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4) BenQ: Lifestyle today - Design + Innovation
After one year
BenQ exhibits itself again at the CeBIT. The company presents a number of new
products. Beside the brand-new DLP home cinema projector PE 8700 (q.v. AVP-N. 9/03), Ben Q also presents a new
plasma screen. The HDTV compatible plasma display BenQ PDP46W1 combines a
cool, slender design with a huge 46” diagonal. Beside a contrast ratio of 850:1
it provides a brightness of 700 cd/m². The video optimised format 16:9
delights the home cinema enthusiast but the device is also perfect at
presentations. Additional features are a digital zoom and a image-in-image
function.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B45
More:
http://www.BenQ-eu.com
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5) A+K: AstroBeam S130 - DLP-projector for leisure time and
business
The
Anders+Kern Präsentationssysteme GmbH & Co. KG broadens its offering of
its private brand A+K AstroBeam in the data-/ videoprojector area with the
new model S130. This mobile DLP-projector with SVGA resolution connects job
and leisure time in a perfect way – and all that for a very low price!
Everyone who wants to use the light (only 3,1 kg) and very silent (only 37
dB) A+K AstroBeam S130 as a tool for work will highly appreciate its monitor
output as well as the extremely high contrast ratio of 2000:1 and the high
brightness of 1000 ANSI lumens. The outstanding video quality in 4:3 / / 16:9
makes it perfect for the application at home. This can be achieved because of
the DCDi-technology by Faroudja that provide sharp images and a very natural
color performance.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth A 06
More:
http://www.anders-kern.de
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6) Toshiba: D1+D2 lightweights in retro design
 At the CeBIT the Toshiba business
area Professional Visual Products brings a new line-up of DLP-products on the
market. From now on, the two models D1 and D2 will complement the product
portfolio of Toshiba in the “mobile class”. With a weight of only 2,4 kg, a
light performance of 2.000 (D1) and 2.500 ANSI lumens (D2) and a contrast
ratio of 800:1, both new devices are perfect for the mobile application and
the video conference area. Both projectors can present images with diagonals
between 0,9 and 5 metres. Because of the automatic signal identification the
complicated choosing of the right entry source is not necessary anymore. The
D1 and the D2 also provide an ECO-mode like most of the Toshiba data- and
videoprojectors that reduces the heavy duty of the projection lamp and that
lowers the operating noise. Because of the possibility to play-back an
additional image across the monitor output, the new projectors are ideal for
the application in schools or other educational facilities. Both projectors
are available from March onwards via distributors or specialized trade.
CeBIT,
Hall 1,Booth 6H2 + Bildungsmesse Hall 8, Booth 418 and
Hall 9, Booth 303
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors +
eMail: projektoreninfo@toshiba-teg.com
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7) NEC: Business-projector LT260 in an attractive design
The NEC
projector LT260 wins the iF-design award 2003 – an internationally
acknowledged price of the iF Industry Forum Design Hannover e.V. - that is
donated every year at the CeBIT. This
award is a convincing sales argument because the design of an device gains
more and more importance concerning the buying decision. The flowing forms,
rounded edges of the object and the silver shimmering chassis of the LT260
were the reasons for the jury’s decision that consists of international first
class-designers.
CeBIT,
Hall 2, Booth B20
More:
http://www.nec-europe.com/
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8) CTX: 46"-Plasma Display – pure movie-feeling
Now CTX also
gets into the Plasma Display market. At the CeBIT the manufacturer presents a
gigantic 46” model. A very modern, almost avangardistic chassis that gives
very room an elegant touch – that is a matter of course with such a product.
The CTX is equipped with a visible screen diagonal of 46”. More technical
data include: a contrast ratio of 800:1 and a luminance of 700 cd/m². The
16,7 presentable colors, the ultra fine pixel pitch and a 160° angle
guarantee brilliant performances and create a real movie-feeling in every
living room in a 16:9 format. The display can present images in XGA
resolution – silent and absolutely flicker free. Extensive connection
possibilities offer a flexible usage.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B49
More:
http://www.ctxeurope.com
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9) Panasonic: brilliant mobile projectors
At CeBIT
Panasonic presents its latest generation of ultraportable LCD-projectors. The
models PT-LC56E (SVGA) and PT-LC76E (XGA) shine in the new design of the
Panasonic projector line-up, have lost their weight and just weigh a little
more than 2 kg. The devices will have probably 1.500 resp. 1.300 ANSI lumens
and a contrast ratio of 400:1. The operating noise will be under 28 dB. They
are equipped with a vertical trapezoidal correction and can be used in saving
mode (lamp-life up to 3.000 hours). Moreover they are equipped with the
“Digital Cinema Reality” technology – like projectors from the home cinema
area – and are perfect for the application at home. The models will be
available at the end of April 2003.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 6c2
More:
http://www.panasonic-europe.com/
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10) 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.
CeBIT:
Hall 2, Booth C02 + Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 305
More:
http://www.sony-spc.de
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 11) PLUS: U4-series - 1500 ANSI-lumens in the
1,5 kg-class
In February
the PLUS Vision Corp. presented its new DLP-projectors of the U4-series in
Japan. The new projectors have 1.500 ANSI lumens and are 1,5 times brighter
and have a contrast ratio of 1500:1
that makes them two times more powerful than the U3-series. So the projectors
U4-131 (XGA), U4-111 (SVGA) are the most high performance mobile
business-projectors of the 1,5 kg class. The U4-series is an upgrade of the
U3-series – the most sold projector series ever - with over 100.000 units.
The new generation of DMD-chips by Texas Instruments, a revised design,
better optics and a lot more of improvements distinguish the new projectors.
The U4-projectors support “short-focus-lens” and therefore make a projection
of a 60” image with only 2 m distance possible. The Eco-Mode allows
projections with 80% of the normal brightness. The projectors support the
DVI- standard and also digital Hi-Definition broadcast signals (720p, 1080i).
Both new projectors are available over the specialized trade.
More: http://www.plus-vision.com/en/news/2003/0116_u4.html
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12) Berger/AmPro: AmPro series 4000 is on the market!
Berger big screen projection - the specialist from
Ludwigshafen, Germany, presents its new AmPro series 4xxx. In developing new
projectors, the wishes of the user and the demand to handle individual
projection applications were most important. The innovative product range
offers the right projector for almost every application. The AmPro LCD 4100
cinematic art (1250 ANSI lumens, 1280x720 resolution, 16:9) is perfect for a
real movie-atmosphere at home. For the mobile presentation the AmPro LCD 4200
(XGA, 2.200 ANSI lumens, 36 dB) is suited best. A real all-rounder is the
AmPro LCD 4300 that provides 3.300 ANSI lumens and a XGA-resolution. A real
profi-projector is the AmPro LCD-4400 (XGA, 4.400 ANSI lumens. 8,2 kg,
interchangeable lenses) that is only exceeded by the tandem-rack LCD-4400-T2
whereby the light performance can be doubled (weight: 25 kg).
More:
http://www.ampro.de
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13) Philips: bSure Brilliance – the new generation
Philips broadens its price winning bSure projector-range by two new
models: bSure XG2 and SV2 Brilliance. With light performances of 2000 and
2200 ANSI lumens they belong to the brightest projectors of their class. The
high performance and reliable devices are the first choice for sophisticated
customers in big companies and educational facilities. The projectors support
PS/2 Mouse-Loop Through for the control of the mouse cursor by the remote
control. The Monitor-Loop-Through is of advantage for teachers and speakers
because they don’t have to show their backs to the audience anymore to see
the projected images. The bSure Brilliance series has also new functions that
are especially interesting for companies. A remote control with a laser
pointer belongs to the standard
accessories as well as the “Your Logo”-function that boots the company-logo
instead the standard opening screen during the starting of the computer. A
comfortable Softbag for the security is also included in the
scope of delivery of the bSure Brilliance-models. Both new bSure Brilliance
projectors will be available from July 2003 onwards.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B02
More:
http://www.consumer.philips.com/
+ Philips-Hotline: 0800 / 180
20 89
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14) Kindermann on CeBIT + Bildungsmesse - 6 projectors for all uses
The completed product portfolio consists of six
high-performance multimedia projectors for all uses, in the so called
Mobile-Class, Desktop-Class and Installation-Class. Especially, for mobile
presentation and home cinema the two new models KS 100 and KX 100 were
developed. Within the Desktop-Class Kindermann introduces the new KXD 2300 on
the CeBIT, a high-performance projector for presenations, conferences and any
application in the company environment. Kindermann is successfully working
with distributors and representations all over Europe and will also exhibit
at the Bildungsmesse in Nürnberg, Germany, March 31 – April 4.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 1c3 + Bildungsmesse Hall 1, Booth 214
More:
http://www.kindermann.de/
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15) Datavision at the CeBIT / new Internet performance
Datavision
will present the latest products of manufacturers like SANYO, NEC, Plus,
Optoma, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Projection design, JVC, Philips and ASK. One
highlight will be the first 40” TFT monitor of Samsung. Another highlight is
the Hitachi EM-Panel which basis is a 15” TFT monitor. The lecturer does not
obstruct the view and always has eye contact with the audience. A pencil
displaces the mouse and the PC control is made directly via the display.
Datavision will also present application oriented video-conference- systems
by Polycom for the first time. You will find further information on the
complete new created internet pages by Datavision. Here the visitor not only
finds a complete overview of the product range but also some very useful help
concerning the best choice for a projector if he/she clicks on the button
“assistant”.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B01
More:
http://www.datavision-online.de
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16) SMART DViT: new technology for touch-sensitive displays
 SMART Technologies Inc. announces
DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology, a breakthrough technology platform
for touch-sensitive displays. DViT technology uses proprietary digital
cameras and sophisticated software to determine the contact of a finger,
stylus, pointer or other object on a display. No special pens or tools are
required to interact with the display, nor are special materials required on
the touch screen, making the image crystal clear. DViT technology is being
introduced on two of SMART's premium products -- the Rear Projection SMART
Board 3000i and the SMART Board for Plasma Displays interactive whiteboards.
By replacing analogue resistive technology with DViT technology, SMART has
improved the brightness and increased the contrast ratio of the image. The
Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i and SMART Board for Plasma Displays
interactive whiteboards with DViT technology are now available.
CeBIT,
Hall 11, Booth B10 + Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 418
More: http://www.smarttech.com/DViT +
eMail: info@germany.smarttech.com
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17) InFocus/AV-Solutions: new
distributor for InFocus "ScreenPlay"
The company
AV-SOLUTIONS GmbH i.G., that emanated from the company RP-Media Consulting
that shut down its business just recently, at the end February, will take on
the distribution of the ScreenPlay-products of the manufacturer InFocus. AV
SOLUTIONS will offer these products in Germany over special distribution
channels. With this new product group AV-SOLUTIONS possesses a well-balanced,
overviewed and very diversified product portfolio concerning the
price-/performance ratio. As a distributor of companies like LG Electronics
and projectiondesign as well as a long year partner of companies like ATRIUM
and ASK, AV-SOLUTIONS possesses a solid basis for a successful co-operation
with the distribution partners. With the enhancement of the distribution team
and the enlargement of the back office, a familiar support of the customers
and a very quick handling of the customer-concerns and assignments is
guaranteed.
Bildungsmesse, Hall 8, Booth 313
(InFocus)
More:
http://www.infocus.com + http://www.av-solutions.de
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18) Hagor/MultiVision: a new distribution partner for BeNeLux
Since January
2003 MultiVision BeNeLux in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands, is a distribution
partner for multimedia fixing of the HAGOR Products GmbH, Bad Oeyenhausen,
Germany. MultiVision BeNeLux belongs together with MultiVision Germany and
MultiVision UK to the MultiVision Europe group. The distribution program is
composed of projectors, plasma screens, projection walls and adequate
accessories. It includes the brands: Sony, Philips, InFocus/ASK, Toshiba,
Mitsubishi, Daewoo, Projecta and Hagor. MultiVision BeNeLux supplies importers
and wholesale dealers in Belgian, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Interested
people can find the distribution partner HAGOR at CeBIT.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 5a4 (at MultiVision)
More:
http://www.hagor.de + http://www.multivisionbenelux.nl
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19) Sahara and Geha announce cooperation
At the CeBIT 2003 Sahara,
manufacturer of CleverBoard, is pleased to announce that German based Geha
has agreed to become a distributor for CleverBoard, and they are launching
this new product at the CeBIT. CleverBoard is a UK manufactured interactive
whiteboard, fully lockable and secure with a lifetime guarantee on the board
surface. CleverBoard uses the award winning Mimio interactive technology
incorporated securely into the unit and is perfect for use within both
education and corporate environments.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth D52 (Sahara) + CeBIT, Hall 21, Booth D51 + Bildungsmesse Hall
8, Booth 107 (Geha)
eMail:
sales@saharabenelux.nl
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20) ComPeri: BOXLIGHT-distribution contract + two new models in the 3
kg class
The
distributor ComPeri from Dachau, Germany, takes on the distribution of
BOXLIGHT products in Germany. Right on time for the CeBIT, BOXLIGHT presents
new projectors. Besides the SP-46d (SVGA, 1500 ANSI lumens, 2,7 kg) BOXLIGHT
also shows the new XP-56d (1400 ANSI lumens, 2,7 kg). Both projectors feature
a digital trapezoidal correctory, digital zoom, a picture-in-picture function
and an automatic signal recognition. BOXLIGHT is acting as a manufacturer of
displays and presentation technology under its own name but also for
manufacturers like InFocus, Hitachi, Sony, Proxima and Epson. The service of
BOXLIGHT includes a 15-days money back and a two-year guarantee.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth A05
More: http://www.ComPeri.de +
http://www.Boxlight.com
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21) Hitachi-Software: StarBoard SuiteVersion 5.0
 With the new presentation-software
of Hitachi Software, all previous StarBoard software-programs will be
combined. Two basic installations are offered for business people and for
schools, that are perfect for their special requirements. New tools allow an
individual composition of the presentation surface. To make presentations
easier, an object-management-software and a lens were installed. The lens has
three different degrees of sharpness, and makes it possible for the user to
highlight important points. The object management changes drawings and
text-parts into objects so that they are easier to handle. The integrated
signature-identification allows the smoothing and the enhancement of the
characters. The integrated ShareWizard conference solution connects with the
help of TCP/IP any persons at different places. Thanks to the small data
bandwidth, it is possible to take part at conferences via mobile phones.
CeBIT:
Hall 1, Booth 6b2
More: http://www.hitachisoft-eu.com +
eMail: starboard@hitachisoft.de
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22) Projecta: i-PortaLite –
the interactive, portable projection screen
During the
CeBIT, Projecta presents the interactive projection screen i-PortaLite. With
the portable o-PortaLite it is possible to perform interactive presentation
at every favoured place. With the built-in sensors and the eBeam pointer, the
projected presentation is controlled. Also remarks can be presented
optically. I-PortaLite is perfect for interactive meetings via the internet
with users all over the world. Of course i-PortaLite can be also used as a
‘normal’ projection screen. Visitors of the CeBIT can take a look at the
interactive projection screen at the Projecta booth.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth A29
More:
http://www.projecta.nl
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23) 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
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24)  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 Booth)
+ Bildungsmesse Hall 8, Booth
108
More: http://www.tds-promethean.de
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25) GTCO CalComp: New MeetingBoard/-Pad at CeBIT
At the CeBIT,
GTCO CalComp presents directly at two booths the Meeting Board, the
electronic presentation board and the MeetingPad, the small wireless writing
tablet – both with integrated Bluetooth-technology. The MeetingBoard is
presented in its new size of 75” (190 cm) and the visitors can also see the
new version of the InterWrite software. The new software offers a number of
great functions like miniature images so that the user can directly chose the
page, has more editing possibilities for texts and objects, the import of
screenshots and signature-conversion and its import into other applications.
Every conference member, trainer or presenter can handle a computer and also
a MeetingBoard with the help of the MeetingPad, and can also write and draw
onto every projected application without leaving his/her seat. Because of
that, conferences, seminars and internet conferences will get more and more
simpler with the help of the MeetingBoard and the MeetingPad and every user
saves a lot of time and money.
CeBIT,
Hall 1, Booth 7g2 (at SANYO FISHER)
+ Bildungsmesse Hall 8, Booth
314
More:
http://www.gtcocalcomp.com
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26) MIMIO: German software 2.71 available
MIMIO delivers
the new German software MIMIO 2.71 at once. The software is totally
compatible with MIMIO-Xi and with MIMIO-classics and can be downloaded from
the homepage of the provider. The presentation boards of MIMIO can be visited
at CeBIT at the joint booth of Sahara/Virtual Ink.
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth D52 (at Sahara/Virtual Ink)
+ Bildungsmesse Hall 8, Booth
107 (at Geha)
More:
http://www.mimio.de
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27) NEC-Mitsubishi: "Quality is
visible" - Highlight: 40" NEC LCD 4000
NEC-Mitsubishi
Electronics Display offers a lot of new products to offer at this year’s
CeBIT. The highlight at the booth of the monitor-manufacturer is the new NEC
LCD4000 – a 40” presentation-display for the performance of static and moving
information. With the presentation of its first big-format
presentation-LCD-device – the NEC LCD3000 in autumn of 2002, NEC did the
first step into this growing market segment. Information-displays make
everybody much easier in many ways and sometimes we aren’t really aware of this
fact. E.g. most people who go on holiday get the information about the right
arrival and departure time with the help of such displays. The application
possibilities are never-ending and will become more manifold in future.
Especially for this market segment NEC-Mitsubishi has developed its new 30-
and 40” LC-Displays NEC LCD3000 and NEC LCD4000. The company is the first one
to bring LCD-screens of this size on the market. The information displays NEC
LCD3000 and NEC LCD4000 provide a high image quality and a number of
innovative and already patented features (resp. features that are applied for
a patent).
CeBIT,
Hall 21, Booth B58
More:
http://www.nec-mitsubishi.com
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28) GMK: 10 conference rooms for SAP + CeBIT-performance
The GMK mbH in Filderstadt near Stuttgart, Germany, received the
acceptance of bid by SAP to equip 10 conference rooms in the administration
building in Hamburg. NEC-projectors that were mounted at the ceiling,
together with intelligent switch-overs, Bose-soundsystems and extensive
installation equipment came into operation. The installation was rounded off
by the application of approved AMX-media controls that were also used during
the last installation. At CeBIT, GMK presents a number of new products. The
“ceiling lift II” is also presented as a new revolution. This one can be
integrated much easier into media- technical overall concepts.
CeBIT, Hall 21, BoothC48
More: http://www.mygmk.de
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29) BARCO supports world-business-forum
The
world-business-forum, the leading global organisation for advancement of
partnerships in the areas business, politics, humanities and other leading
institutions of our society that are committed in conservation and the
improvement of the world situation, had its 33. annual meeting at the end of
January in Davos, Switzerland. Barco, member of the world-business-forum
since 1986, supported again as a strategic partner the meeting with
all-in-all 16 projection solutions that were installed in the congress hall,
the conference rooms and the executive’s lounge. The innovative projectors of
the iQ-series with their high brightness, high resolution and perfect color
accuracy, accomplish the typical demands of presentation- and conference
applications at the world-business-forum. The series iQ (pro) is made of 13
innovative projectors (between 1800 – 4200 ANSI lumens) for presentations and
educational applications.
CeBIT,
Hall 6, Booth B04
More:
http://www.barco.com
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30) more3D: New software for versatile 3D-projection on CeBIT
After a couple of months of development more3D introduces the new
software version 3.0 for the 3D stereo production to the market, which makes
the need of an external splitter box for PC surroundings redundant. The new
software has been improved in detail: from a built-in test picture generator
for adjusting stereo projectors to dynamic depth optimisation and support of
professional 3D operations! The main attraction: Almost any Direct3D
operation can be run together with the more3D software. Optionally there are
additional modules like a stereo slide viewer for pictures in JPS/JPG format
or a stereo video player, which can replay two independent MPEG streams
simultaneously.
More:
http://www.more3d.com
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31) InfoComm Europe 2003 will take place as planned
 „The InfoComm Europe will take
place from
November 19 to November 21 2003 in Cologne“, as Bernd Aufderheide, general manager
Koelnmesse, has announced this week. The plans of ending the cooperation with
ICIA, International Communications Industries Association, Inc., do not
affect the realization of the event in 2003. „It’s a pity that we will not
work together any more in 2004“, says Aufderheide. Nevertheless, Koelnmesse
has the know-how and the competence (as a organizer of photokina) in the
branch of visual communications to be able to present a professional and
future oriented concept in the future. After 2003 the Koelnmesse will
continue the event under a different name but stick to the idea of providing
an annual business forum to the international AV branch. To this year’s
InfoComm Europe the organizer expects more than 200 exhibitors from over 20
countries.
Bildungsmesse, Hall 11, Booth 203
More: http://www.infocomm-europe.com
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32) HKS-CADDY: mobile light screen for front and back projection
Only one surface for two kinds of pr |