Projector

Nikon is on a roll lately…last week they unveiled the D300s and D3000, and today Nikon announced four new COOLPIX Style Series digital cameras – the COOLPIX S70, COOLPIX S1000pj, COOLPIX S640, and COOLPIX S570.

The Nikon COOLPIX S70 features Nikon's newly developed 3.5-inch Clear Color Display and a new OLED Touch-Screen Interface. With the swipe of a finger, you can scroll through images and use a pinching motion with two fingers to zoom in or out on displayed images, switching between thumbnail and full screen views. The COOLPIX S70 also records HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels (720p).Read more

The BenQ JoybeeGP1 mini projector is a very portable projector; however, does its size hinder its quality? Read on to find out.

Portability

The Joybee GP1 is one of the most portable projectors I have ever come across! It won't fit in your pocket, but it can easily fit into small bags, or a purse. The cables will add some bulk to it, but not by much. The weight is only 1.4lbs, too. The dimensions of this mini projector are 136mm x 57mm x 120mm.

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ViewSonic has just announced the new PJD6211, PJD6221 and PJD6381 flexible, eco-friendly projectors with enhanced 3D display capabilities. These projectors are ideal for classroom, corporate and gaming audiences as they come equipped with advanced network management capabilities, multiple inputs and 120Hz refresh compatibility for a truly immersive 3D experience.

The PJD6381 DLP projector features:

• One of the shortest throw ratios available for a DLP projector on the market, with a ratio of .68
• 1024x768 XGA resolution
• 2,500 ANSI lumens
• 2,500:1 contrast ratio
• 120Hz refresh rate as the projector is compatible with the two leading stereoscopic 3D technologies from Texas Instruments (DLP Link) and NVIDIA (3D-Vision)
• RJ45 network management software included
• The PJD6381 will be available in August 2009 with an MSRP of $1,249.

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This is the world's first projector to feature built-in 802.11n WiFi. Sanyo just announced that the PLC-WXU700 will be coming to the U.S. next month at an expected retail price of $2,995. It will weigh in at 7.9lbs and the dimensions are 13.15" (W) x 3.1" (H) x 10.14" (D).

The PLC-WXU700 supports video playback for MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4 and WMV files and will have a widescreen native aspect ratio of 1280 x 800. Additionally, this projector will produce a solar like 3,800 lumens and will use a highly efficient, high-output, 275-watt lamp.

Sanyo further helps the environment by conforming to the European RoHS Directive and using packaging that contains pulp molds, which can be recycled as used paper.

For the full press release, click here.

Epson just announced that their Ensemble HD Home Cinema System is now available with the company's 3LCD 1080p front projectors – the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 and Home Cinema 6500 UB.

The high-end Ensemble HD Home Cinema System features a motorized 100-inch screen, integrated surround sound, AV controller with built-in DVD player, universal remote and all components needed for installation. This system does it all – lets you watch movies, TV and play video games - all while taking up very little space in your living room.

The Ensemble HD Home Cinema System is available in three models, with one to suit each budget. The Ensemble HD Home Cinema 720p sells for $4.999, the Ensemble HD Home Cinema 6100 is $6,499 and the Home Cinema 6500 UB sells for $7,999. Read more

JAKKS Pacific is generally known for their kid-friendly toys and electronics, but they are expanding their line of EyeClops products to include everyone in the family with the introduction of the EyeClops Mini Projector.

Do you ever wish you could watch movies on your bedroom ceiling? Play video games outside in a tent? What about taking the party outside to watch the big game on the side of your house? Soon you will be able to – inexpensively - with the EyeClops Mini Projector.

The pocket-sized EyeClops Mini Projector uses LED illumination to project movies, television shows, video games and more up to 70 inches in size from Blu-ray and DVD players, MP3 players, video game consoles– and even your digital camera! The EyeClops Mini Projector has built-in speakers and runs on the included DC adapter. For on the go use, it can also use 'D' batteries with a battery life of about 10 hours.

The new EyeClops Mini Projector is expected to hit store shelves in Fall 2009 with an MSRP of $99.99. www.eyeclops.com.

Pico projectors were hot at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Thanks to the ultra-tiny DLP Pico Chipset from Texas Instruments, these pocket-sized wonders can project content onto practically any surface, with a screen size of up to 50+ inches.

 

Samsung MBP200: The MBP200 connects to mobile phones and laptops and content can be projected with up to a 50-inch viewing screen. The MBP200 is a media player with an SD card slot - listen to music, create playlists, project video, pictures or PDF, PowerPoint, Word or Excel files. What sets the MBP200 apart, is it has a small screen holder with a telescoping pole hidden inside, which can turn a standard sheet of paper into a screen to view movies, document files or pictures. Pricing and availability to be announced.

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