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Publisher: CREACT Spain, Senior Editor: Wolfgang Schoelermann

Friday, November 21st, 2003

 

Dear Newsletter Readers,

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In this issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com you will find latest news from the data-and videoprojection/ -presentation. Several projector-/flatscreens-news are presented (new in the Market is CASIO, and V7 presents a new 42” flatscreen), and this time we write again about several system integrators and their portfolio.

 

1) SYSTEMS: final report – good business, satisfied exhibitors

 SYSTEMS 2003, 22. Business-to-Business-trade show for information technology telecommunications and new media has closed its doors on October 24. More than 1.300 companies from 29 different countries (2002: 1.600 exhibiting companies) presented their products and services in seven halls on the exhibition ground Neue Messe München. On five days more than 74.000 visitors (2002: 72.950 visitors) registered. This is the first time after three years that SYSTEMS is proud to announce an increase in numbers of visitors. Exhibitors were satisfied with a high number of visitors in the halls and on the booths, and they were especially satisfied about increasing investment interest.

 

The branch association BITKOM e.V. (Bundesverband Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien e.V.) acknowledges this trend. Willi Berchtold, BITKOM-president says: "Systems 2003 has fulfilled the companies’ expectations. The number of closed deals has been higher that last year. That is a definite signal for a growing market. Both, the positive conclusion on exhibitors’ side and the good atmosphere on the fair support the positive future prospects for the ITK branch that had been forecast by BITKOM earlier this year."

 

This forecast is also supported by SYSTEMS-exhibitors. Results of a survey by NFO Infratest show that 64 % of exhibitors believe in a growing market (2002: 46 %). Exhibitors were highly satisfied with the SYSTEMS: 60 % have judged the trade show as "very good and good” (2002: 47 %). SYSTEMS-manager Klaus Dittrich is especially glad about the high number of professional visitors: The NFO Infratest survey shows that 97 % professionals visited this years’ SYSTEMS, amongst those 89 % decision makers. More than 47 % of the visitors work in leading positions, 38 % obtain exclusive decision competence.

More: http://www.systems.de

 

 

Enjoy reading and see you next month

 

Yours Wolfgang Schoelermann

 

 

 

Headlines   (touch the headline and jump to the article)

1) Systems: final report – good business, satisfied exhibitors
2) EPSON: EMP-54/74 – even for dark surfaces
3) CASIO market entrance: 2 beamers and one document camera
4) Liesegang „Prime Time“ – low cost all-rounder
5) Mitsubishi: SL4U second lamp included for free
6) MediaVision DX5150: The "All-In-One"-DLP-projector
7) Toshiba T61/S41: projectors with demountable camera
8) Systemintegrator Beddig takes projectiondesign into its program
9) Sony VPL-CX6: by buying one you’ll get a DVD-Player for free
10) SANYO: three new - PLC-SU50S/XU50+55
11) InFocus: LP 820 – now with 3200 ANSI-Lumen and wireless
12) Mitsubishi: Luxion is new distribution partner
13) HP: Massive price reduction for MP3800
14) Canon LV-7555: a Flagship – extra light intensive
15) Larivičre: 4-year-guarantee for projectors
16) JVC Medica-news: DLA-SX21 accepted in surgery
17) Adeo Group presents its innovative "Personal Screen System"
18) VisionTools Cool-Line: The new screen series
19) Kindermann: motor-driven ceiling lift for projectors
20) NEC: New Plasmas in 42, 50 and 61 inch
21) WS-Spalluto: Multiformatscreen for 4:3, 16:9, 1,85:1 +2,35:1 
22) A+K: neuer Plasmabildschirm P42VHA von Fujitsu
23) V7: 42"-Plasma-Allroundscreen incl. TV-Tuner
24) Thisplay Vision 62+180: design terminals with flash-techn.
25) GTCO CalComp: new InterWrite SchoolPad + software
26) SMART Technologies: aid money for schools
27) EBS:  new 380 MHz-VGA signalling amplifier
28) P&A: "SilverFabric" – brand new 3-D front projection material

29) VIGATEC: DUNE-F with 50 Hz for HDTV-Input
30) CL: new rental catalogue - excellent technology at best prices
31) Panasonic on tour with HD-technology - win a Toughbook  
32) Christie: Roadrunner L8 projects on a 20m long surface
33) ict: three-dimensional research and education in lecture hall
34) Lumin: 2. Light Screen Installation at TAG Heuer, London

35) G+B provides technical equipment for Games Convention
36) ISE: extensive new educational program for system integrators
37) eyevis on "Sicherheit 2003"
38) 2. International Large Display-Forum in Geneva (2.2.04)
39) 800 providers on didacta, Cologne (9.-13.2.2004)
40) LastMinute, company-, cooperation- and short-messages

alphabetischer Firmenindex:

A+K (22), Adeo (17), ASK (40), AVP (38), Barco (35) + (40), Beddig (8), Canon (14), CASIO (3), Christie (32), cinemateq (40), CL (30), CT (40) + (40), didacta (39), EBS (27), EPSON (2), eyevis (37), Fujitsu (22), G+B (35), GMK (40), GTCO CalComp (25), HP (13), ict (33), InFocus (11), ISE (36), JVC (16), Kindermann (19), Larivičre (15), Liesegang (4), Lumin (34), Luxion (40) + (12), MediaVision (6), Minicom (40), Mitsubishi (5) + (12), NEC (20), P&A (28), Panasonic (31), ProAudio (40), projectiondesign (8), Promesys (40), QSC (40), Samsung (40), SANYO (10), SMART (26), Sony (9) + (40), STARCOVER (16), SYSTEMS (1), TFCinfo (40) + (38), Thisplay (24), Toshiba (7), V7 (23), VIGATEC (29), VisionTools (18), Werkstation (40), WS-Spalluto (21)

 

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2) EPSON: EMP-54/74 – even for dark surfaces

The two data/video projectors EPSON EMP-54 and EMP-74 completes the professional projector range of the company. Especially the colour mode for the school board projections guarantees a high colour quality and an excellent light intensity even with projections on dark surfaces. EMP 54/74 weighs 2,9 kg and has a light intensity of 2000 ANSI lumens (at a contrast ratio of 500:1). The projectors are equipped with the new EPSON Dream3-LCD panels whose light permeability was optimised. The EMP-54 (recommended retail price 2308,40 Euro, VAT included) reaches a SVGA resolution, the EMP-74 (recommended retail price 3352,40 Euro, VAT included) reaches a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

More: http://www.epson.de

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3) CASIO market entrance: 2 beamers + docu-camera

In October the CASIO Europe GmbH introduced two extremely light-strong and compact data projectors for mobile usage as well as a new multifunctional camera system for projectors. The introduction of the products for the business and education market is going to start with the projector XJ-350 (2200 ANSI lumens, 1,8 kg, recommended retail price 3499 Euro plus VAT) in December. The projector XJ-450 (2800 ANSI lumens, 2,4 kg) and the multifunctional camera system YC-400 (4 megapixel CCD, recommended retail price 1699 plus VAT) are going to follow in February 2004.

More: http://www.casio-europe.com

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4) Liesegang „Prime Time“ – low cost all-rounder

Light weight, convenient equipment and a low price

predestine the Liesegang “Prime Time” for the home entertainment sector but also for school and office. The mobile allround projector only weighs 2,5 kg and is provided with 1300 ANSI lumens, a contrast ratio of 600:1 and a resolution of 800 x 600  pixels (SVGA). The electronic keystone correction ensures less distortions and an integrated De-Interlacer makes perfect video presentations with progressive scans possible. The price of the Prime Time is probably going to be around 1.399 Euro (VAT included) for customers.

More: http://www.liesegang.de

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5) Mitsubishi: SL4U -second lamp included for free

Mitsubishi Electrics starts the market introduction of the new SVGA projector SL4U with an attractive special promotion. The light and compact model is equipped with a wide angle lens and an anti-theft-device (PIN code protection). All customers who buy a SL4U until 31.12.03 will receive a voucher for a spare lamp with a lifetime of 3000 hours for free.

More: http://www.mitsubishi-electric.de

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6) MediaVision DX5150: The "All-In-One"-DLP-projector

That would be great – an all-in-one projector: DVD player, card reader and wireless speakers. Why did no one think about something like that before? Media Vision GmbH from Siegen sets new standards with the DLP projector DX5150 (SVGA, 1500 ANSI lumens, contrast ratio 2000:1, 32 dB, 3,8 kg) for presentations and home cinema usage. The multifunctionality of the new MediaVision DLP projector is extraordinary. The target group are users who like easy and versatile solutions. Via an adaptor panel it is possible to connect a DVD player (included in delivery); also included in delivery are the wireless 2 x 35 Watt speakers. This makes fast and uncomplicated presentations possible and via the built-in 6-in-one multi media card reader one is able to present slideshows or presentations without PC. A plug-in TV tuner is also available if desired. For specialized trade the new Media Vision projector offers interesting possibilities.

More: http://www.media-vision.de

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7) Toshiba T61/S41: projectors with demountable camera

Toshiba Europe the business area Professional Visual Products, presents two new projectors in the “performance-camera-class”; model T61 with XGA solution and the SVGA device S41 for beginners. The new projectors provide 1,600 ANSI lumens for the SVGA-Model S41 and 1,500 ANSI Lumen for the XGA-Model T61. The new business-models are compatible for all popular PC and Mac systems. For the first time the news projectors were equipped with a demountable projection-camera which is connected with a cable to the device. With the camera it is possible to shoot little objects for example from all points – a very important and intelligent added-tool especially for presentations where the design and the mode is in the front. The new camera weighs only 0.6 kilo and the projector weighs 2.8 kilo. It works with 650,000 pixel resolution.

More: http://www.toshiba.de/projectors   +   eMail: projektoreninfo@toshiba-teg.com

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8) Systemintegrator Beddig takes projectiondesign into its program

Mediaservice Rainer Beddig from Berlin takes the DLP-projectors from the Norse producer projectiondesign into his product portfolio. Beside different software and hardware solutions from the Dynamic Signage area the presentation software Dataton “Watchout 2” also the ultra-compact projectors F1 XGA and F1 SXGA belong to the program. With a weight of 3 kilos and soundless 28db noise the brilliant processed devices has a brightness of about 3000 ANSI-Lumen. The DLP-Engine of the projectors are dust-protected and the producer assures a continuous 24/7 handling for the F1 series.

More: http://www.mediaservice-beddig.de/  +   http://www.projectiondesign.com/

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9) Sony VPL-CX6: by buying one you’ll get a DVD-player for free

With a very special present Sony starts into Christmas-time: Everybody who buys a VPL-CX6 gets a Sony Pico2 DVD-player for free. Every customer who decides to buy an ultra-portable business-projector VPL-CX6 can be glad about an added trendy present. The active price of the projector from 2,895 € (plus VAT) persists. The portable First Class-Business projector VPL-CX6 weighs only 2.7 kilos. He has a brightness of 2000 (1800) ANSI lumens with a contrast ratio of 300:1. The Pico 2 is a completely equipped round DVD player. Its 192kHz-24-bit Digital-Converter provides for best replay quality in connection with the Precision Drive 2-device. Both devices complete one another to a flexible entertainment set.

More: http://www.sonybiz.net

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10) SANYO: Three new - PLC-SU50S/XU50+55

SANYO improved its projector series again. There are three new projectors - the PLC-SU50S, the PLC-XU50 and the PLC-XU55. They are better, more beautiful and each with only 2.8 kilo weight. Nevertheless, they are completely equipped and especially efficient. The light intensity is 2000 ANSI lumens for the SU50S and XU50, the XU55 has 2500 ANSI lumens. The SU50S provides SVGA resolution (800 x 600) and a contrast ratio of 450:1; XU50/XU55 offer XGA resolution (1024 x 768) and a contrast ratio of 400:1. The Multi-Card-Imager (MCI), an optional available accessory for the trio, renders possible ultimate flexibility regarding the card enhancement. The MCI is a small box that is connected via the DVI-I-interface. The PLC-SU50S works with the SANYO standard objective, the PLC-XU50/-XU55 are equipped with a multi flex zoom wide-angle lens.

More: http://www.sanyo.de

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11) InFocus: LP 820 – now with 3200 ANSI lumens and wireless

The InFocus Corporation, specialist for digital presentation technology, has enhanced the light intensity of the LP820 from 3,000 up to 3,200 ANSI lumens. The projector can integrate eight different video-, audio- and data sources. The LP820 supports the LiteShow module that provides wireless projection as reality. LiteShow can be used as well with new projectors as with Legacy models with M1-DA connections. The LP820 is available for 5,499 € (recommended retail price, plus VAT). The model is also available as ASK C420 of the ASK product brand. Both projectors have a three years standard guarantee.

More: http://www.infocus.com

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12) Mitsubishi: Luxion is new distribution partner

The distribution partnership between Mitsubishi Electric and the Luxion GmbH is sealed. The company in Heusenstamm inherits the distribution of product of the presentation technology area from 1st November. “We have a new strong partner with the Luxion GmbH with whom we want to establish the brand Mitsubishi Electric much stronger in the AV specialised trade”, explains the product manager Lars Dörholt.

More: http://www.mitsubishi-electric.de   +   http://www.luxion.de

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13) HP: Massive price reduction for MP3800

Hewlett Packard has reduced the price of the ultra mobile digital projector MP3800. The significant price reduction of the MP 3800 (XGA, 1300 ANSI lumens, 800:1 contrast ratio, 1.6 kg) is more than 20%. The projector is equipped with all common interfaces (VGA, DVI, S-Video, Composite Video, Component Video and Audio). The MP 3800 has a 3 year “Pick up and Return”- guarantee, the guarantee period for lamps and fittings is 90 days. The new noncommittal recommended retail price of the awarded projectors is 1,999.- €.

More: http://www.hp.com/de/projektoren

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14) Canon LV-7555: a flagship – extra light intensive

The portable LV-7555 is the latest projector flagship from Canon. The projector beams very bright because of its turbo bright mode with up to 4.600 ANSI lumens light intensity, offers a contrast ratio of 900:1 and provides pin sharp projections in real XGA resolution. The micro lenses technology at the TFT guarantees a high edge sharpness. But there are also some more interesting details: The optional changeable lenses with lens-shift technology make it applicable for almost every distance and every room size – no matter if it is used in small conference rooms or for the professional application at big events – and that even without fade-out. Progressive scan provides an optimised video-projection and a large number of interfaces speak for themselves. The LV-7555 is like a fresh breeze for the top segment of the projector market – and that is not only because of its recommended retail prize of 8.349 €. It can be connected to almost every multimedia hardware. Via DVI-D interface it is possible to handle signals out of digital image sources .

More: http://www.canon-europe.com

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15) Larivičre: 4-year-guarantee for projectors

With the redesign of the web site www.datenprojektoren.de, all projectors of the product range will be delivered from now on with a 4-year-guarantee. “We offer our customers a ‘4-year-careless-package’ describes Harold Larivičre the new additional service of his company. ‘So that they don’t have to think about expensive device damage. The 4-year-guarantee is independent from manufacturer for all projectors offered by us. Defects which occur after the 24 or 36 months manufacturer-guarantee result in an ahead of time scrapping of the device because repairing seems to be uneconomic. We offer the consumer a maximal investment security  with the extended guarantee.’ ‘In the Internet and close to you’ is the  slogan of the supplier. The Larivičre company for digital presentation systems mbH in Bremen proves together with partners in Munich and Hamburg that customer service does not stop with the large internet offer.

More: http://www.datenprojektoren.de

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16) JVC Medica news: DLA-SX21 accepted in surgery (according to MPG)

STARCOVER GmbH Berlin and JVC Professional have developed the worldwide first large display installation that has been accepted in surgery due to the fulfilment of MPG guidelines (medicine-product-law). Heart of the installation is the D-ILA projector DLA-SX21 by JVC. STARCOVER, market leader in PC systems in surgery and intensive care, has decided for JVC’s SXGA-projector because of its excellent image quality, highest reliability and an extremely compact design. Large display projection in surgery offer major advantages: radiographs and endoscopic processes can be displayed in relevant and extraordinary size. The installation already in use is in a clinic of the Rhön-Kliniken Gruppe. STARCOVER and JVC Professional are going to be presenting this solution for surgery on Medica 2003 (19.-22.11.03, Duesseldorf).

Medica: Halle 17, Stand C43

More: http://www.jvcproeurope.com

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17) Adeo Group presents its innovative "Personal Screen System"

Presents for the first time on the international scene at Photokina 2002, Adeo Group projection screens manufacturer established in 1989 in Trento/Italy, distributes its screens on several international markets (through its Overseas Sales Office leaded by Mr. Paolo Pintor), determined to repeat the successfully experience recorded on the domestic market. Adeo Group manufactures Motorized, Manual Turnstile and Rigid Frame screens: the products characterize themselves for the high quality level (Adeo Group is Iso-9001 certificated) and the modern design. Thanks to its Technical Office that carefully follows markets trends and Customer's suggestions, Adeo Group recently completed the renewing of its manufacturing lines which have been projected to support the so called "Personal Screen System". The "Personal Screen System" allows Adeo Group to produce projection screens highly customized (over 1000 different features each standard size available) to adapt the product to the different needs of the Customer. In this way Adeo Group is able to combine the "tailor made" production with the strategy of the "Just in Time". And the result is unique in the international scene of projection screens manufacturer.

More: http://www.adeogroup.it

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18) VisionTools Cool-Line: The new screen series

Cool-Line is the new screen series from VisionTools with an extraordinary price/performance ratio for price-conscious customers. The Cool-Line feather roll screen of the latest generation provides a shapely white case and is also suitable for the ceiling and wall fastening. The material of the screen – a cloth in matt white with a gain of 1,1 provides a consistent, homogeneous picture and offers a wide viewing angle. Additionally the cloth is blackend from behind in order to eliminate disturbing reflections and also possesses a black frame (blackboarder) round the field of vision for increasing the contrast and for getting a better picture impression. To guarantee a flexible application, the screen is equipped with a blackdrop of 30 cm so that it is possible to drag the screen to an equivalent height even with higher ceilings. Cool-Line is available in two sizes, 2 x 1,50 m (recommended retail price: 199 €) and 2,40 x 1,80 m recommended retail price: 258 €).

More: http://www.visiontools.de

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19) Kindermann: motor-driven ceiling lift for projectors

Kindermann, a specialist for conference technology solutions, broadens the programme for the company’s ceiling mountings and presents a motor-driven ceiling lift. The advantage of this solution is that the projector is “parked” in a kind of intermediate ceiling and is protected for theft and damage. The beamer can be “driven” to every desired height via an electric drive. Via switches or media control the lift transports the projector out of the ceiling into a preset position. At the same time it is switched on. After the presentation, the device is carried back into the chamber and switches off the power. The projector ceiling lift by Kindermann provides serially an arm-out-lift of 120 centimetres. If wanted,  a lift extension of 40 up to 240 centimetres is possible. The weight limit is 25 kg so it is possible to assemble even projectors for big conference rooms. A metal spiral with cable-guidance in the lift protects the control cables for damage and cable break.

More: http://www.kindermann.com

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20) NEC: New Plasmas in 42, 50 und 61 inch

Three plasma displays in 42, 50 and 61 inch are the latest large screens from NEC. The latest displays provide resolutions of 1.024 x 768 pixel (42XM2) and up to 1.365 x 768 pixel (50XM2 and 61XM2). The contrast ratio of the 61 inch display could be increased about 170 percent in comparison to the former model. Beside the standard 4:3 image the plasma screens can be operated in “zoom”, “full”, “14:9” and “2,35:1” modi. The new plasmas possess in addition special features for the application at POS/POI and multimedia. It is possible to establish video walls of each with 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 screens of the displays. Thus a gigantic display diagonal of 183 inches, that means over 4.60 metre with 61XM2, can be realised. Therefore the plasma displays in 16:9 size are attractive and highly visible especially as advertisement- and information-displays for example in the retail, at events, in airports or railway stations.

More: http://www.nec-europe.com

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21) WS-Spalluto: Multiformatscreen for 4:3, 16:9, 1,85:1 + 2,35:1

In the home cinema market 4 picture sizes became widely accepted during the last years. During the projecting process the image is projected on the screen with different image heights. On a 4:3 standard screen, white areas are still visible over and under the actual image . The solution for this problem is a screen that can be adjusted to the image material. While using the WS-Multi format screen, the user is able to switch to the different video formats. With the remote control the formats 4:3, 16:9, 1,85:1 and 2,35:1 are recallable. The main screen and the making screen move together. The optical centre stays always the same and it is not necessary to make any changes at the projection axis. Both single screens and the radio remote control are housed in a quite small double box (160x120, 200x150, 240x180).

More: http://www.wsspalluto.de

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22) A+K: newer plasma-screen P42VHA from Fujitsu

“The completion of highest requirements for every home-cinema master practitioner” Anders + Kern certifies this for the consumer plasma-screen P42VHA from Fujitsu. It has a impressing screen-diagonal about 42” resp. 106 centimetres and with 1000 cd/qm it is very bright. The pictures will be personated in a format about 16:9 with wide-SVGA-solution (852x480 Pixel) and with a brilliant contrast-ratio about 3000:1. The plasma-display is provided with a new video-signal-processor for an optimal conditioning. It provides for the disposal of disturbing angel-effects by moving pictures. The box weighs 29.5 kg. The very big angel of vision about 160° and the light-independence allows the user all liberty by placing it in the room – nevertheless if the device i put on the optional stand-bottom or on one of the wall-fittings. The optional speakers are supported from the digital audio-amplifier in the plasma. Without a fan, the P42VHA makes no noise.

More: http://www.anders-kern.de

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23) V7: 42"-Plasma-Allroundscreen incl. TV-Tuner

Videoseven, a brand name of Ingram Micro, presents the V7 P42L1 – a 42 inch plasmascreen. It has an integrated multi-band TV tuner. The equipment also includes a remote control, a wall holder, a pedestal and an external loudspeaker system. Technically speaking the new Plasma with its “intrinsic values” is an extraordinary homecinema device with an allround character: the contrast ratio is 1000:1, the brightness 1000 cd/m2, a resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) is offered interpolated, the weight is 37 kg and the screen is 10 cm deep. It provides an viewing angle of 160°. The V7 P42L1 supports all known european TV formats. Due to a menu navigation it is possible to switch the display from 16:9 to the 4:3 format. The plasma screen has video- and S-video interfaces, a DVI- and Audio output and also a cooling system without a fan. TheV7 P42L1 will be available this month and costs 3.749 € incl. VAT in specialized trade.

More: http//www.videoseven.com

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24) Thisplay Vision 62+180: design terminals with flash-technology

Designer Ernesto Gross has installed the flash-/microdrive-technology in his elegant terminals. Flashcards or microdrives represent a new way of saving data, a sort of mini disc with various saving capacity:  from 64 MB up to 1 GB. Both models, Vision 62 (62 cm high) and Vision 180 are also available with flash-technology. A high quality 10.4“ screen  (Vision 62) as well as a 15“ screen with Vision 180 render excellent image quality. Flash card readers can process MPEG 1 (VHS-quality) and MPEG 2 (DVD-quality) and can play movies resp. animations from 3 to 20 minutes in continuous operation. Thisplay Vision 62/180 terminals are suitable for shops, museums and galleries as well as information centres and conference rooms. Standard terminals are available in silver, black and white. However, all other colors are optional and can be ordered. Several Swiss high profile businesses, such as IWC and Schweizer Post, use the elegant terminals in their shops already.

More:  www.this-play.com   

eMail: v.jenny@this-play.com

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25) GTCO CalComp: new InterWrite SchoolPad + software

Just in time for the Interpädagogica in Salzburg (20. – 22. November 2003) GTCO CalComp presents new products of the InterWrite School. The InterWrite School Suite consists of the InterWrite SchoolBoard (an electronic whiteboard), the InterWrite SchoolPad (a Bluetooth controlled writing board) and the InterWrite Software, which offers simple tools and aids for presentations, text and subject taught handlings. GTCO CalComp completes the InterWrite product-family with one more writing board which will presented in Europe for the first time at the Interpädagogica. GTCO CalComp will also present the new version of the InterWrite software in hall 3, stand 502. Worldwide many teachers use the InterWrite SchoolBoards and the SchoolPads for a modern and dynamic school which results in the success of education.

Interpädagogica: hall 3, stand 502

More: www.gtcocalcomp.com

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26) SMART Technologies: aid money for schools

SMART Technologies (Germany) GmbH provides € 650.000 for the advancement of acquisition of SMART-products in schools. When purchasing their first SMART-product schools will be aided with 65% of the acquisition price. The aided SMART-products are amongst others  the interactive whiteboards SMART Board 560 and 580, the column 570, the didactic software network “SynchronEyes" as well as the mobile multimedia cabinets "Expression" 303 and 503. Additional aid of 25 % will be offered when purchasing any other SMART-product to be used in schools.

More: http://www.dida.smartboard.de

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27) EBS:  new 380 MHz-VGA signalling amplifier

A new 380 MHz signalling amplifier has been introduced by EBS Euchner Büro- und Schulsysteme GmbH, German manufacturer of education- and presentation technologies. The small active amplifier (9Lx5Bx2H cm) is especially suitable for transmitting high resolution VGA signals via long way of cable. As an extra high-quality VGA input cable are offered by EBS. The EBS 1 / 2 splitter will be offered as from October 1st for a new and more attractive price. Trade dealers should contact EBS directly. Also new in the portfolio: the EBS Notebook Conference System suitable for connecting up to 48 notebooks to one or two projectors.

More: http://www.videodidact.de

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28) "SilverFabric" - a brandnew non depolarising screen material for 3-D front projection

Porrmann&Awater has introduced at www.silverfabric.com a new "Silver Screen" for passive 3-D front projection named "SilverFabric". The offered material solves any former trouble issue such screen materials had: "SilverFabric" is rollable, touchable, robust, stable and washable. Moreover, the optical characteristics of the new Silver Screen is breath taking: with a peak polarization ratio of 80:1, a half gain angle of 17 degrees and a peak gain of just 2.4. So the 3-D channel separation is comparable to the most expensive hardboard screens. SilverFabric passed extreme test positions of e.g. Fraunhofer Gesellschaft and is recommended by Christie Digital Systems. Nevertheless, although the material is a fantastic solution for professional customers, obviously, Porrmann&Awater's price strategy (€ 119.50 per sqm) targets the midrange- and consumer mass market.

More: http://www.silverfabric.com

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29) VIGATEC: DUNE-F with 50 Hz for HDTV-Input

HDTV has finally made its way to Europe.  In consequence, VIGATEC has added latest 50 Hz-versions for HDTV-sources as input-standards to the DUNE-F. And those are: 1080i/50 Hz (EURO1080) – with this standard Alfacam from Belgium will start its  HDTV-programme via Astra in January 2004. 720p/50 Hz, which does not exist currently, but very likely will be a standard in the future. Another feature is a new mode to save user-settings. All image parameters can now be saved separately for PAL- and NTSC-signals. The new firmware can be downloaded from the VIGATEC website.

More: http//www.vigatec.de/index5.htm

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30) CL: New rental catalogue – Excellent technology at best prices

The new rental catalogue of CREATIVE LIGHTING media technology GmbH & Co. KG is worth a look through. Next to professional media technology the company from Dresden, Germany, comes up with a real novelty: The rental catalogue for high end equipment is presented neutrally without any mentioning of prizes. Instead single devices are grouped into certain categories of prizes. The appandent listing of costs is presented on the web as excel- resp. pdf-document and thus always up-to-date. This system has an advantage especially for further renting. The catalogue can then be handed out to customers with individual prize lists.

More: http://www.cl-group.de

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31) Panasonic on tour with HD-technology, You can win CF-W2 Toughbook

High-definition technology by Panasonic is focus of a roadshow, that will tour four German cities an Zurich in November. Part of the programme are live demonstrations of the DVCPROHD-Camcorder AJ-HDC27FE, better known as Varicam.  Partner on tour is Quantel who presents the eQ-System. In addition, the Varicam in combination with the camera-stabilizing system Artemis Cine/HD by Sachtler belongs to the tour highlights. For the first on a HD-event identical contents in a direct comparison will be projected as 35-mm-film and as HD-material. The dates are: 18.11. Mainz, 20.11. Munich and 25.11. Zurich. Presentations will start at 11, 15 and 18 o Clock. Registrations are possible on the Panasonic-website. Visitors can win a Panasonic CF-W2, a Toughbook in A4-format with wireless LAN.

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32) Christie: Roadrunner L8 projects on a 20 metre long surface

About 100.000 visitors from 108 countries came to this year’s Tendence Lifestyle, the world’s greatest consumer goods trade show, situated in Frankfurt. Since a l