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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January 23rd, 2013 admin
ViewSonic PJD6235 projector
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ViewSonic has revamped and upgraded their PJD5, PJD6 and PJD7 series projectors, offering a range of new models. The offer flexibility for home and small offices through the availability of a range of resolutions, connectivity options and HDMI with more lumens than ever before. With budget-concious pricing, this series allows end-users to get impressive value through the precise features they need. – Lewis PR
Press Release
ViewSonic Brightens Projector Lineup; Including New Networkable, High Bright and Short Throw Models
ViewSonic Delivers Performance With 3-Year Limited Parts and Labor and 1-Year Lamp Warranties Along With Express Exchange Service
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, is demonstrating its dedication to the projection category today by rolling out full revamps of its projector offerings with brand new models announced as part of the PJD5, PJD6 and PJD7 series.
“Whether the user is looking for a budget-friendly model for everyday use, network connectivity, or a high brightness solution, ViewSonic has the projector to perfectly fit any environment and need,” said Roger Chien, product manager for ViewSonic. “Users can also feel confident in their selection, knowing that ViewSonic stands behind every projector with our industry-leading 3-1-1 limited warranty.”
PJD7 Series – High Brightness, High Performance
Kicking off the revamped PJD7 high performance series are the new XGA PJD7333 and WXGAPJD7533w. Serving as part of ViewSonic’s specialty series, these projectors deliver business and education users with competitively priced high brightness and high-resolution solutions that support both wired and wireless LAN display functionality. Both come with 4000 lumens brightness and HDMI connectivity, the PJD7333 and PJD7533w are perfect for large lecture halls or business spaces in need of a heightened level of brightness and resolution to share detailed projects like architecture design, engineering drawings or intense graphic artwork, but that don’t require a Pro series projector. Packed with features, these projectors offer wired/wireless LAN display and PC-less presentations in addition to supporting ViewSonic’s mobile smartphone and tablet app, allowing for the wireless streaming of content from the device to the projector1. Additional specialty solutions will be added to the PJD7 series in the coming months, including an exciting, industry-leading 1080p commercial offering.
The PJD7333 and PJD7533w will be available in North and Latin America in mid-April for ESPs of $979 and $1,049. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 16th, 2013 admin
Epson PowerLite W16SK projector
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Until the first shipments in March of Epson’s new W16SK Projector, 3D projectors have been almost exclusively required active shutter glasses. That means to equip a classroom you need dozens of expensive glasses. Even in quantity good 3rd party glasses are likely $30-$40 plus at this time. With the potential of glasses disappearing, cost can become a very expensive problem for a school district, even after initial purchase.
Epson’s passive glasses – similar to those used in virtually all 3D movie theaters in the US are only $3 each, don’t require batteries or recharging, nor an IR or RF signal for syncing.
The Epson Powerlite W16SK projector system accomplishes this by consisting of two “stacked” projectors. This is an old trick. Back in the days when 50 pound projectors could barely produce 2000 lumens, two or more might be stacked to fill a large auditorium or similar venues.
One projector essentially projects the info for your right eye, the other the left. This is accomplished by the two lenses of the glasses, having opposite polarization. Bottom line, it works in movie theaters and it works in the classroom. You also get exceptional brightness 6000 lumens total in 2D, and 3000 lumens to each eye in 3D!
Up until now, to our knowledge, there was no passive system available from a manufacturer. Some integrators may have been doing stacked projectors on a very small scale. Epson’s W16SK, though, is a ready to go, manufacturer backed, 3D passive projector solution that can be implemented throughout a school, school district or even state wide through one of the big Education consortiums.
Below is the full press announcement of the W16SK.
Also below Epson is announcing a more traditional active 3D projector, the Powerlite W16.
Press Release
Epson Announces 3D Projectors Designed Specifically for Education
Epson PowerLite W16 and W16SK Deliver Ultra Bright, Affordable and High Quality
3D Projection to Broaden Learning Possibilities in Classrooms
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Jan. 16, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, today introduced two 3D projector solutions designed to enhance the learning experience in classrooms – the PowerLite® W16 and W16SK. Epson is offering two 3D projection choices – one based on active 3D technology and the other on passive 3D technology – which both deliver three times brighter colors than most competitive projectors2, allowing 3D content to be easily viewed in typical, well-lit classroom settings. The projectors also offer a wide range of features including easy setup and connectivity options, bringing ease of use and convenience to the classroom at an affordable price point. The PowerLite W16 and W16SK will be shown at the Epson booth (#709) at FETC in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 28-31, 2013.
“Studies have shown that 3D in education is on the rise and 3D lessons increase student learning and retention3. Epson now offers a solution to help bring 3D into the classroom in a more affordable way,” said Sara Kim, associate product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America. “For example, whether faced with high ambient light or the need to provide affordable 3D glasses for all students, the Epson PowerLite W16SK addresses these challenges by delivering high quality and incredibly bright images, and leveraging technology that allows for inexpensive 3D glasses to be used for all content for every student.” Read the rest of this entry »
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January 14th, 2013 admin
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We recently reported that Pico projectors are the fastest growing segment of the projector market (according to Pacific Media). Vivitek has been at the forefront of this growing trend since the beginning. At CES, they introduced the Qumi Q7 with 3D-ready capabilities and 800 lumens, appealing to a wider consumer base than ever before.
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Vivitek Introduces Qumi Q7 LED Projector
Bright, LED based pico projector with 3D-ready capabilities
LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 –Vivitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative visual presentation products, introduces the latest in its line of Qumi LED-based pico projectors. The Q7, the company?s new Qumi product, increases Vivitek’s family of projection devices for a wide range of applications and expands its LED-based projectors.
Weighing in at 3.1 pounds, the Qumi Q7 delivers up to 800 lumens of brightness with an LED light source that gives it up to 30,000 hours of operation time. And, not only is it 3D-ready via Texas Instruments’ DLP® Link™, but the Q7 integrates 2D-to-3D content conversion technology for standard and Blu-Ray 3D playback. The Qumi Q7 features the unique touch sensitive button controls and sleek design that is familiar with the Qumi family of projectors. It is ready to be used with a variety of devices, including, but not limited to, digital cameras, laptops, smart phone and Read the rest of this entry »
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January 14th, 2013 admin
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Sporting an ultra short throw lens, and wireless networking and wireless operation, this new Hitachi projector model is designed for a variety of specialized applications by presenter and educators alike. Also, it can be controlled by a single Apple device using the Apple iOS app. Read on for more information from Hitachi!
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Hitachi Now Offers CP-AW252WN Ultra Short Throw 3LCD Projector With Networking Capabilities and Wireless Operation
Includes New iOS Control App, Projector Cloning Function and Enhanced Functionality for Educational and Commercial Use
CHULA VISTA, California, December 5, 2012 — Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group now offers its CP-AW252WN ultra short throw 3LCD projector, which combines an array of versatile features including a new Projector Quick Connection iOS App, a Projector Cloning function and in a compact, cost-effective design. The networkable, ultraportable CP-AW252WN can project a 100-inch (diagonal) image at just 15.4 inches from the front of the projector, making it ideal for use in educational and commercial applications where space is limited yet where bright, clear image quality is required.
The new Projector Quick Connection iOS App enables users to monitor and control multiple Hitachi projectors from a single Apple® iOS device. The app provides access to the projector’s Projector, Contents, Control and Settings menus.
The CP-AW252WN includes a new Projector Cloning function: a Hitachi convenience feature that lets users copy the settings data from one projector and transfer it to other projectors via USB memory. The Projector Cloning function can copy and transfer almost all projector settings Read the rest of this entry »
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January 11th, 2013 admin
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Read the latest from PMA about the fastest growing niche of the projector market, the “Picos”.
Press Release
Latest New Era Projector Industry Forecast from Pacific Media Associates (PMA) Anticipates Exponential Growth
Pico and Personal Projector Sales Expected To Grow Six-Fold by 2016
Menlo Park, California, USA – January 3, 2013. Pacific Media Associates (PMA), the global market information experts on the projector category, has released their latest industry forecasts for the worldwide New Era projector market, which includes pico and personal projectors. PMA expects 2012 worldwide shipments of nearly 1.8 million units, and anticipates this figure to grow to more than 12.3 million units by the year 2016.
One of the strongest segments of anticipated growth are Pico Embedded models, which are projectors built into other mobile devices such as cell phones, cameras and camcorders. PMA has forecast a 66% growth rate for this segment, to nearly 1.5 million units shipped worldwide in 2013 and again expects that figure to double in 2014. By the year 2016, worldwide unit shipments in this category are forecast to reach 6.4 million units.
Another bright spot in the New Era forecast is the New Era Integrated projector category, which includes battery-powered Pico Companion projectors, as well as Personal, and Gaming/Toy projectors. PMA has forecast a very strong 68% growth rate for this segment, to over 1.4 million units shipped worldwide in 2013, and expects unit volume to again more than double in 2014. Exponential growth is anticipated to continue through 2016, where worldwide volumes will reach more than 5.9 million units. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 11th, 2013 admin
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As we all usher in the new year, projector manufacturers are debuting their new and improved models at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Epson has broken new ground with an under $900 HD 2D and 3D home theater projector. Art will be getting a first look at it at the show and read his thoughts on his blog from the show here!
Press Release
As Epson’s Brightest Home Theater Projector to Date, the Portable 3LCD PowerLite
Home Cinema 750HD Delivers True 3D and High-Quality 2D Entertainment
INTERNATIONAL CES, LAS VEGAS – Jan. 7, 2013 – Epson America, Inc. today expanded its award-winning line of 3LCD home theater projectors with the highly versatile and affordable 3LCD PowerLite® Home Cinema 750HD – offering families and first-time home theater enthusiasts an affordable and versatile 2D and true 3D big screen entertainment solution. The Home Cinema 750HD is Epson’s brightest home theater projector to date – projecting a bright and colorful display with up to 3,000 lumensi of color and 3,000 lumens of white brightness for dark or light rooms. Offering full HD, active shutter 3D with 720p resolution, the Home Cinema 750HD makes it easier than ever to enjoy movies, videogames, sporting events and more in high-quality 2D and eye-popping 3D at up to 300-inches.
“The Home Cinema 750HD is ready to display 3D from virtually any Blu-ray player, cable box or video game console right out of the box, unlike other 3D 720p projectors on the market today that are not compatible with Blu-ray players or game consoles, and require an additional format convertor for true 3D,” said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. “Transforming the way we think about immersive 3D entertainment, the projector’s high brightness and portability provide an engaging 3D experience virtually anywhere – people are no longer confined to a dedicated theater room to see bright, crystal clear 3D movies, sports, video games and more.” Read the rest of this entry »
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