Epson rolls out smart gaming projector

Epson has launched the EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector, the most affordable in its 4K PRO-UHD entry range. Designed to offer an immersive big screen entertainment at home for movie nights and casual gaming with a screen size of up to 500", Epson’s new offering is capable of brightness of up to 2,800 lumens and has an input lag* of under 20 ms.

This all-in-one home entertainment projection solution features scene adaptive gamma correction, frame interpolation, HDR10/HLG support, as well as 3LCD technology providing equal white and colour light output for smooth, colour-correct, and high-resolution images.

Inspired by the popularity of video streaming, Epson’s EH- TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector comes integrated with Android TV as well as a built-in 10W speaker. To further improve the user experience, the projector also features video casting of entertainment apps and other content directly from Chromecast built-in. The front-facing 10-watt speaker also features a bottom-facing sound chamber, designed to improve audio spread, and is fully enveloped in a specially designed enclosure for exceptional audio clarity.

The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector features a simple and clean design, neutral colours and soft lines. Installation is designed to be easy and seamless. A proprietary sliding keystone function enables users to change the size of the screen with a built-in sliding keystone bar, it can be mounted even in limited spaces. The projector also features a wide +/- 60% vertical lens shift, so it can be placed on shelves or within any corner of the room.

Source: Epson. The new EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector is designed for movie nights and casual gaming.

Users can connect accessories to the HDMI ARC port, or via Bluetooth with the use of the Epson ELPAP12 Android TV Dongle.

“Epson’s new EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector allows more users to experience the bright and vivid images made possible with our 4K PRO-UHD technology at a more accessible price point,” said Derek Tan, Head of Sales and Marketing, Epson Singapore.

“We believe that users will truly be able to elevate their home entertainment experience with this flexible and easy-to-install all-in-one offering.”

Details

The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector will be available in Singapore starting 9 March 2023. Visit the website or contact your nearest Epson Authorised Dealers for more information.

*Input lag of 20 ms and under requires users to activate FAST mode.

Samsung's The Freestyle coming to Singapore

Source: Samsung. The Freestyle.

Samsung Electronics Singapore has launched The Freestyle, an all-new portable screen and entertainment device. The Freestyle offers first-of-its-kind technology and versatility that enables consumers to enjoy optimal viewing and entertainment wherever they go.

Aimed at Gen Z and Millennials and already sold out in other markets, The Freestyle is an 830 g smart TV that serves as a projector, smart speaker, and ambient lighting. Its adjustable cradle rotates up to 180 degrees, enabling users to display high-quality video anywhere without the need for a separate screen.

Easy setup; point and play

The Freestyle's design enables consumers to point, play and enjoy a large screen experience on a range of surfaces, from slanted walls, ceilings and outdoor surfaces. Even when the surface is skewed, the projector automatically adjusts the screen size, auto-focuses, and levels the image.

Big-screen magic; brilliant picture quality

The Freestyle can project screens ranging from 30" to 100" in Full High-Definition (FHD) resolution. It also gives users the flexibility to scale and adjust the screen in all directions with the capability to project content onto the ceiling without having to physically move the device.

On-the-go access to smart TV content

The Freestyle is integrated with the Samsung Smart TV feature, which has built-in streaming services, mirroring, and casting capabilities for Android and iOS mobile devices. This enables consumers to easily access streaming apps, listen to their favourite playlists, and use the Bixby voice assistant without manually uploading or connecting to other applications.

Powerful audio

The Freestyle has a dual passive radiator that delivers a clean and deeper bass without distortion as well as 360-degree sound radiation for cinema-quality sound. Furthermore, its 5-watt woofer disperses sound waves in all directions, creating a cinematic audio experience.

External battery compatible

The Freestyle allows you to roam freely due to its compatibility with external USB-connected battery banks of 50 W/20 V output or above. Users can plug and play anytime with the provided USB-C cable.

Ambient lighting

When not in use as a projector for streaming content, the Freestyle's ambient mode and translucent lens cap doubles as an ambient lighting effect. Users can choose patterns from lighting, prism, scenes or even their own photos.

Accessories

These include a hard case for outdoor usage and portability, as well as a flexible rubber cover available in three skin colours (Forest Green, Blossom Pink and Coyote Beige). An upcoming battery base will allow users to charge the device at any time.

Details:

The Freestyle will be officially launched on 23 February at the Samsung Online Store and at Samsung authorised retailers and their respective online stores.

The Freestyle will be available for preorder* online only at the Samsung Online Store, major consumer electronics & IT stores including Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman and online e-commerce channels such as Lazada and Shopee.

Model	Colour	RRP
The Freestyle SP-LSP3BLAXXS	White	S$1,499

 

Product Specifications

The Freestyle
Size	104.2 x 172.8 x 95.2 mm
Weight	0.8 kg
Resolution	1,920 x 1,080 (FHD)
Screen size	30” to 100”
Brightness	550 LED (Lumens)
Sound	5 W
Projection angle	180⁰
Focus	Auto Keystone, Auto Focus, Auto Levelling
Operating system	Tizen
Voice assistant	Bixby
Others	Lens cap (Lighting effect) USB-C cable

*Customers who preorder The Freestyle will receive a free Mazer 65 W portable battery worth S$129. The gift is available while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Epson launches compact 15,000 lumens 3LCD laser projector

Source: Epson. Edge blending demonstrated using two 12,000-lumen high-brightness laser projectors with the latest ELPLX02 elbow lens.

Epson, the No. 1 selling projector brand worldwide, has launched the 15,000-lumen EB-L1755UNL laser projector targeting the rental and staging market.

Tan May Lin, GM (Sales, Marketing and Customer Service division) of Epson Singapore said, “The projection landscape continues to evolve as new technologies and innovations become available. Today, projections are used as important communication tools, and industries are increasingly using projection in new applications, particularly for large venue installations. Specifically, the unique character of the rental and staging vertical has a huge potential growth for Epson as we launch more high lumens laser projectors.

"As a brand, we understand the emotional impact image quality has on projected visuals and we’ll continue to deliver next generation innovations to ensure that we meet the business needs of our customers.”

The new EB-L1755UNL is the most compact 15,000 lumens 3LCD laser projector in its class. It integrates inorganic 3LCD panels with an inorganic phosphor wheel to achieve superior light and heat resistance for outstanding image quality, reliability and durability.

With its laser light source, the EB-L1755UNL projector delivers bright colours for up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free use, in WUXGA resolution. It also delivers 15,000 lumens of white and colour brightness.

Designed to operate 24x7, the EB-L1755UNL has improved dust resistance over older models and is ideal for applications requiring continuous projection, including events, storefronts, museums, digital signage and more. With a laser light source, the projectors reach maximum brightness in just under seven seconds.

The projector comes with an operating system that enables easy setup and control of geometry features for seamless projection, such as edge-blending, curve projection, corner wall projection, point correction, and quick cornering.

Features highlights include:

• 4K enhancement technology – viewers can experience intricate details. Pixel scaling technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution to 3,840 x 2,160, surpassing Full HD quality.

• Auto image calibration – equipped with a built-in camera, the EB-L1755UNL is capable of calibrating and adjusting colour, uniformity and white balance automatically.

• Flexible projection – the projector can be rotated 360 degrees in any direction for off-axis positioning, and is fully tiltable for maximum installation flexibility.

• The projectors support HDBaseT and network projection.

Epson offers up to 11 different types of lenses which include the latest zero-offset ultra-short throw lens, the ELPLX02 that can display up to 1,000" in diagonal screen size at an extremely short throw ratio of 0.38. This range of lenses enables the projectors to be installed in conditions where available space is at a premium.

Additionally, they also come with remote camera access. The actual projection image can be monitored with an embedded camera for real-time troubleshooting.

Source: Epson Singapore. The new EB-L1755UNL projector.

One-chip sequential colour projectors use a rotating colour wheel that spins at a rapid speed and displays colours sequentially. For some users, this results in images displaying colour breakup or a rainbow effect. Epson’s projectors use a three-chip, solid-state optical engine to deliver bright, true-to-life colour, without colour breakup or rainbow effects. In fact, colours are up to three times brighter and the colour gamut three times wider than leading competitive one-chip projectors.

NEC launches entry-level projectors for boardrooms

Source: NEC. A new P series projector. 

NEC Asia Pacific has launched six new projectors – P554UG, P474UG, P554WG, P474WG, P604XG and P603XG – in its P series LCD professional range in XGA, WXGA and WUXGA resolutions. These projectors are designed for entry-grade installation environments such as corporate boardrooms and higher education classrooms.

Education institutions and companies expect both performance and reliability. With these latest models, NEC Display now delivers high resolutions in the 4,700- 6,000 ANSI lumen range and vivid colours thanks to its LCD technology, ensuring that presentations are clear and visible, with a high contrast ratio of up to 20,000:1.

In addition to high brightness, the projectors offer advanced Eco features that help to lower operating costs and increase lamp life up to 8,000 hours. With wide zoom and horizontal and vertical lens shift along with cornerstone and pincushion adjustment, the new models ensure that the image can be easily optimised on the screen. 

The projectors are compatible with existing mounting equipment, allowing a direct upgrade path. Cost-efficient installation options are increased with support for all-in-one HDBaseT* connections. Using this  cable option, high-definition video and audio can be transferred to the projector from up to 100m away using Cat 5e or higher LAN cables.

Among the other benefits of the P Series projectors:

-  Variety of inputs and outputs, including Dual HDMI and HDBaseT and network functions

- Flexible geometry controls for image manipulation on curved and irregular surfaces

-  Quick and auto function for ease of use

- HDBaseT input, which supports Cat6 network cabling up to 100m, offering reduced installation costs

- Lenses covering x1.7 zoom ranges, a vertical and horizontal lens shift mechanism provides greater installation flexibility

- 20W speakers provide volume needed for large rooms

Details:

The P series ship with a two-year limited parts and labour warranty, and are available now at an estimated street price of:

• P554UG Projector, S$3,650
• P474UG Projector, S$3,500
• P554WG Projector, S$2,650
• P474WG Projector, S$2,550
• P604XG Projector, S$2,500
• P603XG Projector, S$2,350

*Excluding the P603XG projector.

Projectors compete with LCD displays in business scenarios

Epson Singapore, the No. 1 projector brand in the world for 16 consecutive years, believes that projectors are important communication tools that can be used to engage audiences in new ways. Toshimitsu Tanaka, MD, Epson Singapore and Southeast Asia said that projectors are ideal not only for basic communications, but also for digital signage and outdoor projection mapping. 

“Epson pioneered the 3LCD technology in the 1980s. In 1989, we launched our first 3LCD projector, the VPJ-700. Since then, Epson continues its commitment to offering projectors that lead the world in technology, innovation and quality," he said.

Tanaka-san spoke of Epson's market leadership in projectors. 

"Today, we continue to hold the dominant market leadership position as the leading projector brand for 16 years and running that takes care of the little details using the most innovative technology in the world. In Southeast Asia, our market share is at 37.7% as of FYQ117, according to FutureSource Consulting and we pride ourselves on bringing exceptional value to our customers.”

Tan talked about Epson's focus on details as a differentiating factor. It's in the Details is the tagline for the

new Epson pan-Asia B2B brand campaign. "To achieve enduring success we take pride in our attention to details and innovation. Details are what turns ideas, dreams and the future into reality," she said. "The proposition in our campaign (is that) innovation always works better when you are able to control the details. We're able to do that through our vertically integrated model."

In addition, the company said that innovation works best when attention is paid to the details. Tan May Lin, GM (Sales, Marketing and Customer Service division) of Epson Singapore said, “When it comes to developing new technologies and innovations, we believe that it’s our attention to detail that makes a fundamental difference and sets us apart from our competitors. These details come from listening to what our customers want from our products, and satisfying their needs by designing products that exceed their expectations.

"In terms of Epson’s projection innovation, every component in our projectors is created with the same obsessive attention to detail to ensure spectacular performance that will stun even the biggest crowd.”

From left, Joseph Mak, Sales Manager Asia Pacific, Milestone AV Technologies, Daniel Poh, Asia Sales Director, Extron Electronics Asia, Amy Kwa, Head of Department SEA, Visual Products Department, Epson Singapore, Adrian Tan, Technical Sales Account Manager (ASEAN countries), SOTI, and emcee Charlene. Epson’s Projection Conference & Showcase is supported by Extron Electronics Asia, SOTI, and Milestone AV Technologies. Technologies from all three partners were part of the integrated solutions at Epson Town. The display onstage, seen behind the panelists, is from the world's brightest 3LCD laser projector, installed at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. The EB-L25000U laser projector is low-maintenance and capable of displaying images at 25,000 lumens.

Amy Kwa, Head of Department SEA, Visual Products Department, Epson Singapore said that projectors are very versatile display solutions as they can be used in almost any space. "You just have to find the right projector," she said.

She also pointed out that projectors can be used for digital signage and are able to turn any type of surface into a screen, so that physical signage - which is time-consuming to create and set up, and permanent - is no longer required. "The projections are distortion-free," she said. "It can be very immersive and transforms the whole event experience. You can (bring) your imagination to life. That's what the public wants today."

Projectors can also turn existing surfaces such as tables and walls into interactive touchscreens, which is ideal for students who have grown up with touch technology, she added. "(We have) cost-effective solutions for schools that want to look into an interactive experience. (They have) the flexibility and the scalability in terms of image size."

Reliability and durability are the two key customer requirements for projectors today, she added. One of Epson's value propositions is longer-lasting components with its laser projector family, so that lamps only need to be replaced after two years or 20,000 hours, whichever comes first. "Laser projector solutions are for end users who really want a projector that can save them the hassle," she said.

Source: Epson Singapore. Epson Town has a museum, cafe, a school, offices and a home.

Epson built an entire town to showcase 3LCD and laser projection innovations that transform everyday life as part of the Epson Projection Conference & Showcase 2017, which was themed From Pixel to Physical. Delegates experienced live demonstrations of projector applications in areas such as education, corporate, home, retail, as well as public settings for businesses and consumers at Epson Town.

The Epson EB-696Ui, EB-695Wi and EB-W41 projectors were used at Epson Institute to create classroom scenarios.

A demonstration of a projected 65" screen to show how readable the text is at this size. The 4-6-8

 rule is often used to define optimal viewing distance, ie the height of the display should be 4x the maximum distance from the display to the participants for analytical viewing, and 6x for basic viewing, said booth representative Brian. An 8x height is best for passive viewing, as in playing movies or videos. LCD panels conforming to the rule may not offer the same experience as a projection.

A visualiser device sends an image of two apples to two different projectors, a competitor's single-chip digital light processor (DLP) projector on the left, and to an Epson 3LCD projector on the right. Single-chip DLP projectors display a single primary colour at a time, resulting in less vibrant images, whereas 3LCD projectors display all the colours at once for up to 3x brighter colours. The stripe effect only shows up through the camera; in real life the colours for the image on the left merely looked duller.

Placing a projector on one side of a folding table allows students to crowd round and interact with the screen. Watch the Instavideo of the table being used as a tablet.

At Epson Institute, an academic setting, Epson showed how interactive ultra-short throw projector technology can accommodate larger screen sizes with more readable details. The interactive support means that the screen is effectively a large tablet.

A recent study in the US by Radius Global Market Research found that 58% of students in an average classroom are unable to read content displayed on a 70" flat panel display. While displays are limited by their size, projected images are not restricted to a specific size and can go up to as much as 100". In addition, students and teachers can interact together with such projectors using gestures or pens, without having to power up a PC.

Daniel Poh, Asia Sales Director, Extron Electronics Asia, said that his company is focused on user-friendly, robust and reliable products. The solution at Epson Institute makes use of Extron collaboration technology that connects up to 50 devices to ensure that students can collaborate. The collaboration platform controls all the devices and switches the image source from one device to another. Access is with a keycard for security. "Any cable that you plug into the teacher's laptop will (trigger a) switchover automatically," Poh said.

Joseph Mak, Sales Manager Asia Pacific, Milestone AV Technologies, said the Da-Lite IDEA projection screen at Epson Institute is ideal for educational use. It works as a conventional whiteboard problem that is erasable and magnetic, but unlike a whiteboard does not have "hotspots", or reflective areas, when it is used as a projection surface.

In the videoconferencing scenario, an Epson interactive projector is used with a Da-Lite screen as the projection surface. A Vaddio conferenceSHOT AV device in front of the booth representative transmits the video for videoconferencing. Both the screen and the device are from Epson partner Milestone AV Technologies. Watch the Instavideo at Epson Tower.

Interactive projection systems allow annotation on shared screens sent from other devices, like a laptop.

Epson Tower featured two offices videoconferencing each other. The interactive projection system, starring the Epson EB-1460Ui projector, acts as a smart collaboration platform for sharing and co-authoring with others, and supports screens shared from PCs and mobile devices. The scenario featured a 94" projection onto a Da-Lite IDEA screen that could be annotated. Up to 50 screens' worth of data can be saved, emailed or printed.

The EB-G7905U projector controls the signage projected onto a wall, including onto a 3D mug shape, while football games are projected onto another wall by the projector on the left, the EB-2265U. There is no need to dim the lights if the projector can display images with a high number of lumens. Watch the Instavideo of images being projected onto the mug shape.

Epson Cafe showcased new retail concepts to attract customers. Epson’s ultra-short throw projectors enable retailers to project a large screen within a compact area to create a specific ambience, and can project images on walls, ceilings and floors or 3D objects. Digital signage does not have to be reprinted and reinstalled, the booth representative said. The EB-G7905U mapped animated images onto a 3D surface for signage, and the EB-2265U was used for broadcasting football games.

Explore:

A discussion on challenges for readability and projection, and the DISCAS standard

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about Epson's B2B focus

BenQ has a new line of colour-accurate digital laser projectors

The BenQ LU9715 digital laser projector.

BenQ, the global brand in digital light processing (DLP) and interactive displays, has announced a new line of laser projectors for large-venue corporate, professional, and educational applications.

According to BenQ, large business venues, museums, exhibition halls, and boardrooms will appreciate the 24x7 continuous operation capability. Daren Low, Senior Product Manager, BenQ Singapore, explained that low-maintenance requirements are a plus point when the projectors are typically mounted at heights which are relatively inaccessible, and would need scaffolding to be erected every time maintenance is required.

The colour-accurate digital laser projection line features the LU9715 and LU9235, both of which offer BlueCore Laser technology for full 360° and vertical projection, support for 24x7 operation, and ultra-bright output of 8,000 and 6,000 ANSI lumens respectively.

Dual-array laser light sources provide superior, long-lasting image quality. The LU9715 even delivers a guaranteed 20,000 hours of perfect performance at 8,000 ANSI lumens brightness. BlueCore laser technology allows for complete control of light output under any conditions. This allows for ultra-high 100,000:1 contrast ratio and auto-adjustable brightness to reveal every detail of the darkest images and video scenes. The LU9715 and LU9235 also feature spontaneous response with no wait time required to turn on or resume projection from a blank screen, achieving true black for zero light intrusion.

“Our blacks are very black even on standby mode,” Low said.

Adaptability is enhanced with features like 360° rotation and portrait orientation for a variety of installation choices. High-quality all-glass construction ensures ultra-clear focus and high apertures for brighter images in venues of every size.

Motorised zoom, lens shift, advanced geometric correction, and optional lenses are among the options available. Up to eight lens options are available to cater to a wide range of installation configurations.

Interested?

Watch the Instavideo of a demonstration showcasing the new projectors

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post about BenQ's new interactive flat panel, which was launched at the same time. BenQ also unveiled a world-first home cinema projector at the same event, the BenQ X12000  

Epson's mobile projectors are made for presentations on the go

Source: Epson website. The EB-1780W.

Epson has announced the lightest 3LCD projector family, the EB-1700 series, delivering ultra-portability, superior imaging quality and a suite of connectivity features for dynamic business presentations.

Weighing at up to 1.83kg and at 44mm thick, the EB-1700 series projectors can easily be carried in a laptop bag for mobile business presentations, and have been designed with grip lines at the sides for handy carrying. The series delivers up to 3,200 lumens of colour brightness for vibrant images indoors as well as outdoors, without compromise on brightness.

The EB-1700 series of projectors include the EB-1795F, EB-1785W, EB-1781W and EB-1780W. The EB-1795F model supports full HD resolution, while the other projectors in the series support HD -ready resolution. All models are energy-saving, using 0.34W of power in standby mode.

The EB-1700 series deliver flexibility in setup and enable seamless connectivity and usability. The projectors provide real-time automatic vertical and horizontal* keystone correction and adjustment features, which automatically correct distorted images projected at any angle upon projection. For further adjustments the quick corner feature and lens shift function can be used for maximum projection, without the need to worry about changes in aspect ratio. The split screen feature enables content from two separate sources to be displayed side by side simultaneously.

The projectors come with an innovative gesture presenter feature, a first of its kind, enabling users to control presentations by tapping on the projection screen, eliminating the need for clickers.

*EB-1980W only supports auto vertical keystone correction.

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Epson rolls out new 3LCD interactive projector family

Source: Epson website; The EB-696Ui.

Epson has launched a new series of 3LCD interactive projectors, the EB-600 series*, featuring beyond full HD ultra short throw projection, PC-less interactivity and for the first time, seamless interactivity across dual screens among other innovative features.

Ideal for education and corporate environments, the new EB-600 series projectors - the EB-696Ui, EB-695Wi2, EB-685Wi, EB-685W3 and EB-680 projectors - deliver a dynamic viewing experience.

The series features WUXGA resolution of 1,920 x 1,200, which is beyond full HD, and with an increased brightness of 3,800 lumens. With a throw ratio of 0.27, the ultra short throw projector series needs a gap of just 47cm to project an 80" screen, reducing shadow interference for uninterrupted presentations.

With the new series, users can save on total cost of ownership with 10,000 hours of lamp hours in ECO mode, while still enjoying a bright projection of 2,900 lumens using this energy-saving feature. Other ecofriendly features include auto-brightness adjustment, where a luminance sensor detects and automatically adjusts the projector’s brightness levels for lower energy consumption.

For the first time, Epson interactive projectors enable seamless interactivity across dual screens to create an ultra-wide interactive screen for the classroom or boardroom. The EB-600 series bring finger-touch interactivity to a panoramic screen, enabling users to write or move objects seamlessly across the screens to deliver an engaging, larger-than-life interactive presentation.

With Epson’s Easy Interactive Tools 4.20 software, the projector supports up to six fingers and dual interactive pens simultaneously, enabling multiple users to write on the board at the same time for increased collaboration and participation. Users are able to select, swipe, pinch in/out and rotate images with fingers, even with wireless projection. Additionally, multi-PC projection enables up to 50 laptops and mobile devices to connect to a single projector with a host PC as moderator for sharing of content.

Another innovation with the EB-600 series is its PC-less interactive functionality, enabling users to write and draw on any image projected from a non-PC source such as smart devices, document cameras, Blu-ray players and others. Photo slideshows can also be loaded from a USB memory key and controlled in PC-free mode.

The EB-600 series comes with improved connectivity, featuring three HDMI ports with one of them MHL-enabled for mirroring of Android mobile devices. With an optional USB wireless LAN adaptor for Wi-Fi connectivity, users can share and project images, texts and files from smart devices and laptops directly using Epson’s iProjection app. For ease and convenience, remote control support is also built into the iProjection app.

“Epson’s revolutionary interactive projector technology continues to make inroads in the education sector and corporate boardrooms for delivery of engaging and compelling presentations. We will continue to develop new interactive features to enhance the learning experience to meet the demands of today’s sophisticated users,” said Tan May Lin, Epson Singapore’s GM (Sales, Marketing & Customer Service Division).

Interested?

Retail prices for the EB-600 series range from S$2,599 to S$4,450. Contact Epson Singapore for more details on product availability.

View product video

*Only the EB-696Ui has beyond Full HD (WUXGA) resolution.

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Sony launches smartphones, audio-visual solutions

 Four new X-Series smartphones announced

 Xperia Touch, the Android projector with multi-touch, rolls out to selected markets 

 First showcase of Xperia Ear “Open-style CONCEPT”

Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) has unveiled new consumer experiences focused on innovation.

"Xperia Touch is a revolutionary interface," said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. “A year on from unveiling our new brand direction and vision for the future of communications, not only are we announcing Xperia XZ Premium, equipped with the most advanced technologies to enhance the essential features on smartphones, we’re creating whole new interactive communication experiences with our Xperia Smart Products.”

The company has added the XperiaXZ Premium and Xperia XZs smartphones to its premium range, while the Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra are the brand’s super mid-range models. All four new X-Series smartphones will be available in Singapore.

Hideyuki Furumi, EVP, Global Sales & Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications said: “We’ve continued to evolve and transform our smartphone portfolio, with an unwavering focus on delivering the most advanced technology in elegantly designed products. Whether it’s a memory-stacked camera system capable of super slow motion capture or the world’s first 4K HDR smartphone display, we’re delivering experiences that connect with users in emotional and meaningful ways like never before.”

Source: Sony Mobile. The Xperia XZ Premium.

Xperia XZ Premium showcases Sony’s new Motion Eye camera system to enable advanced features and excellence in picture quality, as well as the world’s first 4K HDR display¹ (5.5”). Motion Eye camera provides 960 frames-per-second (fps) super slow motion video capture and playback, four times slower than any other smartphone². Xperia XZ Premium is available globally in Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black from late spring 2017 (editor's note: roughly Q1 to Q2).

The flagship variant Xperia XZs brings the same re-engineered Motion Eye camera to selected markets in a 5.2” form factor and is available from April 2017 in Ice Blue, Warm Silver and Black.

Xperia XA1 and the 6” large screen XA1 Ultra feature a borderless design with edge-to-edge screens. Both will surpass camera expectations with high-end rear camera specs including 23MP sensors and low-light capabilities, whilst XA1 Ultra has been designed for selfie lovers with a 16MP front camera. Both smartphones will roll out from spring 2017³ with Android Nougat at launch in a choice of contemporary finishes; White, Black, Pink⁴ and Gold.

Built with Sony’s SXRD projection display technology, Xperia Touch is an interactive projector that turns any flat surface into a 23” HD touchscreen, with either horizontal or vertical ultrashort-throw projection. This allows people to gather around a table or flat wall to play games, watch video, or communicate on social networks. The fast interface responds to touch made possible through a combination of infrared light and real-time detection via its built-in camera, at a rate of 60 fps. 

The Xperia Touch is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Remote Play⁵, as well as any app or game downloaded from the Google Play Store⁶. The home screen skin even provides real-time weather information, a memo board for doodles or video notes, calendar access and a Skype portal for videoconferencing. It rolls out initially in Europe from spring 2017, with a suggested retail price of €1,499⁷.

The Xperia Ear “Open-style CONCEPT” is based on 'open-ear' audio technology developed within Sony's Future Lab Program, an incubator that enables consumers to trial and shape prototypes from Sony’s R&D division. The product utilises Sony's acoustics research and expertise to deliver wireless 'openear' stereo headphones, so wearers can listen to music and receive notifications, whilst simultaneously hearing sounds from the world around them.

Source: Sony Mobile. The Xperia Ear "Open-
Style CONCEPT".

Xperia Ear “Open-style CONCEPT” has two spatial acoustic conductors and driver units working together to transmit sounds directly to the ear canal. And just as with Xperia Ear, Xperia Ear “Open-style CONCEPT” will be powered by Sony Agent Technology - a personal assistant that uses conversational voice interaction and head gestures to help users get things done.

Sony Mobile will continue to develop new features to further increase the in-ear assistant capability. An example of this is Anytime Talk, a new voice chat service that will allow users to start a group conversation in real-time without searching through contacts or needing to dial - just press a button or make a single head movement. The beta version will roll out for the first-generation Xperia Ear over the coming months.

Hashtags: #MWC2017, #MWC17

1 Xperia XZ Premium features a 4K UHD (2,160 x 3,840 pixels) High Dynamic Range (HDR) 5.5" display. Verified by Strategy Analytics' SpecTRAX Service  against the published display specifications for over 9,800 smartphones. Correct as of 16 December 2016. 

2 Xperia XZ Premium and XZs features a memory stacked image sensor capable of slow motion video at 960 fps in HD  (720p) using device hardware. Verified by Strategy Analytics’ SpecTRAX service against the published camera sensor specifications for over 9,800 smartphones. Correct as of 16 December 2016  

3 Availability varies by market, please check with local operators or retailers 

4 Colour variants vary by market, please check with local operators or retailers 

5 Single player only - no local multiplayer support 

6 Application and game performance may vary and/or have limited functionality if leveraging gyroscopic sensing and/or movement, designed for portable devices

7 Pricing and availability may vary by market

Epson Singapore launches high brightness projectors for large venues

Source: Epson Singapore. The white EB-G7000.

Epson Singapore has launched its next-generation EB-G7000 high brightness projectors for large venues. The EB-G7000 series deliver high quality images and operate on low noise, making them ideal for meeting rooms, lecture halls, and museums among other venues.

The projectors are equipped with the latest 4K enhancements and deliver brighter and more vibrant images at up to 8,000 lumens for both colour brightness and white brightness*. Compared to competitive one-chip models, these projectors offer three times higher colour brightness**.

An Epson first, the projectors come with motorised lenses, enabling highly precise adjustments when employing edge blending and other features such as curved screens, and superb flexibility in projector placements. The EB-G7000 series also feature the world’s first zero-offset ultra-short throw lens with a throw ratio of 0.35, useful for environments with extremely limited lens-to-screen distances. With this, projections can be made onto 100" screens from as close 43cm away.

The EB-G7000 series’ super-resolution technology delivers sharp images even when projecting low-resolution content. The projectors come with dynamic projection capabilities including advanced built-in edge blending, projection on wide curved and corner spaces, as well as point correction, amongst other innovations.

By combining Epson’s proprietary C2Fine (Crystal Clear Fine) Technology, inorganic LCD panels and Epson’s optimised cooling system, the EB-G7000 series can operate 24x7 without requiring rest periods.

Additional features include:

Nine optional interchangeable lenses: Increased installation flexibility allows users to choose the motorised lens most suited for their environment. A quick-release lever enables fast, easy lens exchange.

4K enhancement technology accepts 4K signals and improves the 1080p experience for movies***. Available on select models.

With the split screen function, two different sources can be projected side-by-side. The free Epson Moderator software allows up to 50 Windows, Mac, iOS or Android devices to be connected over the network, with up to four of them displayed on the screen simultaneously.

Full 360-degree installation flexibility, including portrait mode, allowing for a wide range of applications including simulators, mapping, digital signage and command centre usage.

Supports the full range of inputs, including HDBaseT, SDI, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, and five-BNC, for easy integration with any system. Also supports Crestron, AMX, Extron, and Control4 protocols for integration into existing systems. Select models also support Art-Net DMX for lighting control for staging applications.

Emulates the control codes of other major projector brands for easy upgrade to Epson projectors without the need to reprogram existing controller systems.

Interested?

Contact Epson Singapore for product availability. There are 12 models in the family, with manufacturer's suggested retail pricing ranging from S$3,731 to S$9,232.

  
*Colour brightness (colour light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Colour light output is measured in accordance with the IDMS 15.4 standard; white light output is measured in accordance with the ISO 21118 standard.

**Colour brightness (colour light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Colour brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. The projectors used by a third-party lab for measuring colour brightness were leading Epson 3LCD business and education projectors and leading one-chip DLP projectors.

***4K Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution to 3,840 x 2,160 and surpass Full HD image quality.

Epson launches value priced WUXGA projector

Epson, a major projector maker, is redefining the market for business projectors with its first value-priced Widescreen Ultra Extended Array (WUXGA) projectors that deliver high-resolution images beyond Full HD video.

Siew Jin Kiat, General Manager, Visual Instruments Division, Epson Southeast Asia, said: “For the first time, businesses can enjoy the high colour and white brightness performance of Epson projectors at competitive prices. In particular, our first entry-level WUXGA projectors, such as the EB-U04, allow us to deliver beyond Full HD images to customers who are looking for a value-for-money projector to deliver more impactful presentations.”

Supporting a WUXGA resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels that goes beyond Full HD, the EB-U04 promise better images, distortion-free video, plus enhanced colour and white brightness of over 3,000 lumens.

According to Epson, all Epson projectors are powered by Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology that produces vibrant colour projections and smooth projections of movies without colour breakup. They also deliver up to three times higher colour brightness and up to three times wider colour gamut than one-chip projectors. Unlike other one-chip projectors, Epson projectors are not susceptible to the “rainbow effect” – a limitation of the one-chip technology that occurs while projecting darker moving images, the company added. 

Epson business projectors have been built with seamless connectivity in mind. The EB-U04 comes with multiple connectivity options, such as VGA and LAN. It also includes two HDMI ports, one of which supports MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) that can be used to hook up a compatible smart device to mirror HD content on the big screen. Once connected, the device can be operated and charged using the projector’s remote control.

Setting up presentations is easier with Epson’s iProjection app, which lets users connect their smart devices to an Epson projector by scanning a QR code on the projected screen. The iProjection app also enables users to easily share and transmit images, text and files from smart devices. 

The projector features automatic vertical keystone detection and adjustment. An in-built physical horizontal keystone adjuster can be used to correct keystone distortions caused when the projector is placed at an angle to the projection surface.

The new projectors also feature a new home screen that displays source information, and puts frequently used functions at your fingertips. They are also capable of detecting input sources automatically, making it easy for executives to kick off their presentations right after a content source is connected.

In line with Epson’s commitment to environmental conservation, the new projectors now come with projection lamps that last for 10,000 hours in eco-mode and filter maintance cycle increases to 10,000 hours. The longer lifespan of the lamps not only reduces electronic waste, it also brings cost savings for businesses while minimising the need to maintain a projector’s air filter. This is equivalent to using the projector for 3.5 years with usage of eight hours per day for 365 days per year.

Epson has also made the lamp much easier to replace. Traditionally, a projector would have to be removed from its ceiling mount for lamp replacement. With the new projector, the lamp is easily accessible, with the cover on the upper side of the projector.

	EB-S31	EB-X31	EB-W31	EB-X36	EB-U04
Resolution	SVGA	XGA	WXGA	XGA	WXGA
White Light Output	3,200lm	3,200lm	3,200lm	3,600lm	3,000lm
Colour Light Output	3,200lm	3,200lm	3,200lm	3,600lm	3,000lm
Price	$699.00	$899.00	$1,099.00	$1,099.00	$1,299.00
Warranty	3 Years warranty for Main unit 1000hours or 1 year for lamp unit whichever comes first
Contrast ratio	15,000:1

*Image from Epson. Prices in S$.