Archive for October, 2007

3M™ Digital Projector X80

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

x80.jpgA more powerful performance than you could imagine is now a reality with the incredibly bright and clear images from the 3M™ Digital Projector X80. Brightness: 4500 lumens Weight 17 lbs. Resolution: XGA

An impressive 4500 lumens gives this projector bragging rights beyond the rest. Ideal for most computer and video applications.

3M™ Digital Projector DX70

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

3mdx70.jpgDigital Projector DX70 offers a bright 3800 ANSI Lumen video and data display that will make your images command attention. The full connectivity makes this an ideal projector for larger conference or training rooms, boardrooms, ballrooms or virtually any multi-purpose environment that requires crisp, clear multi-media display.

Utilizing the XGA DarkChip3™ DLP® Technology from Texas Instruments, the 3M Digital Projector DX70 is for customers looking to the DLP technology for longer projector life, the DX70 is also the only 3M projector to offer a High-Usage Warranty Upgrade for unlimited hours of usage during the 3-year warranty term.

3M™ Digital Projector X66

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

3mx66.jpgThe 3M Digital Projector X66, with it’s 3000 ANSI lumens and crisp, data and video image display, is the ideal projector for larger classrooms, conference rooms, executive boardrooms, hotel meeting and ballrooms or even small auditorium-designed rooms.

The native 4:3 aspect ratio delivers data slides in a clear XGA, 1024 x 768 resolution, and you can easily switch the input to a 16:9 format for popular DVD formats. The Automatic Vertical Digital Keystone Adjustment feature takes the guess work out of adjusting your image, and the full connectivity makes it easy to use multimedia equipment to fit your presentation needs.

3M™ Digital Projector X20

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

3mx20.gifGet a more powerful performance with the incredibly bright and clear images from the 3M™ Digital Projector X20. Brightness: 2000 lumens Weight 3.9 lbs. Resolution: XGA

3M™ Digital Projector X64

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

3mx64.gifWith its 2600 ANSI lumens, crisp video and data image display, the 3M Digital Projector X64 is ideal for business, education, multimedia and multi-purpose environments. Brightness: 2600 lumens Weight: 7.8 lbs Resolution: XGA

Advanced features like personalized settings, daytime mode and anti-theft deterrents, make the 3M X64 a great tool for presenting a professional image.

Sony VPLCX21

Sunday, October 21st, 2007
  • 2100 ANSI lumens (High Lamp Mode) 1600 ANSI lumens (Std lamp mode)
  • Native XGA Resolution (1024 x 768)
  • Accepts Computer Signals up to SXGA
  • 40 to 300-inch screen size (viewable area measured diagonally) *Auto Focus adjusts up to 150-inches
  • Short Focal-Length Lens with Power Focus and Power Zoom
  • Weighs approx. 4.2lbs (1.9kg)
  • UHP Lamp with Selectable Wattage: 165W (High Mode) 125W (Std Mode)
  • Intelligent Auto Setup: Powered lens Protector, Powered Tilt Adjuster, Auto Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Auto Input Search & Smart APA
  • OFF&GO
  • Freeze Function
  • 4x Digital Zoom
  • 2-pole AC Power Cord - means no bulky transformer to carry.
  • Anti-Theft Features: Password-Authentication System, Control Panel Key Lock, Security Lock
  • 15 Language On-Screen Display
  • Image Flip
  • 6 Selectable Picture Modes
  • Picture Muting

Sony VPLCS21

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Ultra-Portable Business Projector, Ideal for Field Sales Staff and Others Always on the Move. The VPL-CS21 features high portability, Automatic Setup, High Brightness and Anti-theft functions.

  • 2100 ANSI lumens (High lamp mode) 1600 ANSI lumens (Std lamp mode)
  • Native SVGA Resolution (800 x 600)
  • Accepts Computer Signals up to SXGA
  • 40 to 300-inch sceen size (viewable area measured diagonally) *Auto Focus adjusts to 150-inches
  • Short Focal-Length Lens with Power Focus and Power Zoom
  • Weighs approx. 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
  • UHP Lamp with Selectable Wattage: 165W (High mode) / 125W (Std mode) UHP Lamp
  • Intelligent Auto Setup: Powered lens Protector, Powered Tilt Adjuster, Auto Keystone Correction, Auto Focus, Auto Input Search & Smart APA
  • OFF&GO
  • Freeze Function
  • 4x Digital Zoom
  • 2-pole AC Power Cord - Means no bulky transformer to carry.
  • Anti-Theft Features: Password-Authentication System, Control Panel Key Lock, Security Lock
  • 15 Language On-Screen Display
  • 6 Selectable Picture Modes
  • Image Flip
  • Picture Muting

Benq PE8720

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Contrast Your Viewing Experience with Clarity and Depth of Vision
As sensitive as the human eye
Introducing a projector that uses a technology you can believe in. Your eyes. For the first time, you can enjoy more vivid and colorful video with technology that exploits the true potential of human vision. BenQ PE8720, the projector with Senseye Technology, takes home projector to a new level with the world’s highest contrast ratio (10000:1). It delivers a more crisp, deeper, clearer, and true-to-movie video performance. So when only the best will do, you can employ BenQ to deliver a superior cinematic experience fit for the most discerning of home cinema connoisseurs.

Senseye™
Projector Engine
Perfecting the 4 elements of ultimate display performance.

Contrast Enhancement

Cinema Class Contrast Ratio (10000:1)
BenQ’s proprietary SenseyeTM Contrast Enhancement technology delivers deeper, richer and clearer high-definition visuals by implementing Advanced Continuous Electronic Iris and DarkChip3 DMD.

Advanced Continuous Electronic IRIS
Advanced Continuous Electronic Iris utilizes a variable lens aperture that increases contrast performance to a cinema-class, ultra-high 10000:1 ratio and optimizes light intensity for bright and dark scenes.
DarkChip3
Texas Instrument DarkChip3 is the latest generation DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) technology. TI’s advanced chipset decreases the scattering of light, significantly boosting image contrast for superior dark scenes.

Say Goodbye to Inferior, Flat Video Images
As with human vision, Senseye automatically analyzes image signals and adjusts the quality of bright and dark portions separately. That means dark images appear darker, and bright images appear brighter without sacrificing color saturation.

Senseye Contrast Enhancement
Dark portions look darker and bright portions look brighter producing a smoother, more film-like picture quality.
Motion Optimization

Live Action Delivered Flawlessly
Senseye Motion Optimization raises the picture quality of the PE8720 projector to new heights. One of the key factors in flawless live action is the processing of the video from its native interlace form to high quality progressive scan data.

The PE8720’s Angle-Motion Compensation completely surpasses previous models. It removes stair-stepping on moving diagonal lines. The result is no jagged edges, natural-looking and flowing moving images.

To optimize motion quality even further, Senseye incorporates Intelligent Progressive Scan, a huge leap in video picture quality that makes it possible to recreate images with cinema-like quality. Senseye intelligently detects which areas have motion and which areas do not, and then processes them differently to create smoother motion. Static areas are meshed and areas where motion is detected are treated with a proprietary filtering technique resulting in very high quality, progressive scan images.
Clarity Optimization

Crystal Clear Across the Entire Screen
Senseye Clarity Optimization reduces picture noise so images remain crystal clear across the entire screen. Image “noise” can be detected and separated into different levels. Clarity Optimization then distinguishes these different levels and then applies the correct Adaptive Noise Reduction solution so noise reduction can be achieved without over-sharpening or clarity loss. All in all, this process significantly reduces noise reduction resulting in super crisp video images.

Human eyes are more sensitive to green than any other color, which is why green dot noise can be commonly seen in darker movie scenes. The PE8720’s 8-segment Color Wheel with an advanced NDG filter minimizes green dot noise, improving picture detail for uncompromised image viewing.

The resolution of BenQ’s exclusive high resolution lens is higher than the industry standard, making each pixel appear clearer and more life-like for an overall display integrity.
Color Enhancement

Vivid True-Color Reproduction
Equipped with Senseye Color Enhancement, the PE8720 enables the subtlest of hues such as natural pastels and skin tones to be accurately reproduced delivering brilliant, true-to-life color. 3D Color Management not only corrects hue and saturation levels but also color intensity for realistic picture quality. Specialized Color Wheel Coating delivers better color saturation on Red and Blue than standard RGB (sRGB) without sacrificing green. 10-bit image processing for eye-catching imagery. Real 10-bit color processing presents over 1.07 million colors. This means color layers are adjusted to provide enhanced image quality and the latest in adaptive de-interlacing for stunning video performance.

Golden Ratio Color Wheel and its specialized coating delivers high-grade color reproduction and more natural flesh tones.

More Power Features of the PE8720

One-Touch Operation for the Best Setting in Any Occasion
At the touch of a button, the PE8720 smart technology intelligently adjusts color, lighting levels and Advanced Electronic IRIS for 5 frequently-used home applications:

Preset Modes Setting Application
Cinema The best in black detail, stunning color reproduction, and low brightness. For viewing movies in a completely dark room.
Home Theater Good in black detail, good in color reproduction, and low brightness. For viewing movies in a darkened room. (curtains closed, but some residual light)
Family Room High brightness with strong color saturation in bright room.
Show more details in white rather than in black.
 For watching TV and animation in a brighter room.
Photo Good color reproduction with decent brightness. Makes photos more distinctive and sharp.
Gaming Strong in each color (RGBY) to deliver saturated color with decent brightness. For video games.
An Enjoyment Epicenter

The PE8720 is designed with every possible connection in mind. You can connect any device for maximum digital pleasure.

 Input & Output Connecting devices
1 HDMI DVD player, digital TV, set-top box, etc.
2 Component (RCAx3) DVD player, digital TV, set-top box, etc.
3 Composite video (RCA x1)
 DVD player, camcorder, gaming machine
4 S-video DVD player, camcorder, gaming machine
5 RGB/HDTV (BNCx5) DVD player, digital TV, Home theater PC

HDMI

l HDMI is the only interface that can carry both uncompressed high-definition video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD format up to 1080p. This translates into the highest quality video and audio-seen and heard-direct from the source.
l Most digital devices still rely on analog interfaces, which are the weak link in the chain affecting the ultimate image quality of the content. Maintaining the integrity of the digital signal from device-to-device is key to providing the highest quality home theater experience.
l Better compatibility with future advanced video devices since HDMI is becoming increasingly popular.
Customizable 6 Color Settings
Whatever your eyes desire! Specifically developed for improving individual viewing experience, the PE8720 offers users direct, independent six-color adjustment of primary (RGB) and secondary (CMY) colors. When changing each color preference other colors are not affected. Making your reds redder, blues bluer - it’s your call!

Whisper-Quiet 23dB
At BenQ, we believe a low noise environment is very important for that real home cinematic experience! That’s why the PE8720 operates at a whisper-quiet 23dB for your uninterrupted viewing and listening pleasure.

1. Side-exhaust Fans
BenQ patented side-exhaust fans lower the internal ambient temperature allowing for efficient cooling, thus reducing fan RPM (revolutions per minute).
2. L-shaped inlet tunnels
To further reduce projector acoustics, BenQ has adopted two L-shaped inlet tunnels equipped with a sound dampening muffler and anti-vibration material in the Color Wheel holder.

Easy Installation

Another Handy Innovation from BenQ.
Most people don’t know what half the functions are on their remote control. On the other hand, with the PE8720’s remote control you get half the complications, but twice the precision control. You have to hand it to our engineers.

1. Source hot keys
Selects an input source: COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO, HDMI, RGB HD, S-VIDEO.
2. Aspect buttons
Selects the image aspect ratio: ANA, 4:3, LB, WIDE, REAL.
3. Preset modes buttons
Switch to different preset modes quickly and easily without window after window of OSD menus.
4. Memory buttons
Restores settings saved in memory location 1, 2 and 3 or Default for the current input source.
5. Picture quality adjustment buttons
Easily adjusts the brightness, contrast, color and tint.
6. IRIS button
Displays the settings bar for the adjustment of the motorized aperture lens iris.
7. Backlight button
Easy operation in dark room.

Front Vented Exhaust
Logically placed side inlets and a front vented exhaust fan provide users with greater installation flexibility. The front facing exhaust design means that the PE8720 can be placed on a narrower site than those with side vents.
Your Ultimate Home Theater
There’s one more thing that makes owning a BenQ projector a rewarding experience. BenQ’s commitment to design detail extends to its host of user-friendly functions and hassle-free operation. Surfing, gaming or watching movies - the PE8720 completes any serious home theater environment

Sony VPLCW125

Friday, October 19th, 2007

9.1 lb Installable Network Projector

  • WXGA Native Resolution
  • 3000 ANSI Lumens Brightness
  • Off & Go Technology - Terminate the power without waiting for the projector to cool down
  • Anti-Theft Features: Password Authentication, Control Panel Key Lock, Security Lock, Security Bar
  • 2 RGB Inputs
  • Monitor Out
  • Variable Audio Out
  • RS232C
  • Direct Power On/Off
  • Floor, Ceiling and Rear Installation Flexibility
  • 4x Digital Zoom
  • Freeze Function
  • Picture and Audio Muting Function
  • Easy Lamp Replacement and Filter Cleaning
  • 12-bit 3D Gamma Correction
  • ID Function for Multi-Projector Installation

Benq SP 830

Monday, October 15th, 2007

benq122×1021.jpgBest big screen experience

Take presentations to a whole new level with the new BenQ SP830 data projectors. Made for any auditorium, colors and details are delivered with crystal-clear smoothness that’ll even make video projectors blush. Plus, with its unique technology and brightness to spare at 3,500 stunning ANSI lumens, the WXGA projectors will never leave your audience in the dark.
 

Best Visual Experience

10-bit color - Instead of using 8-bit technology with only 16 million colors, the SP830 is able to process a full 10 bit of color data to distinguish and display more than 1 billion colors. The pictures are more lifelike and the color precision is better than ever.
 

Chroma & Luma Transition Enhancement – Color video signals such as NTSC, PAL or SECAM types all have luminance (luma) and chrominance (chroma) components. As the chroma signal bandwidth is usually narrower than luma signal bandwidth, color edges changes occur much slower than luma edges changes. In other words, a chroma signal transition occurs fairly slower than a luma signal transition. Consequently, chroma signal edges/transitions usually appear degraded. With Chroma & Luma Transition Enhancement, the SP830 sharpen the chroma signal transitions to give you razor-sharp video signals with no distracting picture blur.
 

Independent Color Management – See colors the way they’re meant to be. Through the power of 6 independent color adjustments, you can precisely fine-tune saturation levels of even a single color in any image.
 

Noise Reduction – Via a temporal noise filter, several frames are evaluated at once. Pixels that give rise to visual noise are then instantly identified and eliminated. Distortion resulting from too much compression is also corrected.
 

Detail Enhancement – Whether you’re looking at moving or static images, the HQV Detail Enhancement technology identifies any blurred areas before processing and wiping them away. Contrast is then added automatically to making details stand out clearly.

BrilliantColorTM – True beauty comes from within. The revolutionary BrilliantColorTM enables higher brightness levels by boosting mid-tone colors – guaranteeing your presentations are more vibrant and precisely rendered.
 
 

WXGA (1280 x 768) – Don’t just make a presentation, make an instant impact. With resolution this high, deliver presentations in widescreen with sharper images that not only wow your audience, but also stays true to what you see on your laptop.

3,500 ANSI Lumens - Never worry if you can’t always be guaranteed a dark room. The lumens generated by the SP830 is so bright, it’s more than enough to highlight your presentations.

Convenient Features

Split Screen – With a simple touch of a button, there’s no fumbling around to show two presentation files simultaneously and clearly.
 

Digital Zoom – Want to really go into detail? There’s no problem with the digital zoom. You can zoom in real close.
 

Offline Cooling – Simply unplug and pack up after each presentation. The built-in circuit system allows the cooling fan to continue operating even after it is unplugged.

2D Keystone – If it isn’t possible to align the projector correctly with the screen, don’t despair. You can adjust the shape of the projected image to ensure straight lines on all four sides.
 

Various Inputs

100M Signal Shuttle – The distance between the projector and computer can be 100 meters apart without pictures deteriorating – making sure nothing comes between you and your presentation.
 

Various Inputs – BenQ projectors are designed with you, the user, in mind. That’s why you’ll find, along with the clever features, multiple connecting devices for maximum compatibility.