December 30th, 2012 admin
Comments by Projector Reviews staff:
Pacific Media Associates provides us with regular updates on industry (projector) trends. They break out projectors in multiple categories such as Pico and Pocket projectors (they are now calling them “New Era” projectors, Mainstream, and High End (mostly larger fixed/install projectors and rental and staging models).
PMA itself has been polling the dealer base for a long time. For many years my old company Presenting Solutions would report every projector sale we made to them each month – breaking it out by model, quantity, etc. The’ve been polling the largest dealers for well more than a decade, providing a real pulse on the shape, and direction of the projector industry – both business/education/government, and home.
BTW, it shouldn’t surprise anyone but the home projector segment is tiny compared to the rest of the projector industry. As you look at the numbers in the press release below, notices that each of the categories numbers are pulled from different sources, some data is from distributors, some from dealers, some from integrators. With that in mind, please realize that the biggest strength of the data is PMA’s consistent polling. It’s great for comparing month to month or year over year.
But, when it comes to picking the best selling projector models, keep in mind that each set of numbers is servicing primarily one distribution channel, not all.
Thus, it may well be that strong showings for one or more products in one channel doesn’t mean the same projector is strong in other channels. As an example, look at the Mainstream category numbers: You see that NEC and InFocus dominate in the number of units via Distributors. Both manufacturers rely heavily upon distributors for moving the product through. By comparison, some other companies, let’s say Panasonic and Epson to pick two, rely more on direct sales to the largest dealers, and far less on distributors. Thus, it is conceivably possible that both of those companies could have a projector that outsell any of the top 5 listed, simply because that report does not track units sold directly to large dealers. For example the dealers that advertise on our site, almost all buy directly from the likes of Epson and Panasonic, not through distribution…
In other words, keep an open mind. That notwithstanding, there’s plenty of useful data to mine from PMA’s numbers. There are several research companies “competing” against PMA. Between all of them, you can paint a really excellent picture of the industry, but since each uses different methodology, and even define their categories differently, you do need to put on your thinking cap if you are looking for more than a basic feel for the projector industry sales. -art
Press Release
PMA Announces Top-Selling Projector Models During November
Monthly Tracking Reports Show Optoma, NEC, InFocus and Epson Most Popular Across New Era, Mainstream and High-End Categories
Menlo Park, California, USA – December 28, 2012. Pacific Media Associates (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their recent results to the “Top Selling Projectors” area of their website. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 4th, 2012 admin
Sony VPL-GT100 projector
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The Sony VPL-GT100 projector has great breeding. This commercial 4K projector from Sony, is built on the same platform as their VPL-VW1000ES Home Theater Projector. Art reviewed the home “version”, loves it and gave the VW1000ES our Outstanding Product of the Year award, earlier this year. The VPL-GT100 looks to be an ideal solution when there can be no compromise in both resolution and color accuracy. With 2000 lumens, this projector is ideal for a wide range of critical applications, from studio applications, screening rooms, super-hi resolution scientific and rendering applications. Wherever WUXGA or 1080p is merely adequate, this 4K projector gives you four times the pixel count, and therefore can provide the same relative sharpness at half the viewing distance. We look forward to reviewing the VPL-GT100 from a commercial perspective. The VPL-GT100 will begin shipping this month (January 2013).
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SONY UNVEILS NEW COMPACT PROFESSIONAL 4K PROJECTOR
Versatile VPL-GT100 Delivers Native 4K Resolution for Simulation, Industrial, Visualization and Entertainment Applications
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 – Sony’s line-up of professional 4K technologies now includes a new compact 4K projector. The VPL-GT100 model delivers the same ultra high 4K resolution (4096 x 2160, or 8.8 megapixels) of its larger counterparts used in movie theaters and commercial applications, with a new form factor for easier installation in simulation (flight simulators and virtual training), industrial design (manufacturing, automotive design), scientific visualization, 4K content viewing, entertainment (amusement parks, planetariums and museums) and a range of government uses, including command and control and more.
Sony VPL-GT100 professional 4K projector
“Commercial projection and display applications require next-generation technology to create enhanced realism for the ultimate visual and training experience,” said Sander Phipps, senior product manager, professional projectors, at Read the rest of this entry »
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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:
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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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