LP-XU10 the brightest projector under 4 kilograms

Sanyo has announced a new lightweight projector called the LP-XU106. The release date for this projector will be on November 20th. The projector weights exactly 3.4 kilograms, making it the brightest projector in its class. It projects at 4,500 lumens and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio because of the inorganic LCD panel for the optical engine, making this perfect for projecting in bright rooms. The lens has a 1.6x zoom. It also has Corner Keystone Correction Function and an Easy Setup Function. This will allow a clean crisp image without putting up a white screen or a sheet at a 1024×768 resolution and is able to put up a 40in to 300in projection.

A cool feature that the projector offers is an Ethernet port that allows you to control the projector over a network. The LP-XU106 has mono speakers; also has RCA Video, S-video, and 2 VGA inputs. This is a perfect projector for people who are traveling doing business because of how light and compact it is. The LP-XU106 will cost 575,400 yen, which roughly converts into $6,100 USD.

Nikon camera with built-in projector!

Nikon released a new camera that sounds like something you would find in a sci-fi movie. The Nikon S1000pj, has a 2.7” screen, a 12.1 mega pixel sensor, and a VGA projector. The dimensions of the camera are; Height: 2.5 in. (62.5mm) Width: 4 in. (99.5mm) Depth: 0.9 in. (23mm), and only weighs 5.5 oz. The camera has an ISO setting of up to 6400, with a 5x zoom. The projector can put a 40 inch projection on to the wall. The camera comes with a remote control and a tri-pod stand. The output resolution for the protector is VGA (640 x 480) and it will be able to play recorded videos, and play slide shows of the pictures you take. This little gadget will be running you around $430 USD.

When I heard about this camera I really couldn't believe it. I've been waiting for an affordable camera like this. Instead if hooking up your camera to your laptop, or even your TV, you can just throw up image slide shows and videos on to the wall! You can brag to your friends by showing them your vacation pictures projected in high quality on to any wall! This is a major step into the future for in the camera industry. Hopefully we will be seeing a lot more cameras that are offering new and more advance capabilities.

AAXA SVGA P2 Pico Projector

While it seems the mad wave of Pico Projectors is slowing down, some companies are still trying to make the next best one. AAXA has just unveiled their newest Pico Projector in the P2. This new model comes only a few short months after the P1's release back in February.

This P2 projector has a LCoS chip and packs an SVGA (800x600) resolution. A high-powered LED light allows for nice 33 lumen output with the SVGA resolution. You can view images with the P2 in a screen size of up to 80 inches making the P2 one of the highest spec Pico Projectors on the market. Like everything else in the world, the P2 is small. The device only measures 4.3 x 2.1 x 1 inches and only weighs about 260 grams.

The P2 has 1GB of onboard memory which can be further increased by use of the microSD slot. There is also a VGA input which accepts a resolution of 1280x720 as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack and a min USB socket which allows you to hook up gadgets like your cell phone or PSP. There is an internal battery built into the P2 which only allows for about a 35 minuet battery life. However, this can be upgraded by use of optional batteries which could increase your battery life to run an additional 70 to 180 minuets. The device isn't on sale yet but pre-orders are available on certain websites. Expect to pay around $350 for the P2 when it arrives on store shelves.

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BenQ MP522: 10 Refurbished Projectors In Stock

If you are looking for a high quality projector but you aren't prepared to drop a ton of cash on one then look no further than the Refurbished MP522 in the Tech Army E-Store. The Tech Army E-Store can save you hundreds of dollars by giving you the option of purchasing refurbished equipment instead of brand new equipment. RentOurProjectors.com is always expanding their rental inventory. When excess equipment arrives back in their rental inventory it is sent over to the people at Tech Army where it is refurbished, re-tuned and tested to make sure it's in top notch condition.

The Tech Army just recently received 10 BenQ MP522 projectors that are refurbished and ready to be put in your hands. The BenQ MP522 is designed to best work in smaller rooms. It has 1000:1 contrast ratio, 2000 ANSI lumens and a native XGA (1024x768) resolution. From 18ft away the MP522 can display a 300in image measured diagonally. Portability is good with the MP522 only weighing less than 5lbs. When put in Eco Mode the MP522 runs quieter than it does in normal mode however the brightness takes a significant drop in quality when in Eco Mode. The MP522 is primarily designed for business use however it does surprisingly well if used for watching movies or playing games on it at home. It can not handle HD movies but plays standard ones just fine. The BenQ MP522 runs at a price of $599 online if you buy it new from BenQ, but you can can order a refurbished unit today for only $445 with free shipping, a price that you can't beat.

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The Samsung P410

Samsung has just released their latest projector the P410. It has many similarities to the very successful P400 that Samsung released last year, only the Samsung P410 took all of the best qualities from the P400 and added even more incredible features.

The P410 is considered "highly portable" with its dimensions measuring 2.5 x 5.8 x 5.7 (HWD) and weighing with all the power adapters and cables only 3.4 pounds. Its not quite small enough to qualify as a palmtop, but is most certainly still very portable. The P410 even comes with a soft traveling case to increase the projectors portability.

The projector features an LED light source, which means that you can turn the Samsung P410 off after a presentation, pack it up, and be on your way without having to wait for the lamp to cool down. The LED light source also has a 30,000-hour lifetime, lasting the life of the projector. This eliminates any additional costs that you normally would have to put out to replace the lamp.

There can be little difficulty in setting up the simple P410. All that you have to do is plug in the power connector and the appropriate cable or USB key, slip off the lens cover, project the image towards a wall or screen, adjust the image size, and focus the projection with the manual control found on the P410's side. On the back of the projector are featured a variety of connectors including a VGA connector for hook up to a computer, RCA phono plugs for composite video and stereo sound, and a USB port for any kind of USB memory key. The fact that you can use a USB memory key is a great feature. This means that you can take a variety of different files such as JPG, BMP, GIF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, AVI, MOV, WAV, and more, stick them on a memory key, stick it in the USB port on the projector, and immediately have a high quality audio or video presentation.

Audio and video quality are something that should definitely be taken into consideration. The P410 is surprisingly bright for its small size measuring in at 170-ASNI lumens, a 1,000:1 contrast. The projector was designed mostly for the purpose of projecting data, so the video quality is certainly not the best. If your looking to purchase a projector for any video needs, it would probably be best to steer clear of the P410. The audio quality on the other hand is much more impressive than the video. For such a small projector, it has quite a clear tone and has easy to adjust volume.

The last big factor with the Samsung P410 is that it is one of the very few projectors to receive the PCMag GreenTech Approved seal. Samsung used lead-free glass for the lens, lead-free solder throughout the body, and a mercury-free light source.

With all the impressive features, the Samsung P410 is certainly a projector to look further into. As long as you aren't needing a projector for frequent video projection, the Samsung P410 should meet all your business needs.

New SuperSlim Projectors Coming September 2009

Soon a new breed of projectors will be bringing new meaning to the term "portable projector". Coming in September projector manufacturer Casio is updating its line of SuperSlim projectors with many new features including wide-screen. Yes you heard me right. Widescreen and SuperSlim all in one package.

The Casio XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 are two of the brightest projectors coming to the worlds thinnest projector line. These new SuperSlim projectors are 43mm at their widest point and 32mm at their slimmest, and best of all - they are respectably bright. With 3500 lumens these projectors are perfect for most presenters and would even be a contender for use with larger groups. They can also project from as little as 3 feet up to 30 feet away. They also weigh under 4 pounds.

Other features these new Casio projectors include are 2x power zoom and focus lens; automatic and manual vertical keystone correction; RS-232 control; 1 watt mono speaker; and security features including a kensington lock and power on password. The XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 are built on the same chassis but the XJ-S68 has a USB port that can be used for wireless connectivity. As far as the widescreen model goes, Casio has added the XJ-s43W as its first widescreen superslim projector. This projector sports 2500 lumens, an 1800:1 contrast ratio, 2X zoom lens, 1280 X 800 video output, HDMI input, and direct power on/off.

This new line of SuperSlim Projectors is expected to ship in September 2009.

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.

If you're looking for a high quality, low-budge projector, this is the one for you! Purchase a refurbished 2000 Lumen DLP Projector - BenQ MP620c for only $445.00 with free ground shipping.

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..

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 every time 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 definitely 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.

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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.

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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

10 Great Tips for Using a Projector

1. Handle with Care. Try not to move the projector while it's on. Many projectors and their parts are sensitive to movement, especially the lamp. One wrong move can damage your equipment and even cause it to crash.

2. Turn your projector off before connecting cables. The signal cable carries a current and if your projector is on when the cable is connected, the difference in the current can damage your projector or burn out the lamp.


3. Leave the projector plugged in for at least three minutes. After you turn your projector off, it's still pretty hot and the fan will run to cool the lamp off. If you unplug it, the fan stops, and not allowing the lamp to cool can make its life shorter and even damage it.


4. Use economy mode when possible. Any projector with over 2,000 lumens usually has economy mode. This simply means you can lower the brightness to save power and lengthen the life of your lamp when your event does not require full brightness.


5. Keep your lens clean. After a while, dust build up can effect the quality of your projector. Use a microfiber cloth to keep your lens cleaned on a regular basis.


6. Use the projector is suitable conditions. This simply means don't use the projector in too hot or too cold temperatures, or in excessively dusty or moist areas.


7. Keep your filter clean. If your projector has a dust filter and it has been in use for a while, dust can build up and block the filter, which can ultimately effect cooling. Keeping your filter clean will keep everything running smoothly.


8. Store your projector properly. Keep your projector in a cool, dry place and make sure it is safe from dust build-up.


9. Wait for the projector to warm up. It can take 30-90 seconds for your projector to warm up and display an image so make sure you give it ample time before getting started with your presentation.


10. Get the right amount of lumens. If you are not sure about how many lumens you want, you'll have to decide how large the area where you are using the projector is to be sure. Most practical projectors are 1,000-2,000 lumens. If you're audience is less than 100 people, you probably don't want to go over 3,000 lumens, but for over 100, you'll probably want to look into 5,000 lumens. If you're planning an extra large event, such as a conference or convention, you may want 6,000 or more lumens.