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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September 10th, 2012 admin
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We reviewed our first 4K+ capable projector recently, the Sony VPL-VW1000ES and we were blown away by the quality of the 3D content we watched on our 1.3 gain Stewart Studiotek 130. Now Stewart Filmscreen is producing screens designed specifically for displaying this 4K+ resolution content for consumers. Read on for more information from Stewart!
Press Release
TORRANCE, CA and (CEDIA) INDIANAPOLIS, IN – September 7, 2012 – Stewart Filmscreen Corporation, will be displaying their 4k+ resolution screen lineup at CEDIA 2012, showcasing a 4k+ logo program that indicates the materials ready for projectors and applications with 4k or greater resolution. For years, Stewart Filmscreen has created screens that meet or exceed the qualifications of a “4k ready” screen, but with this identification, they have now made it easier than ever to specify screens that are optimized for 4k projectors. 
Supporting the detailed fields of aerospace and medicine, Stewart Filmscreen has long been producing screens that support line pair resolutions well above that of 4k. Stewart’s proprietary production techniques produce screens with a perfectly planar surface, with flawless high-resolution performance, using advanced automotive coating technology to put each pixel in an ideal setting. Now with popular demand in the residential market for higher resolutions and 3D playback, 4k+ projection provides the ultimate viewing experience. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 10th, 2012 admin
NEW STEWART FILMSCREEN DC-100 offers slimmer profile and full horizontal masking for custom sizes up to 14′
TORRANCE, CA and (CEDIA) INDIANAPOLIS, IN – September 6, 2012 – Stewart Filmscreen Corporation (Booth #3849), industry leader in precision projection screen technologies for the residential and commercial markets, announced today their new DC-100 screen, the ultimate marriage of the world’s best screen material and the most precise masking system available. The DC-100 represents an improvement to Director’s Choice and Director’s Choice 2.0 systems up to a 14′ image width. Upgrades include full horizontal masking closure, and a slimmer frame structure.
DC-100 sports a 10″ frame profile all around and 10″ of depth. This slimmer profile allows for the maximum possible screen area within a given room dimension. As an added feature, the horizontal masking on the new DC-100 fully closes, protecting the screen from dust and other debris when not in use. DC-100 is compatible with Stewart Filmscreen’s flexible front projection screen materials, including their newest 3D screens. Electronically controlled masking panels on all Director’s Choice models, including DC-100, can be integrated with most home automation systems.
On display at CEDIA (Booth #3849), DC-100 provides a wide viewing and immersive experience for the home theater enthusiast. Existing Directors Choice and Director’s Choice 2.0 systems are still available in sizes beyond 14′ image width.
Press Release
TORRANCE, CA and (CEDIA) INDIANAPOLIS, IN – September 6, 2012 – Stewart Filmscreen Corporation, industry leader in precision projection screen technologies for the residential and commercial markets, is showcasing their new Mystik! screen at CEDIA 2012, a self-adhesive projection material designed for use in digital signage applications. Mystik! is ideal as a storefront application, as well as in other retail and public venues Read the rest of this entry »
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September 7th, 2012 admin
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More big news from CEDIA from Mitsubishi….additions to their 3D projector line-up. So far, Art has been largely unimpressed by units that turn 2D content into 3D. But stay tuned for his thoughts on the new Mitsubishis that claim to do just that flawlessly!
Press Release
Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions Debuts New Projectors That Make 3D Home Theater Viewing Easier and More Affordable
HC8000D and HC7800DW Turn Standard 2D Content into Eye-Popping 3D
IRVINE, Calif., September 6, 2011 —Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. showcases two of its new home theater projectors designed make 3D home theater viewing easier and more affordable: the HC8000D and HC7900DW projectors debut at the CEDIA Home Theater Show in Indianapolis, September 5-8, 2012 in Booth #1403.
“We’ve heard that there isn’t enough 3D content in the marketplace, and that is definitely an issue,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. “Our new projectors have an amazing 2D-to-3D conversion feature that actually turns regular 2D films into amazing 3D movies. Even old movies like The Wizard of Oz can become a 3D masterpiece, right in your own home.”
The HC7900DW and HC8000D projectors use one of the industry’s best 2D-to-3D Frame Rate Conversion technologies, resulting in a near-perfect simulation of a true 3D frame of vision. Using Mitsubishi’s own algorithms in calculating and interpolating multiple depth levels in a 2D image, this new, high-speed frame reproduction technology Read the rest of this entry »
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September 5th, 2012 admin
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Here is more news from CEDIA Expo about Crestron home automation:
Integrate with emerging technologies to deliver amazing home automation and control solutions
Press Release
Indianapolis, IN, September 5, 2012 – Crestron is turning its CEDIA EXPO exhibit space into the smartest home on the block. The company will be demonstrating its next generation integration and personalized automation technologies in a fully-functional integrated home environment, including revolutionary Crestron Studio – Home Designer™ software, the complete line of shading solutions, Crestron airConnect™, which enables homeowners to activate personal room settings from their smart devices, Sonnex™ Multi-room HD Audio System with Apple® AirPlay® support, and tablet-sized, intercom-equipped touch screens.
“We’re giving the trade an exclusive look at industry-leading developments in a real-world, state-of-the-art home environment,” said Crestron VP of Marketing, Sean Goldstein. “We have interactive solutions that visitors try and experience for themselves.”
Crestron Studio – Home Designer™ Software
Enables integrators to design and program the world’s most advanced home automation system faster and easier. In a single, unified development environment, Home Designer™ provides everything needed to create incredible touch screen GUIs and deliver an amazing user experience, while substantially reducing programming time. The Read the rest of this entry »
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September 5th, 2012 admin
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Because of our high opinion of their predecessors, we are very excited about the new, improved line of Epson home theater projectors debuting at the CEDIA expo. Art is off to CEDIA today and will be blogging, tweeting, etc. as soon as he sees them in action. In the meantime, read his preliminary thoughts from his Home Theater blog on the 3020 here, and on the 5020 here , and the 6020 here!
Press Release
Epson Unveils its Latest 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projectors
PowerLite Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e Deliver Industry-Leading Color Brightness and Value-Add Features for Superior 3D and 2D Performance
INDIANAPOLIS (CEDIA Expo 2012, Booth #4845) – Sept. 5, 2012 – Continuing its successful line of 2D and 3D projectors, Epson America, Inc. today announced its next generation of full HD 1080p 2D and 3D home theater projectors – the new EPSON® 3LCD PowerLite® Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e. With home cinema enthusiasts and custom installers in mind, Epson’s latest projectors deliver eye-popping 3D viewing at home on a big screen with up to 2,400 lumens1 of color brightness and 2,400 lumens of white brightness, making it easier than ever to entertain in a variety of dark and bright lighting environments.
As the number-one brand for home entertainment projectors2, EPSON delivers full HD, active shutter 3D, with 1080p resolution and ultra-bright images to create the ultimate 3D viewing experience at home. These projectors also feature 2D-to-3D conversion to transform any 2D movie to spectacular 3D, as well as a unique split screen mode enabling users to watch two different sources simultaneously in 2D3. These new projectors also come with two pairs of RF 3D glasses that last up to 40 hours or up to three hours with a new three-minute quick charge.4 For added installation flexibility, the Home Cinema 5020UBe and 3020e feature a built-in WirelessHD receiver along with an external transmitter providing five HDMI inputs to connect your favorite devices and enjoy full HD 1080p wirelessly. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 16th, 2012 admin
Runco LS-10HBd projector
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“We are hoping to be able to review the new Runco LS10HBd. Last year, the “standard brightness” LS10d received our Outstanding Projector of the year. Now this new HB – High Brightness version should “rock the house”. With 3700+ uncalibrated lumens, that makes it brighter than any previous home theater projector we’ve had the opportunity to review. I know what a 2000 lumen output home theater projector can do in both home theater rooms and in more general family room environments, and that’s the ability to have a nice bright, good looking image with some decent ambient light present. With almost 4000 lumens the LS10HBd, should be a real wall melter – go really big screen, or tackle challenging rooms. After all, this projector – filling a typical 1.3 gain white screen is likely to be significantly brighter than any LCDTVs around.
All those lumens, and high end performance: I hope Runco can get me the LS10HBd real soon.
Press Release
Runco Broadens Award-Winning LightStyle Series with High Bright Projector
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The new 3-chip DLP LS-10HBd provides homeowners exceptional entertainment value without compromising video quality or scale
Press Release
Beaverton, OR – August, 15, 2012 – Runco International, the leading brand in luxury display solutions and part of the global leader in specialty display solutions Planar Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLNR) is taking its award-winning LightStyle™ Series to new heights of brightness and scale with the new LS-10HBd. Measuring more than 3,780 lumens before calibration, this high-bright 3-chip DLP® projector creates stunning video at a scale unattainable by other display types, in environments that may not be conducive to other projection technology, and offers customers an affordable big screen video experience in virtually any room of the house.
With its 3-chip, 1080p design and stunning brightness, the LS-10HBd opens up new projection possibilities in the home, especially in “Flex Theaters”-living rooms, media rooms, and entertainment spaces in the home where big screen entertainment is only a portion of the room’s purpose, and where even the highest performance front projection systems can struggle with environmental factors like ambient light and shadows. The incredible brightness, along with the ISF™ Day and Night modes of the LS-10HBd, make it possible for families to truly get the most from
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August 16th, 2012 admin
InFocus IN114ST projector
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Long a leader in the projector market, InFocus adds to their line with low cost, short-throw projectors designed for small business and classroom use. Read on for more information from InFocus!
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InFocus Introduces New Low Cost Short Throw Projectors for the Office and Classroom
High-Performance Short Throw Projectors Provide Long-Lasting Brightness, Digital Connectivity at Low Price
Portland, Ore. – July 12, 2012 – InFocus Corp., a digital display technology leader and visual collaboration champion, has launched a series of new short throw projectors to its award-winning lineup. The IN114ST, IN124ST and IN126ST short throw projectors provide big images in tight spaces, long lasting brightness, and are available at a low price point to fit into tight office and classroom budgets.
“We are extremely excited at InFocus about the release of these new short throw projectors,” said Dave Duncan, product marketing manager at InFocus. “With three models we have a solution you can benefit from – whether it’s hanging on your whiteboard, ceiling mounted in your conference room, or roving the campus on a cart – the image will be fantastic!”
ABOUT IN114ST The IN114ST is the lowest priced office and classroom short throw projector offered from InFocus to date. This compact projector is built to perform with high brightness, high contrast ratio and BrilliantColor™ technology. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 11th, 2012 admin
Acer P7215 projector
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In the world of professional and educational presenting, brighter is always better. You can speak to more people using larger screens and deal with brighter facilities. And only having to replace one lamp is more economical than multiple lamps to create the same lumen output. So, Acer has announced the world’s first 6000 lumen single lamp projector. Talk about a light cannon! I can foresee many applications where this economical, bright projector will be suitable – conference rooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and others. Read on for more information from Acer!
Press Release
Acer Debuts World’s First 6,000 Lumens Single Lamp Projector
Extreme Brightness for Hard-Hitting Presentations
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Acer introduces world’s first 6,000 lumens professional projector, the P7215, using a single lamp. This projector is very eco-friendly, delivering light for up to 2,000 hours while using 350 watts, reducing power consumption and maintenance costs.
Acer’s P7215 comes with convenient settings and upgraded features that improve usability and presentation flexibility. It features native 1024×768 (XGA) resolution and support for up to Full HD signal, delivering crisp, vibrant details and amazing color. In addition, this projector is DLP 3D Ready and offers advanced firmware that enables high refresh rates (120 Hz) to render flicker-free 3D experience.
The P7215 also boasts Crestron® network control and connectivity options such as HDMI®, DVI, LAN and dual D-Sub ports, making it a high impact tool for professional users in large venues. Furthermore, with Acer’s top-loading lamp design, users can replace the lamp in just a few simple steps, even when the projector is ceiling-mounted. Read the rest of this entry »
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