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Vivitek Announces Qumi Q5 Projector and New Collection of Accessories

Vivitek Announces Qumi Q5 Projector and New Collection of Accessories

Posted on Jan 12, 2012 by MG15

Vivitek is a leading manufacturer of innovative visual presentation products. Today, the company announced the release of a new collection of accessories for their Qumi projectors. The list of goodies includes a wireless dongle, battery pack, and a battery dock key. All of these products are compatible with the existing Qumi and Qumi Q2 projectors as well as the upcoming Qumi Q5 projector that was also announced. The projector can display a native WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, 500 ANSI lumens, and a 3500:1 contrast ratio. “The Qumi is a lifestyle projector line,” said Ed Gurr, director of product management at Vivitek. “Vivitek continues to extend and expand the way a projector can share, wo...

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Casio launches new models in its Slim line of digital projectors

Casio launches new models in its Slim line of digital projectors

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 by MG15

Casio has brought six new models in its Slim range of thin DLP projectors to CES. The XJ-A141, XJ-A146, XJ-A241, XJ-A246, XJ-A251, and XJ-A256 are squeezed into cases just 1.7 inches thick, and offer a range of resolutions, brightnesses, and connectivity options. The higher-end -6 models offer MobiShow for collaborative presentations via Wi-Fi, USB mass storage support, and a built-in presentation timer. The biggest new feature here is Casio's new laser and LED Hybrid light source — all of these units are lamp-free, driven instead by a combination of a blue laser and flourescent element, and getting around those costly bulb changes. Casio gives an MSRP for the range of $999-$1499, but there'...

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Optoma Displays New Projectors at BETT 2012

Optoma Displays New Projectors at BETT 2012

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

Optoma is happy to announce that they are one of the many presenters at this year’s BETT 2012. The company will be showing off several new projectors, including the EW675UTi, EX785, and the new ZW210ST. The EW675UTi features 3200 ANSI lumens, a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. The projector will be used in a simulated educational environment. The projector comes with an extra short throw lens that allows it to create 100 inch images from only 2.1 feet from the screen. The EX785 comes with 5000 ANSI lumens, a XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. The projector will be paired with Amazing Interactives in order to display a 3D education demonstratio...

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Favi Entertainment Announces A3-WiFi at CES 2012

Favi Entertainment Announces A3-WiFi at CES 2012

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

Today at CES, Favi Entertainment was proud to announce the release of their latest pico projector, the A3-WiFi. This device can display a SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and uses LCoS display technology. As the name suggests, the projector is capable of connecting to any WiFi network and can access the internet through a Google Chrome browser already installed. The projector is capable of fitting into any pocket and even comes with an internet memory and a microSD card slot for a “PC Free” presentation. The A3-WiFi comes with a one year warranty and retails for just under $400.

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Syndiant announces a 720p LCoS module for pico projectors

Syndiant announces a 720p LCoS module for pico projectors

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

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Syndiant announced their new 720p LCoS pico-projector module. The SYL2271 provides 1280x720 resolution with a .37" display diagonal that can fit into a package that is just 7.75mm high. The LCoS panel itself is made by Fujitsu and is the world's first 130 nm LCoS panel. Syndiant says that already several companies are developing light engines based on this new chip.

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BenQ W1060 Projector Released

BenQ W1060 Projector Released

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

BenQ announced today the release of their latest home theater projector, the W1060. This model is ideal for multipurpose rooms that can’t be completely dark. The projector features 2000 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. This is the first home theater projector from BenQ to feature 1080p resolution and retail for under $1000. It doesn’t include the new 3D technology, but it still a fairly impressive device that can create images as large as 300 inches, diagonally. BenQ has also included a diverse connection panel that has a RGB, composite, s-video, component, and dual HDMI ports. The projector is available now through certified retailers.

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Sharp's new XV-Z30000 HD DLP projector puts 3D video on the wall of your choosing

Sharp's new XV-Z30000 HD DLP projector puts 3D video on the wall of your choosing

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

Sharp's putting out a plethora of new devices at CES, and among them is an addition to its existing 3D DLP projectors called the XV-Z30000. It's a 1600-lumen 3D projector that throws a 1080p image on whichever wall you point it at, and keeps the quality up thanks to a 50,000:1 contrast ratio. Connectivity comes courtesy of dual HDMI inputs and its got home automation control compatibility from all the big players along with LAN control as well. The XV-Z30000 comes with two sets of 3D glasses, and will be available for $5,000 in March 2012.

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CES 2012 Sharp’s HDTV Line

CES 2012 Sharp’s HDTV Line

Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by MG3

Sharp’s new models are big as the company continues to migrate its image and marketing to be known as “the big screen HDTV maker”. Sharp brings to CES five new series topping out with an 80-Inch 3D Smart TV. Read on for details.

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Optoma outs two tiny pico projectors, empowers execs on the go

Optoma outs two tiny pico projectors, empowers execs on the go

Posted on Jan 09, 2012 by MG15

Optoma's giving the shrink ray treatment to two of its latest pico projectors, debuting at CES 2012 today. The pocket-friendly PK320 comes in at a slight eight ounces and outputs 16:9 images at up to 150-inches in 854 x 480 resolution. Its micro stablemate, the ML300, weighs in at a heavier 1.4lbs, but ups the widescreen format quality to 1280 x 800, in addition to bumping display size to 160-inches and delivering 300 lumens of brightness. Both of the company's mini offerings pack 2GB of storage (expandable to 32GB via microSD), an IR remote, charger, carry pouch and offer support for MS Office, as well as an array of ports -- like mini-HDMI, VGA-in, composite A/V and micro-USB. They're read...

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Pacific Media Associates Announces Growing Interest in Pico Projectors

Pacific Media Associates Announces Growing Interest in Pico Projectors

Posted on Jan 09, 2012 by MG3

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Pacific Media Associates (PMA) has released their latest results of a new pico projector survey. The survey was conducted to measures the consumer and organization interest in pico projectors. The researchers were pleased to report that 90% of the respondents in organizations and 78% of the individual consumers expressed a lot of interest into the devices. This is good news because the survey was also conducted in 2009 and the results are much higher than the results back then. William Cogshell, president of PMA said, “We were surprised to find such high levels of interest in pico projectors. We always find high levels of interest in such surveys, but usually the figures are more in the 40-6...

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BenQ W7000 Projector Re-Released

BenQ W7000 Projector Re-Released

Posted on Jan 09, 2012 by MG3

BenQ announced the release of their W7000 projector last month. But today, the company finally announced a retail price. The W7000 is the company’s latest home theater projector and it comes with full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 2000 ANSI lumens, and a 50000:1 contrast ratio. The projector is the first to receive the TUV Rheinland 3D full HD Certification. BenQ has also included a diverse connection panel that includes RGB, dual HDMI, a component, and an s-video connection. There is even a trigger port in order to sync it to automatic devices like motorized screens, lighting, and ceiling mounts. The projector is 3D Ready, but the glasses will need to be purchased separately. The W7000 is av...

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Panasonic introduces three new portable projectors

Panasonic introduces three new portable projectors

Posted on Jan 06, 2012 by MG1

Pico projectors are all the rage, but if you need some premium functionality in a package that’s more luggabble than pocketable, Panasonic’s got your back with a trio of new models. The PT-LW25HU, PT-LX30HU and PT-LX26HU projectors (catchy!) weigh in at a scant 6.6 pounds each, with dimensions that are just barely bigger than a college textbook at 13.7 by 4.1 by 9.7 inches. Ranging in price from $849 to $1,099, the projectors slide into the middle range of Panasonic’s line.

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Velocity Micro Releases Shine Projector

Velocity Micro Releases Shine Projector

Posted on Jan 05, 2012 by MG3

Velocity Micro is a premier builder of award winning enthusiast desktops, laptops peripherals, and Cruz tablets. Today, the company announced the release of their very first pico projector, the Shine. This tiny device fits in the palm of your hand and can display 300 ANSI lumens, a WXGA (1280 x 768) resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Weighing only half a pound, the Shine is ideal for travel and can easily fit into any pocket. The company has included unique connection options that include a mini HDMI port, USB, and a headphone jack as well.

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Runco Releases D-113d Projector

Runco Releases D-113d Projector

Posted on Jan 05, 2012 by MG3

Runco is the leading brand of luxury display solutions. Today, the company announced the release of their new 3Demension D-113d projector. The model comes with 20000 ANSI lumens, a 10000:1 contrast ratio and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. The projector is also 3D ready and is best suited for large venues that require a high brightness levels. Runco announced that the projector has been fitted with the company’s award-wining Constant Stereoscopic Video (CSV) approach and the Panavision 3D System. Together, they provide the world’s brightest CSV projection in the world as well as exceptional 3D and 2D images. The D-113d is available now and retails for a staggering $199995.

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Knoll Systems Released HDO2200 Projector

Knoll Systems Released HDO2200 Projector

Posted on Jan 03, 2012 by MG1

Knoll Systems unveiled their latest home theater projector today. The HDO2200 is capable of displaying full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 4500 ANSI lumens, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. It uses the latest DLP display technology in order to provide excellent image quality. Knoll has included a diverse connection panel that includes dual HDMI, RGB, composite, component, s-video, and several audio ports as well. The HDO2200 is considered the company’s brightest projector to date. The high brightness level allows the projector to be used in almost any environment, even ones with a lot of ambient light. Other major features a 12V trigger port, a 26dB noise level, and the ability to create images me...

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