Boxlight has announced the availability of the Pro5000SL 3LCD projector that boasts the XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution with a 500:1 contrast ratio and a 5000 ANSI lumens. The projector also provides easy installation features such as auto ceiling mount detection, auto keystone correction, and auto brightness detection. This model supports a variety of connection options such as RGB, DVI, s-video, composite, component, and several audio connections. There is also a USB connection for easy control and a LAN Ethernet port for network capabilities. The Pro5000SL is now available for $3950. [Press Release]
NEC has finally unveiled their latest large venue projector known as the NP4100. This projector provides 6,200 ANSI lumens, a XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution and a 2,100:1 contrast ratio. The projector can display screen sizes from 40- to 500-inch at projection distances between 2.6 and 283 feet. Another feature is the wide array of connection panels that are included like RGB, 5BNC, DVI, component, composite, S-video, and several audio ports. There is also a USB port for computer free presentations by connecting a Flash drive instead of a computer cord. The NP4100 will begin shipping in August 2009 with an estimated street price of $5,499. [Press Release]
The LCD-8000UD is the latest 8-inch secondary display from Century Japan. What makes this USB-powered display special is that it also features a DVI port. The LCD-8000UD provides a 800 x 600 pixel resolution. This mini LCD will be sold in Japan next month. [Product Page]
I would like you to know that Canon has just announced a new sub-$1,000 projector in the form of the LV-7275. The entry-level XGA projector adopts 3LCD Display Technology to produce a 1024 x 768 resolution with 2,600 lumens, which is bright enough for use in a room with existing light. The LV-7275 also features DVI and VGA connectivity, RCA input, an Ethernet jack, and a 1.2X zoom lens. Other features include automatic color adjustment and whiteboard mode. You can get the Canon LV-7275 next month for $999. [Electronista]
IOGEAR’s DVI Video / audio extender kit consists of a pair of DVI units, a local transmitter and a remote receiver you connect with a CAT5e / 6 Ethernet cable, an analog 3.5-millimeter jack you hook up tostereo speakers, and a three-year warranty. Look for this extender for $500 right now. [Engadget]
Gefen has just dropped a USB to DVI Graphics Adapter that allows you to connect more displays to all Windows XP and Vista and Mac OS X as well. The device also enables you to do a plug and play connection of a DVI or VGA display to any USB 2.0 port so you can add projectors or other displays to your laptop simultaneous video delivery without a DVI port, and has VGA or DVI display compatibility. $129 [Engadget]
USB to DVI adapters have become more and more popular lately so I-O data has decided to drop another one. This USB to DVI adapter supports resolutions up to 1,680 x 1,050 and works well with Vista’s Aero Glass interface. The only downside to this one is that it’s not compatible with Open GL or HDCP. This adapter is now available in Japan for Â¥14,600 ($135), which happens to be the same cost as a ‘date’ with a girl in a sailor suit. [Akihabara]
