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5) LCD
TV 30" PIP from Metz
The LCD TV
30" PIP extends the Metz product range with another versatile model. The
TV´s exceptional, sharp picture is a result of the high W-XGA format
resolution (1280 x 768 pixels). The ultra-flat TV design is an eye-catcher -
either for the wall or tabletop. The TV comes in both variations. Tuner and
mains adapter are integrated and the built-in loudspeaker complete the
picture. The Metz LCD TV 30" PIP works without fans using passive
cooling. The versatile picture-in-picture function (PIP) is a particular
highlight. Two different picture sources can be combined: large
picture/picture inset or split screen operation. The TV is also fitted with a
latest generation video text function. It also has all the sockets necessary
to make it the centre of multimedia life. A DVI-D interface lets you enjoy
films from DVDs in digital picture quality.
More: http://www.metz.de/en/
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6) NEC
Presents VT 47
The new VT47
from NEC, the successor to the VT46, promises The cinema experience within
your own four walls. It has an 800 x 600 pixel (SVGA) resolution which makes
it especially suitable for playing videos and TV. The brightness has been improved
to 1500 ANSI lumens and with a contrast ratio of 400:1 the VT 47 can project
films in rich colours. With a working noise value of only 28 dB it is no
problem to hear even the quietest dialogues in the film. Even in small rooms
the cinema experience is guaranteed, the short 17.5 mm focal length makes it
possible to project large pictures from a short distance. The VT47 includes
functions like progressive PAL and component input, with a choice of
connections for DVD players, computer or VHS recorders. Another convenient
aspect is that you can choose between three sources which can be selected
either using the three buttons on the projector or by remote control. The
VT47 weighs 2.9 kilos, measures 294 x 93 x 260 mm and will be on the market
in July.
More: http://www.de.nec.de/home.php/lang/ENG
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7) Toshibas
Top Class: T91 and TW90
 Toshiba Projection & Display
Technology (PDT) presents the models T91 and TW90, two top class DLP
projectors. Both T90 models offer 2000 ANSI lumens, DLP technology, XGA resolution
and a high 2000:1 contrast - important performance characteristics which
guarantee razor-sharp images and exceptional colour reproduction. With a
minimum projector distance of 1.2m the devices can also be used in small
conference rooms. The two models offer different additional features. The T91
has in addition a removable projection camera, connected by an RGB cable
which makes it possible to do flexible presentations on the spot. The 3.7
kilo T91 can also do the job of an overhead projector. The TW90 is fitted
with a WLAN card. This makes wireless data exchange also possible within a network
environment. It weighs 2.9 kilos. The WLAN software you need is included.
More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors
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8) TI:
New DLP-Projector with SXGA+
Texas
Instruments has brought out a new DLP projector with SXGA+ resolution, i.e.
with 1400 x 1050 pixels. This is the highest resolution on the market at the
moment for projectors with one-chip technology. The DLP-SXGA+ technology provides
high luminosity and an excellent contrast ratio. It is a response to the
growing demands in industry, medicine and the military for DLP equipment with
high resolution. The technology is also ideal for fixed installation and
equipping conference rooms. The DLP projector F1+also uses DLP DarkChip2
technology, which ensures an impressive 2500:1 contrast. DLP is a robust,
fully digital display technology which maintains its excellent picture
characteristics over a long period and is not sensitive to surrounding
conditions which could have adverse effects on picture quality. DLP
technology makes sure you have clear, bright razor sharp pictures in all
kinds of projection applications.
More: http://www.dlp.com/
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9) Luxion:
The New ASK/Proxima C170 Is Coming
In the 3rd
quarter the portable conference room projector ASK Proxima C170 will be
launched in Germany by the AV distributor, Luxion GmbH. The DLP projector,
with its XGA resolution, max. 2,000 ANSI lumens, 1.000:1 contrast and a projection
ratio of 1.83-2.27:1, is ideal for meeting and conference rooms. And weighing
only 2.4 kilos this compact and stylish projector can easily be taken along
on business trips. Another main attraction of the "Roadrunner": the
C170 is fitted with a USB drive which you can use to play presentations
stored on USB sticks. Already standard on ASK Proxima projectors: the C170
has an LCD display with status and warning notices and colour-coded sockets
and cables.
More: http://www.luxion.de
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10) HP:
New Purchase - money back for the old projector
There are now
two good reasons to buy an HP projector: within the framework of their
comprehensive trade-in programme, HP guarantees all customers who purchase a
new HP projector before 31st October 2004 money back on their old equipment.
The amounts vary depending on the HP model bought: 120 euros if a VP6111 is
purchased, 160 euros if a VP6121 or SB21 is bought, 240 euros when buying a
MP3130, 410 euros if a XP8010 is purchased and 490 euros when buying a XP8020
- irrespective of the manufacturer of the old projector. The conditions for
the trade-in offer are that the old projectors were purchased at least six
months before the purchase of the new HP projector and are sent to HP in full
working order, undamaged, with all the accessories and a sales slip. You can
take part in this cash-back deal for up to 30 days after buying your new HP
projector. There is more information on this and other HP trade-in deals in
the Internet.
More: http://www.eu.trade-in.hp.com
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11) InFocus:
ScreenPlay 7205 - High-End Home Cinema
InFocus
provides total cinema enjoyment in your living room with its new ScreenPlay
7205 projector, a device which projects pictures onto the screen in brilliant
colour. The projector is based on the ScreenPlay 7200, but comes with a range
of technical goodies. They include the company´s own development a 7 segment
colour wheel which is set to the D65 colour mastering standard. This standard
is used in the film and television industry and does away with the need for
further calibration. For even better contrast ratio, high colour saturation
and consistent brightness InFocus has used the new "Mustang" HD2+
chip from Texas Instruments. The ScreenPlay 7205 projector will impress you
with its technical highlights. Along with the 7 segment colour wheel the
"Mustang" provides you almost noiseless enjoyment of your films or
sporting events. The ScreenPlay 7205 is one of the quietest of the digital
one-chip projectors on the market at the moment.
More: http://www.infocushome.com
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12) Panasonic:
World premiere - 1-chip DLP Projectors
 Panasonic´s three new DLP
projectors had their world premier at the InfoComm 2004 in Atlanta/USA. In
Germany the PT-D5500, PT-DW7000 and PT-D7700 will be officially unveiled at
the photokina and will then come on the market. The three projectors are
designed for medium-sized to large rooms and particularly suitable for fixed
installation. The 1-chip projector PT-D5500 is the first DLP projector in its
performance range with only one chip. The brightness is over 4,500 ANSI lumens
and the 1000:1 contrast ratio is remarkable. The colour wheel developed by
Panasonic with its wide diameter and high rotation speed ensure brilliant
colour reproduction. As an alternative to 1-chip technology Panasonic has
brought out the two new DLP projectors PT-DW7000 and PT-D7700 with three DMD
chips. The PT-DW7000 is the company´s first projector with a 16:9 chip. It provides
more than 5000 ANSI lumens and has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.
The PT-D7700 has 7000 ANSI lumens and SXGA+ with 1400 x 1050 pixels.
More: http://www.panasonic.com/
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13) Hitachi
TX100+LC5: 2 New Home Cinema Beamer
They have just
appeared in the specialist shops - the two Hitachi projectors PJ-TX 100 and
PJ-LC5. The PJ-TX 100 is the projector for the demanding home cinema fan. The
technical basis is the new ED Quattro system from Hitachi: four lenses with
especially low dispersion combined with ashperical lenses provide 720p
pictures with high focus and exact colour reproduction. The PJ-TX 100 manages
an even higher picture resolution with improved focus, brightness and colour
depth. Hitachi´s new electronically-controlled aperture allows you to make
the setting manually for any environment, as brightness and contrast can now
simply be customised. It costs 1,999 euros. The PJ-LC5, with an introductory
price of 999 euros is the perfect model to start with. This high performance
projector uses motion adaptive progressive scan technology from Hitachi and
its compatibility with nearly all multimedia equipment make it highly
attractive.
More: http://www.hitachi-eu.com
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14) EPSON
Brings Multimedia into Education
Whether it´s a
school, university, state or private educational establishment - the price,
performance range and easy handling of the EPSON EMP-61 (SVGA) and EMP-81
(XGA) ensure perfect everyday life at school in any circumstances. The new multimedia
projectors have been specially developed for the teaching and training market
and are also well suited to small or medium-sized conferences. They make
exceptional sense for everyday school use: the built-in blackboard mode lets
you project even onto dark surfaces for example the green or black
blackboards in classrooms or lecture rooms. Despite their 2,000 ANSI lumens
both projectors work with a 30dB whisper. The built-in 5 Watt loudspeaker
provides clear sound even on the back rows. Both the EMP-61 and the EMP-81
have a bulb life of around 3,000 hours.
More: http://www.epson-europe.com
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15) Barco:
New HD 16:9 Projector at InfoComm
Barco
introduced the new iCon H600 network centric visualization solution,
featuring a native 1920 x 1080 HDTV resolution and 16:9 wide aspect ratio.
The remarkable 6,000 ANSI lumen LCD projector is equipped with a powerful
integrated display server and features advanced picture-in-picture
functionality. The iCon´s progressive features create a visual canvas capable
of displaying multiple sources on just one screen, making the projector an
ideal solution for higher-education classroom environments, museums,
corporate boardrooms, and videoconferencing rooms. The projector´s integrated
server is easily adapted to the user´s network infrastructure, enabling
instant, collaborative meetings between remote meeting sites. The iCon is
equipped with a powerful, upgradeable Pentium 4-based platform display server
and Windows XP.
More: http://www.barco.com
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16) Christie´s
Roadie 25K
The new Roadie
25K from Christie, a leading manufacturer of visual solutions, is an
exceptional new projector on the market. Its brightness can be adjusted from
8,000 to 25,000 ANSI lumens, the resolution is 2048 x 1080 and the contrast
can be adjusted from 1500:1 to 2000:1 thanks to the high-contrasting lenses.
The adjustable bulb strength ranges from 2 to 6 Watts. With all that this
3-chip DLP 2K projection solution provides unique flexibility and excellent
picture quality with perfect colour saturation for all high end applications
for a large public. Thanks to its connectability (ChristieNET connections) as
many sections as you want can be controlled over a distance from up to a few
hundred metres. The Roadie 25K sets new standards. It is ideal for exhibitions
and museums, conferences and churches, concerts and casinos.
More: http://www.christiedigital.com
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17) Liesegang
Manages Turnaround
 Liesegang finally got back into
the black in business year 2003. To complete the restructuring Liesegang
Optoelectronics has been set up as a rescue company for Ed. Liesegang oHG
which in September 2002 was declared bankrupt, and will take on the 50
remaining staff, will acquire all the necessary business assets and take over
all the present contacts to customers. With the help of a group of private
investors and the two Liesegang directors Patrick Palombo and Eduard Dietze
it was possible to make around 4.5 million euros available to Liesegang
Optoelectronics by 1st June 2004 according to the 150 year old traditional
Duesseldorf company. And with that the turnaround has been finally achieved.
The new Liesegang´s product portfolio now includes video-projectors, daylight
projectors, control systems for projection and further accessories. The
product range is being built up with innovative devices. In the professional
segment flat screens and special solutions for company installations will be
coming onto the market.
More: http://www.liesegang.de/
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18) Kindermann:
Patent for Universal Projector Mount
In 2000
Kindermann became one of the first manufacturers to introduce a new universal
projector mount to the market which fit all the standard projectors up to 20
kilos. It came complete with a universal joint, alignment system, projector
spider and all the necessary mounting materials. At the start of 2004
Kindermann got a patent for this universal projector mount from the German
patent office. This newly patented spider universal projector mount is now
being used in the three Kindermann ceiling mount systems "Eco,
Professional and Home Cinema". An electric ceiling lift and theft
protection complete the programme. This patent has further strengthened
Kindermann´s position as an important supplier of professional presentation
and conference technology.
More: http://www.kindermann.com/content/index_eng.html
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19) Hagor:
LCD Mounts - Innovation in Function & Design
 Flatscreens are on the march and
in the next few years will replace standard screens. The advantages are easy
to see. LCD screens save space and energy. They can be discretely integrated
or used as a new design element. The LCD mounts from Hagor come as stylish
wall mounts with one (Monofix), two (Duofix) or three joints (Trifix), as a standing
solution or ceiling mount. One of the special features of these LCD screen
mounts is the covered cable ducts for the Duofix und Trifix models, for which
there is also an extension module. The LCD mounts are suitable for screens
from 10"-30". The displays can be twisted by 190° and tilted by +/-
20°. The LCD mounts can take weights up to 20 kilos. A universal VESA Attachment
system makes it simple to install these stylish silver mounts.
More: http://www.hagor.de/
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20) Back
Projections - SMART Board 4000i
SMART
Technologies has brought out its back projection SMART Board 4000i. The
touch-sensitive display has a resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels, with a 4:3
picture format. The display works with an integrated SXGA+ projector. The
contrast is 1100:1, the brightness 2500 ANSI lumens and the bulb life about
7000 hours. That makes the SMART Board 4000i a perfect solution for
simulations, briefing-rooms, development, design and broadcasting
environments. The 4000i has a shadow-free 66" display. A control section
on the housing at the front provides access to all the important settings.
Further features include the notebook software which collects notes and
stores them, the SMART Recorder (Microsoft Windows only) which stores audio
and data in a synchronous file for playing back and the SMART video player
which makes it possible to tape over videos. The price is expected to be
29,999 euros.
More: http://www.smarttech.com
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21) ErsatzLampen-Shop.de:
Projector Bulbs Web-Shop
New to the
Internet - www.ersatzlampen-shop.de. The specialist for video data
projector bulbs and accessories has more than 2000 replacement bulb types in
stock. Dirty projectors and old bulbs mean a high breakdown risk for every
professional user. Regular maintenance prevents unpleasant surprises and high
repair costs. The ErsatzLampen-Shop.de team also provides an all-round
service on its website including picking up the projector, professional
cleaning by technicians, bulb changing and return of the device. In the
special offer which runs till 15.09.2004 you can have your projector cleaned
and the bulb changed for the package price of only 99.- EUR (plus VAT + parts).
More: http://www.ersatzlampen-shop.de
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22) New
Visualiser from WolfVision
 At the InfoComm in Atlanta
WolfVision presented two sensational visualiser models - the professional
visualiser VZ-57plus and the ceiling visualiser VZ-C30. Both are fitted with
one of WolfVision´s own developed 3-CCD progressive scan cameras which are
setting new standards for resolution and picture quality: 3 XGA CCDs with 100
percent true-to-life colours, 1000 line resolution, 1300 line resolution in
the Image Turn mode, 30 pictures per second and high-end electronics capable
of processing 70.8 million pixels per second. Further new features of the two
visualisers include USB 2.0 and Ethernet/LAN connections, firmware upgrades
over RS232, USB and LAN and lots more. The ceiling visualiser VZ-C30 has its
sockets and bulb changing shaft on the top and so are easy to get at. The
professional visualiser VZ-57´s best known feature is the light and sample
system with its synchronised light field. The VZ-57plus costs 21,800 euros,
available from August 2004, the VZ-C30 costs 21,460 euros and is available
from October 2004.
More: http://www.wolfvision.com/
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23) ELMO:
New Visual Presenter with 2.1 Mega-Pixel
ELMO is
bringing out the HV-7600SX, one of the first visual presenters worldwide with
2.1 mega pixels. The 2.1 mega pixel chip with the ELMO Image
Processing-Engine (E.I.P.E.) provides colour-faithful finely adjustable
picture reproduction. With the medium of your choice, e.g. an LCD projector,
plasma screen or a video conference system it is easier than ever before to
clarify ideas and information efficiently - thanks to progressive scan
technology of the highest quality. A wide range of useful functions make this
SXGA presenter an absolutely high-end product for all kinds of applications.
More: http://www.k-n-t.net
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24) VICOM:
Slide Presentation/Conversion in XGA
VICOM is now
presenting the new VICOM SlideMagic XGA slide-video transfer system with high
quality RGB-XGA outputs (1024 x 768 pixels resolution). The device was first
exhibited at the InfoComm in Atlanta on the Navitar stand (VICOM´s distributor
for the USA) under the OEM name DataMate. The SlideMagic slide-video transfer
system is designed for small picture slides and superslides in circular
magazines for 80 slides. Points of note: auto or manual focus, zoom,
automatic or manual brightness mode along with slide transport backwards or
forwards. A freeze function gives you seamless presentations as the slides
are changed and the various preset buttons make it quick and easy to set the
correct picture format. There is a USB2 interface to ensure problem-free data
transfer to the computer. Two XGA outputs allow a high quality presentation
on projectors or data monitors.
More: http://www.vicom.de
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25) MSS
Presents PRO Speed 54
MSS is
introducing the new PRO Speed 54 stand-alone player for Power Point
presentations. Wherever presentations are needed (in reception halls, on
exhibition stands, etc) PRO Speed 54 can do them by LAN or wireless. The
presentations are simply stored on the stand-alone player by the software
which comes with PRO Speed 54, selected by (radio) mouse or keyboard and
shown as a slide presentation.
More: http://www.mss-comm.de
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26) Comm-Tec:
Excl. Distributor for Optoma´s PI 500
 Comm-Tec will now take over
exclusive distribution for the interactive Pen Input Panel Optoma PI 500,
according to both companies. The distribution region comprises Germany and
Austria. The benefits of this innovative graphic display are easy to see. The
PI 500 extends or replaces the normal computer monitor. The user can write or
draw by hand without the keyboard directly onto the 15" LCD display
which is connected either to the computer or the presentation equipment. The
PI 500 Pen Input Panel replaces the flipchart and the overhead projector.
Handwritten results from meetings can be stored straight away and sent to the
participants without further editing. Lectures and teaching sessions are more
effective and successful as the lecturer still has eye-contact with the
auditorium even when drawing or writing. Standard functions such as marking,
copying and inserting can be done intuitively with the sensor pen.
More: http://www.comm-tec.de/
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27) Philips
TV on the Queen Mary 2
As an
experienced designer for hotel TV systems Philips has been chosen by the
Cunard Shipping Company to install Philips TVs in all the cabins, suites and
lounges on the luxury cruise ship "Queen Mary 2". Altogether 2,042
TV sets in five screen sizes from 34 cm to 106 cm were installed on the
Cunard luxury liner, including 85 LCD and 10 plasma flat screens. With their
extremely wide range - from small 34 cm tube TVs to broadband plasma displays
- Philips have a solution for every requirement, even on board ship where
space is at a premium. Philips is also making the latest trends in the
consumer segment of entertainment electronics available for hotel TV systems
- for example with a wide range of flatscreen TVs with LCD and plasma technology.
Its worldwide presence makes Philips the ideal partner for these kind of
projects - both for the installation on ships and the maintenance and
renovation later.
More: http://www.philips.com
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28) New
Terminal from friendlyway
The Munich
company friendlyway is introducing a new category of interactive customer and
service terminals of up to 2.60 m height that are touch-sensitive. Displays
are up to 60" large. Hence, the new systems can show for example the
entire upper body of service personnel in original size. The new terminal
size allows for displaying interactive and complex content. Thanks to special
software the touch-sensitive screen can be divided into any number of
separately controllable segments. The terminals are available with
touchscreen in 32", 42", 50" and 60". A powerful
multimedia PC, either Fujitsu-Siemens or HP/Compaq, is integrated in the
system. The terminals are now available at the local friendlyway dealers in
Europe.
More: http://www.friendlyway.de/com/
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29) 3Touch:
InfoComm - New Event-Management
Conference
planning with 3Touch Eventmanager is provided through an ASP-partner of
3Touch. Eventmanager takes care of multi-room conferences: session planning
and agenda publishing, facilities selection, event administration, uploading
and editing of speaker presentations, administrating bulletin boards,
archiving, reports, as well as how to get there, catering, rooms to stay etc.
Furthermore, the 3Touch Campuswide systems execute and control the flow of
seamless presentations in a seminar, or a large scale conference, or
continuously across a university or corporate campus and allow streaming to
multiple sites in the world. Campuswide systems allow for remote installation,
simultaneous multi-site presentations, live internet based access through
real-time streaming services.
More: http://www.3touch.com
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30) SEOS/JVC
Bring the Night "Alive" in Valencia
SEOS
demonstrated out of this world images with the help of JVC D-ILA (Direct
Drive Light Amplifier) projection technology on its booth at the
International Planetarium Society (IPS) conference and exhibition in
Valencia, Spain, from 4-8 July 2004. The booth had been built specifically
for IPS and features four of JVC´s DLA SX21 projectors displaying images onto
an innovative 24ft (3.6m diameter) tilted dome. When used in combination with
SEOS´ ScorpionRT(tm) system, multiple real-time sources could be presented
across the dome. In addition SEOS´ Chameleon(tm) provided the distortion correction
and edge blending required to achieve a 180şH x 160şV field of view. The JVC
DLA-SX21 incorporates three high performance SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) 0.7"
D-ILA devices (1.5M pixels x 3), which produce rich, natural colours without
the annoying flicker effect.
More: http://www.jvcproeurope.com
+ http://www.seos.com
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31) AVE:
Media Technology for Nashuatec-Event-Trucks
AVE
Verhengsten GmbH & Co. located in German Bergisch Gladbach is enhancing
Nashuatec event truck trailers with presentation and media technology. Videos
are shown on various plasma and TFT displays managed via centralized media
control. An 8 channel video server allows for bringing presentations to
screen. AVE has realized the planning and implementation. Nashuatec usually
uses the trucks at in-house exhibitions and dealer events.
More: http://www.avepro.net
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32) AV-Stumpfl:
Show Control for McDonald´s
 AV Stumpfl USA recently completed
a significant installation of AV Stumpfl Show Control equipment at the
McDonald´s Corporation 2004 Worldwide Convention in Orlando Florida. The
convention, held at the Orange County Convention Center, brought together
more than 10,000 McDonald´s franchisee´s from all over the world. AV Stumpfl
Wings Platinum software was running multi-display video in 2 key areas; the
Quality exhibit and the Supply Chain booth. The Quality exhibit used 3 video
tracks, displayed on 9 plasma screens. The displays were tied into a single
implementation of Wings Platinum, automatically looping the video and audio
tracks to keep the exhibit running unattended throughout the day. The Supply
Chain exhibit used 5 plasma displays. The 5 video tracks guided visitors through
the various steps in the McDonald´s supply chain. A single installation of
Wings Platinum controlled slave computers was running the individual plasma
displays. The 5 separate video and audio tracks were set to loop on a precise
schedule.
More: http://www.avstumpfl.com/ +
http://www.avstumpflusa.com
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33) CL:
Festival-Summer with Creative Lighting
Rental company
for technology products, CREATIVE LIGHTING media technology GmbH & Co.
KG, has accepted a bid for two of the biggest Open Air-Festivals in East
Germany. The organizers of "MELT!" and "SonneMondSterne"
have decided in favour of a long term engagement of the Dresden company.
Since 2001 CREATIVE LIGHTING has provided the two festivals with entire video
technology plus infra structure. In use will be 14 projectors out of various
categories each, Panasonic MX50 and MX70 video mixers, as well as Sony
camera- and directing technology. In addition, Dresden CL company will be
responsible of the entire cabling up to mobile transmission technology. Both
festivals focus on new bands from the electronic music area.
More: http://www.cl-group.de/creative-lighting-aktuelles.php?pageoffset=1
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34) Velten
Is Renting Barco SLM G10
This year
Velten has again invested in new products. In the 10.000 ANSI-lumen
DLP-projector range, the company has invested in Barco´s SLM G10 devices.
These compact and comparatively light devices offer XGA-resolution and
picture-in-picture function. An integrated Seamless-Switcher is switching
between video- and data source without changing signals. In addition, in the
rental park are Barco DLP-projectors SLM R10 with 10.000 ANSI-lumen and ELM
R18 with 17.000 ANSI-lumen, both of them offering a better resolution
compared to the SLM G10, namely SXGA, compressed UXGA. All DLP-projectors are
used for example in Panorama/Widescreen-projections due to an integrated
SoftEdge-function in combination with Watchout. Current Watchout-system
Version 2.2 is also available for rent at VELTEN.
More: http://www.velten.tv
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35) Synelec:
Video Wall in the EOS Control Room
German Synelec
Telekom Multimedia GmbH delivered eight ID-Cube-Multi XGA 50" to EOS
Transport, business unit of the Swiss EOS Holding. EOS Holding´s Transport
Business Unit manages its high and very high voltage transmission grid in Western
Switzerland. The high resolution DLP rear projection cubes, that belong to
the IndiSys Displays (ID) series, were installed (in 4 x 2 formation) in the
new control room of the Operations and Management Centre (CEG), based in
Lausanne. There, the cube wall is the focal point of all operations. The CEG
is responsible, 24 hours a day, for the real-time management of the grid and
output control. In the recently installed control room, the cube wall
composed of 4 x 2 ID-Cube-Multi XGA 50" (1024 x 768) is operated by an
ID LAN Controller. This Synelec ID LAN Controller is used for displaying
applications directly onto the video wall. Display of LAN based applications
is then ensured by ComBase, an especially developed Synelec software suite
dedicated to wall display applications.
More: http://www.synelec.com
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36) LANG-AV:
"Hands on High Definition"
A two-day
workshop entitled "Hands on High Definition" was held by Lang
Audiovision AG from June 30 to July 1. More than 100 participants were
counted on both days, and the Lindlar Dry-Hire firm was highly satisfied with
the good response. Special interest was drawn to solutions in form of an
entire product range including HD equipment. The HD-chain was composed of
(among other products) the Lightning 35HD-2K projector from Digital Projection,
the BARCO Folsom Encore Seamless Switching system, Sony´s HDTV HDC-950 and
HDW-750 cameras, the MikroM MVP 100 and DVS Pronto as playout solutions, the
Snell & Wilcox HD 108 image mixer as well as various Optical Fiber DVI
products. Dr. Martin Hahn from the Heinrich Hertz Institute, who next to
others was invited as a speaker, unfortunately had to cancel his visit.
However, parts of his speech, which informed about various HD standards and
related compression possibilities, were presented by Holger Krahn from
MikroM.
More: http://www.lang-av.com
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37) Polycom
V500 - New Video Calling System
Polycom has
unveiled the Polycom V500, a class-defining video calling system that brings
the productivity and accelerated decision-making benefits of enterprise video
communications to small and medium sized businesses and telecommuters. The
Polycom V500 delivers natural, enterprise-quality video communications (30
frames per second), Polycom Siren14 wideband audio (14 KHz), H.264 video
compression for higher quality video over lower bandwidth, and advanced video
calling capabilities in a system priced at just over 2,000 Euros. More
capabilities of the Polycom V500 include: multiple network support options
(cable, DSL, ISDN or LAN connections), data sharing support, dual monitor
emulation and international language support. Polycom V500 is an integrated
part of the Polycom Office, a strategy for integrating voice, video, web and
data conferencing into a single user experience, and is compatible with other
Polycom endpoints, multipoint control units, and management systems. The Polycom
V500 includes a one-year hardware and 90-day software warranty.
More: http://www.polycom.com
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38) Tandberg:
New in the Portfolio MPS and TMS 9.0
Tandberg,
provider of video communication solutions, has carried out significant
product enhancements. Among the newcomers in the portfolio is the Media
Processing System (MPS), a multipoint conference system that enables up to 96
audio- and video inputs for large organisations operating via centralized
network management. Up to 96 parties can participate in a conference over
various locations. A scalable architecture is adjustable to an organisation´s
growth, and there is only one common conference management platform. Another
new product: TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS) 9.0, a software that simplifies
the entire conference network administration. TMS 9.0 is based on Microsoft´s
net architecture and is characterized by improved instant-messaging functions
enhancing the integration of TANDBERG IM 2.0 on support of the Microsoft Live
Communication Server. In addition, there is new software for video
conference-end devices.
More: http://www.tandberg.net
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39) BC:
Future-Forum (9./10. Sept., Mallorca)
 Developments of the 21st century
will dramatically change our lives, our thinking and acting. A seminar
entitled "Business Strategies for a Successful Future" will focus
on these developments presenting economic and social future trends. The
seminar will help to show general solution strategies in reaction to new
business goals and market strategies. The featured topics are: 1. The most
important factors for economic structural changes and resulting consequences
in customer behaviour (theory, first day). 2. Basics of a new
business-management-psychology (theory, first day) and 3. leading companies
into a better future using exceptional strategies (workshop, second day).
Contents are based on the "Universally"-method. In that theory,
topics covering company management on the one hand and consciousness research
on the other hand are combined to a new application-oriented coaching model.
More: http://www.bergesconsulting.com/
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40) Insight
Media and DisplaySearch: HDTV Forum 2004
Insight Media
and DisplaySearch will bring together TV industry leaders to discuss the
transition to HD on a three-day conference entitled Accelerating the HDTV
Transition, on August 24-26 at the Westin Century Plaza in Los Angeles,
California. Bryan Burns, vice president of strategic business planning and
development heading up ESPN HD, the first 24-hour high definition sports
channel in the US, will keynote the upcoming HDTV Forum. Mr. Burns´s
presentation will kick off the Expanding HDTV Programming session, which will
be followed by a panel session featuring various TV and film executives. This
session will address the issues each network/studio has dealt with in their
transition and commitment to HD. Reserve Your Room By July 15 and enter a
Chance to Win 3 Nights in the "Western White House." Hurry to
register online for only $1,395 at www.DisplaySearch.com/hdtvforum.
More about other sessions, topics and companies at HDTV Forum 2004 can be
found in the agenda on the Insight Media website.
More: http://www.insightmedia.info/HDTVConference/HDTV04AGENDA.htm
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41) Sanyo
Is Sponsoring Munich Film Festival
During the
Munich film festival "Digitale Cinematographie" on July 1 Sanyo had
presented its digital HD projectors and also supported the event as a
sponsor. Various exhibitors and experts presented application possibilities
for digital technology on the accompanying Technology Forum (Museumsinsel 1,
Munich). They offered free workshops and discussed about future prospects of
digital cinematography. Interested guests were informed about the application
of digital Sanyo projectors in cinema.
More: http://www.digitale-cinematographie.de
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42) "Imaging
is more" - photokina 2004
 New highlights will accompany the
broad product spectrum on photokina in Cologne from September 28 until
October 3. The spectrum of audio visual technology and AV-related services in
the "world of imaging" will be presented in hall 10.2. Especially,
innovations within high resolution plasma displays and LCD walls as well as
compact, powerful projectors will be at the heart of attention. All leading
companies and the global players in the entertainment industry, information
technology and telecommunication will be presenting under the photokina-motto
"Imaging is more". A top-class supporting programme with
international panel conventions covering current branch topics will be
offering know-how and background information. Special business centres
present contact- and information possibilities for dealers and users. Also
new as part of the supporting programme: the MediaVision Cologne symposium
about High Definition in Cinema and TV. The HD topic is especially prevailing
since the football world championships 2006 in Germany are going to be
produced entirely in HD. (compare AVP-Newsletter May 2004, Nr. 37).
More: http://www.photokina.de/
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43) friendlyway
Product Festival
Friendlyway
will hold a festival on July 14 and 15 (2pm to 6pm) presenting interactive
friendlyway products. For the first time, a great number of interactive
company products will be presented live on one event. Latest friendlyway
developments will be on display - as for example the multimedia phone booth
or a vending machine connected to a videocall centre. The show will be held
in the Muenchner Straße 12 in 85774 Unterfoehring, Germany. Entrance is free,
however, registration at sabine.trox@friendlyway.com is necessary.
More: http://www.friendlyway.de/com/
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44) Names are News
- EIKI
Germany is filling the job in Marketing/PR
Pamela
Schlimm, 24, has taken up her role in Marketing and PR for EIKI Germany GmbH
on June 15. She is successor of Kerstin Urban, who is on maternity leave.
More: http://www.eiki.de
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- New
President at Fujitsu Siemens
 Bernd Bischoff, former VP Sales,
Marketing & Customer Services, is now succeeding Adrian von Hammerstein
at Fujitsu Siemens Computers as President and CEO. Hammerstein is moving to
Siemens Business Services. Bernd Bischoff has joined Fujitsu Siemens three
years ago starting as Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing &
Customer Services. The new CEO can count on a strong and stable management
team, and build on a successful strategic business orientation. Fujitsu
Siemens Computers made a profit of 62 million Euro in the business year
2003/2004.
More: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.de/
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- Barco:
New Sales Manager at Barco in Germany
Dirk
Quartemont has been appointed sales manager of the Presentation Division at
Barco in Germany. In this position, he will become responsible for all the
German speaking countries. Dirk Quartemont, experienced in system integration
and business consulting, has been successfully working in the Audio Visual
and ICT world. 43 years old, he has spent the last years as National Sales
Manager for Heuvelmann GmbH in Germany. Prior to that, he created Media
Technology & Consulting. He is a graduate of the San Jacinto University
in Houston.
More: http://www.barco.com/
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45) LastMinute,
company-, cooperation- and short news
- Sanyo Wireless Home Theatre
The Sanyo Fisher
innovative home theatre complete system DCS-HT900WL makes true entertainment
possible at home. Digital sound is transmitted wireless to both rear speakers
via 2,4 GHz radio transmission. Thanks to this complete system a distance of
up to ten metres can be bridged wireless. The top-class sound is realized by
a DVD receiver with RDS radio, 1-bit digital amplifier,
double-subwoofer-system and 330 watt sinus sound output power. A dolby-AC3
decoder can transform analogue signals into 5.1 sound standard and 3D
surround sound. The DVD player plays all current formats, including DVD-R/RW
and +R/RW, and is realizing an excellent picture. Among the ports are
Composite-, S-Video- and component-video-output.
More: http://www.sanyo.com/
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- TDS Promethean and CoTec are now
Partners!
CoTec GmbH and
TDS Promethean Germany GmbH have agreed to a strategic partnership. c&H
Ausbildungsmedien Distribution GmbH, distributor for standard products on the
education sector, will enhance the CoTec product portfolio with TDS Promethean´s
ACTIVboard. A distributor for research and education products, c&H
represents a competent and reliable logistic centre for software
manufacturers.
More: http://www.tds-promethean.com
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- MIMIO - GMK Is Master Distributor
for Germany
The
GMK-Gesellschaft für Medien und Kommunikationstechnologie mbH, Filderstadt,
serves as new master distributor for the interactive whiteboard system MIMIO
in Germany. Since 1999 GMK is registered MIMIO dealer for Germany. "In
taking over the master distribution we will re-align the MIMIO business
strategically", explains GMK-director Dirk Siedle. Now, they will focus
on trade dealers. Dealers who wish to include MIMIO in their portfolio are
kindly asked to contact GMK. Especially for the education market, GMK offers
a professional presentation bundle for a special price: The MIMIO
classic-system including whiteboard is available for 399 EUR.
More: http://www.gmk.tv + http://www.mimio.com
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- ViewSonic and X3D Cooperate
ViewSonic, a
leading company on the visual technologies sector, and X3D-Technologies, also
leading in the area of 3D, have agreed on cooperation. X3D is going to use
ViewSonic LCDs integrating them in their 3D-solutions. The flat displays will
render a special impression. 3-D-glasses will not be necessary any more. The
3D-flat displays will be used for presentation applications at trade shows
and events, in 3D-graphics, games, 3D-TV or on the automobile sector.
More: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com
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- Livingston Has Acquired Bechtle´s
IT-Rental Division
Livingston
Electronic Services has acquired the Bechtle IT-rental division and will thus
take over devices worth more than 1.000.000 Euros. In addition, the entire
customer base as well as staff will be integrated on July 1. The acquisition
provides Livingston with an own pool of devices, and the company will profit
from the new employee´s know-how. "The acquisition of the IT-rental
division will not influence the good cooperation with Bechtle at all",
ensures Siegbert Franz, Livingston director. "It just means, that both
parties can concentrate on their key business."
More: http://www.livingston.com
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- DVS CLIPSTER Awarded
Following NAB
2004 the online-editing system CLIPSTER from DVS received the prestigious
"Making THE CUT" Award. With this award the editing expert and
"Video Systems" magazine contributing editor Bob Turner recognizes
"the best and most exciting post production products seen at the NAB
convention". According to Turner the awarded products "stood out as
those that could take post production to the next level". In Las Vegas
DVS presented its multi-resolution real-time editing- and versioning-system
for the first time with primary real-time colour correction for files up to
2K resolution. For selective colour grading DVS is cooperating with Pandora
(Pogle) and da Vinci (2K and 2K Plus).
More: http://www.dvs.de
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- KDS: TED Voting System in the
Rental Park
KDS AG is now
offering KDS-TED in their rental park. This voting system allows for
participants actively interact in a conference, congress, workshop or panel
discussion. KDS-TED can be integrated easily in PowerPoint-presentations. It
allows almost all voting possibilities: open or secret, with weighting or
groups. The device can be used for groups from 10 to 4096 participants
maximum. Results are presented quickly - after a few seconds graphics are
displayed. The system offers absolute control over the number of voting units
and voting behaviour. All results are available in form of PowerPoint- and
Excel-files.
More: http://www.kds-ag.ch
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- CT Germany Has Enhanced Rental
Park by MiPIX Road Modules
CT Germany has
enhanced its rental park by the new MiPIX road modules. MiPIX road module is
a special construction from CT Germany, it has a size of 896 x 896 mm. It is
compatible with standard LED modules from Barco. The road module is individually
built out of single MiPIX blocks, thus enabling quick on the spot assembling.
It is the ideal device for large measured area applications such as stage
backgrounds or TV-shows. Both as "See Through" with 7 x 7
MiPIX-blocks and fully measured with 11x11 MiPIX-module - the MiPIX road
module offers various possibilities for any special event.
More: http://www.ctgermany.com
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- G-LEC "ClassicTube" Won
"Star Duell"
German SAT.1
TV show, "Star Duell", was looking for an extraordinary
LED-solution that would fit into a futuristic design. The LED-projection
screens should be rolling extending over several levels and at the same time
guarantee as much transparency as possible. The system should be equipped to
be fed with all current data formats. G-LEC could offer all of this. For an
entire LED-area that was bigger than 62 m2, 1080 single LED-tubes were
installed on horizontal levels on rolling carriers. Result: a curtain-similar
projection screen extending through the entire studio. Managed by G-LEC
Controll Server, a stunning display of images was the result. G-LEC Europe
had only one week for the realization of this project - a true challenge.
However, the installation showed the possibilities and flexibilities that
G-LEC can offer creative users.
More: http://www.G-LEC.com
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- Extron: Motorized Hideaway Surface
A/V Access
Extron
Electronics announces the introduction of the new HSA 822M, a motorized
Hideaway Surface Access enclosure for tabletop access to A/V connectors and
controls. The HSA 822M is an elegant, double sided enclosure that rises
smoothly out of the table to reveal power, data, and other popular A/V
interface connections. When closed, the lid of the HSA 822M fits flush with
the tabletop, storing connectors out of sight. The HSA 822M is available in
black anodised or brushed aluminium finish. International models will be
available with AC power outlets that accept UK, Israel, Central Europe,
France, Australia, India, or Switzerland power connectors.
More: http://www.extron.com
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- cinemateq picture optimizer plus
II SDI
The optimising
specialists from cinemateq present the picture optimizer plus II SDI. It is
the new generation device setting new standards: the completely digital,
perfect video picture optimisation at an absolutely affordable price.
cinemateq´s picture optimizer plus II SDI offers the latest technologies. It
integrates 22 predefined resolutions up to the highest possible resolution
HDTV 1080p with 50 and 60Hz for PAL and NTSC. This is a "true"
1080p resolution without any artificial interpolation on the output side. In
addition to that the device offers in total four so called "custom
resolutions"(2 for PAL and NTSC each). The cinemateq picture optimizer
plus II SDI easily distributes doubling with 100 Hz resolutions with PAL
(120Hz with NTSC) or tripling (respectively quadrupling (50Hz / 72Hz) or wide
XGA with 100 Hz (90Hz with NTSC).
More: http://www.cinemateq.de
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- Kramer: New High Quality DVI
Switcher and Amplifier
The new Kramer
VM-2DVI and VS-21DVI belong to the Kramer DigiTOOLS family of high quality
digital products in small enclosures. The VM-2DVI is a 1:2 distribution
amplifier for DVI-D (Digital) signals, and the VS-21DVI is a 2x1 switcher for
DVI-D (Digital) signals. Both machines are technologically advanced,
supporting "Dual Link" and the DDWG DVI 1.0 standard. This allows a
data rate of over 3 Gbits/s, making them compatible with the distribution and
switching of signals having resolutions beyond UXGA. Both machines use a
carefully designed PCB and include all buffering, conditioning and amplifying
circuitry to provide top-notch output signals. The VM-2DVI and VS-21DVI are
housed in small Kramer DigiTOOLS enclosures, and are 12VDC fed.
More: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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- Adtec: New Product at InfoComm -
Soloist 3 Digital Media Server
Adtec Digital
introduced its evolutionary multimedia product, the Soloist 3 Digital Media
Server at InfoComm. The digital media appliance combines the functions of a
digital video recorder, player, switcher and server in one device. The S3DMS
offers automated Real Time MPEG 1 and 2 encoding from Analog or Serial
Digital (SDI) sources as well as Real Time transcoding of DV formats from
non-linear editors through IEEE 1394 (Firewire). The innovative two slot
design provides flexibility with regards to implementation in a system
configuration. The S3DMS supports new and future compression CODEC devices.
Content is played back in Composite and YC or optional SDI formats by time or
cue. It is controlled via the front panel, terminal, remote client web
interface, Ethernet or stand alone. The product is expected to appeal to a
wide range of markets, including production and post-production,
entertainment, digital signage, surveillance, news gathering.
More: http://www.adtecinc.com
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- QuickLogix: NetControl 1.5
Software Update
QuickLogix
released at InfoComm 2004 an update of its top selling NetControl media
control software application. With its latest software update NetControl 1.5
supports the Extron IPLink products IPL T S2, IPL T S4, and IPL T S6. All
three TCP/IP interfaces can be setup through the NetControl application using
a comfortable user interface. NetControl is one of the only media control
software applications on the market offering driver support to Extron IPLink
products. The new update will be a free update for registered users of the
NetControl(r) Advanced Package.
More: http://www.quicklogix.com
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- IC: Video Surveillance Market
(CCTV) Is Growing
According to
the latest InterConnection (IC) study more than 1,3 million Closed Circuit
TV-products (CCTV) had been sold in Europe in 2003. That is a growth of 13,6%
in comparison to the year before. The most successful country markets were Austria,
Switzerland and Spain/Portugal. Until the year 2006 IC expects sales of up to
2,3 million units in Europe, among them approx. 440.000 digital video
recorders. Currently, digital product groups are increasing the demand. Thus,
digital VCRs, for example, already constitute 17% of all CCTV products. With
regards to distribution channels for CCTV products, the specialized (CCTV-)
channel is leading (55% share). System-integrators constitute 23%, the
IT-channel 17%, others are direct sales. One of the most important trends in
the CCTV-market in the next few years, are according to the IC-study:
wireless, digital and pre-installed CCTV-product networks, higher market
concentration with further acquisitions, higher IT-channel-market share in
the distribution business, and IP-technology will become standard.
More: http://www.interconnectionconsulting.com
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- HP Technology Doubles the
Resolution of Digital Projection Displays
HP has
developed a technology that enables twice the resolution of digital
projection displays without increasing the cost of the projector. HP has
filed patent applications related to this resolution enhancement technology,
code-named "wobulation," which resulted from extensive work
performed by HP´s Imaging and Printing Group. When combined with DLP
technology from Texas Instruments, "wobulation" allows for a
digital image to be projected at double its resolution - without changing the
light modulator or increasing pixels - while maintaining a crisp image. The
result is that better resolution is available at a more affordable price. The
resolution enhancement technology is applicable to both front projection and
rear projection applications. HP´s "wobulation" technology is not
dependent on a particular SLM technology and is expected to work with future
SLM technologies. HP plans to introduce front projection and rear projection
products in 2005 based on the "wobulation" technology.
More: http://www.hp.com
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- TFCinfo: Study Reveals the
Strongest European Projector Brands
AV Market
Research firm TFCinfo reveals its European brand findings from their new
report entitled "TFCinfo International Projector Brand Strength
Study-Projectors in North America and Europe 2004." According to the
study Sony is a leader on overall brand awareness among experienced European
projector users in the 5 key market segments surveyed: Large Corporation,
Small and Medium Business, Small Offices and Home, Government, and Education.
Epson and NEC did well across the board in Europe. InFocus came in among the
top four brands being considered for purchase among 4 segments. Sanyo did particularly
well in the Education and Government segments, while Toshiba performed better
among the business segments surveyed. This is the 3rd year that TFCinfo has
conducted this research. The study not only focuses on the top brands in
North America and Europe, but on brand performance, brand affinity and brand
associations. The study is comprised of two parts: a US and a European. Each
part may be purchased separately.
More: http://www.tfcinfo.com
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- Samsung: 8-GB-DDR-DRAM-Module
Samsung
Electronics is now offering the 8-Gigabyte-DDR-DRAM-Module with the highest
capacity. It consists of 72 monolithic 1-Gigabit-components. The highly
compact module has been developed for special applications such as real-time
data-processing in video-conferencing-systems and in 3D-graphics, but also in
high-end-servers and workstations. The 8GB-DDR-DRAM-Module is available in
two versions of the so-called Package Stacking Technology - as twofold stack
of 1Gb-DDR-DRAMs in Thin-Small-Outline-Package or as fourfold stack of
1Gb-DDR-DRAMs in Finepitch-Ball-Grid-Array housing.
More: http://www.samsungsemi.de
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