December 4th, 2012 admin
InFocus IN1144 projector
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The demand for smaller, lighter and brighter projectors for the traveling professional continues to grow and manufactures such as InFocus, are developing new models to meet those demands. The new IN1144 is their smallest one yet, weighing just under 2 lbs., and boasting 500 lumens, making it a great new option for presenting on the go and game playing too! Read on for more information from InFocus:
P R E S S R E L E A S E
InFocus Introduces New Ultra-Compact LED Projector
IN1144 Ideal for On-the-Go Professionals
PORTLAND, OR, Nov 14, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — InFocus Corp., a global leader in digital display devices and visual collaboration technology, has released the company’s smallest and lightest projector ever. The IN1144 weighs less than 2 pounds, roughly the size of a paperback book, and includes an LED light source that lasts up to 30,000 hours, making it the most portable LED projector with longest life available.
“The IN1144 is perfect for mobile professionals such as pharmaceutical reps, who give presentations in a variety of environments and need to be self-sufficient with their technology,” said Dave Duncan, product marketing manager for InFocus. “It’s super-lightweight and compact, so it fits easily into a computer bag, and the USB port means you can carry your presentation on a thumb drive instead of hauling a laptop everywhere you go. You’ll be tempted to take this one home at the end of the day, too — it can connect to your Xbox and PS3 to project games and movies.”
Simple, easy operation The IN1144 InFocus projector is true plug-and-present technology. With its instant-on feature Read the rest of this entry »
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October 17th, 2012 admin
AAXA P300 projector
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We were very impressed with the last AAXA pico projector we reviewed, the P4X. This new P300 model boasts the most brightness from a pico yet…300 lumens! Sounds quite impressive! Read on for more information from AAXA.
Press Release
The New AAXA P300 features 300Lm Brightness, 720P Resolution, and a 75 minute battery
Tustin, CA October 10th, 2012
AAXA Technologies, a leader in Pico and Micro projectors, announces the release of the P300 Pico Projector, the world’s brightest battery-powered pico projector. The new P300 features a revolutionary new pico optical engine capable of delivering 300 peak lumens at a high-definition (HD) resolution of 1280×800. Powered by Texas Instruments’ DLP Technology the AAXA P300 employs Vibrant Color LED technology to deliver dazzling Read the rest of this entry »
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May 1st, 2012 admin
Optoma TL50W projector
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Convenient to carry and set up are important points of any projector designed for the mobile professional or even, for the busy educator. Optoma introduces two new models that should fit the bill, the TL30W and TL50W projectors. Also, their LED light source, make them virtually maintenance-free for life. Price is great too, as low as $549. Read on for more information from Optoma.
Press Release
New, Ultra-Portable TL30W and TL50W Deliver Convenient Wireless and PC-Free Options
FREMONT, Calif. | May 1, 2012 | Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has expanded its EcoBright line of lamp-free projectors with two LED projectors: The 300-LED lumen TL30W and the 500-LED lumen TL50W. Intended for mobile professionals who want power, portability, and anytime, anywhere performance, both projectors offer wireless connectivity to any WiFi-capable PC, Smartphone, or tablet, and both also come with a built-in MS Office Viewer for PC-free operation. Available now, the TL30W carries an end-user price $549, while the TL50W is available for $649. The projectors carry a premium warranty package: Three-year Optoma Express Replacement Service warranty or 10,000 hours on light source, whichever comes first.
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www.roherpr.com/Optoma/TL30W_remote.jpg, www.roherpr.com/Optoma/TL50W_Left_Front.jpg
“Traveling professionals want great performance as well as convenience, and these two projectors offer the best of both,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “And with business travelers relying Read the rest of this entry »
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January 16th, 2012 admin
Casio XJ-A146 projector
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Here’s Casio news from CES regarding new additions to their popular, portable XJ series of SLIM projectors for the professional presenter, the XJ-A141, XJ-A146, XJ-A241, XJ-A246, XJ-A251, and XJ-A256. They offer low MSRP’s between $999.99 and $1499.99 and have no lamps to replace ever! Read on for more information from Casio:
P R E S S R E L E A S E
Casio’s SLIM Series Continues to Innovate the Digital Projection Industry
Six New Lamp-Free Projectors Set the Industry Standard by Offering High Brightness, Mobile Connectivity and an Overall Lower Cost of Ownership
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Leveraging its heritage in LASER & LED HYBRID Light Source production, Casio America, Inc. is set to introduce a refreshed line of SLIM projectors. The popular SLIM Series, marking its third year of production, has been enhanced with six updated models: the XJ-A141, XJ-A146, XJ-A241, XJ-A246, XJ-A251 and XJ-A256. The new SLIM projectors will be exhibited at Casio’s booth (#10904) at the International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10-13, 2012.
Weighing in at only five pounds, the new SLIM projectors are 1.7 inches high, making them the thinnest high brightness projectors in the industry. With a wide-angle 2X power zoom lens allowing an extensive range of projection distance, the refreshed SLIM series sets the standard for mobile projection. Three of Casio’s new SLIM projectors, the XJ-A146, Read the rest of this entry »
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November 7th, 2011 admin
Acer K330 projector
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Acer today introduced their new K330 LED projector, offering 500 lumens of brightness in an extremely portable 2.73 lb. package! It is HD ready at an MSRP of $419. Sounds like a great option for the family to show movies, view photos and videos and play games. Hmmmm, and just in time for Christmas shopping too!
Press Release
ACER K330 LED PROJECTOR DELIVERS 500 LUMENS BRIGHTNESS, VIVID IMAGES IN PORTABLE DESIGN
The 2.73-pound projector is easy to take anywhere; delivers brilliant HD-ready visuals with enhanced color and clarity
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 7, 2011 – Acer America today debuts the Acer K330 LED projector, its first with 500 ANSI lumens of brightness for projecting vivid, clear images. The new Acer K330 projector also marries portability with excellent image output; it weighs less than three pounds, and provides an HD-ready 1280×800 (WXGA) resolution with enhanced color saturation for brilliant color and clarity.
Customers will appreciate that the Acer K330 projector is packed with the latest technology, including an LED that provides 500 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a 4000:1 contrast ratio that results in crisp visuals. The Acer K330 ensures image accuracy with improved color saturation (60 to 130 percent NTSC) and Acer ColorSafe II technology. As a result, the Acer K330 projects these high-quality images in a wide range of natural, deep colors, making it the ideal projector for presentations and data, as well as digital entertainment including movies and photos.
Users making customer presentations with the Acer K330 can leave their notebook PC back at the office. Using the Acer K330’s “Presentations to Go” function, customers can use the SD card reader or USB 2.0 port to display high-quality videos, audio as well as standard office files and presentations from an SD card or USB drive, eliminating the need to carry a computer at all times.
“Consumers and businesses who want a highly-capable and portable projector will be pleased with the new Acer K330,” said Chris White, senior director of product marketing, Acer America. “The Acer K330’s combination of bright LED projection, Read the rest of this entry »
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September 28th, 2011 admin
Epson PowerLite X12 projector
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Epson has announced 2 new brighter, affordable projector options for the K-12 classroom, the PowerLite S11 projector and PowerLite X12 projector. These new models replace the popular S9 and X9 in their line-up. Read on for more information from Epson!
Press Release
Epson Announces Two Bright Projectors for K-12 Classrooms Starting at $449
Epson PowerLite S11 and X12 Deliver Enhanced Connectivity and Brightness for Budget-Conscious Classrooms and Conference Rooms
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Sept. 13, 2011 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced the Epson® PowerLite® S11 and X12 – two bright, affordable and feature-rich projectors. Starting at $449*, the PowerLite S11 and X12 replace the popular PowerLite S9 and X9 and deliver enhanced connectivity, increased brightness, flexible setup features, and extended lamp life for today’s budget conscious schools.
“Regardless of today’s tough economic times, schools are still required to push the technology envelope to better enhance learning in the classroom,” said Sara Kim, associate product manager, Epson America. “The PowerLite S11 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.
P R E S S R E L E A S E
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
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Here is some exciting and ground-breaking news! Two HUGE players in the projector market, Panasonic and Sanyo, have announced that they have joined forces to produce the new PT-EX16KU large venue installation projector and the PT-VW330U, PT-VX400U and PT-VX400NTU portable projectors, aimed at the education market. Read on for more information!
Press Release
Panasonic Aims to Strengthen Projector Business with Sanyo Collaboration
The PT-EX16KU and PT-VW330 Series Products
Mark the First Line of Panasonic and Sanyo Collaboration in the Projector Business
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced the PT-EX16KU and PT-VW330 Series projectors, first line of projectors developed in collaboration with Sanyo. Panasonic has established a close working relationship with Sanyo to further its market leader position*1 in the projector industry. With integration of innovative technologies from both sides and expanding product line up, Panasonic aims to deliver the market with products that better meet Read the rest of this entry »
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June 7th, 2011 admin
Optoma GT750 projector
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How would you gamers out there like to play games in any format and watch 3D Blu-ray movies too, all with one projector? Optoma adds to their gaming line-up, the new Optoma GT750, which offers both capabilities. And it’s scheduled to be priced at just $799! We currently have another of Optoma’s line, the GT720, here for an upcoming full review, so watch for that soon!
PRESS RELEASE
OPTOMA’S NEW GT750 PROJECTOR SETS THE STANDARD FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT FORMATS
FREMONT, Calif. | June 6, 2011 | Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in theUSA, and the only projector maker with its eyes focused directly on the gaming market, has introduced the GT750, the first portable projector that is compatible with all gaming formats and standards, including Blu-ray 3D. The projector will be unveiled June 7-9 at the Electronic Entertainment Industry (E3) Expo in Los Angeles (South Hall,booth 3054), with availability scheduled for August at a price of $799. [Note to editors: Links to images are at end of press release] “This is a milestone product for Optoma and a direct response to 3D gaming enthusiasts who want to take advantage of the newest technologies,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product & marketing. “And as more 3D content becomes available, both for games and general entertainment, the GT750 becomes a natural choice.”The GT750 becomes the fourth member of Optoma’s award-winning GameTime Read the rest of this entry »
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June 3rd, 2011 admin
ViewSonic PJL6243 projector
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The new PJL6 series from ViewSonic promises a cost effective solution for educators. With MSRPs of $699 and $599 respectively, we can understand why! And they have networking and messaging capabilities too, not often found in projectors in this price range. Also, ViewSonic’s 3 year warranty is one of the best offered by any manufacturer.
PRESS RELEASE
ViewSonic Extends Educational Projector Leadership With PJL6 Series Projectors
ViewSonic’s PJL6243 and PJL6233 Bring Lesson Plans to Life With LCD Technology
WALNUT, CA–(Marketwire – May 31, 2011) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced its new PJL6 Series of LCD projectors and its latest solutions — the PJL6243 and PJL6233.
These advanced 3LCD™ projectors are ideal for use in classrooms and smaller meeting rooms. Both projectors feature 1024×768 XGA resolution, while delivering 3000 (PJL6243) and 2600 (PJL6233) ANSI lumens. The PJL6 Series supports up to 1080p HD content with seven default picture modes (standard, real, dynamic, blackboard, color board – red/blue/yellow/green) for optimal content projection. Automatic keystone correction ensures perfectly square images every time, and network communication and management capabilities allow for simplified projector control and classroom messaging. Paired with a 1.2 optical zoom lens and an integrated speaker, these projectors open the door to new educational possibilities. Read the rest of this entry »
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