Nov/090
World’s First 4K Compatible HTPS TFT Liquid Crystal Panel
Seiko Epson Corporation (”Epson”, TSE:6724) today announced that it has developed the world’s first* 4K-compatible high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panel for 3LCD projectors. Measuring 1.64 inches diagonally, the new panel supports displays with resolutions up to 4096 × 2160 pixels.
Projector applications continue to expand. In addition to being used for business presentations, projectors are gaining wider use in the classroom, in auditoriums and at big events. Meanwhile, demand for high-performance products is expected to grow as more and more households enjoy full HD content via digital broadcasts and high definition video players.
With a resolution of nearly 8.85 megapixels, 4K panels offer four times the resolution of full HD (1920 × 1080), making them ideal for the high resolutions required by special applications such as industrial design, architectural design and simulations, as well as for presentations and projecting four full HD images at the same time.
Figure . Comparison of 4K and Full HD Resolutions
To meet this market demand, Epson employed the latest process and C2 Fine technologies in the new panels and developed a new, original driving method optimized for 4K resolution to achieve high-resolution projected images with outstanding brightness and contrast.
Epson is committed to supporting the growing range of projector applications by combining its original technologies to expand and enhance its HTPS lineup with panels that further raise the performance of 3LCD projectors.
Panel features
- High-resolution 4K-compatible
- 1.64″: 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) – the world’s first 4K HTPS panel*
- Includes Epson’s original LCD driver optimized for 4K resolution
- Benefits of using C2 Fine:
- High contrast
- Smooth images
- Jet-black color reproduction
* C2Fine: An original Epson technology for achieving high-quality, vivid images with high contrast by combining an inorganic liquid crystal alignment layer with vertical alignment technology
Nov/090
Klipsch Adding a Wireless Spark to the ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speakers
I don’t know if you remember the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 computer speaker system, but I guess you have serious reasons not to. Fact is, Klipsch launched it in 2000 and as the years went by, it soon became one of the most praised computer speaker systems, thanks to its good sound quality and, of course, pricing.
“The ProMedia is still the defacto 2.1 standard for computer speakers. It’s been known to put some home stereo systems to shame, and we want to keep it that way – with or without wires,” said Don Inmon, Klipsch director of product development for personal audio.
There are many computer speaker systems out there, but most of them already bother users just because they sport cables. With such an increase in mobile technology, audio streaming is as common nowadays, just like the auxiliary line-input on various speakers. Considering the trends on the market, the manufacturer thought of adding a new spark to the ProMedia 2.1 speaker system, and came up with a wireless version of the original model.
As for differences, the new model looks and sounds just like the THX-certified original, only that the Klipsch logos are silvered instead of copper. The physical difference is that instead of a jack that users needed to plug into their computers headphone output or line-out, the Wireless ProMedia 2.1 brings a USB wireless transmitter.
Next, I’ll let Don Inmon, Klipsch’s director of product development for personal audio, tell you how to set up the fresh ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speakers “Only a few simple steps are required to get the ProMedia Wireless up and running. Just plug, play and enjoy the full sonic impact of your music, movies and games without being tied down,” said Inmon. “No router or installation software is needed.”