Aiptek’s PocketCinema Z20 Is A Camcorder And Projector In One (video)

Aiptek’s PocketCinema Z20 Is A Camcorder And Projector In One (video)

The Aiptek’s Pocket Cinema Z20 is a all in one camera and projector allowing you to take pictures and then project them on to walls and screens.

With the ability to project 65 inches it can be ideal for presentations and fun with friends and family. Not only does it allow you to take pictures, but also videos. It has 2GB of built-in memory for up to 1 hour of HD videos and any any photos can of course be transferred to your computer or connected to a TV via HDMI or VGA outputs.

Usability wise as it has as touch sensitive backlit keypad and small LCD screen for framing photos. The device is quite small and light, and can be operated from a remote. It’s a bit difficult to tell how solid picture quality will be, but at 5 megapixels it can produce 720p videos.

There’s no word on a launch date in the US, but the Z20 is expected to hit Europe mid April for about $476.

(Via Gadget Review.)

Optoma HD20 Projector Review

Optoma HD20 Projector Review

One of Optoma’s best home theater projectors is the HD20. This model comes with 1700 ANSI lumens, a 4000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Recently, the writers from Audioholics released their review of the HD20. The first thing they talk about is the setup, which was pretty straight forward. The connection panel is simple and well labeled. The best feature though was the price tag. The HD20 is one of the few projectors to retail for under $1000 and have 1080p resolution. The writers were not happy with that the lamp system had a lot of leakage. They saw a lot more than normal. However, they also noticed that the projector’s vents were designed to keep that light from ruining the picture. They also noticed that the remote control’s backlight was annoyingly bright. While having a backlit remote is usually a good thing, the writers noted that they had to let their eyes readjust after looking at it. However even with these problems the writers’ conclusion was, ‘We can’t stress enough that the price of this 1080p projector is just amazing. For under a grand you have the ability to get a great big picture for less than the price of a flatscreen at one quarter the size. While it isn’t the only sub-$1k projector on the block, the cheaper bulb replacement may win out over the quieter Vivitek H1080FD. For us, we’re just happy to see this price point reached. With a white wall, you’re only out the price of the projector and the cost of a DIY shelf. On the ‘high’ end, you could get a motorized screen and a mount for less than a $1700 total investment. With 46″ LED LCDs going for more than that (on sale no less), it isn’t hard to see the value. As projector prices come down, we can’t wait until the public starts to catch on. Then we can all enjoy what we once paid $10 a ticket and $30 in popcorn and drinks PER flick to enjoy - the movie theater experience at home.’

[via Audioholics]

Virtalis Purchases First Christie Mirage WU7 Projectors in Europe

Virtalis Purchases First Christie Mirage WU7 Projectors in Europe

Christie is proud to announce that recently a company called Virtalis has ordered the company’s first Mirage WU7 projectors in Europe. The projectors feature 6600 ANSI lumens, a 450:1 contrast ratio and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution. They will be installed by Virtalis for various reasons at the University of Northampton. One WU7 will be used for an ActiveWall system in the University’s Development suite. It will allow technicians to familiarize themselves with the technology before a new ActiveCube is installed later this year. Another project that will include the WU7 is a new NVision Center that will be able to display 3D content. The total cost of building the NVision is about £3m ($4.49m).

[via AV Interactive]

LG Releases BX401C Projector

LG Releases BX401C Projector

LG is proud to announce their latest large venue projector, the BX401C. This projector is small, but can display big images with 4000 ANSI lumens, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and a 2800:1 contrast ratio. The projector only weight 10 lbs, which makes it ideal for traveling. The added brightness is also convenient for any user who need to display images in brightly lit rooms or for extra large screens. The only concern is that the connection panel is limited and only comes with dual RGB ports, a composite, and a HDMI slot. As of right now, the BX401C is not available in the US yet, but it is available in Europe and Asia. The retail price has not been released yet.

[via Ott2000]

CineVERSUM Unveils BlackWing Two and Three mk2010 Projectors

CineVERSUM Unveils BlackWing Two and Three mk2010 Projectors

Cineversum is a specialist of video products for the high-end residential market. Today, the company unveiled the latest projectors for their lineup, updated versions of the BlackWing Two and BlackWing Three. These models are the 2010 versions of the popular BlackWing projectors and are labeled the BlackWing Two mk2010 and BlackWing Three mk2010. Both models sport a brand new design and can display HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and a 50000:1 contrast ratio. The contrast is much higher than the previous model. The company also included dual HDMI ports, composite, and component ports as well as a RS-232 port for easy calibration and screen adjustment. The company has included several adjustment features like lens shifts, keystone correction, and zoom and focus features. Cineversum has not officially released a date or a retail price yet for either of these projectors.

[via Cineversum]

ViewSonic PJD6211Projector Review

ViewSonic PJD6211Projector Review

One of the latest projectors to come from ViewSonic is the PJD6211. This device features 2500 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. This projector was recently reviewed by the writers from PC Authority. The main focus of the review was the projector’s ability to display 3D content, especially for gaming purposes. It might have been the individual projector, but the writers had a very horrible experience with the projector. For starters, while looking at the manual to setup the 3D system, the manual tells them to connect a DVI or HDMI cable, but the projector doesn’t have either connection. Another problem was trying to get the projector to recognize the 3D system. In order to see 3D content, the user has to use NVIDIA’s 3D Vision system. The writers commented that the image quality was impressive, but not while the 3D system was activated. The final comment that the writer made was, ‘We wouldn’t recommend buying a 3D projector or monitor if that isn’t a large part of what you intend to use it for, which means we can’t recommend the ViewSonic PJD6211 at all.’

[via PC Authority]

Microvision Announces Show WX Projector Coming Soon to Africa

Microvision Announces Show WX Projector Coming Soon to Africa

The Microvision ShowWX projector has become very popular in the projector industry. This device features 10 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio and WVGA (848 x 480) resolution. Recently, the company announced that the Show will be released in Africa sometime in March. The main feature about the Show is the new laser display technology. This system uses three colored lasers to provide the brightness and resolution of the image. The result is an amazing image that has far better contrast than any LED pico projector. Also, because the system is laser-based, the projector never needs focusing and can even project clear images on curved or angled walls. The expected retail price for the Show WX is about R3800 ($506), but in the USA, the projector will retail for just under $500.

[via Times Live]