BenQ Joybee GP1 mini projector By John Virata
Small form factor projectors have captured a lot of attention in the last year or so, probably due in part to their portability as well as the images that they output. BenQ has recently released a projector called the Joybee GP1 mini projector, that, while not pocket sized, does have a small footprint at just 5"x5"x2".
...Read More »
Epson PowerLite Pro G5200WNL By John Virata
The Epson PowerLite Pro G5200WNL is a professional projector designed for large venues such as corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, and classrooms--anywhere a fully adjustable and capable projector is needed. The unit features 4200 lumens and outputs up to 1280x800, WXGA resolution. It also supports 640x480, 800x600, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, and 1600x1200.
...Read More »
First Look: CASIO XJ-S52 DLP projector By John Virata
As with notebook computer manufacturers turning to super micro netbooks as a new market, portable projectors are also getting smaller in stature while still maintaining a viable viewing experience. Casio's Pro series of Super Slim projectors fit into that genre; Smaller than some other units in the same category, yet still powerful enough to output a very good quality image.
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD211u DLP projector By John Virata
One of the most dynamic markets for projectors has been that of the portable projector. During the last NAB and infoCOMM, projector manufacturers showed everything from the projector models designed to throw an image on huge 70ft screens, down to the tiny handheld portable units that are often used in viral advertising in big cities across America.
...Read More »
Samsung shows Pocket Imager at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
While infoCOMM is the place to showcase the latest big model projectors, oftentimes it is the smaller models that generate some show buzz. How about small as in 5 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 3.7 inches deep? Samsung had one with its own special dark room for viewing. Called the Samsung Pocket Imager, and using LED technology versus a traditional lamp, the Pocket Imager was generating quite an interest at the annual show known more for its big projector shootout.
...Read More »
ViewSonic shows projector with iPod dock at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
At infoCOMM 2007, ViewSonic showcased a new projector that converges the video capabilities of the Apple iPod with the projection capabilities of a DLP projector. Called the PJ258D, the DLP projector is unique in that it features a built in iPod dock on the top of the unit, enabling users to plug their video iPods into the projector and watch videos or pictures via the PJ258D's 1024x768 XGA resolution, 2,000 lumen projector.
...Read More »
infoCOMM: Casio debuts new Super Slim Projectors By John Virata
At InfoComm 2007 in Anaheim, California, Casio, Inc. introduced new models in its SuperSlim projector line, the XJS-41 and XJS-46. Digital Media Net was able to visit with Frank Romeo, Casio's Vice President of Business and Professional Products after the company's breakfast event.
...Read More »
HP xp7030 Digital Projector By Guy Wright
The HP xp7030 Digital Projector ($2,499.99) is a lightweight projector designed for the business presentation market. We had the chance to put one of these projectors through its paces and unfortunately it didn?t live up to expectations.
...Read More »
HP mp3320 Portable Projector Review By Guy Wright
We had the chance to try out the new HP mp3320 portable projector and run it through a few tests. What we found was a well thought out, well designed presentation tool that delivers a very good image whether you?re showing PowerPoint presentations, video, or both.
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD-460U Projector By Charlie White
The Mitsubishi XD-460U ($1750) is a 1024x768 XGA projector that's marketed to the presentation crowd. It has a Texas Instruments Dark Chip 3 DLP processor inside and claims 2600 ANSI lumens. Although it couldn't be called a miniature projector, at 6.5 pounds it's certainly no heavier than an average laptop and is easily luggable. At first glance, it's an appealing package that will work well for business presenters. Let's take the projector into our test theater and see what it can do.
...Read More »
Coretronic may Open the Door to 3LCD By Steve Sechrist
It was almost an aside. As part of a positive earnings statement yesterday, Coretronic's Sheng-hui Wang, president of the projector business unit, said the company is considering expanding its product offerings to include 3LCD display technology. Not that the company hasn't done well by DLP - Coretronic is now the leading OEM front-projector maker, and uses Texas Instruments DLP technology exclusively. Steve Sechrist, Insight Media Senior Analyst and Editor of Projection Monthly & Microdisplay Report, has this assessment of the situation.
...Read More »
Kayye's Krystal Ball - v.06 By Gary Kayye, CTS
Welcome to my seventh annual Krystal Ball feature article about predictions for the upcoming year for Professional AV, and even some Home AV technology, trends and products. If you?re a regular reader of this column, then you know that each year I actually start by reviewing my predictions from last year?s column
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD205U Projector By Charlie White
Mitsubishi's XD205U ($1995 list, $1100 street) is a new projector that's highly portable and packs a powerful punch. This 5.29 lb. DLP unit is scarcely bigger than a Webster's dictionary, but projects images comparable to units that are much larger and more expensive. Its small size and high quality make it a worthy companion for a small notebook computer, resulting in a great system for setting up presentations almost anywhere. Here at our Midwest Test Facility theater, we ran this little projector through our computer and video obstacle course, and liked what we saw.
...Read More »
iPod Smash Laptop! (Part 1) By Kevin Schmitt
It's not exactly a huge secret that you can use a photo-enabled iPod to make presentations with. Just export out your slides as still images, sync 'em to the iPod, hook it to a TV or projector, fire up slideshow mode, and you're in business. What? You've never done that? Well, let's rectify that situation and see if we can't make you the superfly-est presenter around.
...Read More »
InFocus ScreenPlay 777 By Charlie White
Here we go into the stratosphere of projectordom, with the InFocus ScreenPlay 777. Originally $30,000, this three-chip DLP projector, destined for only the most chic of screening rooms, now sells for half that price, $15,000. We put this 45-pound flying saucer-like monster under the microscope here at the Midwest Test Facility Theater, prodding it with light meters and colorimeters, and projecting a variety of source material onto different types of screens. Taking a cue from its futuristic appearance, as we gazed at its pristine images we quickly realized we were looking into the future of projector technology.
...Read More »
ProAV Roundup By Denise Harrison
For the latest news and product views, here's a roundup of what's new in the ProAV market. In this edition of ProAV Roundup, read about digital cinema breakthroughs, flexible LCD panels, rumors about Dell in the HomeAV and ProAV market, and much more.
...Read More »
Spyder2PRO Studio: Projector Setup By Charlie White
We favorably reviewed Spyder2PRO Studio ($280) previously on these pages, and now it's time to test a unique part of this package, its projector calibration capability. The Spyder is a color-sensitive instrument that you dangle in front of any LCD or CRT monitor, and it helps you precisely calibrate the color of your monitor. It then stores those parameters in a file that helps your graphics card deliver the perfect colors every time. Now you can have that same confidence with a projector.
...Read More »
Disney & Christie to Support 200 Digital Screens This Year By Nick Dager
The Walt Disney Studios' distribution arm Buena Vista Pictures Distribution and Access Integrated Technologies' Christie/AIX unit have entered into a non-exclusive agreement to supply feature films from Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures to DCI-compliant digital projection systems to be deployed by Christie/AIX.
...Read More »
Selling to the Sunday Morning CEO, Part 2 By Kevin C. Barlow, CTS
Historically, evangelical assemblies have been the quickest to accept multimedia technology for enhancing the worship experience. They often view giant screens and contemporary music as the key to drawing in youth and un-churched singles and families. If you can help them get their message out in a way that speaks clearly to the masses, they will find the funds to make it happen.
...Read More »
Annual rAVe CEDIA Awards By Gary Kayye, CTS
Gary Kayye is a big fan of the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) show, and attends it every year. Here are his picks for the best of the best from this year's exhibition.
...Read More »
Bluetooth headsets have become more and more popular throughout the years and now more and more cell phones have been able to take advantage of this technology. In this review we'll be looking at a brand new Bluetooth headset from iTech, the SolarVoice 908, one of the first solar charging headsets on the market.
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Thank goodness you're a pack rat! You know, have to grab, keep everything that flies by...ok everything except that report or news item or YouTube yuck you saw last week and now desperately need. Can't find it it save your behind. And still you don't have enough storage...there are new worlds to conquer, new worlds to destroy or take home with you. Don't worry Flash will always be there for you Dale!!!!
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On this Veteran's Day 2009, as we honor those who served and gave their lives for America, there are stories about man's best friend being told by those who fought alongside their "War Dogs of the Pacific." Most Americans have no idea that dogs were trained to sniff out the enemy during World War II, 549 to be exact fought with the U.S. Marines on Guam, Saipan, and other battlegrounds of the Pacific Theater.
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Did you hear? Microsoft is releasing a new version of Windows - should you buy it? Windows 7 is here. In this article you will find out if Windows 7 is worth the wait and whether or not you should upgrade. Or is Windows 7 just another Vista?
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BenQ Joybee GP1 mini projector
Small form factor projectors have captured a lot of attention in the last year or so, probably due in part to their portability as well as the images that they output. BenQ has recently released a projector called the Joybee GP1 mini projector, that, while not pocket sized, does have a small footprint at just 5"x5"x2".
...Read More »
Epson PowerLite Pro G5200WNL
The Epson PowerLite Pro G5200WNL is a professional projector designed for large venues such as corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, and classrooms--anywhere a fully adjustable and capable projector is needed. The unit features 4200 lumens and outputs up to 1280x800, WXGA resolution. It also supports 640x480, 800x600, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, and 1600x1200.
...Read More »
First Look: CASIO XJ-S52 DLP projector
As with notebook computer manufacturers turning to super micro netbooks as a new market, portable projectors are also getting smaller in stature while still maintaining a viable viewing experience. Casio's Pro series of Super Slim projectors fit into that genre; Smaller than some other units in the same category, yet still powerful enough to output a very good quality image.
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD211u DLP projector
One of the most dynamic markets for projectors has been that of the portable projector. During the last NAB and infoCOMM, projector manufacturers showed everything from the projector models designed to throw an image on huge 70ft screens, down to the tiny handheld portable units that are often used in viral advertising in big cities across America.
...Read More »
Samsung shows Pocket Imager at infoCOMM 2007
While infoCOMM is the place to showcase the latest big model projectors, oftentimes it is the smaller models that generate some show buzz. How about small as in 5 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 3.7 inches deep? Samsung had one with its own special dark room for viewing. Called the Samsung Pocket Imager, and using LED technology versus a traditional lamp, the Pocket Imager was generating quite an interest at the annual show known more for its big projector shootout.
...Read More »
ViewSonic shows projector with iPod dock at infoCOMM 2007
At infoCOMM 2007, ViewSonic showcased a new projector that converges the video capabilities of the Apple iPod with the projection capabilities of a DLP projector. Called the PJ258D, the DLP projector is unique in that it features a built in iPod dock on the top of the unit, enabling users to plug their video iPods into the projector and watch videos or pictures via the PJ258D's 1024x768 XGA resolution, 2,000 lumen projector.
...Read More »
infoCOMM: Casio debuts new Super Slim Projectors
At InfoComm 2007 in Anaheim, California, Casio, Inc. introduced new models in its SuperSlim projector line, the XJS-41 and XJS-46. Digital Media Net was able to visit with Frank Romeo, Casio's Vice President of Business and Professional Products after the company's breakfast event.
...Read More »
HP xp7030 Digital Projector
The HP xp7030 Digital Projector ($2,499.99) is a lightweight projector designed for the business presentation market. We had the chance to put one of these projectors through its paces and unfortunately it didn?t live up to expectations.
...Read More »
HP mp3320 Portable Projector Review
We had the chance to try out the new HP mp3320 portable projector and run it through a few tests. What we found was a well thought out, well designed presentation tool that delivers a very good image whether you?re showing PowerPoint presentations, video, or both.
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD-460U Projector
The Mitsubishi XD-460U ($1750) is a 1024x768 XGA projector that's marketed to the presentation crowd. It has a Texas Instruments Dark Chip 3 DLP processor inside and claims 2600 ANSI lumens. Although it couldn't be called a miniature projector, at 6.5 pounds it's certainly no heavier than an average laptop and is easily luggable. At first glance, it's an appealing package that will work well for business presenters. Let's take the projector into our test theater and see what it can do.
...Read More »
Coretronic may Open the Door to 3LCD
It was almost an aside. As part of a positive earnings statement yesterday, Coretronic's Sheng-hui Wang, president of the projector business unit, said the company is considering expanding its product offerings to include 3LCD display technology. Not that the company hasn't done well by DLP - Coretronic is now the leading OEM front-projector maker, and uses Texas Instruments DLP technology exclusively. Steve Sechrist, Insight Media Senior Analyst and Editor of Projection Monthly & Microdisplay Report, has this assessment of the situation.
...Read More »
Kayye's Krystal Ball - v.06
Welcome to my seventh annual Krystal Ball feature article about predictions for the upcoming year for Professional AV, and even some Home AV technology, trends and products. If you?re a regular reader of this column, then you know that each year I actually start by reviewing my predictions from last year?s column
...Read More »
Mitsubishi XD205U Projector
Mitsubishi's XD205U ($1995 list, $1100 street) is a new projector that's highly portable and packs a powerful punch. This 5.29 lb. DLP unit is scarcely bigger than a Webster's dictionary, but projects images comparable to units that are much larger and more expensive. Its small size and high quality make it a worthy companion for a small notebook computer, resulting in a great system for setting up presentations almost anywhere. Here at our Midwest Test Facility theater, we ran this little projector through our computer and video obstacle course, and liked what we saw.
...Read More »
iPod Smash Laptop! (Part 1)
It's not exactly a huge secret that you can use a photo-enabled iPod to make presentations with. Just export out your slides as still images, sync 'em to the iPod, hook it to a TV or projector, fire up slideshow mode, and you're in business. What? You've never done that? Well, let's rectify that situation and see if we can't make you the superfly-est presenter around.
...Read More »
InFocus ScreenPlay 777
Here we go into the stratosphere of projectordom, with the InFocus ScreenPlay 777. Originally $30,000, this three-chip DLP projector, destined for only the most chic of screening rooms, now sells for half that price, $15,000. We put this 45-pound flying saucer-like monster under the microscope here at the Midwest Test Facility Theater, prodding it with light meters and colorimeters, and projecting a variety of source material onto different types of screens. Taking a cue from its futuristic appearance, as we gazed at its pristine images we quickly realized we were looking into the future of projector technology.
...Read More »
ProAV Roundup
For the latest news and product views, here's a roundup of what's new in the ProAV market. In this edition of ProAV Roundup, read about digital cinema breakthroughs, flexible LCD panels, rumors about Dell in the HomeAV and ProAV market, and much more.
...Read More »
Spyder2PRO Studio: Projector Setup
We favorably reviewed Spyder2PRO Studio ($280) previously on these pages, and now it's time to test a unique part of this package, its projector calibration capability. The Spyder is a color-sensitive instrument that you dangle in front of any LCD or CRT monitor, and it helps you precisely calibrate the color of your monitor. It then stores those parameters in a file that helps your graphics card deliver the perfect colors every time. Now you can have that same confidence with a projector.
...Read More »
Disney & Christie to Support 200 Digital Screens This Year
The Walt Disney Studios' distribution arm Buena Vista Pictures Distribution and Access Integrated Technologies' Christie/AIX unit have entered into a non-exclusive agreement to supply feature films from Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures to DCI-compliant digital projection systems to be deployed by Christie/AIX.
...Read More »
Selling to the Sunday Morning CEO, Part 2
Historically, evangelical assemblies have been the quickest to accept multimedia technology for enhancing the worship experience. They often view giant screens and contemporary music as the key to drawing in youth and un-churched singles and families. If you can help them get their message out in a way that speaks clearly to the masses, they will find the funds to make it happen.
...Read More »
Annual rAVe CEDIA Awards
Gary Kayye is a big fan of the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) show, and attends it every year. Here are his picks for the best of the best from this year's exhibition.
...Read More »
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