BenQ MP620c 2000 Lumen DLP Projector

A quick internet search of tech website reviews proves that the BenQ MP620c 2000 Lumen DLP Projector is not only meeting but exceeding the expectations of all who test and purchase it. It's been described as everything from having "outstanding quality" to being "well worth the cost." The exterior is nice: square and regular, a blue color with an aluminum lens chamber that is protected by a removable cap and aluminum buttons. But don't let the simple exterior fool you, this projector has many great features.

The projector has lots of room for connections including a D-Sub in and a D-sub out, analog, S-video, a 3.5 mm audio jack, a centrally located DVI-I dual link in, and a USB mini(B) jack. Resolution is 1024 x 768 (XGA). Video goes up to 1080i. The projector also has a 2w speaker with great sound. Light source power is 285 Watts, contrast is 700:1 (static), while brightness is 2000:1 ANSI Lumen. Distance range is 3.28 -36.08 feet. The projector also has various picture modes, key lock to prevent accidental shut-down, on-screen alerts and timers, eco-mode technology, SRGB color profile, freeze frame, and auto input search. It is compatible with both Mac and PC. Its rebooting time is fast and its twin fans manage to cool down the projector without being too loud.

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The Toshiba TDP-F10U

The Toshiba TDP-F10U is an interesting new little projector to consider if you are looking for the latest in palmtops. At 1.4 pounds, it is relatively lightweight compared to other leading palmtops and has many fascinating features to consider.

One of the most useful things about the TDP-F10U is its ability to show JPEG files from an SD memory card or a USB memory key. This means that you can take your presentation, covert it to a JPEG file, store it on a card or key, and then present it through the TDP-F10U without needing a computer. This makes the palmtop extra portable.

The light source of the TDP-F10U is a DLP chip combined with LEDs. The LEDs are rated at about 20,000 hours, which should last the life of the projector. This is an important fact to consider because most standard projector lamps cost $200 or more to replace. A lifetime light source could save a lot of money in that area of future repairs.

The set up of the TDP-F10U is very simple and easy to understand. At the back of the projector there is a RCA phono plug for composite video, a VGA connector for hooking up a computer, an SD card slot, and a USB port. To get the projector up and running all that you have to do is plug in the power cord, utilize one of the connector points, the card slot, or the USB port, and you are ready to go. To make your experience even more laid back and simplified, use the credit card size remote to control all the functions of the projector.

One criticism of the TDP-F10U is that it lacks good audio. For business presentations with no sound, this shouldn’t be an issue, but for anything that might require audio you will definitely need a separate sound system.

You can get the TDP-F10U for around $600. I think that it seems like a pretty decent value for the features that it includes. Yeah, the sound isn’t perfect, but with its lifetime light source and useful qualities, I think the TDP-F10U would be a satisfying buy.

Light Blue Optic's New Projector Development

Light Blue Optics announced that they will be demonstrating their latest technological development in miniature projection systems to their key customers and partners at Display Week in San Antonio, Texas. Utilizing their holographic laser projection technology, Light Blue Optics has created a small accessory projector that produces bright high quality video and WVGA-QVGA images. This amazing little projector can produce 10 lumens or more depending on the content being displayed. Because of the laser-based technology, you no longer have to worry about focusing the content shown for a clear presentation. Images stay focused at any distance from the projector. This projector also features an optical architecture that allows the system to be safe under all normal uses. It meets the most rigorous Class 1 laser safety qualifications and has opened up a variety of high-volume applications in consumer electronics.

Another fascinating feature of this new little projector is its ability to switch from the typical wall projection to a newly developed table down projection mode. In this mode, the projector is placed on the table and the display is projected down onto the table in front of it. The user is then able to view and present their material in a more accessible way without having to hold the projector steady in their hand the entire time. An additional configuration of the projector will allow the user to interact with multimedia content. With this astounding feature, any flat surface can instantly be turned into an interactive touch-sensitive display.

Light Blue Optics has most definitely made leap and bounds in the development of projectors. This amazing new projector incorporates the latest holographic laser technology with new display modes and touch-sensitive interaction. I can’t think of what could be more useful than this fantastic projector and can’t wait till it is finally released.

BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector

We just got the new Joybee GP1 Mini Projector from BenQ today and mini is the perfect name for it. The device measures 5.4 by 4.7 by 2.1 inches The GP1 is designed to give you a good quality picture with out the hassle of lugging around a giant projector.

We fired the thing up and, after trying to get the language from Polish to English, took it for a little test run. We hooked the GP1 up to a 9-inch Dell Mini notebook and opened up a web browser to test out the projectors visual quality. The GP1 offers a full anamorphic DVD-ready 858x600 resolution, 100 lumens light, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. For the best picture quality, you're going to want to use it on a white, flat, smooth surface. We used a white dry-erase board; not advisable considering the reflective surface of the board gave a glare from the projectors light. Aside from that little mishap on our part, the images we had up looked great. The web site we were viewing came in clear and focused and any problems we had were easily fixed.

The GP1 has many features on it that allow for picture tweaking. Our first problem was the image projected was crooked. The left side was wider than the right but this was easily fixed thanks to the GP1's dynamic keystone correction feature. This automatically adjusts the image to make the picture as close to a rectangular box as possible. Other picture features include high altitude and ceiling-mounted modes, wall color and picture temperature adjustments, numerous picture calibration, digital zoom, and multi-lingual menus. As I said, the GP1 works best on white surfaces, however, it can be adjusted to work on other surfaces like blackboards or even tinted windows with the different presets it has. The only time you lose major quality is when you display the picture on a surface that is highly textured.

Set up is simple. Once you take it out of the box, plug it in and turn it on you are ready. The only thing you have to do is adjust the focus with the silver focusing knob on the projector and you're good to go. The GP1 offers crystal clear images in a 14-inch to 80-inch (corner to corner) window as far as five feet away and near crystal clear images farther away from that. The viewing quality for 80-inch is very high in a pitch black or near black room and is about the same as viewing a 40-inch image in a room in the daytime with the shades drawn. We tested it in a pitch black room with a screen size of about 20in x 20in and it looked really good.

You are able to do a lot with this little projector. Aside from hooking it up to a laptop, you can also hook up your iPod or iPhone to it and stream your music, movies and other things through the projector which is a very neat feature. The GP1 also has a video formatting software that will convert video, audio, and picture files in a format viewable on the GP1. For video, the GP1 can display MJPEG and PCM for audio. The projector works very well for its size and BenQ has put a lot of effort into giving you a good quality projector in a small, easy to use size. I can see this device being used a lot by salesmen who do a lot of traveling presentations where they need a good projector with easy transportation abilities. It is even a great device for home entertainment. Maybe not the best one to use for your main room, but definitley something that you could put in one of your kid's rooms. It is so easy to open up the box, plug in the projector and start watching movies which makes it great for you child's sleepovers. Overall, we were impressed by the GP1. It delivered well on the visual side of things and its portability makes ideal for taking it on the road.

Now obviously the GP1 doesn't perform as well as some of the other, bigger projectors on the market. But what it lacks in performance it makes up for in size and portability. At a price of $499, this is a good device to take on the road and is great for a small meeting setting.

Check out the BenQ Homepage for all the details.

Mitsubishi XD221U Projector

Projectors are some of the most valuable pieces of equipment you can have for teaching or business. There are many different projectors on the markets these days and it can be hard to find one that suits your needs.

When you think of Mitsubishi, you more than likely think of cars and not projectors. However, Mitsubishi has ventured into a new field with the XD221U projector. With all the different features on it, the XD221U is an excellent teaching assistant for any classroom.

The XD221U has no need for external speakers. It has 10W high-volume speakers which are enough to disperse the sound clearly to everybody in the room. With an optional wireless microphone and a unique "Audio Mix" feature, your voice is amplified loud and clear everytime you use it. If you tender to a class with hearing impaired people, then the XD221U's closed caption feature is perfect for your needs. The built-in closed caption decoder takes words and turns them into subtitles which are displayed onto the screen with just the touch of a button.

The user interface menu is very simple to use. The tool bar has seven basic main menu options and one custom menu all of which are very simple to use, even if you are technically handy. The XD221U also has dual PC Input Terminals allowing you to hook up two different computers to the same projector at the same time. This projector also comes with BrilliantColorTM Technology presenting you with incredibly clear images that look just as good as real videos or images that you see on your computer instead of getting that hazy projection image. It has a DLP, 0.55" 1 chip DMD display type with 1024 x 768 XGA resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio.

Mitsubishi, like all other car companies, is starting to make their cars greener, so why shouldn't their other products be green as well? The XD221U is more green, engineered with specific eco-friendly features. The XD221U consumes less than 1 watt of power when it is in standby mode to conserve energy consumption. The box, instructions, and any other paper accessories involved with this projector are made entirely of recycled paper, decreasing the reliance on natural resources and trees. The XD221U also has a paint-free cabinet and uses lead-free solder making this one of the greenest projectors on the market.

The projectors lamp is located in the upper part of the chassis. With this type of top loading lamp system, replacing burnt out bulbs is simple, regardless if your projector is hanging from a ceiling, on your desk, or on a shelf. The XD221U also has a built-in RJ-45 port. If you have your projector connected to a dedicated LAN, then it is simple to view the status of your projector or multiple projectors you may have in the same building. Also accessible through this feature are things like power on/off and source inputs as well as many other functions.

The Mitsubishi XD221U is definitley a perfect projector for your classroom or office setting. It has many features that are key for use in an office or classroom, not too clunky, and its green standards are top notch. This projector will run you around $800 but can be found on some web sites for close to $700.

AU KDDI iida Pico Projector for G9 Phones

The AU KDDI Company out of Japan is known for making some pretty crazy gizmos and their newest toy really fits the bill. AU KDDI just announced one of their new devices, a Pico Projector simply called iida. This little guy is pretty impressive for its size. The iida is capable of projecting 480x320 images in a 6 inch to 63 inch screen size. The projector also accepts 4-pole 3.5mm input and VGA input. It has an LED light source and uses DLP display technology which was provided by Texas Instruments.

The iida's internal battery has a very impressive 2.5 hr life span and it comes with built-in 0.5w speaker. KDDI has announced that the iida is specifically designed to work with the new Sony Ericson G9 slider phone but don't worry, it isn't restricted to that phone. The iida also works with AU S001, VA001, H001, W63CA, W63H, W52CA, and W62H series phones.

The iida Pico Projector measures a nice 50x112x18.3mm and weighs about 128g. This little projector is very cool. Being able to hook a tiny portable projector up to your phone is just awesome. More information about the iida will be released later, as well as a release date and a price and we will deliver all that info to you as it arrives.

Sanyo introduces 1080p DLP projector

Sanyo's PDG-DHT100L, a professional class 1080p native resolution single chip DLP projector features a dual 330-watt lamp system that allows for increased light output and user changeable twin color wheel system that increases color reproduction and light output efficiency and SANYO's Active Maintenance Filter for extended maintenance cycles.

A wireless transmission system from Sanyo can be installed for HD wireless video.

The PDG-DHT100L is 6,500 lumens bright, and is compatible with a Full HD (1920 X 1080) signal.

The PDG-DHT100L will ship in March ’09 and sell for $21,995 (lens sold separately). The optical HD data Wireless Transmitter (POA-HDTM01) is $1,895.00, with the $895.00 HD data Wireless Receiver Board (POA-MD26HDWL).

Other Specifications
Native resolution: True HD 1920 x 1080 (UXGA dot resizing possible)
Contrast Ratio: 7,500:1
Brightness (typical): 6,500 ANSI lumens
Screen Size: Minimum 50", maximum 600"
Uniformity: 90%
Video inputs: HDMI, DVI-D (w/HDCP), Mini D-sub 15, BNC x5 (RGBHV, VIDEO/Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr), S-video
Monitor out: D-Sub 15
Serial Port: D-sub 9 (in & out)
Communications: USB, RJ45
Expansion slot

Epson MovieMate 50 Projector

One of the main reasons people go to the movies is to watch something on a giant screen with loud volume that they can't get at their house, or couldn't get at their house until now. The Epson MovieMate 50 Projector will easily make the way you watch movies at home seem like you are actually at the theater. The MovieMate 50 isn't only the ultimate movie projector but is the ultimate movie projector, DVD, and music player.

The setup is incredibly simple. All you need to do to have incredible sound, action, drama, and thrill like that of the big screen is to plug the MovieMate 50 into an electrical outlet. Thats right, just plug in and enjoy! There are no extra cables or equipment to add a frustrating setup, just plug it in.

The MovieMate 50 projects movies up to 8 times larger than a 40" widescreen t.v.! The MovieMate 50's 3 chip 3 LCD technology allows for bright colors and vibrant images for a truly cinematic experience. However, movies aren't the only thing you can do with your Epson MovieMate 50, you can also play music with the MovieMate's progrssive scan DVD/CD palyer and the dual Dolby 5.1 Digital DTS 8 W stereo speakers and it is even compatible with your Apple iPod. Of course there is more than just cd's and dvd's. With the MovieMate you can also hook up your videogame system. The MovieMate is compatible with your Nintendo Wii, your Playstation 3 and your X-Box 360 for the ultimate gaming experience. The projector displays an 80 inch widescreen image from only 7.8 feet away and a 120 inch widescreen image from only 11.8 feet away which has a great 480 P resolution.

If you are the type of person who likes their movies, games, or music on big screens with great visuals and and amazing sound then the Epson MovieMate 50 home projector is the perfect appliance for any home theater system.

Projector Rentals

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Infocus releases new IN5108 projector for large venues

InFocus® Corporation today announced the availability of the IN5108, the latest member of its InFocus IN5100 family of projectors. Packed with powerful features and display options to suit large venue installations, the IN5108 provides the perfect projection solution for conference halls, school auditoriums and stage facilities. The IN5108 uses a 270 watt bulb that projects 4000 Lumens at SXGA+ resolution, which is 1400x1050, or can be set to Eco mode, which dims the bulb down to 220 watts.

The IN5108 supports Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60 video modes.

The IN5108 also provides HDMI 1.3 digital connectivity, BNC connections, RS232 control, VGA, s-video, composite, and component connections.

The IN5108 features interchangeable lenses to easily fit ultra short-throw rear projection or long-throw installation needs. Horizontal and vertical lens shift make the IN5108 an easy projector to integrate. Four "assignable” audio sources allow mix and match pairing of audio with data or video sources.

The Infocus is available this month starting at $5,499.

Travel with Audio Visual Needs Can be a Dream Come True...Seriously!

Imagine, in a perfect business world, you get up, get dressed and head off to give a presentation in San Francisco. Fresh coffee is waiting for you in the kitchen and a taxi is waiting for you at the curb.

You breeze through the check points at the airport because you just have a carry on, and arrive at the conference center with minutes to spare and all you have to do is pick up the remote to the projector and start your presentation. Everything is working and running smoothly and when you are finished, simply zip up your carry on and jet off to Seattle and your next conference.
It’s not a dream, seriously! Audio visual rentals can provide you with audio visual services for your functions. Everything you need is sent to your destination, installed, set up and tested and torn down after you leave. No worries, no fuss over inputs, outputs, microphones, the right kind of software, dragging equipment through the airport or the time it takes for you to set up and tear down. Everything is taken care of by your travel tech so you can stay on the move and work more efficiently and even more importantly worry free.
Technology rental services can provide computers, LCD monitors, microphones, speakers, projectors and software. They also provide the full service from one destination to the next.

So go ahead! Have your assistant book your flight and find a travel tech to take care of the rest and make your working dreams come true.

Pico Projection in the Palm of Your Hand

Texas Instruments has been the big name for calculators ever since I can remember and have been into projectors for quite some time. Now Texas Instruments are making ground breaking technology with mini projectors. These projectors are about the size of a small flip phone and pack some seriously futuristic features. The Texas Instruments‘ DLP Pico Projector Development Kit includes a 7.5 lumen projector unit, combined with a Beagle Board (not included in the kit) embedded Linux developer platform.

Big things come in this little package as this tiny projector is capable of HVGA resolution (640×240 – near-Standard Definition quality movie) Two stacked on top of each other could effectively project 640×480 at true VGA, provided you have the right software and hardware to stitch the two images together. The DLP Pico Projector is perfect for field use and easy to set up and eventually you will be able to bring your presentations with you as easy as bringing your cell phone. The next step in this technology will allow the consumer to load a movie or presentation onto a SD card pop it into a Blackberry, or iPhone and the Pico Projector will be compatible.

The Beagle Board itself features an ARM-derived 600Mhz Texas Instruments OMAP 3530 processor, has an integrated graphics accelerator and digital signal processor, and runs on the Angstrom embedded Linux platform. The device also includes the MSP430 Low-Power micro controller, effectively making the Beagle Board a complete system on a chip which consumes only 2 watts of power and does not require a cooling fan.

The Beagle Board is powered entirely by the USB connection, interfaces with a PC using a DB9 serial connection, and interfaces to the Pico DLP via a miniature HDMI connector cable. The TI DLP Pico Projector Developer Kit is available from TI DLP authorized VARs at a suggested retail price of $349.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB

Here we have a projector that serves as a fantastic example of top-notch technology without the price tag to go with it. Equipped with the newest "Crystal Clear Fine" D7 3LCD chip the Espon Powerlite Home Cinema 6500UB pushes the envelope in home theater entertainment.

This projector is capable of displaying full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution and comes with a very impressive 75000:1 contrast ratio. It also comes with a 4000 hour rated lamp capable of outputting 1600 lumens of color and white light and comes with a built-in HQV processor. Another interesting aspect about this projector is that it has been fitted with a Cinema Filter and a state of the art Fujinon lens for improved color accuracy, sharp pictures, and an auto iris function for optimum speed and quality.

Whether you plan on watching movies, sports, or playing video games this 1080p projector is sure to deliver on performance and bring a truly unique cinematic experience to your home. One of the most appealing aspects about this projector is the $3000 price tag. For comparison purposes, just last year Epson released a 1080p PowerLite Home Cinema projector which featured only 1200 lumens and a 12000:1 contrast ratio and came with the exact same price tag as the 6500UB.

What inputs to look for in a projector

When it comes to hooking up a projector to your DVD player or your blu-ray player there is really only about 3 options to consider.

• Composite- Composite Video is just a single video stream used for older devices like VCR’s and game systems. It is used to hook up a yellow RCA Cable that is carrying over video. This is the worst quality and should not be used to carry high quality video
• Component cables- video feed is split into 3 different inputs (red, green, blue) instead of the normal 1 video input (yellow.) Make sure not to mistake the red, white, yellow inputs on your DVD player with these.
• S Video- S-video cable will take the video and run it over one line. S-video will offer a better image quality over component cables.
• HDMI- HDMI cables are the newest high definition connectivity. An HDMI connector is smaller and carries digital audio along with digital video.

The best quality is said to be found using HDMI cables, but the difference is negligible and only really there when you are talking about converting signals of 720p and 1080p.

Most of the time it really does not matter what connector you use. They all do the exact same thing and they do it well enough that you will not notice a huge performance gain. The only reason there is so many of the on your projector is so they can allow it to be plugged into numerous devices.

In today’s times almost every DVD and blu-ray player will have at least component cables and S-Video. So at least make sure you have these hook-ups on your projector. If you want to future proof yourself then aim fro getting an HDMI input. HDMI is being used more and more to transport HDTV signals and will soon phase out the competition.

Also if you are interested in hooking your projector up to a computer then look for a VGA or DVI input on the projector. This will allow you to plug your pc into your projector using a VGA or DVI cable just like you would a computer monitor.