CCS Presentation Systems opens in ABQ Oct 23, 2009
The company, which launched in Scottsdale in 1991, provides full-service integration, installation and maintenance for a wide variety of equipment, such as interactive whiteboards or smartboards, LCD and plasma displays, audio systems, room control systems, document cameras, projectors and projector screens. CEO John Godbout said business is rapidly increasing because in today s digital world, audio and video technology is an integral part of most building projects. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Burris Park Foundation receives grant from PG&E Oct 23, 2009
Students and teachers will use the smart board and LCD projectors to present and demonstrate. Students will also be expected to prepare and present Power Point presentations of their experience at the park. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
RM42,320 for a laptop Oct 22, 2009
Audits also found many discrepancies in prices paid for the same equipment, including the same LCD projectors that costs RM3,500 and RM8,000 for two different laboratories. Swivel stools were also purchased at three different prices RM340, RM350 and RM450 per unit and they did not even meet the agreed specifications in the agreement. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
World First - Lenovo's Ultra-Green High Performance Display Receives New Cutting Edge Design Award Oct 20, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - The Lenovo ThinkVision L2251x Wide desktop computer display is the first to be awarded the new TCO Certified Edge designation for excellence in combining green and high performance in IT design. Through its high percentage of recycled plastic in the ThinkVison L2251x Wide, Lenovo has shown exceptional leadership by pushing the boundaries of green design, while designing a product that also meets the high demands of today's user. (Canada Newswire)
Home Entertainment Goes Wireless Oct 20, 2009
Eventually, WHDI could show up in everything from Blu-ray DVD players, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles to video projectors, camcorders, and portable audio players. Amimon expects the technology to add $20 to $40 to the cost of an electronic device at first, with prices falling rapidly as volumes increase. (BusinessWeek)
County tackles new, old Oct 16, 2009
Commissioner Kathy Killingsworth asked whether screens and projectors could be included, while County Attorney Steve Houston suggested installing flat-screen televisions in courtrooms so lawyers, witnesses and judges could view videos and/or scanned documents. All those items would be studied, Beard said. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
New Wi-Fi spec allows access point bypass Oct 15, 2009
That's because the Wi-Fi radio in your laptop won't need an access point or a hotspot to connect with wireless printers, cameras, projectors, sensors or plasma screens. "It can revolutionize what people do with it," says Edgard Figueroa, executive director, , the industry group that coined the term that is now a widely used shorthand for radio networks based on the IEEE 802. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
New Wi-Fi technology allows gadgets connect directly Oct 15, 2009
Wi-Fi Direct, a set of technical rules, will let cameras, smart phones or PCs connect to printers, digital photo frames, sensors, TVs or projectors without joining a traditional network in the vicinity. Wi-Fi Direct devices can broadcast their availability and seek out other Wi-Fi Direct devices. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sony Premieres New 'Club Dates' Series of Music Concerts in Digital Cinema Theaters Oct 15, 2009
Making the show even more dynamic, select theaters will show the concert using Sony's innovative 4K digital cinema projectors. "Sony 4K systems present unprecedented levels of resolution and contrast, giving audiences a much more engaging and immersive entertainment experience in a movie theater," said Mike Fidler, senior vice president of Digital Cinema Solutions and Services for Sony Electronics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Opals Set To Shine With New Grading Technology Oct 14, 2009
(May 27, 2009) If one were to stack 16 of the world's best high-definition projectors side-by-side (and on top of each other), the combined image projected would contain 33 megapixels. This is the resolution. (Science Daily)
Education letters 10/12 Oct 13, 2009
SteveR: My wife s classroom just got LCD projectors and new screens last week. Now we find out all classes in Cobb will get interactive whiteboards by December. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
OLEDs shrink the projector, and the headset Oct 12, 2009
Prototype A German research institute with ties to Boston is bringing the space and energy savings and the brilliant color of OLED to augmented reality applications and boardroom projectors. Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems recently produced a prototype projector about the size of a Star Trek communicator that can connect to computers and the Internet via a wireless device Fraunhofer is referring to as a MediaBox. (Boston Globe)
Local Ladakhi films trump India's Bollywood in Himalayas Oct 10, 2009
Then they head to the villages, shown with LCD projectors and portable speakers. In this northern nook of India bordering China and Pakistan, Bollywood no longer holds sway. (Christian Science Monitor)
how to troll Oct 9, 2009
I even find the Dirty Projectors to be insanely more listenable than Horrorcore ... Sasha, accept dirty projectors into yr heart and u shall be saved (from horrorcore slaughter + pitiful juggalo unsophistication). (Harper's Magazine)
New Nikon camera can project images onto walls Oct 8, 2009
Pico projectors began showing up a couple of years ago, but are only now coming into their own. They sell for as little as $225, and can be connected to a variety of video storage gadgets, from laptop computers to iPhones. (Boston Globe)
BenQ goes 3D Oct 7, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Forget watching presentations and videos in 2D. BenQs has launched the MP776ST and MP772ST short-throw projectors which are capable of displaying images and videos in 3D.. Also, the projectors are ideal for schools as they can provide more accurate 3D visuals for subjects such as anatomy, geometry and biology, according to the company ... Also, unlike a traditional 3D projector system that requires two perfectly aligned projectors to transmit two separate video feeds, you only... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Drive-in theater is a throwback to the '50s Oct 6, 2009
Vogel even operates the same machines that he did as a child; the projection room is filled with the original projectors, which Vogel cleans and cares for each night. And for each movie, threading the film is a complex process far removed from the simplicity of inserting a DVD into the player that we know today. (CNN -- US)
Education Technology Integration in... Oct 6, 2009
In classrooms with online access, Wikis and Weblogs can be discussed in an open forum using computers in a lab or computers and video projectors or smart boards. Comfortable with social networking, students find online interaction less intimidating and are often open to exploring topics and expressing their opinions. (Suite101.com)
How 3D Movies Work With Digital Tec... Oct 5, 2009
The dual projectors for the two images limited the amount of film, meaning most films required an intermission and that any repairs had to ensure the two strips remained perfectly in sync. Also, for many people it created disorientation and headaches. (Suite101.com)
Should you rent or buy this stuff? Oct 3, 2009
What's available: Digital cameras, camcorders, computers, projectors, GPS devices, PDAs, cell phones, speakers, video-game equipment, and more. Where to find it: (camcorders, projectors). (CNN)
Toy Story gets new life in 3-D Oct 2, 2009
At the time, though, theaters lacked the high-tech projectors required to show it that way, forcing filmmakers to collapse the images back down to two dimensions so the movie could play in multiplexes. More than a decade later, projection technology has caught up with CG film making, inspiring movie moguls such as Jeffrey Katzenberg, James Cameron, Peter Jackson and Pixars John Lasseter to declare 3-D the future of film. (MSNBC -- News)
Sony to unveil new PS3 game in theaters Oct 1, 2009
Those theaters will provide viewers with PS3s connected to Sony's 4K digital cinema technology, which is in about 500 theaters nationwide and which Sony says provides better image resolution than traditional projectors. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sony to unveil new PS3 game title in theaters Sep 30, 2009
Those theaters will provide viewers with PS3s connected to Sony's 4K digital cinema technology, which is in about 500 theaters nationwide and which Sony says provides better image resolution than traditional projectors. Mike Fidler, senior vice president of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services Group, hopes events like this can eventually drive revenues for Sony, video game makers as well as theater operators. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Teachers energize building plans at Gunn, Paly Sep 24, 2009
It's a huge issue, and it's been an issue at Gunn for a long time," she said. Math teacher Jeanne Beck said students complained of falling asleep during afternoon classes after teachers sometimes turn off the lights to try to cool down the room. New classroom technologies such as smartboards, LCD projectors and laptops only add to the heat generated by 36 bodies in a poorly ventilated space, she added. School board members asked staff members to return with proposals on how to solve the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Weymouth schools seek new community partners Sep 22, 2009
Some of these wish list items include smart boards, document projectors, computer laptops, printers, and interactive learning devices. Administrators additionally hope to strengthen the school district s ties through Community Partners to neighborhood associations, parent councils, town officials, families, and alumni. (Weymouth News, MA)
Monster Continues to Lead the Way in Cables For HDMI, Offering New Connectivity Solutions for Every Need and Budget, All Engineered to Support New HDMI 1.4 Specifications Sep 22, 2009
The leading-edge speed-rated Monster Cables for HDMI feature the bandwidths necessary to ensure maximum performance from todays high-definition home entertainment components such as large-screen HDTVs, advanced projectors and high definition AV sources like Blu-ray Disc players and PlayStation 3 consoles. All the Bandwidth Needed for the HDMI 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Go Big And Stay Home With New Epson MovieMate 60 All-in-One Home Entertainment Solution Sep 17, 2009
Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epson America today announced the Epson MovieMate(TM) 60, the lightest, brightest and most versatile offering in Epson's innovative line of "all-in-one" home theater projectors ... "Whether watching a movie, hosting a gaming night or singing karaoke, Epson's unique MovieMate all-in-one projectors help bring families and friends together with a big screen entertainment experience anywhere - in any room of the house or in the backyard." ... The company is a... (PR Newswire)
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Offers Big Screen High-Definition Performance for Under $750 Sep 17, 2009
99, the Home Cinema 705HD joins Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD(TM) home theater projectors, providing families and first-time home theater enthusiasts with a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution for a range of options -- from movies and gaming, to broadcast TV and sports, to videos and music with an Apple(R) iPod ... The company's extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs are renowned for their superior quality, functionality, compactness,... (PR Newswire)
A 360-Degree Virtual Reality Chamber Brings Researchers Face to Face with Their Data Sep 16, 2009
High-resolution video projectors can project images across the entire inner surface ... High-resolution video projectors can project images across the entire inner surface. (Scientific American)
Epson Announces Ultra-Bright, Ultra-Portable Projector for Under $1,000 Sep 15, 2009
Positioning Flexibility: Requires a shorter throw distance allowing for the projection of larger images in smaller rooms; a 60" image can be projected from a distance of approximately four feet Availability and Support The Epson PowerLite 1716 will be available in October 2009 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services - Epson... (PR Newswire)
DisplayLink raises $8M venture round Sep 15, 2009
Corp., maker of semiconductors that let people connect computers to multiple monitors or projectors through USBs, has received $8 million in a fourth round of venture funding. The Palo Alto company has raised $59 million since it was founded in 2003. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Why 3D movies have become the real thing Sep 12, 2009
There are also solid financial reasons for Hollywood's push towards 3D. If the studios can convince the world's cinema owners to spend money installing digital projectors, the whole messy and expensive business of making and shipping 35mm prints is replaced by movies screened off a hard drive or disc. Cinemas can also screen alternative programming of concerts and other events. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
President Obama speaks to students Sep 12, 2009
St. John the Baptist Parish School District s students attentively watched President Obama s speech on Promethean Boards, via LCD projectors, on television monitors and on computer screens. The President s message was met with positive reviews from administration, teachers and students. (L Observateur, LA)
Theft of school's ukuleles leaves kids singing blues Sep 11, 2009
They took a flat-screen TV, about three laptop computers, LCD projectors, other electronic equipment and cash, including a bag of pennies containing about $5 to $10 collected by students for children with leukemia ... They took a flat-screen TV, about three laptop computers, LCD projectors, other electronic equipment and cash, including a bag of pennies containing about $5 to $10 collected by students for children with leukemia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Vermeer and His Use of the Camera O... Sep 10, 2009
Today many artists use projectors to trace various parts of their paintings. This use of technology is often debated as a form of cheating. (Suite101.com)
UTC faces tough fiscal decisions Sep 10, 2009
It seems like in recent years, the money going into furthering education is being put in new computers, better classrooms or fancy projectors for more high-tech PowerPoint presentations. But in reality should we not start from the ground up. (The University Echo, TN)
• Idaho students watch president's address Sep 9, 2009
Fourth and fifth graders at Lincoln Elementary School in Caldwell, where more than 50 percent of kids are eligible for free and reduced lunches, were among students across the country who watched Obama's address on classroom TVs, projectors and computer screens. Students in some other Idaho public schools, however, didn't hear the speech at all. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Avielo By Projectiondesign: Superb Images And Energy Saving Innovation To Star In Biggest Ever Booth At CEDIA EXPO Sep 8, 2009
Not only does its ReaLED light source use less power than conventional projectors, it is also free from hazardous materials such as mercury ... The avielo series of high performance projectors are designed and hand-built in Fredrikstad, Norway by projectiondesign ... Aimed at the high-end custom installation market for use in elite lifestyle applications, avielo projectors feature the most advanced imaging technology that is consistently being utilized in the making of blockbuster movies. (Multichannel News)
Sony bets on 3D TV, games Sep 4, 2009
Through its many divisions it owns both movie studios and television stations and produces hardware from the cameras used to make movies to the projectors and televisions used to show the content. Pulling all of this together to create a chain of 3D content will be a key test of Stringer's reforms at Sony. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Toshiba Introduces High-Capacity 640GB Portable Hard Drive for Backing Up Digital Memories and Valuable Personal Data Sep 2, 2009
0" (D) ---------- 16.6mm (H) x 81.3mm (W) x 127.0mm (L) ------------------------------------ Interface USB 2.0 --------- ------- Compatibility & Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP or Windows Vista(R) System Macintosh(R) OS X 10.4 or later Requirements Available USB 2.0 Port --------------- ---------------------- Inside the Box Toshiba Portable Hard Drive -------------- USB 2.0 cable NTI(R) Backup Now EZ(TM) software (pre-loaded) and NTI Shadow(TM) 4 for Mac software (pre-loaded) Quick install guide... (PR Newswire)
St. Clair Schools Undergo Round of Improvements Sep 2, 2009
Additionally, all the classrooms now have projectors and several smartboards were added ... The elementary school received four new projectors for classrooms and the gym was treated to a new public address sound system "We're very excited about the improvements," said elementary principal Nadine Myers. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Toshiba Introduces High-Capacity 640GB 2.5-Inch HDD Sep 2, 2009
Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. (PR Newswire)
Epson Expands Its Award-Winning Large Format Printer Lineup With New 17-Inch Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Sep 1, 2009
The company's extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs are renowned for their superior quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko-Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. (PR Newswire)
Karaoke At The Movies? Wait And See Aug 29, 2009
Add 3-D effects and larger-than-life IMAX blockbusters, made possible by new digital projectors. And then come the midnight movie premieres and opening-night parties. (CBS News)
WFEE grants keep school funding steady Aug 29, 2009
The $7,000 grant will provide not only the software, but six LCD projectors for an optimal classroom display. At the high school, reading is about to get a technological facelift, as WFEE purchased four Kindle electronic readers that will allow students access to hundreds of full texts with the push of a button. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Ivy Prep expects big payday Monday Aug 28, 2009
Gilbert says come Monday, she will be able to afford big-ticket items like projectors for classrooms and sports equipment. Her school also needs more lockers and a gymnasium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
More of this story Aug 27, 2009
In Title I Part A funds Hamburg School District has budgeted 127,346 for the district to be used for supplemental education services and transportation to allow students to take part in remediation programs, technology training for teachers, and technology improvements; 64,500 to Allbritton Upper Elementary toward the purchase technology equipment; 88,464 to the junior high to be used for the purchase of interwrite boards, projectors, and a laptop lab; 65,558 to the high school to expand the... (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Canyon Ridge: A new history begins Aug 23, 2009
Both have projectors that allow the instructor to show Web pages on wall-mounted screens. "It's great to have a huge space to work in," said Toni Whittington, an art teacher. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Syndiant raises $10.7M in funding Aug 21, 2009
Syndiant produces chips that are used inside the portable projectors embedded in cell phones. The VueG8 line is a type of display product that is small enough to be embedded in pico projectors, which are a new generation of mini hand-held photo, video or presentation projectors. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Click to read:TV News Giant Don Hewitt Dies At 86 Aug 20, 2009
Another invention of Hewitt's was the film "double" - cutting back and forth between two projectors - an editing breakthrough that re-shaped television news. Hewitt also helped develop the positioning of cameras and reporters still used to cover news events, especially political conventions. (CBS News)
'60 Minutes' creator Don Hewitt dies Aug 20, 2009
And he was the first to use the film "double" -- cutting back and forth between projectors, said. Hewitt also produced and directed coverage for the three main television networks for the first-ever televised presidential debate in 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Now and Then: Throughout the last few decades LDS missions have evolved in teaching materials, MTC drop-offs, payments and more Aug 20, 2009
On her mission, Janice said she used projectors and flip charts. Doug Ringle said his brothers taught discussions with flannel boards. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Immersive Dome Replaces Flat Movie Screen: Don’t Just Watch, Join The Action! Aug 19, 2009
In the Immersive Dome, six projectors generate five partial images on the interior side, and one at the apex of the half-dome ... The image from the projectors is then aimed toward it and distorted to just the right fit. (Science Daily)
> Theatrical couple sets the stage at new venue in San Jose Aug 19, 2009
Aside from installing the d;cor, it s a formidable task that involves replacing a 30-foot-tall stained curtain as well as the screens, projectors, sound equipment and even the letters for the marquee all of which were removed by the former operator. I guess they were being frugal, Shannon Guggenheim remarked. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Abramson High burglarized, police search for suspects Aug 16, 2009
NEW ORLEANS Police are trying to identify and are searching for two suspects who may have stolen a laptop computer and two video projectors from Abramson High School, according to NOPD spokeswoman Jonette Williams. NOPD. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Tech.view: When less is more Aug 15, 2009
Witness the way Canon, Nikon and others, not content with including audio recording in their digital cameras, have now added high-definition video and even built-in projectors as well. Neither are carmakers, despite their long tradition of chiselling away at product costs, immune from feature-creep. (The Economist)
County teachers attend technology courses Aug 8, 2009
Brock said classrooms have been outfitted with document cameras, projectors, smartboards, student response systems, laptops for teachers, audio enhancement and more. Were using some of our stimulus funding to update technology in all of our classrooms,he said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Ballantyne Q2 Net Revenues Rise 44% to $19.6 Million and EPS Rises to $0.07 From Year-Ago Loss of ($0.01) Aug 8, 2009
The strength of our digital projection equipment sales in the quarter reflect the sale of 100 digital projectors to China Film Group, coupled with active demand from a number of independent chains in the US as well as increased sales in Latin America. In addition, our Strong/MDI screen business delivered substantial growth in the period, reflecting ongoing 3-D related demand. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Learning in 360 degrees Aug 7, 2009
Four digital video projectors display images processed and combined by five different computers onto a six-foot carbon fiber sphere to produce color, dynamic, animated and interactive images of the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, animal migration patterns, global warming trends, hurricane paths, aviation flight patterns and fisheries around the globe - just to name a few. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries funded the purchase of the sphere as part of the museum's and NOAA's... (Juneau Empire)
• First Friday August 7 Aug 6, 2009
" Jane's interest in "subsistence" led her to explore handmade paper using natural plant fibers found in our Southeast environment. Fumi's fascination with recycled materials and "found objects" discovered on the beaches and forests in Juneau were a basis of inspiration for her artwork. Calligraphy and block prints, origami, lamps and sculptures made from handmade paper, a kimono and fans constructed from tea bags, leaves, herringbones, fish scales, bamboo and newspaper, paper "Ikebana flower... (Juneau Empire)
OPTOMA BREAKS NEW GROUND IN ENTRY-LEVEL 1080P DLP HOME THEATER PROJECTORS Aug 6, 2009
Breaking new ground in price and performance in home theater projectors, Optoma Technology, Inc. has introduced the HD20, the company s first HD (1080p) DLP digital projector for under $1000 ... We re very excited to be at the forefront of such a significant breakthrough in HD projectors, said Jon Grodem, Director of Product and Marketing for Optoma ... According to Grodem, the HD20 offers many of the features found on more expensive home theater projectors. (Multichannel News)
Projecting DSC futures Aug 6, 2009
We saw demos of cellphones with built in projectors at CES. Execs showed modules from 3M, and driving the features that they said would be the next big thing for handsets. (EETimes)
Cybercities: Look abroad for inspiration Aug 6, 2009
Also being constructed is the Songdo International School which will use blackboard-sized touchscreen projectors and an interactive teaching software known as enVision Math, designed to reinvent the way students look at mathematics as a subject. The software employs visual aids and allows students to work out mathematical problems on big screens making it easier for the others to learn the methods. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What Is Augmented Reality? Aug 5, 2009
"We're now building smaller and much more powerful projectors that can be worn, or embedded into clothing, or embedded into objects that are portable," he said. There are privacy concerns, but Shepherd says the idea is that the information people see is only the information they've made public. (W-USA News, DC)
Know family computer needs Jul 29, 2009
- Screen projectors (monitor type). - Computer speakers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
