Draper’s StageScreen: Taking the Rental AV World by Storm

The A/V Rental Industry has received Draper’s new StageScreen Portable Projection Screen with open arms. Its revolutionary design completely changes the game for projection screen rental companies. The genius is in the modular design of the frame.

All StageScreens are constructed of a combination of 6′, 5′, 3.5′, 3′, and 2′ long sections.

This allows you to produce several different sizes with one “set” of sections. Instead of stocking a complete frame system for each size you offer, you can now purchase the viewing surface only for each size you offer and one set of frame pieces can produce virtually all sizes! Imagine, you can now offer MORE options to your customers and actually spend LESS money and inventory LESS equipment!

Another great feature for the rental market is the StageScreen’s durability. The StageScreen utilizes an 8” truss that is significantly stronger than traditional truss folding screens. Draper performed in-house testing of the strength of the StageScreen truss compared to a folding truss screen. The results were dramatic: StageScreen proved to be over 60% stronger, holding strong long after the folding truss failed.

Set up is a breeze. They’re are no hinges, snaps, or Handy Cranks. Frame sections are connected with permanently attached threaded links and guide pins. No lost handy cranks. Easy to follow color-coded assembly instructions are included with each StageScreen.

Using the attached DuraLoop™ bungee cord loops with handy nylon pull-tabs, simply hook the surface to the posts on the frame. DuraLoops are longer lasting than traditional snaps, and provide even self-centering tension for the viewing surface. You’ll never want to use snaps again.

The StageScreen was designed specifically to be flown, but leg options are available along with Dress kit options

Get a FREE 19″ LCD Monitor AND Cash Back with the Purchase of Select NEC Projectors!

Are you a small business with 200 employees or less? If so, NEC is offering unheard of rewards for the purchase of a new projector. Here’s what you need to do:

• Register your company with the NEC Business Advantage Program

• Purchase one of the approved models for this program from Focused Technology. The qualifying models are the NEC NP310, NP410, NP410W, NP510, NP510WS, NP610S and the NP610.
• Register your new projector with NEC
• Receive a FREE 19″ Widescreen Desktop Monitor from NEC!
• Receive CASH from NEC!

This offer runs through June 30, 2010 OR while supplies last, so you’ll want to act quickly to take advantage of the program while it’s still around.

Unfortunately, this program is not available to schools, but NEC has several programs for educators. Click here for more information on these programs.

Hitachi Release the First Three Person Interactive Whiteboard

Hitachi has officially released the FX-Trio, the world’s first three person interactive whiteboard. Involving more students in your interactive lessons will improve your classroom’s production tremendously. In addition to the greater interactivity, the FX-Trio has upgraded surface for improved accuracy and durability.

Some of the key benefits include:

• Interactive group work – up to three people can write on the board simultaneously.
• Flexible learning – IntelliPen automatically converts freehand objects to smooth objects.
• Gesture control – The Magical Touch function enables easy scroll by motioning with the flat of your hand, or shrink and expand the display by motioning your fingers.
• Control using multi-touch hand gestures
• Use your finger, stylus, or any object to operate
• Electronic-free surface for durability
• Low-glare surface to minimize projector reflection
• Optional electronic pen with 3 customizable buttons
• 16 Function buttons (14 customizable)
• 2 retractable styluses included

The FX-Trio is compatible with PC or MAC computers, but does not come standard with Hitachi’s RM Easiteach software.

Hitachi FX-Trio Interactive White Board (Floorstand Not Included) – $1,399.00

InFocus Introduces New Thin LCD Panels

InFocus has recently released the new INF4201, INF5501, and INF6501 Thin LCD Panels. All models offer the same easy connectivity as InFocus projectors, Native 1080p Full HD Resolution, and RS232 inputs to work with any custom room control system.

InFocus INF4201 42″ LCD Thin Display – $1,399.00 (Add to cart for our best pricing.)
Key Features:

• 42″ Display
• Instant on to eliminate warm-up time
• Dynamic SplitScreen allows you to view two full computer or video screens side-by-side
• Three year standard warranty

InFocus INF5501 55” LCD Thin Display – $2,599.00 (Add to cart for our best pricing.)
Key Features:

• 55″ Display
• Instant on to eliminate warm-up time
• Dynamic SplitScreen allows you to view two full computer or video screens side-by-side
• Three year standard warranty

InFocus INF6501 65” LCD Thin Display – $7,499.00 (Add to cart for our best pricing.)
Key Features:

• 65″ Display
• Instant on to eliminate warm-up time
• Dynamic SplitScreen allows you to view two full computer or video screens side-by-side
• Three year standard warranty