IN5504:

• DLP: .67″ WUXGA DarkChip
• BrilliantColor enhancement
• Wired and wireless DisplayLink technology
• 16 x 10 aspect ratio
• 5000 Lumens high brightness and 4000 Lumens on Eco mode
• 2000:1 contrast ratio
• 2000 hour lamp life for high brightness and 2500 hours on eco mode
• Inputs include 2 HDMI, 1 BNC, 1 component, 2 – 15 pin VGA, 1 S-video, and 1 composite, USB
• Audio inputs include stereo RCA, 3.5 mm
• Measures 13 x 39 x 23.4 inches and weighs 44.1 lbs
• Available in Matte Black, Matte White, Glossy Black, or Wood Grain optional skins

IN5534:

• 16 x 9 aspect ratio
• High brightness of 7000 Lumens, and eco mode brightness of 5500 Lumens
• 2000:1 contrast ratio
• Wired and wireless DisplayLink technology
• DLP: .67″ WUXGA DarkChip display technology
• 2000 hour lamp life for high brightness and 2500 hour lamp life for eco mode
• Inputs include 2 HDMI, 1 BNC, 1 Component, 2 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 Composite, and USB for DisplayLink
• Stereo speakers
• Measures 9.45 x 26.38 x 17 inches and weighs 44.1 lbs

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In addition to the new MovieMate 60 combo projector announced last week, Epson also introduced their latest affordable 3LCD home theater projector – the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. With a starting price of $749.99, the 705HD allows consumers to watch movies and TV, play video games, and view photos in 720p high definition resolutions at display sizes up to 120 inches.

Features and specs to the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD include:

• 720p HD support
• 25 percent brighter with up to 2,500 color and white light output for viewing in dark or light rooms
• HDMI 1.3a interface
• USB thumb drive port for photo slideshows
• Four color modes specifically optimized for home entertainment usage
• Auto Keystone correction and 1.2X optical zoom
• Component Video, S-Video, HDMI, and USB Type A digital connections
• Energy efficient E-TORL lamp lasts up to 4,000 hours
• 3LCD technology
• Measures 11.6” x 9.0” x 3.0” and weighs 5 lbs

The Home Cinema 705HD will be available in October with an estimated price of $749.99.

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The Epson MovieMate 60 is the latest addition to Epson’s lineup of combo projectors featuring a high-quality projector, a built-in CD/DVD player and built-in speakers – all found on a single device. With the MovieMate 60 in your hands, it becomes remarkably easy to take your multimedia content with you no matter where you go. Simply plug the projector into an outlet, connect the video source to the projector (or insert a DVD), and start enjoying a display that’s up to 8 times larger than a 40 inch widescreen display.

Features and specs to the MovieMate 60 include:

• Display a 120-inch image from just 12 feet away
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 3LCD technology
• 60 percent brighter lamp than previous models with up to 2,000 color and white light output for viewing in dark or light rooms
• HDMI input
• Microphone input for photo slideshow narration, karaoke, etc.
• Lamp life of up to 4,000 hours
• Built-in progressive scan standard DVD player
• Two built-in 10W speakers and 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS support
• Works with Apple iPod, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii
• Measures 9.3 x 13.4 x 5″ (W x D x H)  and weighs  9.7 lbs
• Included carrying handle and cushioned carrying case

The Epson MovieMate 60 will be available this October for an estimated price of $699.

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1080p capable digital projectors are finally breaking the $1000 dollar barrier (granted by only a dollar mind you). The latest projector to reach the $999 plateau is the Optoma Technology HD20 DLP projector which is available now through various channels and retailers.

The HD20 features the Texas Instruments 1080p DLP chipset, two HDMI inputs, and VGA/component/composite video inputs. The unit is rated at 1700 ANSI lumens, has a 4000:1 contrast ratio, and has a bulb that’s rated at 4000 hours in standard mode and 3000 hours in bright mode.

Other features include rapid shutdown support, a remote control with backlit illumination, and a weight of 6.4 pounds.

Now if they would only break say.. the 500 dollar barrier – then we’ll start talking!

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Knoll Systems are out with two new HD projectors which they claim are ready to use, right out of the box – no need to fuss around with settings or deal with contemplated setup issues before installing. The new projectors are the HDP1100 and the HDP1200 – both models designed from the ground up by Kevin Knoll and the Knoll System’s team.

The projectors have been “pre-tweaked” at the factory to Kevin Knoll’s specifications for “colorimetry, accuracy, grey scale performance, etc” so they’re “out-of-the-box beautiful”.

Features of the HDP1100 and the HDP1200 include:

• Knoll 2-D lens shift makes installation easy as projector does not need to be mounted in just the right spot
• Dynamic Black automatic iris provides over 4 times improvement over mechanical native contrast.
• 2.35:1 aspect ratio ability with built in firmware for anamorphic lenses.
• Digital Light Processing (DLP) 16:9 MaxPlay DMD
• Nikon all-glass lenses give a sharp distortion free image.
• HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color support and Brilliant Color
• Factory calibrated to 6500° (D65) and color balance for a true cinema experience.
• Native resolution of 1920 X 1080
• 950 ANSI lumens
• 4400:1 contrast ratio

The HDP1100 has a short throw lens and has an MSRP of $5999.00 while the HDP1200 has a long-throw lens with an MSRP of $6799.00

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John Hui had this to say:

“I am very excited to become involved with InFocus and to assist in further positioning the company for its long term potential. I associate significant value with the InFocus brand and with the company’s extensive network of channel partners. I look forward to working with InFocus management and building on the company’s innovative history and product leadership to return the company to a dominant position in the industry.”

It’s a guessing game whether this sale will ultimately help InFocus’s position in the marketplace. It’s a tough market out there with plenty of competitors all vying for a shrinking pool of buyers.

BTW – anyone else shocked at how low InFocus was worth on paper?? Ouch.

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• 3100 ANSI Lumens
• 600:1 contrast ratio
• Inorganic LCD technology which doubles the typical service life of an organic LCD film projector
• Anti-theft anchor and user-selectable passwords
• 5000 hour lamp life (in low lamp mode)
• Ports include PC, DVI-D with HDCP, RCA, S-Video, RCA etc
• 3 watt speakers
• Measures 13.1″ x 4.4″ x 10.7″

The HL2750U will be available for a price of $3995.

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Epson’s latest installation projector, the PowerLite G5000, is ideal for executive boardrooms and educational institutions. The network-ready projector features XGA resolution, 4,000 lumens of white light output, and 4,000 lumens color light output. Other features of the G5000 include:

• latest Epson 3LCD technology
• Easy installation with centered lens design, vertical/horizontal lens shift mechanism and Quick Corner adjustment tool for individual corner manipulation
• Epson Easy Management gives sys admins the ability to remote monitor and control the projector via the network
• One-touch filter replacement for convenient maintenance
• Built-in closed captioning decoder
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• Direct On/Off with a flip of a power switch

The PowerLite G5000 is available now for a price of $2499.

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Pico projectors were certainly all the rage at CES 2009 and you can now add Samsung to the mix. The company introduced their own pico-projector during the trade show called the MBP200. Utilizing a DLP pico chip from Texas Instruments, this compact portable projector connects to mobile phones or laptops and features a built-in 2.2 inch QVGA display, a microSD slot, and built-in viewers for a variety of file formats. That’s all fine and dandy of course but the real question is – how big of a picture can it project? Samsung claims the MBP200 can project up to a size of 50 inches with a resolution of 480 x 320 (ok, so it isn’t high def but that’s ok when it comes to business presentations).

You’ll find the microSD slot particularly useful as it frees the MBP200 from needing a PC to connect to. Simply transfer the files you want to project onto a microSD card and slide it into the projector. The MBP200 supports playback of the following file formats:

• Pictures: JPEG, GIF, Animated GIF, MBP
• Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, ACC, WAV
• Video: DivX, Xvid, WMV9 Simple Profile, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
• Files: PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Text

The pico projector also includes a 3.5 mm standard jack and a built-in external speaker.  Expect the MBP200 later this year. No word on pricing as of yet.

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When you think of WowWee, you probably think of their successful robotic toy lineup. However, the company announced that they would be expanding their product line in 2009 with the announcement of the new Cinemin suite of ultra-portable multimedia micro projectors. Powered by Texas Instruments DLP technology, the Cinemin lineup consist of three products – the Cinemin Swivel, the Cinemin Stick, and the Cinemin Station.

I had the chance to check out these small pico projectors and they’re certainly a sight to behold. The Cinemin Stick even comes with an SD card slot allowing you to place PowerPoint presentations, movies, images on the projector without needing a PC.

Here are the highlights for each of the three products.

Cinemin Swivel:

• Affordable lightweight microprojector
• Roughly the size of a candy bar
• 3 hour battery life
• Full volume control
• Adjustable 90 degree hunge for ceiling projection

Cinemin Stick:

• Compact micro projector
• Internal memory and expandable SD card memory slot

Cinemin Station:

• Alarm clock sized convenient media center
• iPod docking station

Expect the Cinemin products in the Spring of 2009.

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I’ve never truly been wow’d by 3D displays but ViewSonic has something cool up their sleeves with their new FuHzion 120Hz display – the 22 inch VX2265wm. With a 120Hz frame rate and a 3ms video response time, the VX2265wm delivers a great flicker-free experience – whether you’re playing games or watching video in 2D or 3D. Couple the system with the NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit and you’ll certainly be amazed by what this monitor can deliver – even if the game isn’t necessarily 3D enabled.

I usually get slightly nauseous when viewing 3D displays but this new ViewSonic display is certainly something special. Other specs to the VX2265wm include:

• 1680 x 1050 resolution
• Dual link DVI-D and analog VGA inputs
• OnView controls
• SRS WOW HD sound
• High quality stereo speakers
• Windows Vista certified
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• price of around $349

Oh yes – ViewSonic also has a 3D capable projector called the PJD6220-3D. You can use the same 3D glasses with this bad boy too. The projector will go for around $1799.

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Say hello to Sanyo’s latest ultra-portable 3LCD projector – the PLC-XW57. The  6.4 lb unit is designed for the education and business presentations market and features a 200 watt UHP lamp, a 200 lumens rating, and the ability to project a 100 inch image from a range of 11 to 14 feet. Other features include:

• XGA resolution (1024 x 768)
• 4:3 aspect ratio
• How quality short throw lens with 1.2x optical zoom
• Auto search input mode
• Two D-Sub15 input and monitor out
• Quick start and power-off and go
• User specified start-up screen
• Variable audio out
• IR Remote Control
• Measures 13 x 3.15 x 9.3 inches and weighs 6.4 lbs

The PLC-XW57 is now available for a price of $895.

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• Measures 10.8″ x 2.3″ x 8.1″ and weighs 3.9 lbs
• Brightness of 2000 lumens
• Short-throw lens enables you to project a large image from short distances in small rooms – a 50 inch screen size is possible from 5.2 feet
• Built-in automatic vertical keystone correction
• HDMI 1.3 support
• 500:1 contrast ratio
• RGB, Composite, S-Video, 3.5 mm audio jack, and USB inputs
• Quick setup and direct off feature
• Sliding filter cover and simple lamp replacement

The PJ359w has a 3 year limited warranty, 1 year on lamp and is available for $1299.

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Toshiba’s latest mobile projector, the TLP-WX100U, features closed captioning function, and WXGA resolution. Features of the TLP-WX100U include the following:

• 3LCD technology
• 2200 ANSI lumens
• 1280 x 800 resolution
• 600:1 contrast ratio
• Weighs only 4 lbs
• Less than 3 inches high and about the size of a hardback novel
• Closed captioning support allows people to read text or dialogue from DVD player or television signal
• Blackboard function – allows presentations to be made on non-screen surfaces. Users select a wall color and the projector automatically corrects the color for a clearer picture against that wall
• Quick power shutdown
• Automatic Vertical Keystone Correction
• Digital Zoom

The Toshiba TLP-WX100U has an MSRP of $959.

Full specs:

TLP-WX100U Projector Specifications (MSRP $959(1))

• Display Technology: 0.59 inches 3LCD

• Aspect Ratio: 16:10

• Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800

• Brightness: 2,200 ANSI lumens

• Contrast Ratio: 600:1

• Projection Method: Front, rear and ceiling

• Color Reproduction: Full 16.7 million colors

• Projection Screen Size (diagonal): 30-300 inches

• Projection Distance: 3.08 – 37.99 feet

• Throw Ratio: 1.48 – 1.78:1

• Compatible Scanning Frequency:

Horizontal (kHz): 15.63 – 106.25kHz

Vertical (Hz): 50 – 85Hz

• Input Terminal:

RGB Input 1: 1 x D-sub 15 (shared as component video)

RGB Input 2: 1 x D-sub 15 (shared by mechanical switch from RGB

output)

Video: 1 x S-video; 1 x RCA for composite video

Audio: 1 x stereo mini-jack (multiple use for Computer 1 IN/2 IN,

Video and S-video)

• Output Terminal:

RGB: 1 x D-sub 15-pin (shared by mechanical switch from RGB input 2)

Audio: 1 x Stereo mini-jack (variable output)

Input Signal Format:

Video: NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Color Difference: HDTV/DTV (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i)

RGB: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA (native) SXGA/UXGA (compressed)

• Other Terminal:

RS-232C: 1 x RS232 (D-sub 9-pin)

• Weight: 4.0 pounds

• Dimensions: 10.6″ W x 2.8″H x 7.4″D

• Lamp Life (standard/low): 2000 hours/3000 hours

• Warranty: Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. One-year

limited warranty on the lamp or 500 hours, whichever comes first.

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Epson’s new line of portable multimedia projects, the Epson PowerLite 1720, 1725, 1730W, and 1735W, are now shipping worldwide with prices ranging from $1299 to $1649. The new projectors feature:

• Quick Wireless Connection USB Key: Use a USB key to configure/setup a projector and notebook for ad-hoc wireless networking

• USB Plug n’ Play Connectivity : USB connection for “plug-and-play” projection, including video display with accompanying audio, as well as control of PowerPoint presentations using the “page up” and “page down” buttons on the remote

• Epson 3LCD Technology

• Energy Efficiency: Offers Epson E-TORL lamp technology which allows the projector to achieve more efficiency by projecting more light output in lumens (brightness) per watt and relatively lower overall power consumption than competitive models. The lamp can last up to 4,000 hours in economy mode for added cost savings

• Increased Viewing Control: Offers monitoring and control, virtual remote control, closed captioning, and presentation via IP network capabilities, for a variety of presentation and audience needs

• Instant On and Instant Off: Six second startup time and powers down in four seconds

The Epson PowerLite 1720 and 1725 support XGA resolutions and are priced at $1,299 and $1,449  respectively. The Epson PowerLite 1730W and 1735W projectors offer WXGA resolutions (16:10 aspect ratio), and are priced at $1,499 and $1,649 respectively. The Epson PowerLite 1700 series is currently shipping to national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution.

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Toshiba announces their new lightweight TLP-X200U wireless  3LCD network compatible projector system – the world’s first projector with voice guidance. No, unfortunately it’s not a voice controlled projector system. The projector works by guiding users with audible messages that tell you how to use the projector as well as providing system warning messages (such as on/off status, lamp life, air filter checks, and cooling fan status). Other features of the TLP-X200U include 3LCD technology, 3000 ANSI lumens, XGA resolution, 600:1 contrast ratio, and a built-in blackboard function with wall color adjustment. The Toshiba TLP-X200U weighs only 4.4 lbs making it super easy to carry around.

Additional specs include:

• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi support
• Closed Captioning
• Multiscreen function – you can network up to four TLP-X200U projectors to create one large venue image or two different images at once from one source
• Windows Vista Network Capable
• USB port
• Quick Power shutdown
• Automatic Vertical Keystone Correction
• Security Features such as password protection and key lock
• RGB, HDMI, Component Video, Composite, and S-Video ports

The TLP-X200U has an MSRP of $1739.

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Dell introduces the M109S on-the-go pocket-sized projector – a lightweight, compact projector designed for mobile professionals. The M109S weighs in at a mere 0.8 lbs and fits in the palm of your hand. Features include a max of 55 ANSI lumens, 858 x 600 (SVGA) resolution, a projection distance up to 94.5 inches, quick shutdown at a press of a button, auto keystone and vertical adjustment, password protection, and a mercury-free LED light source with a life span of up to four years. One other nice touch – the M109S uses the same power adapter used in a Dell Latitude or Vostro laptop which means you’ll have one less power adapter to carry if you have a Latitude or Vostro notebook. Suggested price? $499.

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Toshiba introduced their latest mobile projector today called the TLP-XE30U featuring  3LCD technology, 3,000 ANSI lumen brightness, and a new “blackboard” wall color adjustment feature which allows the projector to project images onto non-screen surfaces (like a blackboard). The key features and specs of the TLP-XE30U are as follows:

• Blackboard function allows presentations on non-screen surfaces. Users select wall color, such as green, black, brown, blue, or beige, and the projector automatically corrects the color for a clearer display
• Quick power shutdown – projector can be powered off once disconnected from outlet
• Automatic Vertical Keystone Correction
• One-touch auto setup
• Digital Zoom
• 4.3 aspect ratio
• XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
• 600:1 contrast ratio
• D-sub 15, S-video, RCA inputs

The Toshiba TLP-XE30U is available now for a suggested price of $1119.

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Epson America announced today that the new Ensemble HD Home Cinema System was now shipping to dealers and installers nationwide. The Ensemble HD is a complete home theater solution that comes with all the component necessary to transform any room in your home into a full fledged home theater setup. Features of the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System include the following:

• Choice of Epson PowerLite 3LCD (three-chip) high definition multimedia projector with either true 1080p native resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or a more affordably priced 720p option
• Unique 100-inch motorized screen that quietly lowers and retracts within the unique front channel ceiling mounted speaker system
• Audio/video controller with integrated upconverting DVD player
• Newly engineered Atlantic Technology speaker system and a proprietary 150-watt subwoofer containing all 5.1 channels of amplification
• Universal remote that controls the entire system including the motorized screen
• Every audio, video and power cable needed to complete the installation while maximizing performance (including HDMI)
• Unique wire management track system that hides all of the included cables from the site of users
• All necessary mounting brackets

There are two packages available for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System – a 1080p system priced at $6999 and a 720p system priced at $4999.

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