Epson has unveiled a couple of new portable and user-friendly projectors in the form of the PowerLite 1221 and PowerLite 1261W. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, both projectors deliver a high-definition, widescreen WXGA resolution (16:10 aspect ratio), a true-to-life color, and a 2800 lumens of brightness, producing a good quality image even in rooms with lots of ambient light. The PowerLite 1221 and PowerLite 1261W also provide advanced connectivity options such as USB Plug ‘n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from computer via a USB connection and a digital HDMI connection to provide high-definition video content for powerful entertainment possibilities. These projectors are also compatible with both Mac and PC. [Akihabara]
Panasonic today launched its first Full HD 3D home theater projector namely the PT-AE7000U. The optical system of the PT-AE7000U features a new 200-Watt Red-Rich Lamp and new LCD panels with larger aperture ratio for increased red luminance and brightness output. The combination of fully-optimized Pure Contrast Plates, Pure Color Filter Pro and Dynamic Iris Pro has resulted in a 300,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 lumens of brightness. The Panasonic PT-AE7000U will be launched in September 2011 for $3,499 a pop. [Press Release]
IO Data has released the WTR-HDAV/A Wireless Home Digital Interface in the Japanese market. The device allows you to stream full HD contents wirelessly in your house without any quality loss. This wireless video adapter supports transmission distance of up to 20-meter. The I-O Data WTR-HDAV/A will be available in August 2011 for 22,050 Yen($283). [I-O Data]
The InFocus IN1100 projector series is the perfect mobile projector for your Mac, iPad or PC. Weighing at only 2.7lbs, the projector is equipped with either an XGA (1024 x 768) or a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution for HD projection without scaling, up to 2200 lumens of brightness, HDMI, VGA, s-video and composite connections. The InFocus IN1100 projector series is priced at between $975 to $1099. [InFocus]
Roku has introduced three new additions to its line of streaming video players, the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS. The Roku 2 HD player supports up to 720p HD video, while the Roku 2 XD player supports up to 1080p HD video. The Roku 2 XS includes an Ethernet port and USB port for playing music and videos. This model also brings a full free version of Rovio’s Angry Birds game on to TV for the first time. All Roku 2 models provide support for wireless Internet connections, Bluetooth connectivity and a microSD card slot for storage expansion. Additional games will be available shortly after launch including Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Seasons. The Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS are priced at $59.99, $79.99 and $99.99, respectively. Read more
The Ideum MT-55 Platform is a 55-inch LED LCD multitouch table that comes with an integrated solid-state computer. The bright 55-inch (1920×1080) HD display provides a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a wide 178-degree viewing angle, while the optical multitouch system supports 32 simultaneous touch points for collaborative interaction. Its internal computer is powered by a fast 2.66GHz Intel Hyper-Threaded Dual Core i5 processor with an 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive. Additional specs include WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet connectivity and multiple HDMI outputs. The Ideum MT-55 Platform Multitouch Table retails for $17,950 with two-year warranty. Read more
ASUS will release the new ProArt PA238Q monitor. Designed for professionals, the 23-inch LCD display adopts the IPS display technology, which grants 178-degree viewing angles and a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (Full HD). Another advantage is the 100% reproduction of the sRGB color space, complete with precision calibration straight out of the factory. What’s more, the dynamic contrast ratio is of 50,000,000:1, which is quite high as far as DCR ratings go. Additional specs include DVI-D, DisplayPort, HDMI and four USB ports. [Softpedia]
LG today introduced the EzSign TV (42LD452B) 42-inch Hybrid TV in South Korea. Designed for schools, offices, cafes, restaurants and hospitals, the monitor features an easy-to-use interface to help you manipulate data and information that you need to display. Advertisements, information and broadcast contents can be arranged on the same screen to attract attention and deliver specific messaging to your customers. [Akihabara]
M-Vision today launched the Cine 230 digital projector, which is ideal for home theater. This projector features a 1,000 ANSI lumens, a gorgeous 3,000:1 contrast, a 1080p full HD support and two HDMI ports. The M-Vision Cine 230 digital projector is priced at $7,000. [Product Page]
Delkin Devices has started shipping the world’s fastest 64GB SDXC UHS-I memory card. Designed for streaming HD and 3D video applications, this SDXC memory card is able to record at speeds up to 45-megabyte per second and read at speeds up to 95-megabyte per second. What’s more, it is capable of recording up to 8-hour of high definition video or capturing more than 17,000 photos in SDXC-enabled cameras or camcorders. The Delkin 64GB Elite633 SDXC card is currently available worldwide for $539.99. [PhotographyBLOG]
