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5) Hitachi's new generation of powerful plasma displays
The Hitachi Digital Media Group announces the market introduction of a
new generation of 32” and 42” plasma displays. The new product range has been
given the name H2. For the first time the Hitachi technologies “Intelligent
Image” (I2) and “Brightview” are integrated in the devices. “The integration
of the internally developed technologies into the new H2 consoles brought new
improvements in contrast, brightness and colour reproduction. The contrast
ratio of 1000:1 and the brightness of cd/m² is an achievement, which other
producers are still fighting for”, says Richard Bass, who, as a senior
manager at Hitachi Digital Media Group is responsible for display products.
All in all Hitachi introduces four new products. The CMP4202E, a 42” plasma
monitor which has been optimised for digital leading- and information systems
and for the reproduction in extremely bright surroundings. In contrast the
42PMA400E (42”) is ideal for the use in closed rooms like conference halls,
company entrance halls or for quality oriented home cinema fans. The new
plasma television, the 42PD3000 (42”) and the 32PD3000 (32”) change the
living room into a cinema. DVD films, stunts of game consoles, the internet
or ordinary television programmes become an extraordinary experience.
More:
http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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6) 100,000th SMART Board interactive whiteboard
 SMART Technologies Inc. announces
the shipment of its 100,000th SMART Board interactive whiteboard, a milestone
that clearly identifies SMART as the global market leader. To mark the
achievement, SMART also announces an extension of the warranty on the SMART
Board 500 series interactive whiteboards from three to five years upon
completion of product registration. All components of the SMART Board
interactive whiteboard, as well as software upgrades, are included in the
warranty. Powered by SMART Board Software, the SMART Board interactive
whiteboard has been the leading interactive whiteboard on the market since
1991. With the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, users can control computer
applications simply by pressing on its touch-sensitive surface. With a pen
users can write over the top of any application using either their finger or
the stylus, no special tools are required. SMART's Website offers customers
free downloads of upgrades for SMART Board software as well as comprehensive
technical information.
More: http://www.smarttech.com/
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7) EP737: brilliant appearance for Optoma’s newest projector
With the new digital projector EP737 Optoma Europe Ltd. Presents a new
high performance member of its EP73x family of ultralight projectors. The
EP737 distinguishes itself through its very high colour contrasts and the
attractive design of its magnesium alloyed housing. Smaller than a DIN A4
page, flatter than a sandwich and lighter than the telephone book of a big
city, the new XGA projector is the ideal companion for business travellers
who take a professional appearance for granted. The high contrast ratio of
1600:1 and the light performance of 1500 ANSI lumens guarantee professional
presentations with sharp, clear and true-colour image representations. The
ultralight (1,7kg) EP737 combines newest technologies – like for example the
top innovative DDR DLP chip by Texas Instruments. Furthermore the EP737 has a
very quiet noise level (35db) and offers the video formats PAL/SECAM and NTSC
as well as the extra video input VESA M1-A.
More:
http://www.optomaeurope.com
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8) New projector brands at RP Media
Two new
projector brands complement the product range of RP Media Consulting in
Viersen, Germany from now
on. LG Electronics has been a supplier for many years and now also offers
projectors and plasma monitors at RP Media. The fact that both companies are
situated in the area of Viersen is only one reason for an effective
cooperation. The products of ProjectionDesign come from Norway and the three
projectors F1-XGA, F1-SXGA and ACTION! Are going to set new standards. The
F1-SXGA with 3000 ANSI lumens, a weight of only 3 kg is a novelty and the
noise development of only 28dB make the projector an absolute highlight. The
3000 ANSI lumens XGA product (F1-XGA) and a W-XGA model (ACTION!) with 1500
ANSI lumens make the product range complete. All data, pictures and other
details can be found on the homepage of RP Media.
More:
http://www.projektor-info.de
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9) IC: Christmas makes 32“ plasma prices drop
As a study of the company InterConnection shows, the average price of
32” plasma displays has dropped to 5.935 Euro. All in all one can see a trend
downwards. The cheapest plasma monitor in Europe only costs 2.199 Euro tax
included (Medion MD 5018in Germany). In comparison to that the most expensive
plasma monitor (NEC 61MP1) is 28.108 Euro. Interestingly the 37” monitors are
cheaper than the 32” monitors. This is confirmed by the fact that the price
per inch for 37” monitors is the cheapest (162,1 Euro). This is followed by
the 42” monitors with 162,8 Euro and the 40” with 169,7 Euro. The 32”
monitors are more expensive: 185,5 Euro per inch. The average price for a 50”
device is 11.324 Euro while a 60” PDP costs about 16.184 Euro. The most
expensive monitors are the ones with 61” with an average price of 21.533
Euro. 32” and 37” PDPs are almost the same: 5935 Euro vs. 5999 Euro.
Electronic wholesale trades have the lowest average price of 7417 Euro. AV
dealers are usually the most expensive ones (8903 Euro). The study also shows
that prices taken from the internet are not always the cheapest (average
price 8104 Euro). The 50 pages long “IC-Price Position Panel Plasma Monitors”
is available for the price of 390 Euro (database included).
More:
http://interconnectionconsulting.com
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10) Sharp PG-C45X: performance with perfect design
 With a very flat, optically very
nicely designed projector, full of high tech safety functions and provided
with a new and extremely efficient optical system, Sharp presents its newest
projector, the Notevision PG-C45X. The PG-C45X is perfectly suitable for
education centres and public buildings because it is equipped with everything
one needs – brightness, safety, functionality and an aesthetic design. The
projector is provided with the revolutionary “L”-Type Optical System which ensures
a higher brightness and an improved image representation and also guarantees
lower costs for the user. The PG-C45X is equipped with more than 3x 0,99” TFT
p-si LCD panels, which are all ventilated individually. This considerably
lengthens the life of the LCD panels. The safety functions of the projector
password secured start up, an individually designable start monitor which
cannot be erased and a mechanical theft security (cable lock) – should be
emphasized. The 2500 ANSI lumens strong XGA projector (contrast ratio 400:1)
is also extremely quiet (in the sleeping mode at 2000 ANSI lumens 33dB). The
5,1 kg light projector is provided with a separate S-video – and composite
inputs as well as two RGB inputs and supports all conventional video signals.
More: http://www.sharp-eu.com/
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11) ProLight+Sound extends pilot project „Media
WorkNet“
After the successful pilot project in 2002
the ProLight+Sound is going to present from March, 5th – March 8th, 2003 the
„Media WorkNet“ again as one of their highlights: Diverse trade fair booths
in different halls are going to be connected via a multi media light wave
streamer network. Thus audio, video and light can be operated comprehensively
and one is able to exchange data formats between the different locations. The
heart of the whole consists of Cobra-Net, the soundweb, a Riedel-Artist
System as well as an Ether Sound Network. Via a progressive architecture of
the network structure, the systems are able to provide many possibilities for
the exchange of different formats like audio, video or operating data in real
time. The aim of the media project is to show the abstract subject “networks”
with the help of concrete solutions. Up to now every technical method had its
own language, a direct exchange without mediating protocols was simply not
possible – which with regard to the growing complexity of tasks of the media
and event production urgently needs solutions.
ProLight+Sound,
Frankfurt (5. – 8. March 2003)
More:
www.prolight-sound.com
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12) InFocus: Portfolio extension LP800/810 and Upgrade LP790
With the
market introduction of the InFocus LP810 and LP800 or the extension of the
performance data for the InFocus LP790 / ASK C300 InFocus now offers an even
larger portfolio for the high end market. The upgrade of the LP790 / ASK C300
is going to extend the brightness of the projector up to 3300 ANSI lumens (it
used to be 3000 Lumens maximum). With the LP800 InFocus presents a XGA large
room projector with a weight of 6,5 kg, 3500 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio
of 500:1. The LP810 convinces the user with its 4100 ANSI lumens (contrast
ratio 800:1) and with the standard objective 1,8-2,4:1 (distance: picture
width) only weighs 8,6 kg. The projector can optionally be equipped with
easy-to-change short or long distance objective or wide angle lens objective.
Both large room projectors are very quiet (39dB).
More:
http://www.infocus.com + dealer: http://www.epartnerprogrammes.com
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13) eduxx: PARTOUT-multimedia-database for presenter
The PARTOUT
multimedia database system is now available. It consists of a
“Presenter", “Media Provider” and a “Personal Author“. The PARTOUT
Presenter allows for a flexible and spontaneous presentation within a media
object environment. Via barcode-call the user within seconds can present
every media object, even out of a data pool consisting of several thousand
screens- it’s easy and reliable. PARTOUT Media Provider is the appendant
media object organizer and content-management system. The PARTOUT Personal
Author provides the multimedia author tool which can be used to create
individual multimedia structures and screens. With the help of the PARTOUT
database-multimedia-system the user can quickly and cost-effective built up a
company multimedia database solutions for presentations, training, fairs etc.
. More: http://www.eduxx.de
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14) Toshiba: projectors in church
When father
Valentin Hertle welcomes his community in the district of Miesbach near
Munich with „Cool that you are here!“ some people might get confused. But he
says this sentence with a wink, his masses are not quite normal after all but
as he celebrates a “cross over multimedia” church service. Not only
professional event technology is part of the mass but also a Toshiba data
projector of the type TLP–B2 ultra is of good use. The device is used for the
projection of video animations and video clips onto a screen in the nave.
“With the TLP-B2 ultra, a good solution has been found, because the device is
very easy to handle and also ensures a bright and sharp picture”, says Markus
Gamperling, teacher for catholic religion at the high school of Miesbach and
member of the cross over team. The TLP-B2 ultra (1250 ANSI lumens, XGA,
contrast ratio 400:1, 2,6 kg) is
equipped with an integrated speaker and all conventional RGB-, video and
audio outputs. There is only one disadvantage: “Naturally in a church all
distances are larger than in usual conference rooms or class rooms. Thus the
remote control sometimes reaches its limits.” The double use in the high
school in Miesbach and at the “cross over multimedia church services” ensured
a quick amortization of the costs.
More:
http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
and
http://www.cross-over-team.de
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15) DEKOM Solutions 2003: Trade fair for media-/surveillance
technology
 The “DEKOM Solutions 2003” trade fair for media and surveillance
technology combines the former big picture days from Hamburg and the Video
Security Solutions. From the 11th and 12
th February 2003 the DEKOM Solutions 2003 is going to take place
in the K-Studios in Farnhornstieg 10, 22525 Hamburg. Many manufacturers and
suppliers of video surveillance technologies present themselves and their
products in studio 2. The system specialists of the DEKOM Video Security
& Network GmbH introduce individual concepts and solutions for easy and
extensive surveillance concepts. In many workshops visitors have the
possibility to get a practical insight. The DEKOM communication and media
systems GmbH shows in studio 3 individual concepts from the area of audio-visual media technology as
well as ideas and solutions for the area of broadcast and sound design. From
conference room equipment via home cinema solutions up to innovative audio
systems, projections and the newest event and presentation technologies the
visitor is going to meet every future oriented idea. People interested can
get more information about program, workshops and appointments on the
homepage and can also get registered for the trade fair and workshops.
DEKOM Solutions (11.+12.2.2003), in
K-Studios, Farnhornstieg 10, Hamburg
More: http://www.dekom-solutions.de/
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16) Samsung: CRT monitors are not out
“Things reputed to be dead, live longer” – this commonplace applies
also for CRT monitors says the international high-tech company Samsung. Flat
screens will further win more market share in comparison to the “good old
tube” but will not displace the CRT monitors completely from the market. In
the near future Samsung expects and disagrees with other prognoses. The
cathode ray tube makes the device a lot heavier and more voluminous like the
TFT screens but keeps a lot of advantages. A CRT monitor is able to display
almost every resolution within its technical specifications without any
streaks. New CRT technologies make tube monitors more and more attractive
(DynaFlat X, Super Pigment Phosphorescence, HBC Focus, sharp-focus-aid S-CXO
and coma adjustment as well as natural colour). Furthermore tube monitors are
still much cheaper than flat screens in spite of the decline in prices at TFT
Screens. “The demand for TFT flat monitors is going to rise within the next couple of years and is
probably going to level off at about 2/3 of the monitor market. The other 1/3
is going to stay reserved for the tube devices for a long time”, Frank
Kalisch (Samsung) concludes.
More: http://www.samsung.de
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 17) COMM-TEC: new Master
Distributor for Samsung VP
COMM-TEC takes
over the position as the Master Distributor for Samsung Visual Presenter. The
Sales program includes Samsung's Visual Presenter. COMM-TEC represents the
South-Korean High-Tech specialist since the 1st of January 2003 in Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Samsung trusts COMM-TEC's pan-European distribution concept as well as their
professional expertise in the sales of media technologies and presentation
products. Samsung's Visual Presenter are modern and flexible presentation
tools. All sorts of drafts and 3D objects can be presented as an original and
they can be documented or digitalised. The Samsung products convince through
their camera technology, their digital functions and an excellent price
performance.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de/
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18) pronova: Bath impressions with ProFess
The newly
opened bath studio of Triton Belco in Munich contains a fascinating special:
With an extra big ProFess back projection pane a back projection unity has
been created, which makes an original 3D visualisation of the ideas of the customer
possible. The 2,50m x 1,85m big ProFess pane by the company G+B pronova GmbH
is installed in a closed wooden construction. With the help of deflecting
mirrors and a complex media controller the dream bathroom of the customer can
be visualized three-dimensionally in the computer and can be represented in
its original size. The ProFess pane does not only have extraordinary
projection possibilities but can also be used as a whiteboard and thus
comments customer wishes or similar can be drawn onto the pane (and can be
wiped off very easily afterwards). The planning and realisation of the project
was taken over by a/c/t from Munich, a cooperation partner of the G+B pronova
GmbH.
More:
http://www.holopro.de und
http://www.actsys.de
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19) MediaVision: innovative Infoterminal "MessageBook24"
The
MediaVision MessageBook is a real attraction in the otherwise lethargic
visual presentation market. After it had already been successfully introduced
on the InfoComm in Japan in July 2002 the MessageBook24 had its final
breakthrough at Photokina in September 2002. At present, plasma panels are
usually utilized; but the MessageBook24, a virtual book installed in a
standing desk invites the user to turn over the virtual pages. The viewer is
attracted via eye-catcher effect of his back projection info terminal, e.g.
in waiting lounges or entrance halls. The interior of the MessageBook24 is
comprised mainly of a MediaVision RX 7000 back projector (2000 ANSI-Lumen,
XGA, contrast 400:1, 80cm projection distance for a 50” image). Where ever
things need to be explained at point of sales like shop windows, museums or
banks, the MessageBook24 serves as an excellent service station.
More:
http://www.media-vision.de
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20) Medium/ProjectionDesign: F1-mobile projectors for professionals
The company
MEDIUM offers projectors of the company ProjectionDesign - a new highlight in
presentation technology. The F1 SXGA and the F1 XGA are part of it. Both DLP
projectors distinguish themselves via their extremely high brightness of 3000
ANSI lumens. The very compact design and the light weight make the F1 XGA an
universal projector. With only 28 dB ventilation noise at full light power
the F1 XGA sets new standards. Therefore the projector reaches an extremely
high contrast ratio of 2000:1, which results in brilliant presentations for
the user. The signal processing of the US manufacturer Faroudja which is
already known from the professional area, guarantees a perfect signal
transformation. Because of the fact that more than 20% of today’s notebooks
are provided with SXGA monitors, the F1 SXGA react to this challenge with a
physical resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels and therefore is able to display
66% more information than a XGA projector.
More: http://www.medium.de und
http://projectiondesign.com
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21) ict: Corporate Media Award 2002 for plasma pinball machine
 A "Master of Excellence"
was given to the BMW AG and the ict AG at the “Corporate Media Award” in
Munich in November. The Award for video- and new media- related communication
concepts was given to the multimedia “Plasmaflipper” that was developed by
ict in corporation with the MKT GmbH. The pinball machine was conceived by
order of the BMW AG for the MINI trade show appearance. All in all, the
complete development from the idea to creation took only two month. The
pinball machine was first used on the Mondial de l’Automobile 2002 in Paris.
The interactive application is composed of two plasma displays which are
controlled by a PC connected via network. One plasma represents the playing
field, the second serves as scoreboard. The pinball machine is operated by
panels. The virtual ball activates certain game graphics and videos that are
displayed on the second plasma. They also demonstrate certain security
devices of the MINI. Original sound can be heard on integrated speakers.
Thus, information about MINI becomes a fun game.
More: http://www.ict.de/
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22) Helmut Mauell Ltd shows modern large-screen back projector
The Helmut
Mauell Ltd successfully presented the world-wide first assembled two x two
70" SXGA large-screen back projection wall based on the 1Chip DLP
(Digital Light Processing) -technology with an integrated fully automated
lamp directional contact at the GAT congress 2002 in Cologne. These
large-screen back projection units (cubes) were developed and manufactured by
the company. The ME multiView components contain the complete split-technology
for the projection of video and data images of all customer applications
imaginable. The cubes convince by their ability to be strung together almost
in smooth transition, their stackability, least dimensional tolerance,
minimised depth of installation and long-term stability in a day-long insert.
These DLP-cubes are available in the sizes 50"+67" (XGA) as well as 50"+70"
(SXGA) and by customer request also in 71" to 120" (SXGA) from now
on. The SXGA-cubes are provided with a fully automated lamp directional contact.
The deployed Grabber-technologies guarantee modern and complex IT integration of video & data sources and a
user-friendly operating concept at the same time.
More: http://www.mauell.de/
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23) strong partners: TDS Promethean and WACOM
Graphic tablet specialist WACOM and TDS Promethean, producer of the
successful ACTIVboard systems have agreed on a strategic cooperation. The
result is the ACTIVpanel, a Digitizer combined with a LCD monitor, which can
be controlled with a practical pen. The ACTIVpanel is available in two different
sizes, 15“ and 18“. It goes without saying that TDS Promethean focuses the
ACTIVpanel with its successful software ACTIVstudio. For mobile operations
the ACTIVpanel is the ideal solution: You can simply put the notebook and
beamer into the robust case of the ACTIVpanel. With this possibility the
presenter can face his audience and is also able to use the many functions of
the extraordinary interactive software ACTIVstudio at the same time.
More:
http://www.tds-promethean.de
More:
http://www.wacom-europe.com
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 24) AVP-reader questioning / winner of
the journey to Barcelona
The online AVP questioning from 15. November to 9. December 2002 has
not only resulted important information but also showed the winner of the
journey to Barcelona. It is Mr Detlev Kesel, manager of the company “office
COMM-TEC”, who has already been informed about his prize by our cooperation
partner InterConnection Consulting from Vienna. More than 70% of the readers
questioned said that brightness/resolution of a projector is the most
important criteria for their purchase decision. For 57% the price is still
the most important criteria. Almost 72% of our readers buy directly at AV
offerers (manufacturers, AV distributors, AV dealers), 7,2% buy from IT trade
and only 0,7% in special electronic stores (Media Market…). AVP readers are
well informed: people questioned said that InFocus, Barco, Liesegang, ASK,
Christie, EIKI; Proxima, Plus and Optoma are specialized in projection
technology. But their favourites are still brands that are not only known in
the projector market (Sony 11,4%, NEC 9,5%, Toshiba 8%, Barco 6,8%, Epson
6,5%, InFocus 4,6%, Sanyo 4,6%, Sharp 4,2%, Liesegang 3,8% and ASK 3,0%).
More: http://interconnectionconsulting.com
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25) Gahrens+Battermann: 20 years of media-rental-service
The new media-rental catalogue of Gahrens + Battermann is available
right on time for the new year. With the catalogue 2003 the planning help for
media technical demands has been published for the 14th time. The
current edition is also the anniversary edition. The full service provides
all kinds of trade fairs and events with professional equipment for the last
20 years. Because of the permanent extension of its performances and with
video, audio, light and IT solutions Gahrens + Battermann is one of the
market leaders. The catalogue has gone through many developments. In the year
1990 the first version of the G+B rental catalogue was published, only in two
colours and with only as many pages as today’s image folder. The current
edition offers a complete overview over product line up on 128 pages.
More:
http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de
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26) HK: VistaDoor – the interactive door plate
The company Holger Kuhfuss Computer GmbH Frankfurt with the VistaDoor
Professional Display presents an interactive online door plate. Based on
Smart IP Technology the door plate which was constructed for wall
installation can easily be integrated into the already existing
IT-infrastructure. Communication with the room resourcing software VistaDoor
functions via standard TCP/IP protocol. Information is displayed via the
integrated black and white LCD display which was especially designed for
difficult light conditions and permanent usage. In comparison to the
VistaDoor Standard the VistaDoor Professional Display is provided
additionally with a touch screen as well as 4 control contacts (e.g. for
opening the door) and therefore becomes and universal reception and entrance
control system. The electricity supply of VistaDoor is secured by an optional
power supply unit or in connection with a Vista PowerPatch per power-overLAN.
The construction depth is 196 x 196 x 65 mm. A rendering box is included.
More: http://www.hkc.de/
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27) Stumpfl: Wings Platinum with new multidisplay function
Via this new software modul it is possible to make a scalable
presentation system out of the well known production software Wings Platinum.
Because of the distribution of the presentation on many computers a fantastic
picture quality can be reached. For the reproduction standard computers can
be used, you do not need high resolution projectors or displays – standard
models are sufficient for reaching an incredible picture quality and
extraordinary presentations. The resolution of all projectors and displays
used are added so that bad presentations belong to the past. The Master
computer can also be used for reproduction. The layout and the size of the
presentation can be adjusted at any time. In connection with the Audio Pro
Modul impressive multi channel audio presentations can be realized. All
picture and video contents can be animated in position and size with the help
of their curve progression. The networking of the computers is made possible
via TCP/IP.
More:
http://www.stumpfl.com
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28) NEC "3D-Reform": LT-projector series displays images in
a
straight line
The horizontal
and vertical trapezoidal correction makes it possible to place a projector
shifted from the centre of the
projected areas. This is especially handy if the audience is placed in the
projection line, a ceiling construction is impossible or a column disrupts
the ray of light. To serve this purpose, with the new LT-projector series NEC
developed an especially simple and quick correctional method. As a
consequence there are no loses in image quality as experienced with other
correctional methods. “3D-Reform” by NEC functions via a processor that
optimally interpolates horizontal, vertical and diagonal. It offers the user
a simple interface: Via USB-mouse that is connected to the projector the user
can choose up to eight junctions and move them. The projector generates an
undistorted image. NEC allows a vertical image correction up to 40 degrees as
well as a horizontal image correction up to 30 degrees. That means that the projectors can be
positioned in a 30 degree angle left or right to the screen.
More:
http://www.neceurope.com/
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29) VITEC: video conference systems for Aldi
 The VITEC group announces one of
the biggest video conference requests in the companies history. The retail
chain Aldi will be fitted out world-wide (America, Europe and Australia) with
about 70 Polycom ViewStation 512 video conference systems by the VITEC Ltd.
Distributor of the ViewStation 512 is the VITEC Distribution Ltd, which
focuses on the Europe-wide distribution of audio and video conference
products. To the producers in the distribution range belong in addition to
Polycom, Aethra, VCON, Konftel and Ezenia. The company appears with two
concepts, which were not practised as yet in the German audio and video conference
market. This is absolute distribution without parallel prosecuted end
customer business and the extensive support of distribution of the
specialised trade.
More: http://www.vitec-distribution.com/
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30) Panasonic PT-D7600E/7500E - Stage of the art projectors
With the new
projectors PT-D7600E and PT-D7500E, Panasonic Broadcast presents two
portable, optical and technological high-class projectors in a flexible,
compact housing. Superior image quality and a weight of only 19,8 kg turn
these models into a portable solution for professional applications. Equipped with the 3-chip DLP-technology of
Texas Instruments the SXGA-projector PT-D7600E is provided with 6000 ANSI lumens
with a contrast rate of 1000:1, the XGA-projector PT-D7500E delivers 5000
ANSI lumens with the same contrast. Both projectors endue innately the
possibility to fulfil large multi-screen presentations without any additional
equipment. The built-in multi-screen processor takes on the edge-blending and
the colour matching. Furthermore the "Digital Cinema
Reality"-function of the projectors enable the presentation of 60
frames/sec. As a matter of course the projectors possess all convential.
More:
www.panasonic-broadcast.com
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31) Publitec duplicates rental stock of large-screen projectors
The Publitec
presentation systems & event service Ltd has enlarged their rental
devices park to 50 large-screen projectors to be able to transact a few major
projects in the first quarter of 2003. Publitec has its main focus on
projectors of the domain 3.000 until 10.000 ANSI lumens. A highlight for sure
is the 10.000 ANSI lumens strong PLC XF45 "RV“RoadVersion, which was
developed in close collaboration of Sanyo and Publitec. This extraordinary
low cost projector assures the unreserved efficiency by a special steel frame
for the professional event sector. Publitec gains over 95% of the rental
sales by subleasing to event-service companies. In their portfolio Publitec
extends a wide choice to its customers: absolute dryhire, complete support of
the image technique and content preparation.
Pro
Light & Sound, Frankfurt (5.-8.3.03), Hall 8.0 Stand A 16
More:
http://www.publi.de
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32) avacademia: Preview 2003
 avacademia will present some
innovations for 2003. Starting in March/April customers will find several
improvements on the website www.avacademia.com. Service providers and specialised
traders can sign in on the internet with their complete address. For a low
charge, additional, company specific information (e.g. news or special
offers) can be integrated, so that prospects can retrieve topical company and
product data sheets at every time. In the course of this summer the avTool
will be expanded by the light-technical properties of projection walls and
their angle of reflection as well as the module chattels. The possible seating,
by models of different producers, is displayed in a surface, which is free
constituted, and/or subject to the viewer surface given by the projection
(calculation according to DIN standard). A free demo version of the avTools
can be downloaded on the website of the provider.
More: http://www.avacademia.com/
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33) Extron SRI 50 Scan Rate Indicator
Extron
presents the new SRI 50 Scan Rate Indicator, a practical tool for mobile
technicians and supporters. After connecting it to a VFA/XGA conductor the
user is able to read the exact horizontal and vertical scan frequency on the
LC-Display. There is no additional feed necessary as the SRI50 gets the
necessary power supply from the connected computer.
More:
http://www.extron.ch/news.htm#ProdukteNews
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34) Minicom: AristoClass Software-Update
Minicom
Advanced System released the newest version 3.1 of AristoClass, a powerful
interactive software solution for the class room. “AristoClass allows
teachers to create an almost interactive learning situation in a computer
classroom”, says Eran Kessel, Marketing Manager at Minicom. “With this new
version, pupils can work together in pairs using earphones and a monitor and
like that document their achievements with a web cam.” Teachers are able to
transmit concepts on all or just on one monitor in class. If a pupil wants to
send a discreet question, he is able to do it by transmission in a CHAT,
2-way –Audio (Voice over IP) and a messaging systems. The teacher will still
be in the centre of communication as he is able to darken or close images on
the pupils monitor in the moment he wants to get their attention. He is also
able to give different tasks to different groups. Detailed information and a
free demo version can be downloaded on the Minicom website.
More:
http://www.minicom.com/aristoclass.htm
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35) WolfVision: New structures of the German Sales 
 The AV area is a market, where
changes are substantial. The German sales representative VAV Vertriebs GmbH
merged since the 31st of December 2002 completely to the CAN.media
Group and therefore become competition for some of the WolfVision
distributors. Therefore the general management of WolfVision decided to take
over the customer support in Germany since the 1st of January 2003.
Germany will be divided into “north” and “south” sales areas for a better
support of the WolfVision partner net.
Rudolf Heiss
who worked for VAV Vertriebs GmbH until the end of last year moved now to
WolfVision and will be sales manager for the southern area. For the North the
company could gain Mr. Markus Middeke, a young but nevertheless experienced employee
in the AV market. The support will be coordinated from their home offices in
close cooperation with the main office in Götzis.
More: http://www.wolfvision.com/
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36) Sony VPL-CS5: iF-Design-Award / promotion extended
With the iF Design Award for the two new ultraportable LCD projectors
VPL-CS5 and VPL-CX5 Sony Business Europe receives the world wide highly
acclaimed award for extraordinary design. Innovative technology in perfect
shape convinced the jury. As it was announced by Sony, the prize winning
VPL-CS5 (SVGA model with 1800 ANSI lumens) is available in combination with
the successful Sony Ericsson mobile phone T200 as a promotion bundle up to
31.01.03. Sony decided the extension of the promotion, which originally had
been limited to 31.12.02, because of the great success of the bundle. The
Sony promotion bundle is available in Sony Professional Centres, at Sony
Professional Partners and at all participating IT/AV dealers.
More:
http://www.sonybiz.net
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37) GY-DV 5000 – New Professional DV Camcorder from JVC
After the
development of th |