June 12, 2017
By: Richard Mitchell
Microsoft visited the Technology Engagement Center (TEC) on Duke's campus to showcase their Microsoft Surface line of touch devices. From its humble beginnings in 2012, the touch-focused Surface line of portable computers from Microsoft has matured and expanded to include five...
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August 4, 2015
By: Todd Stabley
I was intrigued by a recent article on streamingmedia.com that outlines innovations in home entertainment technology that are poised to make a big splash in the months ahead. These changes focus around dynamic range--the ability to express a much wider gamut...
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June 1, 2015
By: Jack D'Ardenne
For those that couldn’t make it, we had a great demo at Cisco's briefing center. We got to see a few of Cisco's latest MX, SX, and DX video conferencing systems. We also got to see a few new web collaboration...
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April 1, 2015
By: Jack D'Ardenne
Yesterday, Google announced its new HDMI stick, Chromebit, which will run Google's Chrome OS. Basically, it is a mini computer that plugs into a display's HDMI input. The device will be availble this summer, and will be sold for under $100....
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December 16, 2014
By: Jack D'Ardenne
Sizes available: 28, 58, 65,84, and 98 inches. Available in 2D/3D touch and multitouch models. The touch model supports 32 simultaneous touchpoint. http://www.planar.com/products/large-format-displays/ultrares/
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September 5, 2014
By: Jack D'Ardenne
Sony's new 4K ultra short throw laser projector has 4 HDMI inputs, speakers, RS-232, and a light output of 2,000 lm. It is capable of projecting a 147" 4K image. Oh, and it lists at $50,000. Check out Sony's website for more info....
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May 28, 2014
By: Jack D'Ardenne
The next few years will be interesting in the AV industry with the availability of 4K, 8K, and glasses-free 3D products. http://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/39891.htm
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October 29, 2013
By: Teresa Jennings
The InFocus 55'" Mondopad was demo'd on October 25th, 2013 at the Link. This is an all-in-one Windows 7 based HD touchscreen monitor designed to present, annotate and collaborate with participants in the same room and globally. The device...
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February 5, 2013
By: Jack D'Ardenne
A few weeks ago Duke Digital Signage Governance Committee and OIT launched Duke's Digital Signage service. Duke's Digital Signage service is a centrally managed/locally controlled electronic sign and interactive display platform powered by technology from Four Winds Interactive. The service is available...
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August 29, 2012
By: Jack D'Ardenne
We recently purchased this little guy from monoprice.com for $10.15. The HDMI switch features 3 inputs and 1 output, and does not require a power source. It automatically switches inputs when a device is powered up or can be switched...
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