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Are 1M:1 HDR Theatrical Projectors Really Needed?

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That’s not exactly the message that RealD’s Pete Lude wanted to convey in his talk at the Technology Summit on Cinema, but it is was the something that exhibitors and projector makers should be considering. Why? Because in a exhaustive study of the sources of contrast degradation in a theater, having a million to one … Read more

Six15 Aims at Commercial Markets

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In 2012, Vuzix sold its defense team Vuzix TDG (Tactical Display Group) to TDG Acquisition Company, LLC and the new entity was called Six15. This new company also signed a deal with Vuzix in 2014 that made it the exclusive distributor for the Defense, Homeland Security and First Responder markets. In a recent interview with … Read more

BMW Mini Announces ‘Augmented Vision’

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When a car maker like BMW makes news in the display world, we expect extra large displays in the dashboard or on the back seat, or even a new head up display with augmented reality function. However, this time BMW has announced a real augmented reality headset. Source: BMW The device comes with a very … Read more

AMC to Install Dolby Cinema Technology

I’d previously written about Dolby Laboratories’ recently introduced Dolby Cinema technology and design (LDM Vol 21 No 48 Dolby to Take on IMAX in Large Format Theaters). This premium cinema system included Dolby Vision with dual laser projectors from Christie, Dolby Atmos sound and special auditorium design features. The concept was targeted as a direct … Read more

Nvidia Shield STB Coming In May

Nvidia announced the Shield STB at the recent Gamers Development Conference (GDC, as discussed by Jon Peddie in his Display Daily from March 9th, 2015. On April 9th, I had a chance to see the unit at Pepcom’s Digital Experience in New York and talk to Jordan Dodge, Nvidia’s PR Manager for the product. While … Read more

Canon USA Expands Line of REALiS Pro AV Compact Installation LCOS Projectors with the REALiS WUX500

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the introduction of the newest projector in their Pro AV Compact Installation LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) line that combines WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200), 5000 lumens of brightness and up to a 2000:1 contrast ratio, built-in HDBaseT™ (a first for Canon projectors), an … Read more

Userful Offers a New Way to Control Video Walls

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Userful has developed what seems to be a novel, innovative, and potentially disruptive technology for controlling video walls. For the most part, video wall control is done today with dedicated and expensive special-purpose controllers. In Userful’s approach, a standard PC, LAN cables and network switches and zero-client device do the job, offering more flexibility and … Read more

QD Vision and Konka Partner to Launch Quantum Dot TVs in Chinese Market

At the China Information Technology Expo (CITE), Konka, one of China’s leading HDTV manufacturers, unveiled a pair of new quantum dot UHD TVs based on QD Vision’s Color IQ™ optics. QD Vision’s quantum dots enable Konka to deliver its most visually-stunning TVs ever, featuring the company’s widest color gamut to date. The new high-end TV … Read more

NEC Display Launches Five New MultiSync LED-Backlit Commercial-Grade Displays

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today five new MultiSync® E Series displays – LED-backlit, commercial-grade models that help businesses and other organizations deploy entry-level digital signage. The 32-inch E325, 42-inch E425, 50-inch E505, 58-inch E585 and 65-inch E655 displays each include a built-in USB … Read more

PC Shipments Fell in Q1 but Mobile PCs were Higher

Gartner image of Worldwide PC Shipments Q115

PC shipments fell to 71.7 million units in Q1’15, representing a 5.2% YoY decline, according to numbers from Gartner. The replacement cycle, which was boosted by XP renewals last year, is now returning to pre-2014 levels. “However, this decline is not necessarily a sign of sluggish overall PC sales long term”, said Gartner’s Mikako Kitagawa. … Read more