Projector

Where will you be watching the Big Game? How would you like to view it using your very own Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD projector? Epson has announced a new giveaway on Facebook, with a chance to win the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector!

Whether you're a Giants or Patriots fan, you'll want to experience this year's Big Game like never before – on the big screen with the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector. Delivering crisp 720p high-definition resolution, football fans no longer have to worry about missing a field goal, tackle or interception by their favorite team.

The MegaPlex MG-850HD makes it easy than ever to watch movies, view presentations, share photos, or enjoy content saved on portable devices on a big screen. With a built-in digital dock, you can easily project, play and charge an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, or share high quality imagery from a variety of devices – from smartphones, PCs and tablets to gaming consoles and more. Equipped with two built-in 10W stereo speakers, MegaPlex also delivers great audio sound and can even be used separately as a speaker dock.

To enter, all you have to do is "like" Epson's Facebook page! The giveaway ends on January 31, 2012. Get full details at www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica.

Oregon Scientific announced a new DLP pico projector last week at CES. The Portable WiFi Projector can display FWVGA 854 x 480 at 1,000:1 contrast and a 80 lumens of brightness. If it's plugged into the USB alone, it only shines at 50 lumens. At about 3.2 meters from the wall, it will display a 120-inch wide picture in total darkness. The Oregon Scientific projector will also have a 90-degree hinge, a focus slide, a 3.5mm headphone jack and controls for brightness and power.

The top of the base acts as a touch-based controller for the brightness and volume. You simply slide your fingertip towards the center to reduce both, and slide outwards to increase the volume and brightness.Read more

Panasonic this week unveiled three new portable LCD projectors - the PT-LW25HU, PT-LX30HU and PT-LX26HU. Great for road warriors, the projectors weigh in at just 6.6 lbs. each and measure 13.7" x 4.1" x 9.7".

Featuring the latest in 3LCD display technology, all three in the PT-LW25H Series deliver bright, high-contrast images and include features mobile users can appreciate such as preset picture modes and Real-Time Keystone correction, which automatically squares the image.

As far as specs are concerned, the PT-LW25HU is a WXGA (1,280 x 800 pixels) resolution, 2,500 lumen brightness projector with a high 3,000:1 contrast ratio. The PT-LX30HU and PT-LX26HU have XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels) resolution, a 2,500:1 contrast ratio, and 3,000 and 2,600 lumens ratings, respectively.

Panasonic says the projectors offer a maximum lamp and filter replacement cycle of up to 4,000 hours, and the company's free Multi Projector Monitoring and Control Software can be used to operate the controls remotely.Read more

Acer on Tuesday unveiled its latest home theater projector - the H9500BD - featuring Full 1080p HD projection, 3D capabilities, even 2D-to-3D conversion in high definition.

Aimed at the home theater enthusiast, this baby does it all - video, gaming, photos and more – projecting images up to 300 inches diagonally. All the popular 3D technologies are supported, such as Blu-ray 3D and DLP 3D for movies, as well as NVIDIA 3DTV Play and 3D-compatible gaming consoles. A pair of Acer ActiveShutter 3D glasses is included and Acer 2D-to-3D technology automatically converts any 2D signal into 3D.

As stated above, images are displayed in Full HD 1920x1080 pixel resolution for 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. The projector also has a lens shift feature for flexible placement. Additional features include AcuMotion for picture clarity in fast-moving scenes, a 50,000:1 rated dynamic contrast ratio, up to 2000 ANSI lumens, and ColorBoost II and ColorSafe II technologies.Read more

There's a new accessory available for the iPhone 4 and 4S that projects videos from your phone - including Netflix and YouTube content - onto any surface at a size of up to 50 inches, thanks to Texas Intsrument's DLP Pico projector technology.

The new Pocket Projector for iPhone 4 is an accessory case that features a bright 15-lumen LED projector lamp, 640x360 native display resolution and Focus adjustment. An integrated 0.5W speaker is also included to deliver audio, and its built-in 2100mAh battery charges via USB connection.

"The partnership between Brookstone and Texas Instruments resulted in a remarkable accessory case that turns one's iPhone 4 and 4S player into a mobile home-theater unit," said Ron Boire, President and CEO of Brookstone. "Brookstone's mission is to find smarter, better ways for people to do the things they love, and the Pocket Projector for iPhone 4 embodies that spirit by marrying great technology with entertainment," added Boire.Read more

AAXA Technologies, perhaps not a household name now, has just introduced their P4 Pico Projector. And with the world's brightest battery-powered pico projector in their line-up, you might see a lot more of these guys.

The P4 weighs less than a pound, and has a screaming 750mhz Windows CE mobile processor, as well as a super-bright 80-lumen high-contrast optical engine powered by Texas Instrument's DLP. Perfect for the road warrior who's primary job is presenting digital material, the AAXA Technologies P4 Pico Projector can deliver high brightness and deep colors for a rich viewing experience up to 80-inches.

The P4 is the most powerful and fully-featured projector in its class. It employs a robust Windows CE 6.0 processor with 2GB of onboard memory and is capable of playing 720p videos, high resolution pictures, and supports an array of 3rd party apps including Microsoft Office mobile, Adobe PDF viewer, mobile games, and a variety of other Windows CE applications. Coupled with the optional keyboard and mouse, the P4 gives you a lot in a tiny package. Additionally with the P4's 1-watt speaker, the P4 can serve double-duty as a standalone multimedia system.Read more

Unveiled earlier this year at the 2011 CEDIA Expo, SIM2's NERO 3D-2 projector is now available. The remaining three models in the NERO line (3D-1, 3D-HighBrightness and NERO 235) will be available in the next few months.

Sporting nice curves, the NERO 3D-2 is a single-chip DLP projector packing the same high quality optics and electronics as the company's 3-Chip LUMIS 3D-S line. Along with the latest DLP chipset, it includes SIM2's new ALPHAPATH light engine and advanced processing electronics, all working together to provide a premium 3D experience at home.

The NERO 3D-2 also features a powerful 280W lamp, DynamicBlack for improved black level performance, contrast ratio up to 30,000:1, and PureMovie and Pure Motion user modes optimized for 2D and 3D viewing (optional SIM2 3D emitter and glasses are required for 3D). Read more

3M Combines the Projector and the Camcorder to Create the CP45

In the latest gadget news, 3M just announced their new 3M CP45 Pico Projector Camcorder combo. It combines a pico projector with a digital camcorder.

This little handheld beauty takes 5-megapixal images and 1280 x 720p HD video recording. It also has a fixed focus lens, LED flash and a 2.4-inch LCD display.

With an HD camcorder and a projector, you're getting two new gadgets in one. It contains 2GB of built-in memory, and can be added onto with the included microSD card slot. In addition to a 2.4-inch LCD screen, it can project an 800×600 image, ranging from 10-inch to 65-inches in size on any surface, with a brightness of 20 lumens.Read more

Canon on Tuesday unveiled the LV-8235, an ultra-short throw mulitmedia projector that can project an 80-inch picture from a distance of only 1.04 ft. Boasting a high brightness rating of 2500 lumens and widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, the projector is ideal for presenting HD video or graphics created on widescreen laptops.

Aimed at the educational market or for advertising/digital signage use, the LV-8235 UST can be placed on a table or be mounted either horizontally or vertically on a wall, ceiling or floor. It can be used for normal 2D display as well as stereoscopic 3D display (active-shutter type glasses required for 3D imagery) and boasts a maximum display size of 110 inches. Read more