New MobileCinema A50P Pico Projector from Aiptek

Nov 26th, 12 / 0 Comments

Aiptek MobileCinema A50PAiptek has officially released its newest pico projector, the MobileCinema A50P, which is aimed at users who actively use Android smartphones and tablets. This pocket-sized projector is capable of being transported easily and could be used in office settings where you might want to throw something from your smartphone or tablet up quickly on a larger screen for everybody to see.

The projector, which only measures 132mm x 71mm and is only 14mm tall, is capable of producing a 640×480 VGA resolution image in the range of 6″ to 60″ from up to 2m away. In addition to that, the projector comes with a 35 ANSI lumen output, which isn’t outstanding by any means, though it is still more than adequate for the size of the device.

The A50P has definitely been designed with mobile users in mind. The device comes with a micro-HDMI connector along with support for Mobile high-definition Link (MHL). Due to this, the projector is capable of charging a smartphone at the same time as it is being used as a projector by tapping into its own 1,850mAh lithium-polymer battery. When switched off, the projector can also run as a standalone power bank for a quick charge.

The A50P is based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology and comes with a low-power LED light source, which gives it a 1,000:1 contrast ration and an overall lifetime of 20,000 hours before the LED burns out. A carrying case and USB cable are included with the projector, which is also ready to use right out of the box for MHL-compatible devices. Unfortunately, you will need an extra adapter if you want to use micro-HDMI.

The MobileCinema A50P pico projector from Aiptek is currently available from the company for about $480.

Source: Expert Reviews – Aiptek MobileCinema A50P pico projector launched for Android devices

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NEC Debuts New VE281 and VE281X VE Series Projectors

Nov 12th, 12 / 0 Comments

NEC VE281NEC Display Solutions recently debuted its new VE281 and VE281X mobile projectors, both of which have been specifically designed with the small-to-medium-sized businesses, education environments, corporate conference rooms and mobility applications in mind.

Both of these projectors are capable of producing 2,800 lumens of brightness, are lightweight, affordable and produce high-contrast images. In addition to that, each one comes with a powerful 7-watt speaker built-in for clear, crisp audio.

The automated technologies, including Auto Power On and quick startup/shutdown, allow both of these projectors to be eco-friendly. Speaking of eco-friendly, both devices also have ECO Mode technology, a carbon savings meter, extended filter life and energy-saving features that are also key elements in the design. Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) technology has also been incorporated in order to extend the lamp life of the projectors to up to 6,000 hours in ECO Mode and 4,000 hours in normal use.

According to Senior Product Manager for Projectors at NEC Display Solutions Rich McPherson, “NEC’s new VE Series brings a new mobile family to our multimedia projector lineup with the intention of providing high brightness to small areas with heavy ambient lighting. Its automated technologies and lightweight design make it ideal for mobility applications where the projector is frequently moved between locations.”

Both the VE281 and VE281X have similar features, including:

  • SVGA and XGA resolutions
  • 2800 lumens of brightness
  • 3000:1 high contrast ratio from the latest Texas Instruments DLP® engine
  • BrilliantColor™ technology provides accurate color reproduction
  • Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) enables increased lamp life and contrast ratio
  • HDMI input connects you to high-definition sources
  • Compact size and lightweight design simplify transport
  • Automatic Power ON via RGB (15-pin) input
  • Quick startup/cooling/shutdown minimizes projector setup and teardown between meetings
  • ECO Mode technology helps extend lamp life and lowers power consumption
  • Lamp life up to 4000 hours normal and up to 6000 hours in ECO Mode
  • Carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of operating the projector in ECO Mode
  • Intuitive remote control provides one-touch source changes

Both the VE281 and VE281X will be available in January 2013 with estimated retail prices of $369  for the VE281 and $449 for the VE281X. Each projector also ships with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty while the lamp is covered for one year or 500 hours. In addition to that, education customers can receive an additional year while registered Star Student customers receive an additional 2 years to the warranty.

Source: heraldonline.com – NEC Display Solutions Expands Multimedia Projector Lineup to Include VE Series

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Professional Presentations with Wireless Projector Rentals

Oct 30th, 12 / 0 Comments

wireless projector rentalsWireless projectors are perfect for on-the-go presenters. The ability to just set the projector down and wirelessly connect it to a computer or other device saves you a lot of time and frustration, especially when you are getting ready for a big, important presentation. However, wireless projectors can be kind of expensive and there isn’t always a need for one. That is when renting a wireless projector can come in real handy.

A wireless projector allows you to wirelessly connect and display the computer video on a screen. It also allows you to connect multiple computers to one projector or many projectors to one computer, which can be very helpful in brainstorming meetings or collaborations.

A wireless projector allows you to enjoy true freedom and also allows you to present from anywhere in the room without the hassle of tripping over cords or connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting multiple cords and wires.  Hookup couldn’t be easier with One-Touch Auto-Everything Set-Up, like the one found on Panasonic’s wireless projectors. All you need is a wireless laptop or computer and a WiFi connection and you’re all set.

In addition to being really easy to set up, wireless projectors make your presentation look neat and professional. A wireless projector gives you the flexibility of having the projector close to the screen with multiple users throughout the room. Presenters can be given permission to present as well, on one projector or on multiple projectors.

Rentourprojectors.com can set you up with any type of wireless projector rental you need whenever and wherever you need it. No matter what wireless projector you need or how many you need, Rentourprojectors.com will have them delivered directly to you by a professional technician who will set up and test all of your equipment to make sure it is working properly.

So the next time you have a big presentation across the country and you want something to help make it look and feel more professional, consider renting a wireless projector from Rentourprojectors.com. Nationwide delivery and installation with a single point of contact ensures that you get the absolute best possible service.

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Epson Debuts New Business Series EB-1410Wi and EB-1400Wi Projectors

Oct 15th, 12 / 0 Comments

Epson EB-1410WiEpson has just announced the release of a complete digital solution for business meetings with the company’s new business series. The new series includes the EB-1410Wi and the EB-1400Wi, both of which were unveiled by Epson at the 2012 GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.

These devices combine the benefits of projectors, interactive whiteboards, flipcharts and other presentation equipment in a single device. They deliver a 100″ interactive projected image while also providing a wide variety of input sources, helping business professionals increase productivity while cutting installation costs by eliminating the need for multiple pieces of meeting room equipment.

Both of these models also offer some nice advanced features, allowing users to turn any surface into a 100″ interactive screen and annotate on any projected image from a plethora of input sources, like computers, office networks, USB memory sticks, visualizers and other smart devices.

Interactive pens are also provided, allowing users to to fully interact with computer software in the same way that they would with a mouse and even annotate meeting notes. As soon as your meeting is over, your notes can be saved and shared to office networks and USB memory in addition to being sent to other users via email.

Both projectors also have the ability to connect to Epson all-in-one business inkjet printers, like the WorkForcePro 4500 Series. In addition to that, users can scan documents directly to the projector and print out meetings notes while the majority of business printers can also be connected for printing purposes.

Finally, both the EB-1410Wi and EB-1400Wi also feature a multi-location function, allowing as many as four different projection systems to be remotely connected so that users can share images and presentations as well as annotate the same image remotely.

According to General Manager for Epson Middle East Khalil El-Dalu, “These new 100-inch interactive projection systems are much more than just interactive projectors, as they offer a complete digital solution for many business meetings. With one piece of equipment doing the job for three or four, businesses are able to reduce investment costs on additional equipment and streamline meetings more efficiently. Moreover, by launching this series at GITEX Technology Week we look to gain additional mileage given the excellent platform presented by this event.”

Source: Albawaba Business –  Epson launches new business projector series during GITEX Technology Week

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New VPL-HW50ES from Sony Works Well in Brightly Lit Rooms

Oct 1st, 12 / 0 Comments

VPL-HW50ES projectorOne of the biggest problems in using a projector during a business meeting or classroom lecture is that you usually have to turn the lights down or completely off in order to clearly see the screen. This makes it much harder for your audience to write down things of importance because they may have trouble seeing their own paper. However, Sony’s newest projector aims to make that problem obsolete.

The all new VPL-HW50ES is the latest in the company’s ES-Series of high performance audio-visual products. The VPL-HW50ES has a high light-efficiency lamp as well as better optics and is said to have a brightness output of up to 1,700 lumens.

If you combine this with the projector’s bright cinema and bright TV picture modes, brighter and clearer 3D visuals can be reproduced even in well-lit rooms, according to the company. Oh, did I forget to mention that this projector is also 3D capable? Well, it is.

The VPL-HW50ES is ready to play 3D movies out of the box with two pairs of bundled, infrared, active shutter glasses. In addition to that, wiring clutter is minimized via an integrated 3D synchronization transmitter. Other attributes of this projector include a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, dark frame insertion technology for smoother motion and two HDMI ports.

Full specifications for the Sony VPL-HW50ES include:

  • SXRD technology
  • Full-HD resolution
  • 1.6x optical zoom
  • Wide lens shift support
  • 407 x 179 x 464mm dimensions
  • 9.6kg weight

This projector is definitely something business professionals will want to look into. The ability to project in full HD, as well as 3D, in a well-lit room allows you to have professional-grade presentations without having to kill all the lights in the room, not only making it easier on your audience’s eyes but also allowing you to look more professional as well.

Source: CNET – Sony VPL-HW50ES: A 3D projector for well-lit rooms

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Christie Announces 4K Projectors for Business Customers

Sep 17th, 12 / 0 Comments

Christie Twist 4K4K projectors are typically reserved for the cinema market, though there has been an increasing desire for their use in other applications, mainly business. As a result of this growing demand, Christie has announced the official launch of the Christie Twist 4K projector at the International Broadcasting Convention 2012, otherwise known as IBC 2012, which recently took place in Amsterdam.

The Christie Twist 4K was designed for Christie 4K, 3-chip DLP projectors used in business applications and enables the warping, blending and color matching of multi-projector displays in large-screen, fixed installation applications. This means use in places like amusement parks, automotive designs, museums and planetariums that require exceptionally large images in a multi-channel format.

The Christie Twist 4K creates uniform, tiled images with superior color consistency across the entire display whenever you are using multiple projectors. According to Senior Director of Product Management Business Products at Christie George Tsintzouras, “Whether it’s a flat or curved surface, with Christie Twist 4K, ProAV professionals can now blend and color match images from multiple 4K projectors, easily creating large, ultra-high resolution canvasses that will amaze audiences like never before.”

The Christie Twist 4K is equipped with Quad DVI input, which allows for the use of standard DVI sources. “With Christie Twist 4K, Christie Expands its 4K solution offerings and gives end users the ability to create large, high-pixel density panoramas that show their content with the finest detail, without distortion,” Tsintzouras added.

There has yet to be any official word on pricing for the Christie Twist 4K, though a rough release date has been announced. According to the company, the Christie Twist 4K is set to ship out to customers sometime in October 2012.

Source: Broadcast Engineering – Christie 4K Solutions For Business on Display at IBC Europe

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DPI Upgrades the Brightness of All LED Projectors

Sep 3rd, 12 / 0 Comments

Digital Projection International logoDPI, known formerly as Digital Projection International, has just upgraded the brightness across the board for every single one of its LED projectors. The company’s entire range of LED projectors, which includes the M-Vision and dVision series, has been outfitted with Helmholtz-Kohlrausch (H-K) effect, allowing an increased brightness.

The Helmholtz-Kohlrausch effect has been defined as “a change in brightness perceived color produced by increasing the purity of a color stimulus while keeping its luminance constant within the range of photopic vision” by The International Electrotechnical  Commission.

Each of DPI’s LED projectors is now capable of delivering a far greater luminance. In addition to that, certain models, like the ones that are priced between $13,000 and $40,000, are even breaking right through the 1,000 lumen threshold. This new ability to increase the luminance also comes as a result of newly available components and tailored engineering.

Other projectors from DPI that come with the increased brightness also include the new dVision 35 series LED models. These models also have 3D capabilities and, like all of the company’s products, offer ‘Lifetime Illumination’, meaning that a lamp will never need to be replaced.

DPI also asserted that all of these projectors use a tiny amount of the power to run compared to traditional UHP lamp-sourced projectors. That basically means that not only are you getting an increased brightness output but you are also consuming less energy, making for a brighter, greener viewing experience.

Source: Projector Point – Brightness upgrade for DPI’s LED projectors

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Runco Adds to LightStyle Series with New DLP Projector

Aug 20th, 12 / 0 Comments

Runco LS-10HBdThe Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, otherwise known CEDIA, is set to have its 2012 convention in just two weeks and already we are seeing new product leaks of things we can expect at the show. One of those products comes from Runco in the form of the all new LS-10HBd projector.

The new LS-10HBd projector is a part of Runco’s LightStyle Series and promises a beautiful, bright image perfect for any situation. The projector itself boasts more than 3,780 lumens before calibration and is a 3-chip DLP device designed to work in big home theaters, living rooms, media rooms or large conference/meeting rooms.

What’s great about the LS-10HBd is that environmental factors, such as ambient light and shadows, shouldn’t affect your viewing experience. Other features for this device include a full 1080p HD image, ISF Day and Night modes and DLP-based SuperOnyx technology with the ISF calibration suite. In addition to that, the LS-10HBd comes with Runco’s own Digital High Definition 4 (DHD 4) external video processor, which can be rack-mounted and also has a ton of advanced connectivity options.

According to Vice President of Marketing for Runco Jennifer Davis, “When clients rave about the quality and the range of options available, it is clear why the LightStyle series is one of our best selling projection lines. The new LS-10HBd projector truly enhances the line by bringing it into bigger and brighter spaces than ever before, without compromising quality, value, or the sleek, stylish industrial design for which LightStyle is known.”

The LS-10HBd, like all of Runco’s LightStyle projectors, features the option of Runco’s CineGlide lens solution, which can switch the picture from 16:9 to 2.35:1 at the touch of a button. FinishPalette design options are also available to customize the outside of your projector, allowing it to match the theme of whatever room you are planning on putting it in.

According to Runco, the LS-10HBd should be available from authorized Runco dealers sometime in September 2012 for $29,995. This price includes the DHD 4 video processor and a two-year RuncoCare standard warranty.

Source: Electronic House – Runco Brightens Up Line with LS-10HBd DLP Projector

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New Budget-Conscious E-Vision WXGA 6000 Released by DPI

Aug 6th, 12 / 0 Comments

DPI E-Vision WXGA 6000Most businesses these days are trying everything they can to keep costs low. That means buying more energy efficient products and trying to use less energy, paper and other things whenever possible. Because of that, manufacturers are doing their best to make more energy efficient and budget-friendly products.

Enter Digital Projection International (DPI) and its most budget-conscious projector yet in the company’s high-brightness, high-value projection line, the E-Vision WXGA 6000. This projector, building on the success of the previously released E-Vision 7000 and 8000 products, extends the accessibility of DPI’s advanced projectors to a wider range of applications.

The E-Vision 6000 produces 6,000 lumens of brightness and can be configured with the E-Vision series’ same wide array of lens options, user-swappable color wheels and advanced color options.  The E-Vision WXGA 6000 will start shipping in October of this year for an estimated price of $3,995.

The device weighs less than 40 pounds and the dual-lamp projector also employs the latest in Texas Instruments’ 1,280 x 800 dark metal DLP technology to deliver 6,000 lumens of up to 2,400:1 contrast. The projector is lightweight and has a streamlined case and presents a compelling imaging solution for lecture halls, conference centers, corporate auditoriums and boardrooms.

The new E-Vision WXGA 6000 also has a distinct feature with the new, streamlined lightweight casing, which is designed to complement the architectural details of nearly any installation. In addition to that, a plethora of variety of fixed and zoom lens options gives this device a flexible throw ratio range of .76:1 to 8.26:1.

If you are looking for a budget-friendly projector for your business meeting room or conference center then the E-Vision WXGA 6000 from Digital Projection International could be the device you are looking for. With an extremely high brightness, lightweight design and host of features, this projector is sure to fit the needs of any business.

Source: AVNetwork – DPI Launches Most Budget-Conscious Projector Yet

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InFocus Adds Three New Low-Cost, Short-Throw Projectors to Offerings

Jul 23rd, 12 / 0 Comments

InFocus IN114STInFocus has just updated its short-throw projector offerings with the addition of new short-throw projectors designed to give consumers more options for low-cost, high-quality short-throw projectors. InFocus’ short-throw projector products are award-winning devices and some of the better short-throw projectors on the market, finding wide use in company board rooms, meeting rooms and small classrooms.

InFocus has announced the addition of the IN114ST, IN124ST and IN126ST projectors to its short-throw projector lineup. These new devices enable the projection of large images in small places while also offering high brightness and lower prices. This is what makes them perfect for the smaller settings of business meeting rooms and classrooms, where space is limited and quality needs to be high.

Dave Duncan, Product Market Manager for InFocus, has stated that the company is extremely excited about the release of these three new models. According to a recent statement by Duncan, “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!”

The IN114ST is easily portable while also providing 2,500 lumens of brightness along with a 1,024 x 768 XGA resolution, a 50% longer lamp life than its predecessor and a 4,000:1 contrast ratio. The IN124ST and IN126 are two of the lowest cost short-throw projectors that InFocus offers. The IN124ST has a 1,024 x 768 XGA resolution while the IN126ST has a 1,280 x 800 WXGA resolution. Both projectors also offer 3,000 lumens of brightness as well as advanced short-throw lenses along with HDMI connectivity and 4,000:1 contrast ratios.

Official pricing has not been released, though InFocus is claiming that these devices are low-cost which means that they should be similarly priced to the company’s other low-cost short-throw projector offerings. If you need a short-throw projector for your meeting room or small classroom then InFocus is definitely a brand you should check out.

Source: Projector Point – InFocus adds to its short-throw low-cost projector range

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