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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December 30th, 2012 admin
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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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October 18th, 2012 admin
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In order to get the most from your teaching/training experience with the Epson BrightLink line of projectors, Epson has created a series of short, concise, training videos available for your use. Read on for the link and more information from Epson!
Press Release
Epson Helps Educators Get the Most from Their Interactive Projectors with New BrightLink Training Videos
More Than 30 Free Tutorials Offer Insight on Using BrightLink Projectors in the Classroom
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2012 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, has developed more than 30 “BrightLink Bright Spots” training videos to help teachers and technology trainers better understand the wide range of features available through EPSON® BrightLink ultra-short throw and short throw interactive projectors. Available for free on the Epson website, the BrightLink Bright Spots are short, easy-to-follow video clips that cover specific topics related to using interactive projector technology in instruction.
“Too often, technologies are underutilized in the classroom because teachers are not properly trained on how to integrate them into the curriculum,” said Heather Litus Johnston, product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America, Inc. “Our Bright Spots provide educators with free, self-paced tutorials to help them master their BrightLink interactive projector and in turn, further engage their students.” 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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October 9th, 2012 admin
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Epson has announced a major lamp price reduction for educators and those that buy lamps for classrooms, etc. This definitely makes projector use more economical than ever! Read on for more information from Epson.
Press Release
Epson Introduces $99 or Less Projector Replacement Lamps for Education Customers
Epson Offers Major Cost Savings to Schools through Brighter Futures program with Low-Priced Projector Replacement Lamps
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2012 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide1, demonstrates its ongoing commitment to providing schools with projection solutions at a low total cost of ownership, by announcing new lower prices for K-12 education-focused projector replacement lamps. Compatible with two dozen of Epson’s award-winning projectors, the replacement lamps are available for $99 or less exclusively for Brighter Futures® customers.
According to TFCinfo, a worldwide leader in audio/visual market research, the education sector repeatedly ranked the high cost of replacement lamps as the number one downside of using a projector2. While Epson has always strived to offer its education customers affordable solutions, offering even lower prices for its replacement lamps solidifies Epson’s commitment to enhancing the classroom experience through technology. Further, the new $99 or less every day price-point makes Epson the only manufacturer to offer affordable and reliable replacement lamps at an overall lower cost.
“As education budgets continue to diminish and schools are continually looking for ways to reduce costs, Epson is offering an ideal solution to help K-12 customers maximize projector value and maintain the lowest total cost of Read the rest of this entry »
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September 27th, 2012 admin
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Interactivity in the classroom has become a wonderful tool for teachers. Certainly some projectors now include interactive capabilities, but those educators that have older model projectors, may find the addition of a document camera to be a modern upgrade in their classroom for a relatively small cost. Read on for more information from Epson!
Press Release
Epson Expands Portfolio of Classroom Solutions with New DC-20 Document Camera
Full-featured Document Camera Offers Powerful Optical Zoom and HDMI Connectivity
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Sept. 26, 2012 – Epson America today announced the new EPSON® DC-20 document camera, a valuable teaching tool designed to enhance the K-12 classroom experience. With advanced features including powerful optical zoom and HDMI digital connectivity, the DC-20 is the ideal solution to help educators engage students and make a bigger impact with their curriculum.
A new addition to Epson’s document camera lineup, the DC-20 features a 12x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom to provide detailed images without any sacrifice in image quality. The camera also comes equipped with a large imaging sensor that captures more light per pixel than smaller imaging sensors, resulting in brighter images with amazing quality and crisp details. Additionally, the DC-20 is able to connect to projectors via its HDMI output, allowing for full 1080p HD quality video projection.
“Technology in the classroom continues to advance and teachers require tools to facilitate visual learning and enhance classroom interaction,” said Sara Kim, associate product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America, Inc. “The DC-20’s powerful optics and flexible design makes it easier than ever to display lesson materials and classroom projects with exceptional clarity and detail.” Read the rest of this entry »
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