To see a list of all the awards we are giving as part of our 2013 rAVe Best of InfoComm awards, click here. To see all our of InfoComm 2013 coverage, click here. Best New LCD Display (Overall): Panasonic LFX6 Outdoor Display Panasonic’s newest LCD display, the LFX6, is designed for […]

Minneapolis, MN, June 25, 2012 – Panasonic, a provider of hospitality technology solutions, will debut a wide range of new integrated business technologies at HITEC 2013 (Booth #1733) in Minneapolis, MN, June 25-27. A new line of high definition LED HDTVs for in-room and public area entertainment, the LRU60 Series, will make its HITEC debut […]

Panasonic has launched a new line of plasma-based interactive displays that integrate whiteboard-style collaborative functions with pen-touch capabilities via an Electronic Pen System that detects and displays the input device’s position from the light emitted from the display. The system allows up to four pens to be used simultaneously for actions such as written annotation, […]

Panasonic’s newest single-chip DLPs are all part of the PT-DZ870U Series. The line includes the 8,500-lumen PT-DZ870UK, spec’d to be the industry’s brightest WUXGA (1920×1200) 1-Chip DLP projector; the 8500-lumen, WXGA (1280×768) resolution PT-DW830U; and the 10,000-lumen, XGA (1024×768) resolution PT-DX100U. The entire PT-DZ870 Series uses a new 420-watt, dual-lamp system. All models are specified […]

Panasonic’s newest LCD display, the LFX6, is designed for outdoor digital signage applications. The 47-inch TH-47LFX6U is spec’d at 1,000 cd/m2  of brightness — even in direct sunlight — and is rated at IP44-level dust and water resistance. The LFX6 is designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, extreme cold and […]

Panasonic’s new PT-CW330 Series of ultra short-throw projectors includes the PT-CW330U, PT-CW240U, PT-CX300U as well as two interactive models that have dual pen capabilities, the PT-CW331RU and PT-CX301RU. All of these projectors are well suited for a host of applications where space is limited and high image quality is critical, including classroom lectures, corporate presentations, […]

Panasonic’s InfoComm introductions included interactive plasma displays, an interactive ultra-short throw projector, as well as the industry’s brightest WUXGA single chip DLP projector and a new outdoor-ready ultra-bright LCD display. Projectors Panasonic showed both new projectors and the new ET-MWP100G Multi window processor at InfoComm. PT-RZ475U: The PT-RZ475U is an expansion of the lamp-free projection […]

Panasonic will launch a a new line of high definition LED LCDs for hospitality and digital signage, the LRU60 Series. Available in 32”, 39”, 42”, 50” and 65”, Panasonic’s new LED line will be aimed at the hospitality, digital signage and meeting room markets. Panasonic designed the Energy Star-rated LRU60 Series with functions that reduce […]

Panasonic today announced the PT-DZ13K series of projectors, the latest addition to its 3-chip DLP projector lineup. Unveiled at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, the PT-DZ13K series consists of four models that offer a range of resolutions and brightness between 10,600 and 12,000 lumens and from 1366×768 to 1920×1200 resolutions. For rental and […]

Panasonic told rAVe today that its new SOLID SHINE Series of lamp-free projectors with DIGITAL LINK technology are already shipping. The LED/laser light source in the SOLID SHINE Series of one-chip DLP projectors is specified with a 20,000 hours light-source life span. All models in the series are spec’d to deliver 3,500 lumens of brightness. […]

Howard Stringer’s disastrous seven-year tenure as Sony’s CEO is nearly at an end, leaving it to successor Kazuo Hirai to rebuild – if he can – the castle Sir Howard leaves in ruins. Am I exaggerating? Sony will lose at least ¥220B in fiscal 2011, its fourth consecutive annual loss. As of fiscal 2011, the […]

Last week TFCinfo announced the completion of its “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2013.”  This report marks the 12th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted. This research measures projector brand strength among experienced projector users and purchasers in the five most important market segments in the AV industry: […]

Reuters is reporting that Panasonic is going to eliminate another 10,000 jobs by the end of Q1 2013. According to the Reuters story posted today, Panasonic’s Chief Finance Officer Hideaki Kawai said that the 36,000 jobs they’ve eliminated so far just weren’t enough. He told Reuters, “Our new boss has said businesses must achieve at […]

Panasonic is shipping its new LF5 Series LCDs, including the 42” TH-42LF5U and 47” TH-47LF5U. Along with 1080p resolution and a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, the LF5 Series features a slim, 18.6-millimeter bezel, allowing the displays to be used in multi-screen video walls. The company claims a 500 cd/m2 brightness and a 9-ms […]

The new LF5 Series of LCD monitors from Panasonic are available in 42” and 47”. They carry a brightness spec of 500 cd/m2 as well as a number of GreenAV features including auto-off and ambient light detection called an Eco-Mode. When in Eco-Mode, the light sensor detects the ambient light level and controls the brightness […]

Sony and Pansonic’s announcement that they will jointly develop OLED TV displays with mass production in 2013 puts them – along with Chinese and Taiwanese panel makers – in the race to catch up with Samsung and LG Display in the development of OLED TV. However, despite hopes that OLEDs would soon revitalize the TV industry, it certainly will not have an impact in 2012. […]

Today, Panasonic and Sony have made their partnership in OLED (organic light emitting diode) production official, announcing that they will create a joint-owned factory to be on-line in 2013. They plan to hit the market with competitively priced TVs to rival those that will be launched by LG and Samsung by the end of the year. SMBC Nikko […]

Just off the heels of their breakup with Samsung in LED-lit LCD’s, Sony has re-partnered — but this time with Panasonic and it’s for OLED production. The agreement, to be officially announced Wednesday, will tie Panasonic and Sony together with a joint-owned OLED manufacturing plan – making sizes up to 90″ eventually, which will start production early next year. OLED (organic […]

Panasonic announced at InfoComm its new PT-VW431DU, a 4,300-lumen, WXGA (1280×800) resolution compact body projector. Based on Valens HDBaseT technology, Panasonic’s Digital Link is embedded in the PT-VW431DU, allowing a single cable to transmit uncompressed videos signals, audio, and control commands up to 100 meters (328 feet). The need for an external receiver is eliminated […]

Panasonic announced at InfoComm two lamp-free projector series with HDBaseT technology. These new projectors replace a conventional lamp with new LED/laser diodes to realize long lasting high brightness. The one-chip DLP PT-RZ470 and PT-RZ370 Series projectors will be made available in two different resolutions, 1080p (1920×1080) and WXGA (1280×800). Panasonic says the new lighting technology […]

Panasonic last week announced three new lines of professional LCD displays, including the LED 55” LFV50, the company’s first video wall product, the 70” and 80” LED LF50 Series, and the LF5, an entry-level digital signage LCD display. LFV50 Panasonic’s first LED video wall display features an ultra-narrow bezel for near seamless video wall installation. […]

Panasonic last week announced a new series of interactive plasma displays, the PB1 Series. The new displays offer pixel-for-pixel accuracy, plus full whiteboard and presentation capability. They are targeted at higher education settings as well as corporate meeting rooms. The PB1 Series features high-speed and simultaneous multiple-input drawing capabilities via the new electronic pen system. […]

The new Panasonic PT-DZ21K Series are 20,000 lumen, 3-chip DLP projectors that are designed for large venue applications. The series includes the PT-DZ21KU with WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and 20,000 lumens of brightness, the PT-DS20KU with SXGA+ (1400×1050) resolution and 20,000 lumens of brightness and the PT-DW17KU with WXGA (1366×768) resolution and 16,500 lumens of brightness. […]

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leader in delivering technology solutions for government, enterprise and SMB markets, today outlined key elements and organizational changes related to its expanded operation focused on helping its customers to transform information into innovation. The combined B2B solutions organization, initially announced in January, is part of an extensive […]

Vaddio has added support for the new Canon, Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras, including the Canon XU-80, Canon XU-80W, Panasonic AW-HE120, Panasonic HE50H, Sony BRC-H900, Sony EVI-D90 and the Sony EVI-D80. All cameras are configured with Vaddio’s cabling systems to deliver high quality video, power and control over standard Cat5 cabling. The Canon XU-80 is […]

Panasonic today announced two new lines of HD LCD displays aimed at the hospitality and digital signage markets. Dubbed the LRU50 Series and the LRU5 Series, both lines claim a three second turn-on time (versus seven seconds for most LCDs) and are available in 32”, 37” and 42” models. The LRU50 Series also includes a […]

Panasonic will begin shipping its 65″ Interactive Plasma Display (TH-65PB1 with electronic pen functions) by the end of June. Panasonic’s Interactive Plasma Display capitalizes on the benefits of self-emitting plasma display panels, allowing users to write quickly and draw with up to four electronic pens simultaneously. The TH-65PB1, capable of being installed vertical and horizontal, […]

Yesterday Panasonic announced the PT-DZ21K Series, a compact, 20,000-lumen, 3-chip DLP projector for applications that require extremely high brightness. The series includes the PT-DZ21KU with WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and 20,000 lumens of brightness; the PT-DS20KU with SXGA+ (1400×1050) resolution and 20,000 lumens of brightness; and the PT-DW17KU with WXGA (1366×768) resolution and 16,500 lumens of […]

It’s the age-old question your clients ask you: “Should I get a flat panel or a projector?” But as they say, your mileage may vary. The basic answer is obviously, “It depends,” and that’s when you actually have to put on your thinking cap. This isn’t a Tastes Great/Less Filling argument, but there are pros […]

Panasonic showed at ISE two new entry-level projectors, the PT-FW430 and PT-FX400 that will be released later in 2011. The PT-FW430 is WXGA (1280×800) with a brightness spec of 3500 ANSI lumens, and the PT-FW400 is XGA (1024×768) with a brightness spec of 4000 ANSI lumens. Most notable about these projectors is their ability to […]

This writer thinks it’s possible there will never be flying cars. Every sci-fi writer from Jules Verne to Ray Bradbury and Rod Serling has referenced them for over one hundred years. None of those visionaries considered the astonishingly simple reality upon us now: everything you can think of can be accessed instantly through flat panel […]

Panasonic’s TH Series 152” Plasma. How can you NOT give it to this?!? It’s a freakin’ 152” flat screen monitor! It’s just stunning — not to mention expensive!