibility and allowing images to be projected just about anywhere, even on a ceiling or floor. The EH7700 also supports image blending for use with multiple projectors, and supports the most commonly-used control systems, including Crestron, Extron, AMX, PJ-Link and Telnet LAN. The EH7700 is completely Read the rest of this entry »
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May 30th, 2013 admin
Optoma W304M projector
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Affordability for the road warrior is the name of the game here! Priced at only $849, and weighing only 3 lbs., these new Optoma W304M (WXGA resolution) and X304M (XGA resolution) projectors also offer 3D capability for presentation on the go. Read on for more information from Optoma!
OPTOMA DEBUTS TWO NEW PORTABLE PROJECTORS WITH 3D CAPABILITY
W304M and X304M Deliver More Power, Features to the On-The-Go Professional
FREMONT, Calif. | May 23, 2013 | Crafting the ideal projectors for road warriors worldwide, Optoma has introduced two new projectors that incorporate 3D capability and the most advanced image processing available in the 3 lb. portable projector class. Both the WXGA resolution W304M and the XGA resolution X304M capitalize on Texas Instruments™ most advanced DLP chip set to deliver the highest image quality available, unsurpassed color performance, and best-in-class value. Both the 3100-lumen W304M and the 3000-lumen X304M will be priced at $849.
“Mobility is not an acceptable excuse for sub-par performance or feature limitations,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “These new projectors put superior performance and portability back in the same sentence. And, most importantly, put them in the hands of anyone needing to make impressive presentations on-the-go.”
Powered by the new DDP4421 chips from TI, both new projectors provide features previously found only on premium models. The new chip provides full 3D capability (HDMI 1.4a) in any of the common formats, and it also enables both new models with the most advanced and most complete image controller available. An increased contrast ratio, combined with TI’s BrilliantColor2 technology, further enhances the processing, resulting in greater color performance. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 29th, 2013 admin
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Epson today announced its newest line of installation projectors comprised of three bright models—the PowerLite 4650, 4750W, and 4855WU. These powerful projectors offer industry-leading brightness and vivid images in full HD resolution and are designed for a wide range of venues – from conference rooms and schools to sports bars and home theaters.
Press Release
Epson Introduces PowerLite 4000-Series Installation Projectors for Large Venues
Three New Projectors Deliver up to 5,200 Lumens, Full HD resolution and
Advanced Features for Bright, Vivid Images in Large Venues
LONG BEACH, Calif. – May 28, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced the ultimate projection solution for a wide range of venues – the PowerLite® 4000-Series installation projectors. Whether for a conference room, school auditorium, house of worship, sports bar, or home theater, the PowerLite 4650, 4750W and 4855WU projectors deliver industry-leading color brightness and vivid images in full HD resolution2. With advanced features including Faroudja DCDi® video processing, a centered lens design, up to two times optical zoom, and lens shift for flexible installation, the PowerLite 4000-Series are a robust and powerful solution for any meeting space.
“The Epson PowerLite 4000-Series projectors provide leading edge performance with brilliant color, bright image quality and DCDi video processing to ensure images look their best,” said Phong Phanel, product marketing manager, Corporate & Higher Education Projectors, Epson America, Inc. “Whether in the boardroom or living room, these multimedia projectors display bright, vivid images with flexible installation options for an easy fit into nearly any environment.” Read the rest of this entry »
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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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