Vivitek launches in Europe the Qumi Q5, the first HD pocket projector to come with web browser. Simply plug the optional WiFi dongle into the projector’s USB port, and you can connect it to the Internet for web browsing. Based on DLP technology, the projector is equipped with Single 0.45-inch DMD DLP display engine. It features 1280×800 native resolution, up to 500 Lumens brightness, 3500:1 contrast ratio, Vertical ±40° keystone correction and 1.55:1 throw ratio.

Vivitek is launching its new D5180HD and D5185HD Full HD projectors for large venue. Based on DLP display engine, the new projectors deliver Full HD 1920×1200 native resolution with up to 3000:1 contrast ratio and 4200 lumens brightness. Each of them is equipped with a 330W lamp with up to 2000 hours of life, and offers vertical +/-25° keystone correction, a zoom ratio of 1.25x and a lens shift range of -40/ +100% for vertical and +/- 10% for horizontal.

Mitsubishi introduces two new professional portable projectors with high-brightness, the WD720U and XD700U both based on DLP display technology. Both models are 3D-ready for rendering 3D images, and of course you have to prepare electronic shutter glasses. The WD720U features 1280×800 native resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio and 4300 lumens brightness, while the XD720U delivers 1024×768 images with 3000:1 contrast and 5000 lumens brightness. They have 5-Segment (R,G,B,W,Y) color wheel.

Optoma introduces two new high-brightness installation projectors, the ProScene EX855 and EW865. Based on TI’s single-chip DLP Dark Chip 3, the EX855 features 1024×768 XGA resolution, 5500 ANSI lumens …

Optoma EcoBright TL50W

Optoma introduces two new lamp-free projectors, the TL30W and TL50W of the EcoBright line, which utilize Solid State Illumination technology and use LED light source. Based on DLP display technology, both models provide WXGA 1280×800 resolution and 3000:1 contrast ratio. The TL30W features 300 lumens brightness while the TL50W delivers 500 lumens. Thanks to the Solid State Illumination technology, there’s no lamp to replace.

Philips’ PicoPix PPX2480 is a pico projector with built-in media player. Based on DLP display technology, it delivers 854×480 resolution and 1000:1 contrast ratio, and is capable to …

InFocus launches its IN122 and IN124 projectors, both based on DLP display technology and feature BrilliantColor for vivid color reproduction. The IN122 features 800×600 resolution and the IN124 delivers 1024×768. They have 3000:1 contrast ratio and up to 3000 lumens brightness.

BenQ MW860USTi

BenQ is launching two new interactive short-throw projectors, the MW860USTi and MP780 ST+ with 2nd generation PointDraw technology for classrooms. With PointDraw, teachers can teach from anywhere in the classroom and the 2nd generation PointDraw interactive technology comes with new PointDraw Pen 2.0 featuring a faster response time to support remote interactivity up to 25 feet away from the board or projected surface. The new QDraw 2.0 interactive software enables endless collaboration through simultaneous teacher-student interaction.

3M MP220 Mobile Projector

3M announced two new Mobile Projectors at the CES 2012, the MP220 and the MP410. Both models use LED light source offering up to 20,000 hours of lamp life. The MP220 uses Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) technology for superb image quality, while the MP410 is based on DLP technology. They both have built-in document viewer and media player for easy presentation without a laptop.

InFocus expands its IN5300 series introducing the new N5316HD and IN5318 Full HD installation projectors with a new compact form factor. The IN5300 series offers complete installation flexibility and is ideal for large conference rooms, classrooms and medium sized venues.