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6) dealer promotion: 4 Aces from InFocus
InFocus starts
with a wide range specialized trade campaign into the new year. InFocus is
the first manufacturer that offers a complete stock width of four
co-ordinated projectors for the beginner segment. The new LP240 (1000 ANSI
lumens, SVGA) is a first choice-projector with its € 1.299 suggested retail
price if the price plays the most important role. The new X1 (DLP, 1000 ANSI
lumens, SVGA, 2000:1 contrast, lamp: 3000 hours!) is the multi talent for
presentations in offices but also at home and costs €1.499 suggested retail
price. The LP500 (2000 ANSI lumens, SVGA), € 1.699 suggested retail price, is
the right choice for customers who are most interested in light power. The
LP250 (constructed in the same way like the ASK C50) that was already
presented at the end of last year, is now available for € 1.999 suggested
retail price. The XGA projector is the optimal solution for “beginners” if
the performance in detail is the most important thing.
More:
http://www.infocus.com + dealer: http://www.epartnerprogrammes.com
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7) LV-5200: Canon's new Multimedia projector
 Canon's new addition to their
highly successful multimedia projector range is the LV-5200. This
ultra-portable SVGA model offers high brightness of 1700 ANSI lumens and
400:1 contrast ratio, for good image quality in daylight or dimmer conditions
at an affordable price. Extremely flexible placement, quiet operation, high
picture quality and its affordability make it ideal for classrooms, home theatres
and office meeting rooms. Canon's expertise in lens technology provides the
LV-5200 with the widest range of projection distances in its class. For a
quieter presentation environment The LV-5200 can be switched to silent mode
at the touch of a button reducing sound by 36% to a whisper quiet 34bB even
throughout lengthy presentations. The LV-5200 offers advanced connectivity
for seamless multimedia support. The
DVI-integrated interface enables the connection of 2 input devices
simultaneously accepting both analogue RGB and digital signals.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 5B2
More: http://www.canon-europe.com
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8) Sony: „Say cheese“! VPL-CX5 + digital camera
Sony makes its
customers happy. If a customer buys a VPL-CX5 projector he or she will get
Sony’s latest stroke of genius – the digital camera Cyber-shot U10 – for
free! The ultra portable projector VPL-CX5 convinces not only because of its
noble design - for which the projector received the IF-Design Award 2003 -
but also because of its inner values. It features a XGA-resolution and the
impressive light power of 2.000 ANSI-Lumen. A real highlight is the memory
stick function that makes a perfect connection with other devices possible,
e. g. with the Sony digital camera Cyber-shot U10. The noble and highly compact digital camera weighs just 113 g
and is equipped with 1,3 mega pixel. The Sony-Bundle operation will count as
long there is enough supply. It’s valid from February 1st until
march 31st. The Sony Promotion Bundle is available at Sony Professional
centers, at Sony Professional partners and at all IT-/AV-dealers.
ProLight+Sound:
Booth C50, Booth 9.1 + CeBIT: Hall 2, Booth C02 +
Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 305
More:
http://www.sony-spc.de
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9) LANG Audiovision AG announces CeBIT premiere
 Projection specialist, LANG
Audiovision AG, has been invited by Panasonic to display the new DLP
projectors PT-D 7500 / 7600 on the Panasonic booth at CeBIT 2003. LANG AV
will show the worlds smallest and lightest 3-chip DLP projectors in four
colours soft-edge presentation, with a HDTV signal provided by a DVS
HD-Server, as well as a 3D rear projection set up. Visitors have the chance
to experience the outstanding product performance realized by the two
installations. The presented products
were exhibited for the first time at the photokina, and are available for
delivery for a short time. Within the rental and staging industry, LANG AV
can deliver these projectors in a black housing and also offers a sleek
installation frame as well as a high quality rig holder.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 6c2 (at Panasonic)
More: http://www.lang-av.com/
eMail: info@lang-av.com
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10) Hagor: Beamfix – Support with reasoned functionality
The company Hagor from Bad Oeyenhausen Germany with the Beamfix 1
created a shapely projector support with ball joint holder which features a
concealed Imbus calibration that is universally adjustable. Thanks to
Tri-Step-Installation (TSM) it can be installed quickly and without any
problems. 1. fix Beamfix to the ceiling, 2. fix universal
receiver system (Spider) to the projector and 3. mount the
projector - and the installation is finished. Hagor is going to introduce the
brand new Beamfix as a lift which can be automatically adjusted and is
offered with an infrared remote control at the ProLight+Sound.
This is the first time that Hagor does not
use the classical shear lift system.
ProLight+Sound,
Hall 9, Booth A26
More:
http://www.hagor.de
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 11) TDS Promethean: ACTIVboard in
48" on this year's CeBIT
Since the
mid-nineties the ACTIVboard concept has proved to be the best solution for
interactive teaching. In the last year TDS Promethean installed more than
12,000 systems worldwide. This is a tremendous result for the only European
manufacturer of interactive whiteboards. This success story will be beat by
the new ACTIVboard in 48". The ultra-portable ACTIVboard was presented
for the first time in January on the BETT-Show in London. Due to multiple
requests, TDS Promethean has developed this handy ACTIVboard which includes a
table stand and a carrier bag (optional). It is designed for those who do
many presentations 'on the road' and who do not want to miss the advantages
of the ACTIVboard, in particular the use of the ACTIVstudio software. If you
would like to see the ACTIVboard live, you are welcome to visit TDS on CeBIT.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 4i2 (UK Common Stand)
More: http://www.tds-promethean.de
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12) GTCO CalComp: MeetingBoard now available in 4 sizes
GTCO CalComp
brings the interactive MeetingBoard, the electronic presentation board, in
two more sizes on the market to live up to expectations of public and private
enterprises in a much better way. Thus the MeetingBoard is available with a
picture diagonal of 50 (127cm), 70 (178 cm) and 75 inches (190 cm) and a
serial-, or USB interface as well as with integrated Bluetooth technology.
The MeetingBoard is based on the electromagnetic technology that enables a
robust surface on which the user can write on with dry markers that can be
wiped off. With the patented technology of GTCO CalComp the pen has a right
and left mouse button, double click and supports a high resolution of 1.000
lines per inch whereby the pen can be positioned more exactly and the user is
also able to write much quicker. With a resolution up to 45.000 x 60.0000
pixel, projectors of the future with a higher resolution can also be
supported.
CeBIT, Hall 1, Booth 7g2 (at Sanyo Fisher)
More:
http://www.gtcocalcomp.com
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13) SMART Ideas: free concept-mapping software with every SMART Board
 A free copy of SMART ideas 3.1
concept-mapping software for the Microsoft windows operating system is now
shipping with every SMART Board interactive whiteboard. The combination of
SMART Board software with SMART Ideas software creates a powerful set of
templates and tools unavailable on any other brand of interactive whiteboard.
This bundle includes a comprehensive, expandable clip art gallery and the
ability to incorporate any multimedia of file type. Used for brainstorming,
organizing ideas and planning projects, SMART Ideas software fosters
creative, independent thinking in the classroom. SMART Ideas software
supports multilevel concept maps. Teachers and students can create unlimited
sublevels, expand simple maps and move quickly between levels. Educators
receive a host of free curriculum-related templates and clip art.
CeBIT,
Hall 11, Booth B10 + Hall 1, Booth 6H2 (at Toshiba)
Bildungsmesse, Nürnberg
(31.3.-4.4.), Hall 8, Booth 418
More: http://www.smarttech.com
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14) TLS Education Line – always one sound better!
TLS
Communication GmbH based in Hilden Germany has completely overhauled and
extended its product range. It has been extended to include many more
features and reflects the growing demand for such products. All the product
lines now have a radio microphone as well as pure voice amplifier boxes. The
control units on the devices are arranged in such a way that they can be
viewed easily and the devices have robust metal corner protectors, as well as
a protective metal grille for the built-in speakers. The VoiceMaker range -
8.5/17 Wrms/Wmpo - is particularly suitable for schools/training, nursery
schools and sport/fitness centres. The next product line - 17/34 Wrms/Wmpo -
is the SoundMaker range. The M 100 range - 70/120 Wrms/Wmpo - is suitable for
large rooms, halls, on stage and for use in presentations and lectures, in
hotels and during sports events. The new products in the TLS Education Line
will be presented to the public for the first time at ProLight+Sound in
Frankfurt.
ProLight+Sound,
Hall 4.1, Booth H 80
More:
http://www.tls-gmbh.com
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15) HP/stethos: Mobile solutions for HP projectors
HP is going to put the main emphasis for their projectors xb31, sb21
and the well established Compaq-projectors on the subject “wireless”. At the
booth 4H2 in hall 1 HP presents the wireless JetCAPS AirProjector. The
additional device for projectors, which has been developed by HP and JetCAPS,
is a mobile solution to quickly integrate digital projectors into a network.
Thus several notebooks and PCs can be used via a wireless-LAN network. The
AirProjector is the data central station and the mediator between projector
and PC. The JetCAPS AirProjector is compatible to all Windows-PCs which are
equipped with a Wireless-LAN-interface (IEEE802.11b). As soon as the
presentation is called up on the PC, the Client-Software registers picture
data and information. Data is compressed and transmitted to the JetCAPS
AirProjector which sends it to the projector. The in the IEEE
802.11b-standard included 64 or 128 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption
(WEP) protects internal data and prevents a disturbance of the presentation
via other wireless applications within the network.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 4H2
More:
http://www.hp.com/
More:
http://www.stethos.com/d_airprojector.htm
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16) InfoComm Europe: new areas POI/POS/POE
 The presentation of AV
communications solutions for different areas of application in special
Solution Centers is a new component of InfoComm Europe, which will take place in Hall 11
at Koelnmesse
from 19th to 21st November 2003. The plan is to set up three Centers focusing on the following topic
areas: point of entertainment (POE), point of information (POI) and point of
sale (POS). These Centers will provide clear and impressive presentations of
how AV communication can be used to design spectacular events of all types,
to facilitate the interactive exchange of information and to encourage
consumers to buy - in short, it will show how new business models can be
generated. All the topics covered in these Centers will be accompanied by a
workshop programme that will take a detailed look at all aspects of
technology and system integration, as well as the full range of applications
and uses. The Solution Center will be organized by Promesys GmbH, Stuttgart.
eMail: susanne.taxis@promesys.de
More: http://www.infocomm-europe.com
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17) EPSON EMP-735: a new ultraportable wireless LAN-projector
The EPSON
Deutschland GmbH presents the new EPSON EMP-735 - a high-performance and
mobile solution for professional presentations. The extremely light
XGA-projector that only weighs 1,9 kg is equipped with a wireless-LAN-card
802.11b-connection with whom data can be easily transmitted without any
cable. Because of the image-transfer technology Network Screen, developed by
EPSON, the user can transmit data from a PC/notebook to the projector via the
wireless-LAN-card without having a decrease of performance. The EPSON EMP-735
also has an integrated PCMCIA-card slot so that presentations can also be
conducted without any notebook or PC. Special reflectors were developed for
the lamps of the EPSON EMP-735 which make a very high light performance of
2.000 ANSI lumens possible. With the EasyMP-System, that is integrated into
the projector, even last-minute changes of the presentation-composition or
order can be made. The EPSON EMP-735 is available since February 2003 for
5.324,40 € (incl. VAT) suggested retail price.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 7H12
More:
http://www.epson.com/
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18) Arte ex machina: Art-created with the computer
 Two company founders from Freiburg
present an extraordinary new product named Arte ex machina in the range of
AVP. The programme develops and displays abstract image sequences that change
constantly and always result in new, interesting images. Different basic
settings (styles) show different image screen sequences. The Corporate
Edition of Arte ex machina appeals to companies, doctor’s practices etc. as
an eye catcher in entrance halls and antechambers. It will be offered with
PlasmaScreens or projectors. The Public Edition is perfect for public
presentation screens in railway stations, airports, museums and for the wellness-area.
A separate “Art Line” deals with subject specific productions as well as with
the connection between the image creations und music, dance and others. First
performances are already planned. The founders search cooperations with
hardware providers for the rendering of precise packages for the single
editions and collective fair appearances and major projects.
More: http://www.arteexmachina.com
eMail: HBarkmann@organisationsdienst.de
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19) IC: Opinion poll concerning the dealers satisfaction
The sales channels in Europe show some interesting and surprising
results in the soft facts as for example the dealers satisfaction beside the
regional differences. This arose from a current inquiry of 250 dealers made
by the consultancy InterConnection Consulting. The four most important
factors for dealers and distributors are almost at the same importance
product quality, margin, delivery time and the area guarantee/service. During
the analysis it appears that the product quality can fulfil soonest the
expectations of the distributions partner. The appraisal of the specific
trademarks is astonishing: Plus dominates in three import categories
(technical quality, guarantee/service and delivery time) with best marks
while a well-known brand like Sony is always on one of the last three places
in these areas. 3M impresses trough marketing support and dominates in the
category Lead Generation. In the category Sales Support four brands are at
the top: Sharp, EIKI,
ASK/Proxima and Panasonic. Particularly interesting is the satisfaction with
the margin politic where 3M asserts itself in the front clearly before
Hitachi while Plus is at the last place in this category. The panel of 400
sides is available by InterConnection for € 5.900,-.
More:
http://www.interconnectionconsulting.com
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20) 3M: Ultimate Meeting Room Solution with Digital Wall Display
 The Digital Wall Display
represents a new category of "always there" meeting room solutions,
eliminating the need for multiple individual devices such as a television
monitor, dry-erase board, multimedia projector, flip chart and digital
whiteboard. The Wall Display minimizes cabling, noise, the use of space and
the maintenance necessary for a multitude of meeting room devices - providing
a simple, all-in-one solution. Once installed users only need to connect the unit and push the power
button to display images and replay sound. The Digital Wall Display is
designed for use in small to medium sized meeting rooms and classrooms.
Additionally it is ideal for any scenario that requires collaboration and
rapid sharing of information, such as marketing presentations, sales training
or seminars. 3M will present the revolutionary Digital Wall Display, latest
generation of multimedia projectors and Vikuiiti screen on the CeBIT fair
from 12th until 19th of March.
CeBIT,
Hall 16, Booth D21
More: http://www.3mWallDisplay.com/
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21) Toshiba T-Series: best performance with the new 6
The business
area “professional visual products” of Toshiba Europe GmbH presents six new
data- und video projectors of its „performance class“ T720/721, T620/621 and
T520/521. The follow-up models of the successful T-series that were
introduced in fall 2002 distinguish themselves by a very strong light
performance. The models T720/721 and T620/621 feature 2.400 ANSI lumens
thanks to the micro-lens-array technology (MLA). The T520 and the T521
feature 1.800 ANSI lumens. Moreover, the on-screen-display was improved.
Wireless presentations are no problem for the T720, T721, T520 and T521
devices because of the wireless LAN technology. In the scope of supply of
those four projectors e necessary WLAN software is included. The T720 and the
T721 are immediately ready for the wireless use. All models have
XGA-resolutions and a contrast ratio of 400:1. Special projectors of this
series – the devices T721, T621 and T521 - are also available with the
Toshiba back projection camera. All Toshiba Business projectors have a
three-year guarantee.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 6H2
More:
http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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22) WolfVision: Ceiling Visualizer for conference rooms
 Conference room architects and
planners have been waiting for a unit like WolfVision's Ceiling Visualizer
VZ-C10 for many years. The new Ceiling Visualizer allows for the first time
to build a stylish conference room with all technical equipment invisible for
the audience. The Ceiling Visualizer can be built into a suspended ceiling or
mounted on the ceiling like a projector. Even before the unit was deliverable
12 companies in USA, Austria, Sweden and Norway decided to redesign their
conference rooms, which had already been under construction, in order to
integrate the VZ-C10. The Austrian company Magna, Steyr, even urged
WolfVision to deliver an early pre-series unit, and Magna adapted their
conference room to the VZ-C10 literally in the last minute before the opening
ceremony. More and more architects around the world get enthusiastic about
the possibility to hide the Visualizer in a ceiling - invisible for the
audience. WolfVision expects a big boom of this new technology this year.
More: http://www.wolfvision.com
eMail: wolfvision@wolfvision.com
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23) Panasonic: New first class conference projectors
Panasonic sets
up its line-up in the area of conference projectors. The PT-L6510E - the
follow-up model of the PT-L6500E - now features 4.200 ANSI lumens. It also
features the “BriteOptic” dual lamp system. With that system, the projector
works optional with one or two lamps. I. e. the projector provides in subject
to the operational area different lamp modi in 4 steps – from maximal brightness
to maximal lamp life (up to 6000 hours). In addition to the interchangeable
lenses like the ET-LE050, ET-LE101, ET-LE200 and ET-LE300 another
interchangeable lens is now available in the scope of supply of the
EL-models, the ET-LE150. This is very interesting because the EL models are
always delivered without any lenses. The ET-LE150 provides a projection
factor of 1,8-2,4:1 and projects images from distances from 1,4 up to 14,6
metres. The new 6510 models are available from beginning of March and will
also be presented at the CeBIT:
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 6c2
More:
http://www.panasonic-europe.com/
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24) WACOM: new interactive Pen Display for the education market
 The
WACOM Europe GmbH extends its Interactive Pen Display range and adds the
PL-700. The new product has especially been developed for the use in the area
of education, teaching and training. It is provided with a 17” display and
with the WACOM patented “Penabled Technology”. With the pressure sensitive
and wireless pen for which you do not even need any batteries, the user can
work normally and is able to write directly on the surface of the monitor
during his presentation. The PL-700 is the ideal input medium for
presentations, Whiteboard-applications or at video conferences. The display
has a SXGA resolution, 24 bit colour depth and is compatible with all SXGA
projectors. WACOM is going to show the PL-700 at the trade
fair for education, “Bildungsmesse” in Nürnberg
(31.03.03-04.04.03). The PL-700 will be available for the price of
2795 Euro (suggested retail price, VAT excluded) from March 2003 onwards.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 4d3 (at ADF workgroup dig. photography) +
Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 8-108
More: http://www.wacom-europe.com/en/produkte/pl-serie/index.asp
eMail: presentation@wacom-europe.com
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25) Publitec: world premiere Beamover 50 at the ProLight+Sound
On almost 90
qm platform Publitec presents news and highlights of the distribution- and
service programme “Image technology for events” at the ProLight+Sound in
Frankfurt. As world premiere Publitec presents the Beamover 50, the latest
head-movable video- and graphic projector featuring 5.000 (!) ANSI lumens.
Together with the projector manufacturer Sanyo, Publitec has developed the
“road versions” of the high
performance projectors XF 45 RV (10.000 ANSI lumens) and XF 35 RV (6.500 ANSI
lumens). These will be introduced in a 3-time panorama change-over projection
with Folsom-BlendPro-processor at the booth. Publitec is able to present the
Multi-Video-& Graphicscaler as well as the Seamless Switcher VP 720 DS in
an astonishing cost/performance ratio due to their position as a reseller of
the company Kramer. Concerning the screen systems by Stumpfl, the emphasis
will be on the “Monoblox” systems – mobile one-piece folding frame screens
that were particularly created for the rental staging area and that guarantee
an easy handling.
ProLight+Sound,
Hall 8.0, Booth A 16
More:
http://www.beamover.com
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26) eyevis: eyepil, the mobile and flexible big picture display
 The
eyepil is the flexible big picture display for any application. Because of
its modularity it is also possible to connect several eyepils so that you get
one big picture wall and are able to extend the system later if necessary.
The system has especially been developed for control rooms and makes a
perfect presentation in the best picture quality possible. The eyepil system
represents the ideal alternative for a fixed picture wall in small or middle
sized control rooms, it can also be used for mobile applications and can be
freely placed as it is provided with rolls. The system is equipped with XGA
or SXGA resolution and ensures the connection to many different sources. It
is compatible with all usual video sources and computer graphic formats. The
displays are based on the DLP technology by Texas Instruments which has
proved itself as very reliable in continuous operations and has already been
installed in most control rooms.
More: http://www.eyevis.de/
eMail: info@eyevis.de
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27) Kettenbach at the „Bildungsmesse“
in Nürnberg
Kettenbach
GmbH is again taking part at the „Bildungsmesse “ – the trade fair for education
and training in Nürnberg Germany from the 31.03 – 04.04. 2003. Projectors and
educational systems of the company InFocus will be shown as well as
audiovisual products and furniture for all sorts of applications.
Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 313
More:
http://www.kettenbach.net
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28) Grundig: new LCD-TV Tharus
The brand-new
TV Tharus 51 from Grinding’s LCD TV “family” presents itself distinctively in
function and design. The Grundig Tharus 51 (51 centimetres in a 4:3 format)
convinces because of is flicker-free, clear and sharp image performance. The
digital flow/motion compensation “Reference Plus” of the high performance
Digi 100 Progressive-chassis guarantees natural motion sequences, even at
quick camera turns. The Megalogic-system, the TV guide, a videotext memory
with over 2.000 pages and the support of megatext level 2.5 make this comfort
package the perfect choice for all users. The Grundig LCD-TV Tharus 51
possesses an optical and a mechanical contrasted audio unit that is revived
by a 3-channel-activ-loudspeaker system (Magic Fidelity), created by Grundig.
Three amplifier output stages feature a music performance of 22 Watt and
ensure a perfect stereo sound experience at home.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 3D16
More:
http://www.grundig.com
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 29) COMM-TEC/Samsung: Digital
Presenter SDP-6500 now available
Samsung's
flagship of Visual presenters offer everything a user needs. High picture
quality combined with many digital effects and working options make every
presentation in front of a large audience real fun. Samples and three
dimensional objects in small sizes or sizes up to 384 x 272 mm can be shown
in ordinary sharpness and true colour thanks to Samsung's leading camera
technology. With its turning camera head and its 12 x optical power zoom it's
possible to transmit pictures of a room as well as information from a
flip-chart or a whiteboard. The SDP-6500 is equipped with a progressive Scan
CCD camera chip with 1.500.000 pixels and delivers high SXGA resolution
images. The high-quality camera makes up to 15 images per second. A main
difference to products of other providers is the extreme large operating area
of the CCD camera which can show almost 100% of an on edge DIN A4 format in
high resolution. The SDP-6500 is available through COMM-TEC and has a
recommend price of EUR 5290,- plus VAT.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de
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30) G+B: New in the rental area : HoloPro as foil
Additionally to the
glass integration HoloPro is now also available as foil. The newest product
development turns every glass pane into a high quality projection surface. The
foil consists of polypropylene and can be fixed to any glass surface with the
help of adhesive tape. Glass walls at trade fair booths, in conference rooms,
in foyers or shop windows quickly and easily become a multi medial surface.
The film with the holographic-optical elements is laminated between two
special foils. Because of the light weight and flexibility of the material
the foil can be easily transported. The extraordinary features of HoloPro -
the problem free application which is independent of the surrounding light,
as well as the special transparency -
are also integrated into the foil variant. The projection is made possible
via an especially calculated angle from behind the pane and is directed to
the viewer via holographic-optical elements. HoloPro foil is available in any
size up to 67”.
More:
http://www.gb-mediensysteme.de/
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31) IFA 2003 – the festival of innovations
The Internationale
Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin is and will be the number one of the
Consumer Electronics fairs. The IFA is at the same time extremely popular for
the audience, a place for a high number of new products and a “fair of
orders”. About 900 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will show their
newest trends in the innovative field of consumer electronics on 160.000 qm
from August
29th until September 3rd. In doing so, the “digital
evolution” plays an important part. This is also a concern for the digital TV
and radio as for the new digital recording media, photography,
telecommunication and the information technology. The great product variety
is also expected for the home cinema market. The range of new hardware
products is also very broad – from the smallest screen and a LCD TV to
Plasma-screens with a size of over 1,50 m and high-performance projection
devices. The subject matter Home Cinema wins significance also in the High
End field whereby the cross-linking makes great progresses – some parts are
wireless and work via radio.
More:
http://www.ifa-berlin.de/
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32) NEC: new projectors with automatic trapezoidal correction
Simply
present: with the projectors VT460 (SVGA, 1500 ANSI lumens), VT560 (XGA, 1300
ANSI lumens) and VT660 (XGA, 1700 ANSI lumens) NEC introduces for the first
time three models with integrated gravitation sensor. This sensor makes sure
that the projector - after the setting-up operation - automatically positions
a rectangular image on the screen without the help of the user. Presentations
and video performances will be extremely easy to handle with this operating
concept, even for technical laypersons. The multimedia projectors are
perfectly suited for companies, educational institutions and for the home
office-application because of their performance features. The new models
feature three separate inputs for RGB, S-Video and Video. The projectors have
a zoom lens (projection ratio 1,5 – 1,77:1) with an extremely short focal
length so that also great images are projectable in small rooms with short
distances.
CeBIT,
Hall 2, Booth B20
More:
http://www.nec-europe.com/
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 33) beyerdynamic: new Components for
wireless Conference System
The wireless
MCW Digital conference system from beyerdynamic is complemented with another
series. The MCW-D 200 control unit and the appropriate microphone units of
the series 2000 allow new functions within wireless communication. The most
important feature is the automatic voice control that works like a wired
automatic mixer. The N-1 function allows connections to teleconferencing
systems. In order to integrate a wireless conference system into a media
control system more effectively, the MCW-D 200 is fitted with an Ethernet
connection in addition to a serial RS 232 interface. The MCW-D 2041/2043
microphone units with display and multi-function buttons are suitable for
PC-controlled voting procedures. In addition to interpreting applications
with maximal 7 foreign language channels, messages can be sent to conference
participants.
ProLight+Sound,
Hall 4.1, Booth D 51
More: http://www.beyerdynamic.de/com/index.htm
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34) Hitachi: CP-X870 + digital sign posting display
According to the motto “information anywhere” the Hitachi Digital Media
Group is going to present their integrated digital sign posting and display
solutions for the first time at the CeBIT 2003. Digital sign posting
solutions have been developed for companies and the retail trade in order to
offer a complete and improved communication solution for customers and staff.
During the period of development the Hitachi Digital Media Group worked
together with companies like McDonalds and the estate agent Foxtons to be
able to offer an optimised digital sign posting system. Furthermore Hitachi
is going to introduce the CP-X870, a LCD projector for big format
presentation solutions on free surfaces. With up to 4000 hours lamp life and
more than 10000 hours of use the easy-care CP-X870D is an extraordinary
presentation product for commercials and public information.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 7/F12
More:
http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
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35) Consultec/FirmNet: partnership at multimedia PoS
The companies
Consultec AG and The Fantastic Corporation contract a close partnership in
the area Multimedia Point Of Sales (M-POS). The cooperation includes an
international distribution- and marketing initiative of the Consultec AG and
Fantastic-subsidiary company FirmNet AG. FirmNet is specialised in the
advice- and project business area and possesses a long lasting experience
with the implementation of software systems for E-Learning, forwarding of
data, business communication and Content Management. This range of offers is
broadened by FirmNet because of the infotainment product-line of Consultec
for which FirmNet gets the reseller rights. With the Consultec-system, multimedial
matters can be spread out on presentation surfaces with the help of a central
control. In this way it is possible to control the POS-promotions in all
branch offices of a supermarket chain directly from the centre.
More:
http://www.consultec.de
More:
http://www.firmnet.com
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36) Barco: 4 newcomers in the
prize winning iQ-serial
Barco with the iQ G200L/R in XGA and SXGA announces the extension of
the Long Life projector range and adds 4 new products to the serial. The iQ
(Pro)-range has already received 5 important awards (Pick Hit, Creative New
Product, SatisFecit Trophy Award, Vanguard Award and the Standing Ovation
Award). The new projectors have been especially developed for demanding long
time presentations and have been equipped with long life 120 W lamps (6000
hours in the dual lamp mode). Special filters and precision components in the
projector design maximise the operating time of all critical parts of the
device. The innovative design of these projectors lengthens the operating
time, reduces service and maintenance and lessens operating costs. The iQ
long life range is available in a “stand alone” and in a network-compatible
iQ platform, both in XGA and SXGA resolution (XGA 2000 ANSI lumens, SXGA 1800
ANSI lumens).
CeBIT,
Hall 6, Booth B04
More:
http://www.presentations.barco.com
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37) HK makes distribution contract with Sharp
The Holger Kuhfuß Computer GmbH Germany has become the distribution
partner for Sharp projectors, plasma displays and monitors. Thus it is
possible for HK to offer Sharp’s ideas in the area of mobile solutions to its
own customers. HK sells the Sharp PG-M25X for 3390 Euro (plus VAT) as an
introductory offer. The special highlight of the XGA projector is the “Wireless
Reality Presentation Technology” (IEEE802.11b with 11MBIT/SEC. at a distance
of 30 metre), a new vector based data compression technology “VQ” (vector
quantization) and the “Auto Image Capture System”. The 2,6 kg light projector
allows almost any real time presentation without any noticeable loss of
quality – thanks to the installed and for the new generation of wireless
projectors especially designed compression software VQ.
More:
http://www.hkc.de/
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38) VITEC/CeBIT: "The Voice", VegaStar Gold and Maja
 VITEC
Distribution GmbH exclusively presents video and audio conference solutions
of the manufacturer and partner Aethra at their shared booth (hall 13, booth
C56) at the CeBIT. Highlights of this exhibition of the brand Aethra are the
flexibly usable conference room telephone “The Voice” from the audio sector
and the Settop-Box “Vega Star Gold” as well as the compact picture telephone
”Maja” from the video area. “Vega Star Gold” unites a MCU system which
supports IP-, ISDN- as well as IP and ISDN sessions, has an optional
encryption mechanism and a built-in file management. The picture telephone
“Maja” combines performance and comfort in installation and operation with an
incredible price (from 1400 Euro plus VAT). According to the distributor also
home users can now afford picture telephones and are able to contact video
conference systems. Another highlight of the exhibition is the
Full-Duplex-conference room telephone “The Voice”. “The Voice” can be used as
a hands-free telephone and a fax system or can be connected to a PC with the
help of the included software.
CeBIT,
Hall 13, Booth C56
More: http://www.vitec-distribution.com
eMail: info@vitec-distribution.com
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39) 20 years Anders+Kern
Anders+Kern presentation systems GmbH celebrated their 20th anniversary
on 01.02.2003. Until four years ago the firm from Norderstedt Germany used to
be a classical middle class family company. To be prepared for the future
challenges of the market Anders+Kern has joined the TA Triumph-Adler AG in
1998. Together with the companies that have joined in the TA A/Vi-Tec-union
Anders+Kern belongs to one of the biggest producers and providers of
presentation technology. The wide range of products particularly includes
multimedia products like data/video projectors and plasma displays.
Furthermore the all-round provider offers overhead projectors, installation
systems like projection walls and presentation furniture like audio systems.
Right on time for the anniversary of the company Anders+Kern presents itself
with a new corporate design, a new booth and of course several interesting
product novelties at the CeBIT 2003 in Hannover.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth A 06
More:
http://www.anders-kern.de
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40) Looking for dealers
The GMK GmbH in Filderstadt near Stuttgart (Germany) is
looking for new special trade partners for the distribution of the VAN DER
ROLLE products. VAN DER ROLLE is a “presentation wallpaper” which has been
developed by GMK and was successfully introduced in Germany at the photokina
2002. There are several product variations for different operations in the
VAN DER ROLLE portfolio, from writing-enabled presentation walls to magnetic
white board substitutions.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth C48
More:
http://www.mygmk.de
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41) Last Minute / short messages
- SysComTec/Samsung: Price reduction for document cameras
Document
cameras have the highest growth rate in the presentation area. Larger amounts
mean simultaneously lower costs in production. In 2000 SysComTec had already
introduced the first low-cost high resolution document camera SVP6000 by
Samsung in Germany and Austria. SysComTec announced that the distributor is
now able to reduce the prices massively due to its successful sales. For this
reason the Samsung SDP 900DX is available for the suggested retail price of
3.550,- Euro, the SDP 950DX for 3.650,- Euro, the SDP 950ST for 2.990,- Euro,
the SVP 5500DX for 2.650,- Euro and the SVP 5500ST for 1.890,- Euro net (plus
VAT). The dealer and sub distributor conditions persist further on, dealers
get additional discounts of 10% when buying a demonstration device. The new
document camera SDP6500 with SXGA resolution is available in February.
More:
http://www.syscomtec.com
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- SCREEN.NT opens a branch office in Vienna
With the slogan
“Visions become Reality” the SCREEN New Technologies GmbH from Rosbach,
Germany, has established itself as specialist for electronic image systems.
Since the 16.01.2003 the Rosbacher specialists are represented in Austria. Under the direction of Ing.-Mag.
Martin Petz the branch office deals likewise with the professional
development, sales and rental, project planning and installation in the area
of high-quality presentation technology.
More:
http://www.screen-nt.com
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- Datavision at the CeBIT / new web presence
Datavision will introduce the latest products of the manufacturers
Sanyo, NEX, Plus, Optoma, Hitachi, LG Electronic, Projection Design, JVC,
Philips and ASK at the CeBIT 2003. A highlight will be the first 40” TFT display
of Samsung. Furthermore, Datavision will present user-orientated video
conference systems of Polycom for the first time. More information is
available on the completely new Datavision web pages. On these pages the
visitor not only finds a complete outline over the range of products but also
useful help concerning the projector choice under the button “Assistant”.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B01
More:
http://www.datavision-online.de
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TANDBERG: IP-Videoconferencing-Software-Upgrades
TANDBERG
announced enhanced IP functionality across its product line. In particular,
TANDBERG's stand-alone Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) can now host video and
audio conferences via IP networks. TANDBERG continues to advance the level of
IP performance by providing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) security for
point-to-point and multipoint videoconferencing over ISDN, IP or mixed
ISDN/IP on the TANDBERG MCU and video endpoints. Another TANDBERG first, the
Company's patent-pending Intelligent Packet Loss Recovery (IPLR) improves
both received and transmitted video on all IP endpoints, IP infrastructure
and MCUs. TANDBERG's MCU now provides video and audio conferencing over ISDN,
IP or mixed ISDN/IP in either a 16+16 (video plus audio) or 8+8 configuration.
CeBIT,
Hall 13, Booth C10/1
More:
http://www.tandberg.no
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- SYSTEMS: Fair will be repositioned
The Internet
informs that SYSTEMS 2003, the international trade fair for Information
Technology (IT) will now be repositioned. The new hall structure concentrates
more on ITK solutions. This allows a better structure of the presented
attractions. Thereby it is possible to present the according offers at the
SYSTEMS clearly arranged and meeting the needs of the target group. The most
important measures for the further extension of the attractiveness of the
SYSTEMS 2003 are according to the solution oriented ITK offer economic
demands, registration of visitors, which ensures an unique transparency of
business demands, situation of request and the interests of every single
visitor and planned ”guided tours” to lead the visitor to lectures and
exhibitors. The result is a real business fair – a market place for new
business and effective customer relations management.
More:
http://www.systems.de/
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- Extron presents its new triple switch
Extron
Electronics presents the MPS112, a new media presentation switcher where
three independent switchers are combined in one case: VGA with four inputs,
one output and stereo –audio switcher, one S-Video with four inputs, one
output and a stereo-audio switcher, as well as a composite video with four
inputs and one output with stereo-audio switcher. The MPS 112 is easy to
integrate and a low priced solution for applications with signal transmission
where normally three separate switchers would have been needed. With the
multifunctional MPS112 it is possible to switch between VGA, S-Video and
Composite-Video signals. Every presenter is now able to integrate and to use different
sources. It can also be used for many projectors and creates therefore new
system integration possibilities. The MPS112 was improved in its audio
specifications and is now perfect for almost all presentation areas.
More:
http://www.extron.com
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- MEDIA! AG changes into Prime Standard
MEDIA!AG, the
company for innovative media technologies, Munich, announced that the
association will be listed at the German stock exchange in Frankfurt as a
Prime Standard Segment from the 31st of January. The high
transparency standard as a requirement to be upgraded into this segment was
already achieved earlier and should now help to stabilize the trust in the
MEDIA! AG share. MEDIA! AG specialises in media technological services. The company’s main
area are solutions for complex media and visualisation requests in
professional presentations and broadcasting technologies. Their businesses
are divided into the areas Event Service (rental activities for corporate
events), Production Services (services for film, TV and studio productions)
and Sales & Services (LED Indoor-/ Outdoor installations and media
technologies).
More:
http://www.media-ag.com
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- GretagMacbeth enjoys excellent financial health and
future potential
Although the
names are similar, GretagMacbeth AG should not be confused with Gretag
Imaging AG nor should it be associated with any recent announcements about
Gretag Imaging's financial condition. GretagMacbeth, a totally distinct
company, continues to demonstrate excellent financial health and future
potential. In reporting its mid-2002 financial results, GretagMacbeth
demonstrated both profitability and positive cash flow. The company has no
outstanding debt and substantial cash reserves and it expects a significant
increase in operating profit and net income on a full year basis.
More:
http://www.gretagmacbeth.com
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- Minicom: new CAT5 Video Display System
Transmits
simultaneously and in real time an A/V Signal to hundreds of far away
displays. Minicom Advanced Systems presents its new A/V solution which is
ideal for big multi-Screen Applications. The new product name is CAT5 Video
Display System: in short VDS. As the CAT5 VDS is a true hardware solution it
transmits everything without any loss of image quality in real time with a
solution of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 85 Hz. Thanks to the Kat. 5 technology it is
possible to place the monitor with a distance of up to 160m from the A/V
source. The VDS has many functions but surprisingly low-priced. It is easily
upgradeable because of its modular architecture. All VDS systems include an 8
port broadcaster unit, an 8 port Line splitter as well as remote units and
cables in micro size format.
CeBIT,
Hall 14, Booth J25
More: http://www.minicom.com
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- Hypermirror: interactive solutions at the World of Events
At the World of Events in
Wiesbaden, Germany,
on February
25th and 26th, HYPERMIRROR presents extremely interesting examples of fascinating
multimedia-installations, e.g. interactive projections and computer
animations. This also includes special fragrances and sounds inside the room
and reactive products, furniture, sofas, walls and floors which react to
contacts of the visitors because of a sophisticated sensor technology.
Moreover, the specialists from Munich introduce new development s with the virtual “HYPERBOOK”: this book
presents itself as if it was real, right in front of the visitor. And it
makes no difference whether it seems to float through the room or whether it
seems to lie on a desk. It is even possible to write something on the
projected pages with a special pen.
World
of Events, Rhein-Main-Halls, OG, Booth F36
More:
http://www.hypermirror.de
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- HKS: rail system with integrated illumination
This lets your presentation shine in the right light! The HKS wall rail
is single and double rail at the same time. The interior of the wall rail can
be used as a cable canal or lights can be easily fixed to it if a low voltage
rail is installed into the rail. The optical completion is achieved by the
cover plate made of aluminium. The HKS media system offer still include
projection boards, flip charts, white wall boards and pin boards. All boards
have been constructed for wall installation or for mounting to the HKS wall
rail. The sophisticated design, the high quality of the material and the
fabrication as well as the functionality of the HKS wall rail allow many
possibilities during the presentation.
More:
http://www.hks-gmbh.de
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- Vision Tools/Hitachi: 42" Plasma –Offer
Vision Tools
distributions GmbH shows with the new Hitachi 42 inch Plasma display, 42 PMA
400E, the High-Resolution ALIAS Plasma with 1024 x 1024 Pixel
Resolution for a price & quality that was unknown until now and only
known by standard low resolution panels! High quality, newest technology and
fantastic pricing will set a new standard.
More:
http://www.visiontools.de
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- holzmedia: FreeBeam – working place of the future
There is more to the holzmedia GmbH in Burgstetten Germany than the
manufacturing of office and conference furniture, also the complete
integration of digital media in modern offices and conference areas belongs
to their service. It is all about the working place of the future. For
example FreeBeam, the first desk which (almost) does not need any paper. It
integrates working place and presentation technology in a unique way. PC and
beamer are integrated, a deflection mirror projects the monitor surface onto
the tabletop. With an interactive pen the user can “beam” the chosen tool
towards him – here you work in the fourth dimension. With one grip the
projection mirror can be turned in such a way that the work is projected onto
the wall.
More:
http://www.holzmedia.de
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- 30 years AVE Verhengsten GmbH
After 30 years of successful work and a rapid development within the
last 15 months the company from Bergisch Gladbach Germany extends its staff
in the central office and in its branch in Berlin. The branch in Berlin has
also moved to bigger premises in January. Wolfgang Key is a new member of
staff at AVE in Bergisch Gladbach and is responsible for the system trade.
Jan Musigk is new in the AVE branch in Berlin and looks after the rental area
and event planning. Jaqueline Thiel is also a new member of staff in the
distribution office in Berlin. For the 30th anniversary of the
company AVE is going to offer different activities for customers and members of
staff throughout the year 2003. AVE has been a reliable partner for event
technology for 30 years. AVE not only offers the organisation and realization
of events but also provides devices and system solutions in the area of
video, audio and conference technology.
CeBIT,
Hall 2, Booth B20 (at NEC) + Hall 21, Booth C22 (at Eyegonomic)
More:
http://www.avepro.net
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- MediaDist/dnp: Next generation rear
projection!
The new optical rear projection pane Alpha Screen by dnp has especially
been developed to optimise the performance features of modern and light
strong projectors. The pane not only improves the perceived contrast but also
ensures a broad horizontal and vertical observation angle via an even and
symmetrical light distribution. The mechanical features of the pane also
allow the projection of the highest resolution signals; a dim front coating
effectively minimizes reflections of windows and room light. As usual at dnp
the pane is available in different focal lengths and sizes. The “ultra short
focal length”-type allows a very compact, room saving installation. Available
ex works are the sizes 67” and 84”. The sizes 100” and 120” are going to be
available soon.
More:
http://www.mediadist.ch/news/2003-01.asp
More: http://www.dnp.dk/siab.asp?o_id=0
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