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HDBaseT Integrated in Barco’s RLS-W12

Barco’s RLS-W12 is described as a ‘cost-effective’ 1DLP projector (we cannot confirm, as price is only available on application!). To simplify installation, the unit supports HDBaseT technology (up to 70m signal carriage), as well as warping, horizontal and vertical edge blending and picture-in-picture. Designed for small- and medium-sized venues, the RLS-W12 is also available with … Read more

Intel to Challenge Rivals With Thumb-PC

Kirk Skaugen, SVP of the PC Client Group at Intel, has said that the company is planning thumb-sized PCs for next year. Speaking at the Intel investor conference, Skaugen said that the devices (“compute sticks”) will plug into the back of a Smart TV or monitor. He said that they were similar to other thumb-PCs, … Read more

LCoS to be Worth $1.5 Billion in Four Years

A report posted on Marketsandmarkets (http://tinyurl.com/me9o26v) claims that the global LCoS market will be worth $1.5 billion by 2018. LCoS is currently growing at a 30.2% CAGR, and is mostly used in head-mounted and head-up displays, as well as projectors. Pico projectors are the fastest-growing products using the technology.

LED Backlights Arrive on Full Multisync Medical Range

With the introduction of the Multisync MD212G3, NEC Display Solutions’ entire series of Multisync medical monitors is now LED-backlit. The 21.3″ model is a widescreen display for diagnostic review applications, with 1,700 cd/m² of brightness (400 cd/m² calibrated). With an anti-reflective coating, the MD212G3 is factory-calibrated to DICOM Greyscale. At integrated front sensor maintains the … Read more

Metz Files for Insolvency

German premium TV company Metz has filed for insolvency. The company said that around 540 jobs will be affected, though production and customer services will continue for the time being. The German court has appointed Joachim Exner as insolvency administrator, who co-managed the insolvency of Germany’s other premium TV company, Loewe, last year (Display Monitor … Read more

P-Series Projectors Kept Cool by BenQ

Three new professional DLP projectors, in BenQ’s Colorific range, are dual-lamp and high-brightness models. The PX9710, PW9620 and PU9730 (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 38) share features and are only differentiated by their resolution; brightness; and throw ratio. Each of the new P-Series projectors is designed for installation, and measures 510 x 540 x 230mm … Read more

Planar Constructs Tallest Mosaic Wall

Planar Systems and Brightsign have collaborated to produce the world’s tallest Planar Mosaic architectural videowall. Installed in a new hotel in Miami, Florida, the four-storey wall is located in the lobby but visible from the street. Twenty 55″ displays were used, placed at a 90 deg angle to each other and running content from Brightsign … Read more

Shopping Season is Here

Black Friday took place on the 28th November, but many deals run over the weekend and into the following week. Watching the discounted products is also a great way to see what retailers think will be the big sellers this Christmas. Acer deals were revealed at several retailers. Walmart had the Aspire V5-122P-0408 notebook for … Read more

Product Roundup Vol 21 Issue 47

The U3477PQU (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 30), from Acer, will be available in the USA from the 8th December. It will cost $900. The B326HK UltraHD monitor (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 44) has also been launched in the region. In other Acer news, the XB280HK 28″ UltraHD monitor with G-Sync is now available … Read more

Netflix Sees Changes in the TV Landscape Emerging

TV – Netflix, the company that brought video on demand to the masses sees traditional broadcast on a downward spiral. According to articles from The Hollywood Reporter and Digital Trends, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explained during a speech in Mexico City that traditional broadcast television will become another victim of  evolution. With his background, nobody would expect anything less from him. … Read more