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Panasonic enhances portable projector series
Technology Reseller
publisher Neil Trim immerses himself in his work with the
benefit of a Samsung Quantum dot premium curved monitor.
Panasonic is refreshing its high brightness portable projector series, with an array of improvements
to the devices’ connectivity, compatibility and total cost of ownership.
space is not purely aesthetic; it is also
great for productivity.
This quickly became apparent when
doing some database cross reference work,
which involves using Excel, a web browser
and my email inbox simultaneously. The
width of the CF791 allows me to have all
three programmes open next to each other,
saving me from having to toggle between
different windows.
It is also of great value when proofing
page layouts, as the extra width makes
it possible to view two large documents
side-by-side. Unlike a dual monitor set-up,
seeing both pages on one screen ensures
colour consistency.
A third task – reviewing video-
based interviews and presentations
for our websites – demonstrated how
Samsung’s curved screen really does
create a more immersive experience that
aids concentration and helps minimise
distractions – always useful in an open
plan office. It also highlighted the
impressive picture quality provided by
Samsung’s Quantum dot technology.
All in all, the Samsung CF791 has
proven itself to be a valuable workplace
asset on many levels. It looks great on any
desk; it solves the problem of desktop
clutter – built-in dual stereo speakers
eliminate the need for external speakers
and cables, while a simple connectivity
panel supports multiple inputs, including
two HDMI, a DP and two USBs; and it
handles multiple applications with ease.
This makes it a great choice for gamers
and non-gamers alike.
From a reseller’s perspective,
curved monitors present a clear sales
opportunity, initially for roles that have
the greatest need for a larger screen,
such as designers, web site developers
and architects. However, their ergonomic
properties and productivity benefits make
them an attractive option for people in
sales, marketing and administrative roles
as well – and for employers eager to attract
and retain high quality employees.
A wise, old office furniture sales pro
once said to me: “When companies buy
office furniture, they spend most of the
budget on big flashy desks and what’s left
on seating, even though it is the seat that
employees sit on all day.” It’s the same with
monitors; you can have all the computing
power and software you like, but if you use
a budget screen you won’t be able to make
the most of your computer’s capabilities.
Only by opening their minds and eyes
to a panoramic curved screen will your
customers find out what their computers
and workers are truly capable of.
Even though the CF791 is primarily
aimed at gamers, I was curious to try
it out in the workplace to see how
applicable it is to everyday tasks and
some more demanding publishing work.
After all, the likelihood is that people will
use the screen both for work and play.
After unboxing the 34-inch monitor,
placing it on my desk and connecting
the HD cable from my Mac, I sat back in
complete admiration. The 21:9 curved
screen demands attention, not just for its
widescreen display but also for the sleek
silver bezel and stylish stand that doubles
as a cable tidy. The CF791 oozes luxury
and had the same effect on my mood as a
designer watch or new pair of shoes.
On powering it up, the benefits of the
monitor’s extra acreage were immediately
evident, with the icons that cluttered up my
old display suddenly looking insignificant
against the panoramic mountain scene
background. The value of the extra screen
The six-strong PT-VZ580 range for
classrooms and corporate meeting
rooms now comes with 5,000 lumens
brightness and a more durable filter that
can be washed twice before it needs
to be replaced. This effectively doubles
filter life to around 14,000 hours.
A new plug and share
function enables users to
take a USB memory stick
and wirelessly connect
and project content without
struggling with network
settings. The projector copies all the
relevant set-up files onto the memory
stick, before automatically running
a tool on the user’s PC that enables
straightforward connection.
Adding to the projector’s flexibility, a
new long-reach mode for DIGITAL LINK
surpasses the limitations of conventional
HDMI signals, with support for cabling up
to 150 metres long.
Thomas Vertommen, Panasonic’s
European Projector Product Marketing
Manager, said: “The network capabilities
go further than we’ve ever seen with our
portable projectors before. There’s a new
powered USB port on selected models,
supporting the use of media sticks like
Google’s Chromecast and the Amazon
Fire Stick, so there are multiple ways
users can get content up on display
incredibly quickly.”
The PT-VZ580 range is available from
June 2017.
For more information on Panasonic
Visual System Solutions please visit
business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system
From a reseller’s
perspective,
curved monitors
present a
clear sales
opportunity,
initially for roles
that have the
greatest need
for a larger
screen, such as
designers, web
site developers
and architects.
EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD
SAMSUNG CF791
