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Turn Your Wall Into A 147 Inch TV Thanks To Sony!

Jan 24th, 14 / 0 Comments

Bigger is better when it comes to viewing right? IMAX sure isn’t complaining about their revenue. Having a big screen TV is always nice, but projectors have always been able to fully utilize space. Projectors normally can be very aggravating with set up though. Mainly their placement has to be specific in regards to where you want your image to display. Not to mention all of the wiring complications. When setting up the projector, it normally has to be mounted on a wall or on the ceiling, then wired properly, and finally, the hole in the wall has to be fixed and repainted. Expenses just adding up. Now, however, there is a new projector that looks to do away with all of the extra hassle.

Sony has always been known for coming out with great products, and the Sony 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector is no exception.

The largest TV out on the market currently is 108 inches. While that is quite the TV, remember that a projector can make your entire wall become a TV. This particular projector can actually make your wall into a 147 inch TV, as long as your wall is big enough diagonally.

The 4K display of this projector really becomes noticeable at that size as well. There have already been a myriad of reports regarding 4K vs the HD we already have currently. At certain sizes and viewing distances, 4K isn’t even going to be noticeable to the normal human eye. This alone has caused many people to rethink any purchase they make when 4K is involved. However, when the image is being stretched to that particular size, the detail begins to really show. Think about it. The 4K stands for the range of roughly 4,000 pixels being shown on screen. If they have enough room to not be so compressed, the detail will remain in the image due to the high pixel count. The Sony 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector makes the 4K worth it.

The projector itself already comes with a specific housing unit. With it being housed in a credenza, it can be pushed up against the wall and out of the way. When activated, the projector will actually display the image on the wall above it, instead of shooting the image across the room. This justifies the “short throw” name. This alone can do away with the annoying “shadows” cast when someone stands up directly in front of a projector feed.

The Sony 4K Ultra Short Throw was introduced at this past CES event, and it came with quite the price tag. When it drops in the summer time, expect to shell out around $30,000 to $40,000 if you want to be one of its proud owners. For the office that may be looking for an upgrade, and with a wall big enough to show the improvement, this could be a worthy investment. Sitting in the back of the meeting can be rough for anyone with bad eyesight, so the added pixel quality could definitely help out. Just remember to measure for the right amount of wall space before you decide to pull the trigger on this purchase.

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Hitachi Releases Ultra Short-Throw CP-AW252WN Projector

Dec 10th, 12 / 0 Comments

Hitachi CP-AW252WNHitachi America has announced that it is now offering its CP-AW252WN ultra short-throw 3LCD projector, which combines a plethora of versatile features, including a new Projector Quick Connection iOS App and a Projector Cloning function in a compact, cost-effective design.

This device, which is networkable and ultraportable, is capable of projecting a 100″ image from 15.4 inches away from the screen, making it perfect for use in educational and commercial applications where space is limited but bright, clear image quality is a necessity.

The new Projector Quick Connection iOS App enables users to monitor and control multiple Hitachi projectors from a single Apple iOS device and also provides access to the projector’s Projector, Contents, Control and Settings menu. In addition to that, this device includes a new Projector Cloning function.

The Projector Cloning Feature is a convenience feature that allows users to copy the settings data from one projector and transfer it to other projectors via USB memory. This function can also copy and transfer almost any projector settings, including gamma and keystone.

The lens design of this projector enables it to be mounted close to a projection screen or whiteboard, preventing obstructed images and shadows and avoiding light shining in the presenter’s eyes. Moreover, the projector can also be  used with an optional tabletop stand that enables images to be projected directly onto a tabletop, perfect for small group presentations or situations where space is limited.

Wired and wireless network connectivity is also included via the projector’s RJ-45 Ethernet jack or optional USB wireless adapter. Once connected, content can be sent directly from a computer to the projector through the network while control monitoring and maintenance can be facilitated via LAN.

This projector also offers a WXGA 1,280 x 800 resolution with 2,500 ANSI lumens white/color output and a 4,000:1 contrast ratio. It includes a wide selection of inputs and outputs, including HDMI, S-Video and Composite video inputs, USB and RGB computer connections, RCA, stereo mini-jack and microphone audio inputs, and audio and video monitor outputs.

For business meetings or classrooms that are short on space, a short-throw projector is a necessity. Hitachi recognizes that and has put a lot of beneficial features into the CP-AW252WN that are perfectly suited for business and educational uses.

Source: AV-iQ – Hitachi Now Offers CP-AW252WN Ultra Short Throw 3LCD Projector With Networking Capabilities and Wireless Operation

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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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Ultra Short-Throw Projectors Perfect for Small Meeting Rooms

May 10th, 11 / 0 Comments

projector meetingsNot every company has a big, luxurious meeting room with lots of space for lots of people. A lot of companies only have medium-sized or even small meeting rooms that require that a projector be placed only a few feet away from the screen. Casting a large image in a big meeting room is no difficult task. Presenters are able to put the projector as far away from the screen as needed in order to get the best looking picture possible.

However, for companies that are not this fortunate, there is a new generation of short-throw projectors that have adopted the title of ultra short throw, or extremely short throw. These are, obviously, more extreme versions of your standard short throw projectors and can display images as large as 80 inches from a distance of only two feet. This makes them ideal for small meeting rooms.

Another benefit to these projectors is that, due to their closeness to the screen, the presenter can move about a little more without the threat of stepping in front of the projector and casting a shadow on the screen. This eliminates unnecessary distractions and allows people to focus on what you really want them to.

According to Elizabeth Dourley, a researcher and writer for Projector Central, “This past year it’s been all about who puts the ‘short’ in short-throw projectors. Short throws are extremely popular for applications where space is tight, but they also prevent light from hitting a presenter in the face or shadows from obstructing the image.”

Your average extreme short-throw projector requires about one foot of space to produce an adequate image. Compare that to the nearly 8-feet traditional projectors require, and there is quite a difference. Extreme short-throw projectors are making waves in small to medium-sized meeting rooms across the country and are definitely worth it.

Source: eCampus News – Short-throw projectors going ‘extreme’ in education

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