3M has just released the new CP45 Camcorder Projector. This extremely portable device is an all-in-one pocket camcorder, camera and projector for taking pictures or video and projecting them on a surface immediately, like literally five seconds after you take them. This device allows you to capture images and video in HD and also acts as a mini-mobile projector for displaying your new media.The CP45 Camcorder Projector from 3M was specifically designed with portability in mind. The entire device only weighs 6.7 ounces with dimensions measuring 4.9 x 24 x 0.94 inches. In addition to being extremely small, the CP45 is also capable of projecting extremely large images, up to 65" to be exact, and can be used to display content on a variety of surfaces, including walls, screens, ceilings or even a T-shirt, if that need ever exists.
This device comes complete with a rechargeable 2100 mAh battery which is said to last around 90 minutes which, to be honest, isn't that long at all. Hopefully batteries are inexpensive, allowing you to buy extras. The CP45 also comes with 2GB of internal memory as well as an external memory that is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. You can pick up the CP45 all-in-one device now from 3M for around $461 US.
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Rentacomputer.com offers a wide array of projector rentals of all brands and types. One of the more popular projector rentals that Rentacomputer.com offers is a 
BenQ recently introduced the next generation of its popular mini-projector, the BenQ Joybee GP2. The GP2, building on the success of its predecessor, features the same black and white housing with the addition of a plethora of enhancements, including an intuitive user interface, 720p HD video quality, short-throw projection, integrated iPhone/iPod dock, optional three-hour battery pack and a ton of connectivity options.
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Hearing about a new pico projector for a phone doesn't get tech enthusiasts quite as excited as it used to. However, pico projectors built into a phone case is something entirely different and far more practical than running cables from projector to phone and vice versa. That is why Brookstone, home of everything cool, has just introduced The Pocket Projector Case.
With this new digital age, many things are transitioning to digital methods. However, Eastman Kodak hasn't quite handled the transition to digital photography as smoothly as some of the competition, though when your company is more than 100 years old, staying on top of things isn't always as easy as it used to be. The good thing for Eastman Kodak is that they have an overabundance of intellectual property which just might help Kodak stay in a rapidly changing market.
NEC just released a statement on Tuesday saying that it will begin selling a wearable mini-computer with a head-mounted display that projects its screen directly onto the naked eye.
ViewSonic has just unveiled its new brand of LED projectors, an announcement that also included the availability of the PLED-W200 and PLED-W500. This new projector line is both ultra portable as well as energy efficient making each product perfect for the business traveler who is always on the road.
Acer has recently been displaying two new pico projectors from the company's projector line. Known as the C110 and K330, these devices are small and compact, perfect for portability and mobile projection whenever the job may call for it. The C110 is being touted as a perfect notebook companion projector by Acer while the K330 is an LED pico projector that comes equipped with a 500-lumen lamp.
Just one week after Toshiba announced the first television with a 4K resolution, or a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, Sony has gone and challenged it by unveiling a new home cinema projector that offers the exact same thing on a much larger screen. Sony, you cheeky devil!
By renting a projector for your wedding, you can display a slideshow of the bride and groom in their most tender moments. Great for rehearsal dinners and receptions, a wedding projector rental can add more entertainment and fun to your event. Show memorable pictures of events that led to the marriage or stream videos and music so that everyone can celebrate this joyous occasion. There is no better way to describe two peoples love than with photos of them being in love.
Sports fans always want to see the sports action up close and personal. Whether its just a preseason game or a big Superbowl party, a projector rental lets you witness every exciting moment with your buddies. A rental can allow you to enjoy the game in the comfort of your own home, without having to bother with large crowds and high-priced tickets and refreshments. Turn your wall into a sports venue and impress all viewing participants.
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ViewSonic, a leading world provider of technology products, has decided to turn it up a notch in regards to its business development effort in the Australian market. According to recent reports, the company is seeking to accelerate its projector business in the region in order to fuel more growth.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Projectors display images typically by using small metal halide lamps. These lamps are used because they produce a wide range of colors at ideal color temperatures. Additionally, metal halide lamps enable a projector to emit large amounts of light (on average 2,000 to 15,000 Lumens) in a small area.
JVC's DLA-X7 home theater projector was the recipient of the annual EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award. Being one of the first projectors to achieve THX 3D certification, the DLA-X7 boasts several impressive attributes. This projector offers an incredible 2D/3D experience with an astounding 70,000:1 native contrast ratio and a bright 1300 ANSI Lumens. Designed for use with 3D active shutter glasses, the DLA-X7 enables consumers to enjoy a full 3D experience while allowing for variety in choosing screen types. Additionally, this award winning projector has a powerful color management system, video processor and custom gamma control.
Apple just recently filed a new patent which they just published that hints at the fact that projectors could one day end up in some Apple devices including things like the iPhone, iPad or as an accessory in the company's line of notebooks in order to help make it easier to share content with others.
Projectors and PowerPoint presentations are becoming mainstays in company business meetings and school classrooms. It isn't very hard to throw a presentation together, and showing it doesn't take much work either, though most PowerPoint presentations are not too exciting. Well, Acer is hoping to make PowerPoint presentations a little more interesting with its new S5210M short-throw projector, which is said to allow you to interact with your presentations.
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Taiwan-based Vivitek has just debuted a series of DLP projectors featuring direct translation from 2D to 3D with absolutely no need to transform files. 3D is becoming a bigger and bigger market in the projector industry so naturally everybody is trying to get in on the fad. However, Vivitek may be the first company to to create a projector that seamlessly transfers images from 2D to 3D.
Sony has just recently unveiled its newest Handycam Projector. This new device will allow users to project HD video onto flat surfaces literally moments after the image or video has been shot or captured.
Canon has just recently announced a new portable multimedia LCD projector aimed at education, traveling sales and small business markets. Known as the Cannon LV-8320, this device has a very high brightness of 3,000 lumens as well as a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The LV-8320 also has a native wide-screen WXGA resolution of 1,200 x 800 and can accept full 1080p HD content via integrated HDMI port.
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Boxlight has just recently announced the release of the company's latest product in the Seattle Series line of projectors. The new product is known as the Seattle X40N and is the brightest in the series at 4,000 lumens. The Seattle X40N also includes a robust input panel as well as many special features that make it simple and easy to use.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America introduced a new extreme short-throw line of DLP-based front projectors earlier this week. Mitsubishi's WD380U-EST and XD380U-EST projectors are both said to use high-quality, extreme short-throw lenses as opposed to mirrors in order to cast large images from short distances.
If you own a projector, whether it be for your classroom, business or entertainment room, then you probably know that the lamps for such projectors rely on some sophisticated technology. The projectors we have at our disposal today can do things we wouldn't even have dreamed of 10 years ago. Thankfully, taking care of projectors and their associated lamps and such is not nearly as complicated as you would imagine.
NEC has just announced the 3000-lumen NP-V300X, an XGA projector that is both very portable and very affordable. The NP-V300X also gives users the most essential features needed to show off presentations in classrooms or business meetings. The V300X is a part of the new V Series from NEC and is designed to provide you with higher brightness via a small mobile projector to accommodate large screens or higher ambient lighting conditions. The V300X also comes with a plethora of other features that can save you a ton of money. ECO mode technology allows the lamp in the projector to last up to 5000 hours and also allows you to run the device with lower audible noise. In addition to that, cost of ownership is also reduced. The unique power management capabilities of the V300X allows the projector to automatically turn off when an incoming signal is not detected from any other inputs. This model from NEC also offers quick start, auto power via the RGB input connector and direct power-off with absolutely no cooling required after shutdown. In addition to that, the V300X is completely filter-free which eliminates the hassle and time spent monitoring and changing filters. According to Product Manager for projectors at NEC Display Solutions Rich McPherson, "The lightweight V300X is ideal for users that require projection on-the-go, with sufficient features to quickly set up, easily present and swiftly shut down. This model is packed with powerful technologies that greatly increase functionality without a high price tag. From its Plug and Play setup and BrilliantColor technology to its built-in Creston Roomview Connected technology, the V300X is versatile and efficient for both classrooms and meeting rooms." Full features of the NEC V300X include:
People tend to get excited when companies release new products. Typically a company will release one or two things at once, but if you are Canon, that just won't suffice. Canon has just released five, that's right five, new multimedia LCD projectors that are said to offer extremely sharp images and very bright projections.
A lot of people thought that pico projectors were going to be the next big thing. Sadly for those people, the technology never really took off. Pico projectors have become more of a device nice to have but not something necessary to have. However, Optoma has a very interesting new take on pico projectors and it is known as the Neo-i which combines an iPod/iPhone speaker dock with a tabletop projector.