Optoma introduces its new EcoBright series of lamp-free maintenance-free projectors, and the first two models announced are the EcoBright ZW210ST and EcoBright ZX210ST. The new EcoBright projectors are based on Solid State Illumination (SSI) technology “that incorporates both LEDs and lasers to deliver high-lumen output and vibrant color reproduction, while reducing power consumption and waste. The lamp-free design saves time and money in lamp, filter and maintenance costs.

Panasonic is shipping its new PT-EX500L 3LCD projector for business market. The unit features 1024×768 XGA resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio and 5000 ANSI lumens brightness. The PT-EX500L comes with a lamp with up to 4,000 …

BenQ launches its first Full HD 3D home cinema projector, the W7000 which is also the first projector in the world to be accredited with Full HD 3D Certification by TÜV Rheinland. The projector utilizes the DLP Link technology to deliver 1080p Full HD 3D images without the distraction of crosstalk. It features the company’s own Full HD Optimized Optical System to ensure best clarity and sharpness of images.

BenQ introduces the LX60ST and LW61ST education projectors featuring mercury-free blue core light engine for classrooms. According to the company, the BlueCore light engine utilizes the unparalleled qualities of a laser light source rather than a traditional mercury lamp to achieve up to 90 percent less light source power consumption, and the SmartEco Advanced technology optimizes the units’ light source systems to deliver exceptional brightness, longer life, and high-energy efficiency.

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.

Optoma launches the ML500, an ultra-portable business projector based on DLP technology for the professional. Like its brother ML300, the ML500 has built-in media player and utilizes Single 0.45″ WXGA DMD Chip DLP Technology to deliver 1280×800 resolution. The ML500 offers a higher brightness with 500 ANSI lumens with LED light source with 20,000 hours of life.

Optoma is launching the ML300 ultra portable LED projector designed for business users who need a powerful projector on-the-go. Based on Single 0.45″ WXGA DMD Chip DLP Technology, the ML300 features 1280×800 WXGA resolution. It uses lamp-free LED technology (with 20,000 hours of life) to deliver 300 ANSI lumens brightness and 3000:1 contrast ratio.

Optoma launches its new HD23, a Full HD home entertainment projector based on DLP display technology. The HD23 delivers 1920×1080 Full HD images with 2500 ANSI lumens brightness and up to 5000:1 contrast ratio, and 500:1 ANSI contrast. The projector features the BrilliantColor multi-color processing technology to bring vibrant colors.

Canon brings two new installation LCOS projectors for the professional AV market, the REALiS WUX5000 and WUX5000 D. Both models utilizes Canon’s fourth-generation AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology to maximize the display capabilities of their advanced LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) imaging panels. The projectors delivers 1920×1200 16:10 widescreen resolution, and a high brightness level of 5000 lumens.

WOWee ONE introduces another pocket projector, the VUE with HDMI connectivity. The pico projector delivers 848×480 resolution widescreen images with 15 lumens brightness, 60Hz refresh rate and over 5000:1 contrast ratio. It is capable of producing up to 200-inch images.