Acer launches pico LED projector

PC giant Acer has today launched its first pico LED projector.

The C20 is a DLP (digital light processing) technology projector with WVGA (800×480-pixel) resolution with built-in HDMI and USB input.

Output brightness is 20 ANSI lumens and the device will operate for two hours on its built-in battery. LED lamp life is rated at 20,000 hours.

It's available now $349. An optional 15-inch screen sells for $49.

ANALYSIS: The main problem with all of these pico projectors is the lack of light output. The 20 ANSI Lumens on offer here appears no different. You'll need a darkened room to get a decent image. The fact this one offers 16:9 aspect ratio output is a plus on most that offer 640×480-pixel resolution only, but the basic issue is you” struggle to get enough light out of one of these.

If you're considering something to give a bigger-than-TV image on a budget, there are a number of SVGA (800×600-pixel) DLP projectors including Acer's own X1161 with 2500 ANSI lumen output selling for as little as $550 in Australian online. Replacement lamp costs are usually an issue with high-output projectors with replacement lamps lasting around 4000 hours and costing $200 or more. It depends on what you're looking for.

MyProjectorLamps Maintains Industry Position with International Outreach

It was late 2010 when online projector lamp retailer, MyProjectorLamps, maintained its

position in the projector lamp industry by announcing a new, international range of domains

for serving greater Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Australia and South America. This is the

second wide-ranging addition to the company's purchasing interface to occur during the first

half of 2010.

As TMC (News - Alert) Contributor, Erin Monda, reported, “The projector lamp website

displays important information regarding purchase in 13 additional languages like Norwegian,

Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Russian, Turkish,

Hebrew and Arabic. MyProjectorLamps President, Michael Newman, hopes that with this the

company will now be able to reach deeper into these new markets and build lasting

partnerships for the long-term growth of his company.”

MyProjectorLamps is now shifting its international approach from a digital interface to

customer support centers, as it opens its Australian projector lamp distribution and customer

support center. The expansion is aimed at serving Australia, New Zealand and the overall

pacific region better.

With the opening of the new office comes MyProjectorLamps' high level of customer service and

support, which means that customers buying within the region will now have access to local

telephone support, quick and inexpensive delivery, and trusted high-quality projector lamps.

MyProjectorLamps.com is the supplier of projector lamps for more than 5000 DLP and LCD

projectors. Projector Lamps are shipped to each and every country in the world from North

America and Europe using FedEx and TNT services. MyProjectorLamps is a privately held company

which provides the buyer with the option to either buy the pre-assembled projector lamp in

the plastic housing or just the bare projector lamp, hence enabling the buyer to save

hundreds of dollars on their purchase.

Most of these projector lamps are priced under $300 and last between 1,500 and 3,000 hours.

While the Australian economy continues to boom and prices of retail products continue to

skyrocket, with four regional offices MyProjectorLamps is able to use its global projector

lamp purchasing power to keep its prices low, while providing quality maintenance and great

customer service.

MyProjectorLamps offers projector lamp trade accounts to Resellers, Government and

Educational Institutions, and Worship Centers. TMC’s Projector Lamp channel is where you can

learn more about projector lamps in these verticals, as well as the use of project lamps in

childhood expression and green initiatives.

BenQ Launches 6 New Projectors With Extra Long Lamp Life

BenQ's wide range of feature rich projectors give options for customers to choose according to their needs, while still focus on delivering robust presentation and enhancing experience in effective communication.

Designed to keep audiences engaged during presentations, the newly launched models from BenQ offers value-driven, eco-friendly projectors ideal for education and small-to-medium-sized business environments. These models deliver remarkably bright images and feature wired and wireless (optional) networking, HDMI and USB inputs, high contrast (3000:1 to 5000:1) and up to 6000 hours of lamp life. Light output also range from 2500 to 3200 ANSI lumens ensuring great viewing for small-medium size rooms even in normal lighting conditions.

MX660- Flexible and Durable for All Settings
Featuring XGA resolution with 3200 ANSI lumens and 5000:1 high contrast ratio, BenQ MX660 is perfect projector in all settings. MX660 also offers USB Display and Wireless Display for ultra-smooth connection, USB Reader PC-less presentation and 3D Ready projection to keep the presentation lookin' great.
MS614- Versatile Projection for Multiple Use

Featuring SVGA resolution, 2700 ANSI lumens and 5000:1 contrast ratio with 3D projection technology, the MS614 offers truly outstanding picture performance for every setting. Together with USB Display, Wireless Display and USB Reader options, the ultra versatile BenQ MS614 meets every projection need.

MS510 & MX511- The best value choice for small-medium space
Both MS510 & MX511 makes the perfect projector choice for everyday life - in business, education & even at home. MS510 offers high contrast ratio of 4000:1 with SVGA resolution and the MX511 projector comes with a contrast ratio of 3000:1 with XGA resolution. Featuring an impressive brightness of 2700 ANSI lumens, both projectors offer a stunning presentation with the finest details regardless of the ambient light level.

NEC Display Solutions Introduces PA Series Projectors for Installation Projects

An abundance of new features have been included in the PA Series that improve its quality over its preceding models in the NP Installation Series. The center lens design of these four new models is an advancement that makes retrofitting existing installations easier and more cost effective. The new chassis also provides enhanced connectivity with HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, allowing greater flexibility during use. Premiering in NEC's projector lineup is Crestron Roomview, which allows users to directly connect their projector to the managed network for monitoring and control. With a brightness level ranging from 5000 to 6000 lumens and an offering of three different native resolutions, the PA Series is a complement to any large room requiring demanding AV support. The virtually maintenance-free projectors, with up to 4000 hours of lamp and filter life, lower users' total cost of ownership and lengthen the projectors' lifecycle.

Additionally, these four new models offer stacking capability, which allows up to four projectors to be stacked vertically or horizontally to boost the image brightness up to 24,000 lumens. This feature is an asset to larger-sized screens and environments with additional ambient light. With Integrated Device Technology HQV, a high-performance video processing and scaling system, users can present with superior image quality using the technology's pixel-based, motion-adaptive de-interlacing to remove undesirable motion artifacts. Additionally, selectable ECO Mode technology extends each projector's lamp life by up to 50 percent, while eco-conscious features like quick start (3 to 4 seconds), auto power on and direct power-off further advance the projector's lifetime.

"These advanced models provide the most connectivity and control options of any NEC multimedia projectors, from their DisplayPort input to their integrated networking capabilities," said Rich McPherson, Product Manager of projectors for NEC Display Solutions. "The vast amount of aptitude displayed in the new PA Series gives users what they need to effectively present day in and day out. The added bonus of security features in these projectors allows system administrators to feel at ease installing throughout a school campus or corporate headquarters, and subsequently controlling the projectors remotely."

The PA Series is packed with integrated networking functions, such as RJ45 for quick connection to the LAN and high-speed wireless. Windows Network Projector, Windows Remote Desktop, Windows Network Drive Function and Windows Media Connection Function are just a few of the networking tools that allow users to connect to the shared network, control a networked computer through the projector's USB input and display multimedia files.

ASUS Introduces the P1 LED Projector at CeBIT 2011

Hanover, Germany ? The ASUS P1 LED projector offers a product intended for business and entertainment use with a compact size, a height of just 33mm, 200-lumen brightness and a native resolution of 1280 x 800. It incorporates LED projection technology to help users reduce maintenance costs with its lamp lifespan up to four times longer than conventional projectors. Instant on/off capabilities and power input sharing with ASUS notebooks help make the P1 a great choice for all presentation needs.

High mobility and improved image precisionThe P1 offers the slimmest projector with 200-lumen brightness, resulting in a combination of unprecedented portability and extra-bright image quality. The form factor measures 113mm x 33mm x 128mm, more compact than the typical CD jewel case and an easy fit in any briefcase. The P1 weighs less than 400g, and has been designed with productivity and office work in mind, as it can be effortlessly transported between meeting venues. This does not come at the expense of image fidelity: the P1 projects visuals in a native resolution of 1280 x 800 and a short throw ratio of 1.16:1, ensuring compatibility with most notebook PCs. Therefore, a 40" image can be achieved with the projector positioned just over a meter away from the display surface, guaranteeing sharp images that do justice to any application and presentation. Additionally, the P1 uses the same power input used on ASUS notebooks*, reducing clutter by eliminating the need for extra cables and adapters.

Easy access to content With plug and play implemented, the P1 features a user-friendly on-screen interface for control settings, and works with a variety of multimedia content sources. It is capable of displaying on screens ranging in size from 15" to 200" for different applications. A 1600:1 contrast ratio allows text and graphics to be shown in crisp and vivid detail. Connectivity with other devices occurs via a wide I/O range, including USB 2.0, composite and VGA. The built-in SD card reader and integrated media player interface provide additional means to view content independently of a PC. For audio output, the P1 includes a high quality 2-watt speaker**.

Energy-efficient projection technologyThe LED lighting design applied in the P1 promotes conservation in comparison to traditional lamp projection technologies. It enables instant on/off switching with no prolonged warm-up or cool-down periods, leading to cost savings for consumers as well as a faster, more readily-accessible product. The use of mercury-free LED lighting further prolongs component lifespan, eliminating the need for frequent lamp replacement and offering users the benefit of reduced operating costs while protecting the environment. The P1’s design ensures a lamp life of around 30,000 hours, approximately four times longer than conventional products. Total power draw averages a low 50 watts.

ASUS Introduces the P1 LED Projector

The ASUS P1 LED projector offers a product intended for business and entertainment

use with a compact size, a height of just 33mm, 200-lumen brightness and a native

resolution of 1280 x 800. It incorporates LED projection technology to help users

reduce maintenance costs with its lamp lifespan up to four times longer than

conventional projectors. Instant on/off capabilities and power input sharing with

ASUS notebooks help make the P1 a great choice for all presentation needs.

High mobility and improved image precision

The P1 offers the slimmest projector with 200-lumen brightness, resulting in a

combination of unprecedented portability and extra-bright image quality. The form

factor measures 113mm x 33mm x 128mm, more compact than the typical CD jewel case and

an easy fit in any briefcase. The P1 weighs less than 400g, and has been designed

with productivity and office work in mind, as it can be effortlessly transported

between meeting venues. This does not come at the expense of image fidelity: the P1

projects visuals in a native resolution of 1280 x 800 and a short throw ratio of

1.16:1, ensuring compatibility with most notebook PCs. Therefore, a 40” image can be

achieved with the projector positioned just over a meter away from the display

surface, guaranteeing sharp images that do justice to any application and

presentation. Additionally, the P1 uses the same power input used on ASUS notebooks*,

reducing clutter by eliminating the need for extra cables and adapters.

Easy access to content

With plug and play implemented, the P1 features a user-friendly on-screen interface

for control settings, and works with a variety of multimedia content sources. It is

capable of displaying on screens ranging in size from 15” to 200” for different

applications. A 1600:1 contrast ratio allows text and graphics to be shown in crisp

and vivid detail. Connectivity with other devices occurs via a wide I/O range,

including USB 2.0, composite and VGA. The built-in SD card reader and integrated

media player interface provide additional means to view content independently of a

PC. For audio output, the P1 includes a high quality 2-watt speaker**.

Energy-efficient projection technology

The LED lighting design applied in the P1 promotes conservation in comparison to

traditional lamp projection technologies. It enables instant on/off switching with no

prolonged warm-up or cool-down periods, leading to cost savings for consumers as well

as a faster, more readily-accessible product. The use of mercury-free LED lighting

further prolongs component lifespan, eliminating the need for frequent lamp

replacement and offering users the benefit of reduced operating costs while

protecting the environment. The P1’s design ensures a lamp life of around 30,000

hours, approximately four times longer than conventional products. Total power draw

averages a low 50 watts.

New HD projector provides full 3D home cinema experience

Acer has expanded its HD-ready home cinema projector range with a new product that

makes it possible for viewers to enjoy immersive 3D visuals in their own homes.

The Acer H5360BD delivers full HD 3D imagery by connecting directly to a 3D Blu-ray

player, console or 3D PC.

Thanks to its innovative use of stereoscopic 3D technology, this projector offers

viewers a cinema-like 3D home entertainment experience.

The full 3D experience is made possible with high (120 Hz) refresh rates that can add

depth to the flat surface of the projector screen.

Plus, with its native 720p resolution (1280x720) and 16:9 aspect ratio, the Acer

H5360BD is capable of displaying a 1080p resolution image in 24 frames per second,

providing a visual experience similar to watching a movie in the cinema.

Features include the 2500 ANSI Lumens brightness and 3200:1 contrast radio, which

ensure crystal-clear images and sharp details. Meanwhile, a built-in speaker adds

quality sound to enhance entertainment.

Acer's ColorBoost II+ technology, featuring an optimised six-segment colour wheel

design, a powerful image processor and an advanced lamp waveform, improves colour

performance achieving images with natural and balanced shades.

The H5360BD comes with a five-year warranty on the DLP chip and a one-year warranty on

the projector lamp without hour limit.