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Boombox Freeview DVD Projector
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on March 11th, 2010
While Blu-ray players are picking up in terms of popularity and gaining acceptance worldwide, DVDs are still extremely popular. The Boombox Freeview DVD Projector caters for your massive collection of DVDs even if there is no TV around – after all, the built-in projector works just great, projecting a screen size of up to 75″ in size. This swivelling LED-powered projector also comes with an integrated DVB-T tuner just in case you want to catch up on your regular TV shows wherever you go. Other features include CD playback, an integrated FM radio, audio input and integrated speakers. The Boombox Freeview DVD Projector is currently going for £329.99.
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NEC offers new NP610 projector
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on November 3rd, 2009
NEC does deal with a plethora of projectors, and to date they have built up quite an impressive portfolio of performers. This time round, the Japanese company is back with a new NP610 entry-level installation projector that was specially designed to target users who require incredible image quality with advanced capabilities without having to break the bank while not compromising on performance and features. More specifically, the NEC NP610 will target users at the university level, but the buck does not stop there since it will fare equally well in corporate environments, being the perfect companion for areas such as training rooms, lecture halls and conference rooms.
According to Rich McPherson, Product Manager for projectors at NEC Display Solutions, “The NP610 is an ideal entry-level installation projector that offers all the features our customers need to succeed in connecting with their audience. From increased brightness and color-enhancing technologies to environmentally-favorable specifications, this projector meets the standard criteria required for integration projectors.”
Some of the features available for the NP610 include :-
- Brightness of 3500 lumens
- Native resolution of 1024 x 768 XGA
- Contrast ratio of 500:1
- Low power consumption of 312W Normal/237W ECO Mode/0.6W Standby
- Up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in ECO Mode)
- Comprehensive input panel, which includes DVI-I with HDCP, 15-pin, RCA and S-Video
- Built-in closed captioning, which enables decoding and text display from a video
- Variable audio-out, where the remote control can be used to adjust the volume of self-powered external speakers that are connected to the projector
- AutoSense, which intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals and features one-touch image optimization
- Automatic keystone correction technology, which instantly projects a square image even when the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen
- Built-in wall color correction preset, which provides adaptive color tone correction to display images properly on non-white surfaces
- 7-watt speaker
Expect the new NEC NP610 to ship sometime this month where it will retail for a pocket friendly $1,499. Each purchase will come with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty for added peach of mind.
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Canon REALis Multimedia LCOS projectors announced
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on October 8th, 2009
Canon has announced that it will expand its REALiS Multimedia LCOS Projector family by another two models, in the form of the WUX10 Mark II and SX80 Mark II. Both of these projectors will feature a new Photo Image Mode that makes room for advanced color management and adjustments for ambient lighting conditions, making them the ideal solution for professionals who want the most discerning image quality needs, and this select group will include those in the fields of photography, education, engineering and the arts and sciences.
Photo Image Mode will allow users to take advantage of added flexibility in order to improve the look and feel of images being projected. With the newly introduced Ambient Light function, users can adjust for lighting conditions in a jiffy simply by selecting from easy-to-use presets for both the type of lighting (Tungsten, Fluorescent and Fluorescent H) and intensity (Low, Medium or High). These options will automatically adjust the settings to ensure optimum color reproduction and image quality when selected. Apart from that, Photo Image Mode also makes room for fine-tuning of both color levels (intensity of colors) and color temperature, coming in easy-to-use presets.
The Canon REALiS WUX10 Mark II Multimedia Projector will come with WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) native resolution, 3,200 lumens of brightness and 16:10 widescreen aspect ratio. As for the Canon REALiS SX80 Mark II Multimedia Projector, this model will be of a slightly lower grade at SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) resolution, accompanied by multiple user-friendly features including PictBridge connectivity, 3,000 lumens of brightness, a wide selection of video and audio inputs/outputs (HDMI and DVI included) and advanced LCOS technology. You will find the REALiS WUX10 Mark II Multimedia Projector to be rather pricey though at $12,999 each, while those on a tighter budget can settle for the REALiS SX80 Mark II Multimedia that will retail at a much more affordable $3,999. Both projectors are tipped to arrive in the market sometime this month, where each of them will come with Canon USA’s Three-Year Limited Warranty and an exclusive Projector Protection Program.
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H2O Audio unveils new waterproof headphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on October 7th, 2009
H2O Audio is an old name when it comes to waterproof headphones as well as accessories that keep your favorite MP3 player nice and dry while you rack up the number of laps in the local pool. Their latest releases would be the Surge Pro, Surge Sportwrap, and Interval Waterproof Headphone System that was specially designed to work with Apple’s 3rd Generation iPod shuffle, featuring built-in Surge Waterproof Headphones and convenient “Made for iPod” controls. All of them will retail between $59.99 to $99.99 a pop, and can work up to 12 feet in depth.
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Epson PowerLite Presenter announced
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on October 7th, 2009
Epson has just introduced its latest all-in-one device – the PowerLite Presenter that will target the education market as well as entrepreneurs and businesses who are in need of a multimedia, widescreen presentation solution. The PowerLite Presenter won’t disappoint, that’s for sure, since it boasts an integrated projector, DVD player as well as speakers for the complete works. You will find the WXGA resolution (16:10 aspect ratio) useful for widescreen presentations while it boasts 2,500 lumens color and white light output for vivid and superior images. Coming in a portable form factor, the PowerLite Presenter is an easy-to-use solution for businesses who have integrated more audio and video into presentations to keep up with the times.
Features of the Epson PowerLite Presenter include :-
- PC-Free Presentations: Offers convenient connectivity with USB memory devices such as a thumb drive or USB hard drive for easily viewing and sharing jpeg images without a computer
- Advanced Connectivity: Offers inputs for connecting to multiple devices including an all-digital HDMI connection for high-definition quality video and digital audio, a USB Type A port for use with USB memory devices such as a thumb drive or USB hard drive for easily viewing and sharing jpeg images without a computer, and direct connectivity for a camcorder, digital camera or gaming console
- Powerful Communications: Microphone input allows for voice amplification when narrating a presentation using the built-in, dual 10-watt speakers and closed captioning decoder
- Auto Color and Image Adjustments: Automatically adjusts color mode according to the ambient light and corrects keystone for easy set-up and optimal performance
- Travel Friendly: The PowerLite Presenter weighs 9.5 pounds and includes a built-in carrying handle, soft carrying case and remote control for easy portability and operation on the road
- A/V Mute Slide/Sleep Mode: Instantly turns off the sound and images to create a quick pause in the presentation, conserving lamp life and energy; the projector enters A/V Mute mode when the lens cover is closed and returns to normal mode automatically and immediately upon reopening the lens cover
- Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson’s exclusive E-TORL lamp technology, lamp life can last up to 5,000 hours in economy mode, and replacement E-TORL lamps can cost up to $100 less than competing replacement lamps
Expect to fork out around $899 for the Epson PowerLite Presenter, where it will be accompanied by a couple of 10-watt virtual surround sound speakers, a microphone input and closed captioning. You will also find USB plug and play functionality, letting you view images as well as listen to audio on both the projector and computer screen as long as it is connected via a USB cable. The PowerLite Presenter will also utilize the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology from Epson to offer vibrant color and detail.
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 21st, 2009
Epson has released its latest PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD projector that will further enhance Epson’s portfolio, adding yet another member to its award winning line of 3LCD home theater projectors. The PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD is full well able to provide families as well as first time home theater enthusiasts with a a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution that caters for a wide range of options, regardless of whether you’re going to use it to get your daily dose of movies or enjoy hours after hours of games on your PS3, Wii and Xbox 360. Alternatively, others might just prefer to use it for broadcast TV and sports, where a projected screen is able to accommodate many more people’s eyes comfortably compared to a 50″ LCD TV.
Meant to make home entertainment simple and enjoyable, the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD will ship with an array of consumer-friendly features and performance benefits that makes the big screen experience extremely enjoyable at home. You get 2,500 lumens of color and white light output that is more than enough for movie viewing or game playing under a variety of environments, even during the daytime without suffering from any quality loss. Apart from that, you will also be able to enjoy a quartet of pre-set color modes that have been optimized for video, HDMI connectivity and a USB 2.0 connection that makes it a snap to share photos and slideshows. Inside the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD, you will find Epson’s three-chip 3LCD technology and an exclusive energy efficient E-TORL lamp, helping it deliver bright, movie theater-like images and video with amazing detail without the possibility of color break-up or “rainbow effect.”
One can expect the Epson Home Cinema 705HD to arrive in the markets sometime later this October via online A/V specialty retailers, select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store for approximately $749.99. Each purchase will come with a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to PrivateLine, Epson’s priority technical support, as well as a free two-business day exchange with ExtraCare Home Service.
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Epson MovieMate 60 home theater projector
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 21st, 2009
Epson isn’t done with their new projector releases just yet, having rolled out the Epson MovieMate 60 home theater projector which is touted to be the lightest, brightest and most versatile offering that fall under Epson’s innovative line of “all-in-one” home theater projectors. It will merge the functions of a wide range of devices, including a high-quality, high-brightness projector, a CD/DVD player (no Blu-ray here, but at least it will help keep the final cost down), a microphone input for those crazy big-screen karaoke sessions and stereo speakers in a single, portable unit. Talk about having an affordable, easy-to-use and versatile solution for home entertainment that can be used in just about any room, and even carried with you and your family on your vacations.
Some of the features found on the Epson MovieMate 60 include the following :-
- Sleek, compact design
- Built-in handle and cushioned carrying case
- Projecting a 16:9 widescreen 60-inch image from only six feet away or a 120-inch image from just 12 feet away
- Built-in progressive scan standard definition 540p resolution DVD/CD player
- Great sound quality using two built-in ten watt 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS speakers
- Integrated microphone jack to allow for voice amplification – great for narrating a slide show, karaoke and more
- Compatible with Apple iPod, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360
- New, brighter, energy-efficient E-TORL lamp with 2,000 lumens white and color light output to maximize brightness and uniformity so viewers can enjoy the projector even in well-lit rooms
- No additional cables needed for easy set-up and portable flexibility
If you’re interested in bringing home the Epson MovieMate 60 with you for your family to enjoy a big screen experience from this year onwards without breaking the bank, you’ll be pleased to know that the device will be available from next month onwards via a variety of channels including national resellers, where it is going for an estimated street price of $699.
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Epson unveils native 1080p 3LCD home theater projectors
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 10th, 2009
Epson has rolled out yet another two native 1080p 3LCD home theater projectors for home theater buffs who want nothing but the very best for their personal entertainment needs. The two projectors in question are the PowerLite Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB, where they will incorporate the latest 3LCD chips with D7 technology which are able to produce amazing color and detail alongside significantly higher contrast ratios. Just for starters, you would be interested to know that the Pro Cinema 9100 manages to hit a 36,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while the Pro Cinema 9500 UB is able to attain an unprecedented 200,000:1 in its class. Boasting professional-level color tools such as ISF calibration and color isolation, both the Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB are able to deliver full-featured solutions right smack in your living room.
The Epson Pro Cinema 9100 is by no means a slouch, where it offers a whole lot of bang for your hard-earned buck alongside a customizable home entertainment experience. It will feature ISF Day and Night modes that allows one to alternate between picture modes and lamp output for the best image quality possible regardless of the conditions. Epson’s Color Isolation system also works great for fine-tuning of color saturation and hue, doing away with the need for blue and red optical filters. Other specifications include a brightness level of 1,800 lumens color and white light output. It will come in a stylish black and silver chassis, where the integrated exclusive Dynamic Iris system will provide vast leaps in contrast improvement, placing it perfectly for fast-action movies with frequent scene changes.
As for the flagship Epson Pro Cinema 9500 UB, this model offers custom installers the ultimate in image quality by bringing together Epson’s C2Fine and UltraBlack technology alongside 3LCD and D7 technology in order to roll out real black levels and vivid images that are a feast to your eyes. A dual-layered auto iris helps control light reduction rates even more effectively, allowing it to achieve the aforementioned contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1. Other specifications include a brightness of 1,600 lumens color and white light output, Epson’s FineFrame technology for smoother frame interpolation, the new Super-resolution technology that sharpens blurry images or low-resolution pictures and 12-bit 3LCD driver technology with an integrated Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX video processor and PW390 scaler for extraordinarily smooth pictures.
The Epson Pro Cinema 9100 and Epson Pro Cinema 9500 UB will retail for $2,599 and sub-$4,000, respectively, when they’re available.
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Epson announces 1080p front projectors
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on September 9th, 2009
Epson has just announced a couple of 1080p front projectors for the masses in North America, where they are the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB to further expand its 3LCD home theater projector family. Both models will come with D7 technology for brilliant color and detail, alongside a higher contrast ratio count with the Home Cinema 8100 reaches a 36,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while the Home Cinema 8500 UB manages to achieve an unprecedented 200,000:1 figure. Both the Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB will also boast the latest technologies in real color reproduction capabilities which ought to keep home entertainment and AV enthusiasts more than satisfied.
The lesser Home Cinema 8100 does not mean it is inferior by any means – as mentioned earlier, it comes with an improved contrast ratio of up to 36,000:1, making it double the amount of its predecessor while hitting 1,800 lumens color and white light output in terms of brightness to provide an outstanding image quality regardless of whether it is used in dark or lighted rooms. The Home Cinema 8100’s Dynamic Iris system also helps to a dramatic contrast improvement, letting light be controlled on a frame-by-frame basis at up to 60 times per second.
As for the high end Epson Home Cinema 8500 UB, it will be powered by the latest D7 chip set and will see Epson’s C2Fine and UltraBlack technology in action, offering superb black levels and vivid images. Other features include 1,600 lumens color and light output brightness alongside new dual-layered auto iris technology that paves the way for an impressive contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1.
Shared features between the two include :-
- Cinema Filter: Delivers larger color space for improved color fidelity
- Fujinon OptiCinema Multi-Lens Optics System: Projects clean, precise edges with consistent image quality across the entire screen, expanding installation flexibility
- Pre-set Color Modes: Features seven color modes (Dynamic, Living Room, Natural, Theatre, Theatre Black 1, Theatre Black 2, x.v.Color) for optimal viewing in any environment
- E-TORL (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp): Provides optimum light uniformity and increased light output for screen sizes larger than ten feet with exclusive 200 watt high efficiency design; uses less energy for up to 4,000 hours of lamp life
- Advanced Dust Filtration System: Ensures efficient power use, reduced cool-down periods, lower fan speeds, quieter operation (only 22 db), and 98 percent efficiency for longer filter life
- Input Options: Features two HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Color support, high definition component video input, S-video input, composite video input, and VGA-type RGB input (D-sub 15)
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ViewSonic introduces new devices
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 30th, 2009
Mention ViewSonic and most of the time you would probably think about LCD monitors, but this time round they have released two devices for the masses - the smallest DLP projector from the company to date known as the PJD2121, while the WPG-350 wireless presentation gateway offers a solution for meeting rooms that won’t break the company budget. These devices are able to offer decent performance and capabilities despite their small size, making them suitable for those who do not want to be limited by projection technology in their line of work.
Let’s take a look at the Viewsonic PJD2121 first - the smallest short throw DLP pico projector from the company that tips the scales at just 2.2 pounds. This advanced device will come with integrated BrillantColor technology that is able to deliver 400 lumens of brightness, where your images are thrown at 800 x 600 SVGA native resolution, easily placing it as one of the brightest projectors available in its class. Contrast ratio for a pico projector is also pretty respectable at 1,800:1, where this combination ought to be enough to handle situations in virtually any lighting environment. It comes with a short 1:1 throw ratio that makes it perfect for tabletop personal use or for small meeting rooms, and can display images of up to 60″ from as near as just four feet away. The ‘Off to Go’ function also enables one to power the PDJ2121 automatically without having to worry about the lamp overheating due to insufficient cooling time. This filter-less design offers easy maintenance and a lower total cost of ownership, while it comes with a Kensington security lock port for added peace of mind. Each $449 purchase comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty, although the lamp stands at just one year.
As for the WPG-350 wireless presentation gateway, this device offers wireless capability to any compatible projector, LCD TV or large screen display without having the need to fork out a large amount of money for an embedded wireless projector. It is able to support 1,024 x 768 resolution and full-motion video up to 1080p, featuring 802.11b/g/n hi-speed wireless connectivity. Interested parties can pick up the WPG-350 wireless presentation gateway for $199.
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