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4) HP: brand-new - HP vp6110/6120
Since June 1st
2003, Hewlett Packard offers vp6110 and vp6120 - two new projectors of the
3kg class. Both projectors are offered for
1.750€ (vp6110) and 2.499€ (vp6120) recommended retail price. The VP
series is equipped with the DLP-technology from Texas Instruments what is
exceptionally for this price-class because in this price-class devices with
LCD-Technology are preferred more often normally. The vp6110 is a
SVGA-projector with a brightness of 1500 lumens. It not only fits into every
classical conference-room but it also is the right solution for schools and
public authorities. Because of the beneficial prices the VP 6100 series are
very interesting for private consumers! The vp6120 offers a brightness of
2000 lumens and a native XGA (1024x768) resolution. Both projectors have a
contrast-ratio of 1000:1.
More:
http://www.hp.com/
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5) MediaVision: MagicTouch – touch the future!
A new
technique offers new possibilities! Instead of expensive and cost-intensive
touch-screens, all Media Vision MagicDaylight and Black Matrix Rearscreens
are available with “MagicTouch” in the near future. The new technology is
simple and amazing at the same time. For example, a touch-electronics of only
127x39 millimetres will be fixed on the lower right border at the
rear-projection-screen. The touch-electric-unit projects touch-panel of
110x30 millimetres via an infra-red-signal on the screens. Because of the
attached software, up to 7 different touch-function are free programmable.
All keyboard-orders, program-starts as well as the calling of
internet-addresses are provable. The fantasy of the users is completely free.
The electronic connection is easy to connect at the standard-interface RS232,
PS/2 or USB. The multiplicity of applications afford new innovative coverages
and solutions in many markets , beginning with interactive posters of the
future to free operated control-devices. The touch-electronic is also
available as a backfitting-set. The recommended price is 497,-€. In approximately
two months a shop-window-touch solution is also available.
More:
http://www.media-vision.de
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 6) SMART: Bridgit Version 1.1 – Multi-user
data conferences
SMART
Technologies (Germany) GmbH publishes version 1.1 of the Bridgit Software for
multi-user data conferences. Participants are able to connect themselves
easily with a meeting and use collective information with Bridgit. Every user
can create a meeting to which colleagues and partners can join him/her –
he/she just has to open their client and has to chose a conference name.
Participants who do not own a Bridgit Client can be invited via email. The e-mail
includes a link to the client download (less than 1 MB) – this one connects
him directly with the conference. The Bridgit software can be used
intuitionally without special training. The number of conferences is
open-ended, the number of simultaneous users is limited only through the
number of bought licences.
More: www.smarttech.com/bridgit
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7) New Kindermann-Line - DLP-Projector in a dressy box
Mobility, high-capacity, with the latest DLP-Technology – Kindermann
sets new standards with the multimedia-projector KXD 2300 in the
desktop-class. With only 33 decibel at full brightness, the model can be
counted to the absolutely quietest
models of the projector-area. The outstanding attributes are the newest DLP-Technology – and
the Double-Date-Rate-Technology from Texas Instruments guarantees the best
video-quality. The model has a very good light-power of 2.100 ANSI-lumens at
a contrast-ratio of 1500:1. Functions as the new 2-axis-keystone-correction,
picture-in-picture demonstration and a sophisticated color-management with
five different tuneable color-modi belongs also to the
comfort-complete-equipment. The new DLP-Projector weighs only about 2.6
kilograms and is suitable for the mobile application but also for the fixed installations. The
recommended retail price is 3.790€ (added value tax).
More:
http://www.kindermann.de/
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8) GTCO CalComp: InterWrite products now for Mac OS X
GTCO CalComp
presented now the software InterWrite Meeting Suite and School Suite for the
MAC operating system OS X on the InfoComm in Orlando. The InterWrite software
offers different tools for easier and more dynamic presentations. With the
electronic pen of the MeetingBoards and SchoolBoards it is possible to write
over, to draw and to highlight important things at every projected application.
Afterwards everything will be saved in a file, will be printed or send via
email. Every participant, teacher or presenter is able to add actively
content without leaving the place with the wireless SchoolPad or MeetingPad.
Moreover, the InterWrite software offers further comfortable functions, e.g.
enhanced edited possibilities for texts and objects, the import of
screenshots and the automatic handwriting conversion and their import in
office applications.
More:
www.gtcocalcomp.com
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9) Sony: VPL-PX40 with a new price
Sony Business
Europe (D) reduces the recommended retail price of the LCD projector
VPL-PX40, the top-model of the P-series, to 6.990,- EUR plus VAT. The
portable (7,5 kg) and with 3500 ANSI-lumens (contrast ratio of 700:1) very
bright XGA projector is ideal for the use at exhibitions, in large conference
rooms, auditoriums, lecture rooms and for all kinds of multimedia
applications. The Sony Prime-Support in the first-level-package offers a
guarantee of two years including support through a helpdesk. The
Prime-Support can easily be expanded to additional service packages and has a
guarantee of maximum three year. The VPL-PX40 is available through the AV trade
market and Sony Professional partners.
More:
http://www.sonybiz.net
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10) Panasonic PT-L735 (NTE): Outperformer in noble design
Panasonic
presents two new projectors. The PT-L735 and the PT-L7356NTE will be
available from July onwards and belong to the desktop- class products (4,2
kg). The difference between the NTE and the L735 is a functional and easy
built-in wireless-LAN Technology as well as a slot for SD memory cards, which
allows stand- alone presentations. Thanks to the provided Wireless Manager
3.0 software on the NTE projector, set-up installations and operation are
easily done. Both projectors feature a high performance optical engine, which
produces impressive 2600 ANSI lumens and allow an XGA resolution (contrast
ratio: 300:1). A noble design and the integrated stereo speakers (2x5 W
bass-reflex sound systems) turn the projector into an out-performer at every
presentation. Both projectors are really quiet (28dB in the low-lamp status
and 30dB in the high-lamp status) thanks to a new cooling system within. A
special feature is the blackboard mode. In this mode its possible to use a
normal school board as a projection screen. The dark background is
automatically corrected by the color management software.
More:
http://www.panasonic-europe.com/
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11) Samsung TFT-LCDs: new glass
substrate of the 7th generation
Samsung
Electronics these days announced the dimensions of the glass-substrate for
the future production of the 7th generation TFT-LCD line. As the demand for
LCD-TVs and large monitors is increasing, Samsung will use glass substrates
that measure 1,870 mm x 2,200 mm to be able to reach high production
efficiency. On the new production line Samsung will be manufacturing LCD
displays with a diameter of 19” and 21” as well as large format panels with a
diameter of 32” and 40” for the integration into LCD TVs. As standards and
competition are always getting harder, Samsung wants to create a future
standard in the market and have an advantage by introducing the 7th
generation substrates. The production line of the 7th generation makes it
possible to produce twelve 32” displays or eight 40” displays on only one
substrate. That makes this production line 1.5 up to 2 times more efficient
than the production line of the 6th generation. Important for this is the
fact that the market for large displays will grow in 2003. The digital
broadcast of TV programs will start in 2005, what will also influence the
growth of the market.
More:
http://www.samsungsemi.com
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12) Comm-Tec: UP-1280HD Upconverter – the best quality for the best
price
 Video
sources like video cassettes recorder, DVD, camcorder or the good old TV
present the picture in COMP & DV interlacing. A playback of such signals
on high resolution screens or big screen projectors is not very satisfying. The
UP-1280HD (successor of the UP-1280) is an Upconverter and scales video
signals up to the ideal resolution that can be displayed by LCD- and plasma
screens and also by LCD-, DLP- and other projectors. The result: no visible
lines and a flicker-free image – and because of that everyone can see an
image with a better detail reproduction and color quality. The UP-1280HD is
equipped with the latest technologies for image processing: digital noise
reduction, adaptive static detect deinterlacing, reduction of the motion COMP
& DV color shift, adaptive 3D comb filter, pixel based motion
identification and a resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) resp. 720p/1080i.
Therefore the UP-1280HD reaches a functionality that cannot be found even in
similar much more expensive devices of this kind. The UP-1280HD is available
from now on. The end user price is 595,- € plus VAT.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de
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13) dnp: two new rear projection screens to
the InfoComm
dnp Denmark
has once more chosen the InfoComm International as a strategic platform for
the presentation of two world innovations. The developer of dnp worked hard
and intensely at the spectacular new “low-gain / high-contrast”
screen-design. The new member of the Wide Angle Series, the Sigma screen, was
developed for bright and modern office surroundings and was optimised for the
new generation of “single-lens-projectors”. The second world innovation is
the first holographic 40” screen that is built in one piece. The Holo Screen
offers a considerable enhancement concerning brightness and brilliant colors.
Hanging free in the room, the Holo Screen provides decorators and fitters
complete new possibilities, elegance and benefit in the window display.
More:
http://www.dnp.dk + http://www.screen-nt.de
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14) Toshiba TLP-790/791 – two new ones at the business-segment
The Toshiba business-area
Professional Visual Products present two new projectors in the high-end-area.
Both models, the TLP-790 and the TLP-791 provide a very high light-power of
3.000 ANSI lumens, a contrast-rate about 400:1 and XGA-resolution.
Furthermore the projector features the Micro-Lens-Array-Technology (MLA)
which warranties still a brighter picture presentation because of a better
light-direction. Every model provides a DVI-, a RGB-, a video- and
S-video-input and also of two audio-input. Also another monitor can be
connected via the RGB-input. The TLP-790 as well as the TLP-791 are HDTV
compatible and accept NTSC, PAL and SECAM signals. The integrate
projection-camera at the TLP-791 is excellently suited for presentations of
documents, foils and smaller objects. The portable projector weighs 5 kilogram
and the heavy-model TLP-790 has a weight of 4.2 kilogram. The models are
available at the specialised trade and at distributors since June. The
recommended retail price for the TLP-790 is 5.990€ or rather 7.190€ for the
TLP-791 added value tax.
More:
http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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15) HYPERMIRROR: interactive globe – the world in your hands!
HYPERMIRROR
presented an intriguing new solution for the POI/POS on the
„marketingservices“ trade fair in Frankfurt/Main (Germany), for marketing and
communication from April 28th – April 30th. The interactive globe was
presented among other things. Videos and images about the chosen country
appeared via projection with only a
simple touch of the finger on the country and also information about the
chosen holiday goal can be shown. Furthermore, it is also possible to present
trade offices in the special country or a country-specific product range and
other more things via these innovative POI/POS products.
More:
http://www.hypermirror.de
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16) Vitec/Aethra: certification training for dealer
 The new
certification training is a joined campaign of Vitec Distribution and Aethra to which chosen partners of both
of them are invited. The training, which lasts 3 days, is going to take place
at Aretha’s, who is an innovative manufacturer of video conference solutions,
in Ancona, Italy. The strategic orientation of Aethra as well as the marketing
campaigns, service and distribution concepts of Vitec Distribution are going
to be explained. The main focus is the supply of information about the
product range and the practical use of the new Vega Star and Vega Star gold
series. With the new software booth 3.2.2, conferences with up to 7
simultaneous end points are possible whereas any participant can be seen on
the monitor. Besides a streaming functionality, a mixed operation between
ISDN and IP participants is supported as well. Additionally, Vega Star Gold
allows the transmission of the XGA data of a notebook in dual video mode,
i.e. parallel to the live picture of the conference participant.
More: http://www.vitec-distribution.com +
eMail: info@vitec-distribution.com
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17) Barco: projector distributor for the „Ruhr Triennale“
The Barco GmbH
is very proud to support the new arts festival the so called “Ruhr Triennale”
as a distributor of projectors and to be sponsor at the same. The organizer
of the “Ruhr Triennale”, the Kultur Ruhr GmbH, has charged Barco with the
delivery of five projectors of the type ELM R18. These State-of-Art
projectors are used for the presentation of the artistic installation “Five
Angels for the Millenium” by the American video artist Bill Viola. The
features of the 3-Chip-DLP projector ELM R18 speak for themselves. The ELM is
the first projector who achieves the brightness level of 17,500 lumens and
offers additionally the features “Seamless-Switching” and the high contrast
mode. The ELM R18 director delivers a capacity break through in large display
video projections, equipped with the innovative DLP-Sub-System, a high
resolution Digital Mirror Devices (DMD) and a modern optical system
inclusively.
More:
http://www.barco.com
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18) EPSON EMP-S1: more power for less money
With the
introduction of the EPSON EMP-S1 the company sets new standards on the projectors-market:
more power for less money. The new SVGA-multitainment projector features high
functionality, reliability, easy usage and modern design. With a brightness
of 1200 ANSI Lumen and a physical resolution of 800 x 600 pixels – formats
range from VGA to SXGA supported by interpolation – is does not matter if it
used in a class room or in a customer presentation - the EPSON EMP S1 always
provides an excellent picture quality. The projector is ready for use within
only a few moments as it automatically adjusts to the data- video sources.
The projector can easily be taken from one presentation to the other- One
reason is the low weight of only 3,2 kg and the other reason is that it only
takes 20 seconds to cool down after it was used. The Epson EMP S1 is
available from June 2003 onwards and costs 1.499,- EUR (recommended retail
selling price incl. VAT)
More:
http://www.epson.com/
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19) IFA, Berlin: 900 exhibitors from 40 countries expected
Whereas many
other international trade fairs suffer losses concerning exhibitors and
booths, the IFA 2003 is catered to growth and success. Because of the
existing registrations, the organizers of the “Messe Berlin” visualise again
more than 900 exhibitors from about 40 countries – and with a trade fair area
of about 180.000 qm that is fully booked up. Not only the latest TV- and
HiFi-devices, camcorder, car radios and navigation equipment, satellite
receivers and video consoles will be presented at the fair but also the
latest digital cameras, mobile phones, laptops and notebooks. Also very
trendy are broad screens, DVD games and surround sound systems – all devices
that are a great help for many consumers who want to build up their own home
cinemas. Main topics like Home Cinema will be supported by information- and
action areas where visitors can get
all necessary customer information. The IFA-topic “Home Cinema” is supposed
to be one of the visitor-highlights. The IFA 2003 is packed into six days
(August, 29th – September 3rd, 2003).
More:
http://www.ifa-berlin.de/
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20) InFocus – a new era of
wireless projection
Wireless communication is becoming
more and more popular in this day’s business community. Users can get
information almost everywhere – why not also at the presentation during a
lecture or a conference? The InFocus Corporation now presents LiteShow - a
wireless projection solution that sets an end to all the high number of
cables that are needed during a presentation. Also older projectors with
M1-DA or M1-D standard connections can be converted with the help of
LiteShow. The build-up is limited to five simple mouse clicks because of the
auto-discovery-function. LiteShow is conform with the wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b
technology. The module has a coverage of up to 100 metres and does not need
an additional power source. The module is also a leading product concerning
the safety – an aspect that is very important in a wireless network. LiteShow
sets new standards in the wireless projection with the new Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) 128-Bit data encryption and authentication safety.
Because of the high capability, the LiteShow shows outstanding pictures. With a ‘picture-refreshment-frequency’ of
less than a second, quick picture transitions are guaranteed – and this five
times quicker than with other wireless solutions. LiteShow will be available
from summer 2003 onwards and will cost appr. 499,- Euros.
More:
http://www.infocus.com
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21) beamer meeting III, TAG Mc Laren – room acoustics
On May, 3rd and 4th, the third beamer meeting was held at the Holiday
Inn in Duesseldorf/Kaarst. In a cooperation with the company TAG Mc Laren,
Big Screen hosted a workshop with the title “Prick your ears”. Right beside
the “Shoot-out” room was the cinema 1 of the company “Big Screen”. Mr.
Dominik Spode of “TAG Mc Laren” gave
a lecture on the subject „room acoustics“ – a subject that is underestimated
very often. During his lecture he also said that companies or single persons
very often pay a lot of money for extremely expensive cables and only get a
minimal audible improvement in the
end. Instead of that one should deal with the acoustical originalities of the
room – of course, together with the help of a specialist. Every loudspeaker
is levelled and adjusted in a so called anechoic room but at home nobody
possesses such a kind of room. The audible sound is composed of the direct
sound of the loudspeaker and the reflections at walls, ceilings und the
furniture of the room. With the help of the AV-pre-amplifier AV 192R of Tag
Mc Laren and its TMREQ (TAG Mc Laren Room equalisation) system, the
differences are corrected digitally.
More:
http://www.big-screen.de/ + http://www.tagmclaren.com/
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22) ict innovation days 2003: come and see
 The ict innovation days 2003 will take place from June 25 to June 27 on the premises of the ict Innovative
Communication Technologies AG, Kohlberg. Ict will give insight into new and
innovative media and communications technologies. From 10am to 7pm visitors will have the opportunity to
see large screens, large screen displays, interactive dialogue- and presentation
systems, multimedia games as well as universal media control systems.
Furthermore, visitors will receive information on the flexible ict software
„TouchVision“. If interested they can experience the software for
presentation, information and dialogue in workshops that are offered during
the fair. For further information please call +49 (0)7025-102-0 or look up
the companies’ website.
More: http://www.ict.de
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23) Minicom: new 16-Port-CAT5-KVM change over switch with IP-access
Minicom
Advanced Systems has announced the forthcoming launch of his latest product
series with Smart CAT5-KVM-change over switches. The 16-Port Smart 16 IP is
suited for different platforms and
guarantees the convenient administration of up to 16 servers – at cascading
hundreds of server can be administrated at the same time. The access takes
place analogically at the rack or digitally over a LAN, WAN or the internet.
The slim Single User KVM change over switch has a size of 1 HE and belongs to
the best offers of Minicom’s cost-effective Smart CAT5- change over switches
of the next generation. The Smart 16 IP is the ideal solution for companies
that search for an integrated analogues/digital Multi-Port- and Single-User
solution. The innovative CAT5-wiring provides less cable chaos and a more
effective On Screen-Display.
More:
http://www.minicom.com
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24) Steiner: Vienna festival weeks – with amazing video staging
Station
„Europe“ was the motto of this year’s opening of the Vienna festival weeks on
the city hall place. A big panorama projection of 286 square metres provides
for unbeatable video pleasure. Six separate projection areas – controlled via
a multimedia-controlling – formed the more than 50 metres broad overall
picture. Numerous high-class projectors provided brilliant images. Additionally, live signals of ORF (Austrian
TV-broadcaster)-cameras were integrated in the production. The sophisticated
surround-sound design as well as the light effects on the stage were
coordinated centrally via the controlling software. A further technical
highlight was a “transparent” LED-wall: the video wall of 83 square miles was
able to change its transparence via a special control system. The Vienna
synphonical Orchestra under the conductor Johnny Bertl was placed behind the
wall and because of the transparent effect it was set dramatically in scene.
Sometimes the orchestra was visible, then over dimensional scripts and images
“float” in front of the orchestra.
More:
http://www.mediensysteme.at
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25) TFC: American churches use projectors
The latest
market analysis of TFC “The Use of Projectors in North American Churches”
says that 58,8% of the American churches invest in projection systems or want
to enlarge existing installations. TFC was very conscious of the problems of
this special market segment and has started this important market study in
cooperation with the “Church Production Magazine” to give manufacturers,
dealers and integrators the knowledge so that they could easily enter into
this new market segment. In North-America over 24.000 communities would be
very happy if they had some AV-equipment. The enquiry is based on the poll of
650 persons from North-American churches.
More:
http://www.tfcinfo.com/
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26) Extron: BBG 6 A - Blackburst-Generator in Broadcast-Quality
Extron
Electronics presents a new component of the VersaTools product line – the BBG
6 A Blackburst- and Audio-Generator. The BBG 6 A was conceived for the use in
broadcasting-, production- and presentation surroundings who require
reference signals for Genlock-videosystems. It can also be used for error
search in the system and for system comparison because it is equipped with a
color beam- and an audio-testsignal generator. The BBG 6 A provides six NTSC-
or PAL-Blackburst-output signals in broadcast-quality that allows a coupling
of different video devices with a combined reference signal over the
Genlock-function. Additionally to the Blackburst-signals, the first two
outputs can also create test samples for NTSC-SMPTE color beams or PAL-full
image color beam that are selectable via a DIP switch. The BBG 6A also
possesses a 1-kHz-Audio-generator for symmetrical or unsymmetrical audio
signals at terminals.
More:
http://www.extron.com
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27) CL exhibition in Dresden: Sony DXC-D35WSPL Triax
The CREATIVE
LIGHTING media technology GmbH & Co. KG broadens its offer for media
experts and top class digital image recording technology. At the company’s
exhibition in Dresden, this the new camera Sony DXC-D35WSPL Triax can be
fully tested from June 18th – June 19th at the ARTEUM (Am Brauhaus 3, 01099 Dresden). The optimised signal transmission
of the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) camera technology of Sony that is also
equipped with a 10 Bit-A/D-converter is responsible for the high quality of
the DXC-D35WSPL Triax. The high resolution of 800 horizontal lines resp. 980
x 582 effective image elements is realized via a digital 3-Chip (2/3 inch).
At the exhibition there will also be broad screen presentations with the
Folsom ScreenPro PLUS 1604 image mixer and the Folsom WideScreen Image
Processor and also the complete rental staging programme of CREATIVE
LIGHTING.
More:
http://www.cl-group.de + plan under http://www.arteum-dresden.de
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28) VIGATEC: DUNE-Chip-Bug compensates, FX2(+) benefits
When famous
scenes from films like “Gladiator”, “The Mummy I” or “6 days, 7 nights” are
projected on home cinema screens, a lot of linedoublers or scalers fail in
the PAL version because they lose the film mode. After Vigatec could compensate
this chip-bug in the DUNE scalers, it was planned to do the same with the
“PerfectFilmMode”-upgrade for the linedoublers FX2 and FX2+. Since two weeks
all linedoublers are delivered with this upgrade. This hardware upgrade is
also offered for free to all older customers and owners of a FX2 or FX2+ but
with the restriction that the purchase is done via the VIGATEC dealer.
Dealers who want to install this upgrade into the devices of their customers
please send a short e-mail with the serial number of the device to VIGATEC.
The upgrade, a small circuit board, that is attached to the slot of the main
circuit board, will be send out to the dealer.
More:
http://www.vigatec.de
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29) KAROW TV: Sponsor for Dolphin Kids
For the last couple of years the club Dolphin Kids (registered
association) has been organizing a gala performance in the NOB studios in
Cologne. The proceeds of this years` event (17.05.03) helped sick children
again, who were enabled to start a therapy with dolphins. Besides a varied
evening programme with music and shows, many well known guests from politics,
economy and media were invited. KAROW TV with its partner company Sound &
Light also belonged to the sponsors this year. KAROW TV provided the complete
video technology (stage direction technology), cameras, 3 large picture projections
(catalyst system included) and the necessary computer technology.
More:
http://www.karow-group.de/
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30) VisionTools: New universal ceiling mounting by SMS
With the new UniSlide adapter for the Aero-ceiling mounting by SMS, the
company VisionTools Distributions GmbH presents a perfect solution for almost
every projector up to 12 kg. So far
it was necessary to buy a ceiling mounting for every single projector but
from now on a flexible, perfect in form and
very elaborate design-solution is available for everyone. The changing
of the projector, e.g. if the device has to be repaired is now extremely easy
– one has only to adjust and to arrange the UniSlide to the new or rental
device and the cinema feeling can begin – without complicated swapping or
rebuilding. 4 short spider arms and 4 long spider arms belong to the scope of
supply that can be combined and also can be positioned individually along.
Little tubes at the end of the spider arms can be positioned individually
aloft. 4 sets of worldwide known screws provide the necessary compatibility
to the projectors.
More:
http://www.visiontools.de/
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31) NEC PlasmaSync 42VP4: display for POS+Multimedia
The new
PlasmaSync 42VP4 is now available with the new developed Anti-Glare-Filter
for the use at intensely frequented places at POS/POI as well as with an
anti-reflex-coating for multi-media-based practise in conference- and
meeting-rooms. Another highlight is the new design of the plasma monitors:
video-walls consisting of 2x2 or 3x3 screens can still more persuasive as a
complete motive with an extremely narrow frame of only 48 millimetres.
Plasma-Displays with a Wide-VGA-resolution of 853x480 will be used as digital
promotional-screens for intention-fair promotion as well as
multi-media-applications.
More:
http://www.nec-europe.com/
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32) company and cooperation news
- Semiconductor component manufacturer KARHOH in search of business
partners
The Taiwanese manufacturer of semiconductor components KARHO is looking
for business partners in Germany and Europe who are in need of LCD, PDP and
LCD TV products. KARHO is able to produce and deliver complete series of LCD
televisions in the sizes 15”- 30”. The manufacturer is specialized in LCD
monitors as well as LCD and PDP televisions. All products have an excellent
price/performance ratio.
More:
http://www.karho.com.tw (Ivo Lin: ivo@karho.com.tw )
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- MEDIA! AG: financing negotiations in their end phase
In the first nine months of the business year 2002/2003 the volume of
sales of the MEDIA! AG, specialist for media-technological services, slightly
decreased from 22.8 million Euro (from the year before) to 21.0 million Euro.
The result before interests, taxes and write offs was -3.9 after -10.8 Euro
in the year before. The company’s deficit decreased during the first nine months
from -16.5 to -8.4 million Euro. The equity capital was at 6.9 million Euro
on the appointed date and is going to increase to up to 7 million Euro after
the contribution of the shareholders loan of the main shareholder M.K.B.,
which would accord to an equity capital quote of 35 percent. The negotiations
with pool banks and additional borrowed capital suppliers about a financing
concept which contains the extension of the expiring credits (June 2003) up
to the end of March 2004, reaches its end phase. If it comes to a breakdown
in negotiations a continuity of MEDIA! AG and their investment companies
cannot be granted any longer. – Supplement: on the 12th of June
Media! AG proposed for opening the insolvency.
More:
http://www.media-ag.com/
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33) Names are News
 Since 15th May 2003 Patrick Palombo has taken over the
overall responsibility for the areas marketing and distribution of Ed. Liesegang oHG and has become a member of the management of Liesegang
Optoelectronics GmbH. Patrick Palombo (46) has been working in
responsible positions for well known companies of the trade like Quelle AG
and in the service sector for more than 20 years. He used to be a member of
the board of management of the PhotoPorst AG and PixelNet AG. Patrick Palombo
counts on increasing sales in the area of home cinema projectors and says:
“The increase in the entertainment market is going to compensate the
decreased demand for professional presentation beamers.”
More:
http://www.liesegang.de
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- Since April
2003 Christian Böhm has joined the
management of SCREEN New Technologies GmbH in Rosbach. He is responsible for
the development of the activities in all areas of professional media
technology. Before Christian Böhm came to SCREEN NT he used to work for JVC
Professional GmbH (1989-1995) in the area of professional video technology.
From 1995 he used to work for VIDCO Video Communications GmbH (from 1997 as
sales manager), a SONY professional partner in Dreieich.
More: http://www.screen-nt.de
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 - Ulrich Kossack is the new sales manager of Ed. Liesegang oHG and is responsible for the development and
extension of the strategically important areas of consumer electronics and IT
distribution. The 48 year old business economist used to be key account and
channel manager for the telecommunication manufacturer Ericsson and used to
work as country manager for Germany, Austria and Poland for the English
cellular phone network provider Sendo. Liesegang has reached an incredible
market share of up to 53 percent in the supplied markets. “This is an
incredible success and secures an excellent starting position for the
prognosed booming of the entertainment market, of which especially
manufacturers for home cinema applications are going to profit,” says sales
professional Ulrich Kossack.
More:
http://www.liesegang.de
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- Fujitsu General strengthens distribution structure
Since the beginning of May Fujitsu General has employed 10 sales agents
in the whole federal territory to strengthen and extend the distribution
structure. The reason for this is the increasing use of plasma screens in
private households as television substitutes or home cinema. The decision for
this step was made to be able to professionally look after the quickly expanding
market. The sales agents and their partners are exclusively going to attend
to the specialized trade for audio and video.
More:
http://www.fujitsu-general.de/
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- CT: Highlights at the Open House 2003
CT Creative Technology Germany presented media-technological highlights
from the areas video, audio and multimedia at the first OPEN HOUSE 2003 from
21st- 23rd May in Nuremberg. One of the highlights of the OPEN HOUSE were the
new 6 mm LED wall by Hibino, the new outdoor LED wall by Lighthouse LVP 1650,
the WARP- projection on a concave-convex and curved disc, the premiere of the
new Watchout 2.0 by Dataton and an innovative sound system for indirect supersonic
sounding.
More:
http://www.ctgermany.com
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- MEDIALON presents a new manager version V3.0
From 17.-19.06.03 the visitors of
the trade fair TILE “Trends in Leisure and Entertainment” in Berlin had the
possibility to get to know the Medialon Manager Software Version 3.0. Manager
V3 is a show-control-software. The version 3.0 includes new features for
Live-Events. The handling of the show-control-systems has been extremely
simplified, too. In cooperation with Promesys GmbH, the German distributor,
Medialon SA from France showed in addition the Content Distribution Software
Medialon Display, a software solution which allows to network different media
for automatic information transfer. The Danish LEGO corporate group applies
this software in the Lego Shops for example in Cologne.
More: http://www.medialon.com +
http://www.promesys.de + |