NanoLumens Rocks the Race & Sports Book at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas

Luxury meets technology at the Four Diamond AAA-rated Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas (https://redrock.sclv.com) where it took a huge leap forward with the installation of three NanoLumens (www.nanolumens.com) 2.5MM NanoSlim Engage LED visual solutions, creating 1,730 square feet of crystal-clear content in its Race & Sports Book.

Red Rock Resort is the only Las Vegas-based casino named on USA Today’s Top 10 Casinos. The new solutions, as well as three new 12-inch tall scrolling screens as footers, are the largest ones of their kind ever installed in North America. Positioned in Red Rock’s Race & Sports Book for the future, the NanoSlim Engage solutions allow 4K video content to be viewed in Ultra High Definition.

The new digital canvases, installed by Las Vegas-based National Technology Associates (NTA) (www.ntechassoc.com), replace a total of 18 aging video projectors — six per screen — that were costly to operate and maintain, while requiring regular adjustment to the software. Instead, the three new NanoLumens 2.5MM NanoSlim Engage solutions offer exponentially brighter pictures at lower operating costs, significantly reducing the Race & Sports Book’s HVAC energy costs. In addition, each visualization solution had to fit exactly into the existing openings where the previous projector-based systems had been; the modular nature of the NanoLumens technology allowed for exactly that. 

“These screens are literally running at just 10-percent of their potential brightness, and are already dramatically brighter than the projection video system they’re replacing,” observed H Waldman, Chief Operating Officer at NTA. The screens — each 31.5-feet-wide-by-17-feet-tall, totaling more than 1,700 square feet of video surface with a native resolution of 3840-by-2112 — were installed in the openings previously occupied by the projection systems. They were installed one at a time, with two screens able to remain on at any time, allowing the sports book to operate without interruption. The NanoLumens Nixels that comprise the walls were simple to install, allowing the walls to be constructed row by row as crews worked behind masking curtains. Waldman explained, “It took about a week to install each solution, which is very fast considering there were a lot of connections to be made with the new head-end AV system we also installed. The NanoLumens Nixels were extremely easy to work with.”

The new NanoLumens solutions will keep Red Rock’s Race & Sports Book at the leading edge of a city; technology that enhances the overall entertainment experience is often a big differentiating factor between casinos. At the beginning of the development process, Red Rock Resort’s management and NTA consulted with NanoLumens about what would be possible for its race and sports book experience to continue to be among the best in the industry. “They wanted this to be as cutting-edge as possible,” recalled Doug Fundator, Vice President Gaming/Casinos at NanoLumens.

At the time discussions began, a 4MM pixel pitch was the highest resolution commercially available. Fundator explained, “Station Casinos’ Race & Sports Book executives wanted the sports book’s AV to be superior with the benefits that LED technology brings with it. NanoLumens was able to provide exactly that, working closely with the customer and the integrator, we were able to make sure everyone’s expectations were met.” As a result, the newly renovated Race & Sports Book is “a game changer” — a new benchmark for Las Vegas and for the entire global hospitality industry, Fundator added.

Art Manteris, Vice President of Race & Sports Book Operations for Station Casinos agreed, noting, “The new NanoLumens visualization solutions look fantastic — there’s no separation between Nixels. Now, when you’re watching HD you are not limited by the display only by the source,” he said. “This is the kind of investment that will continue to set Red Rock Resort apart.”

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Trident Case® Joins Microsoft's 'Designed for Surface' Program as the Stand-Alone Rugged Tablet Case Provider

Trident Case®, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile and tablet device cases, announces today that it has joined Microsoft’s Designed for Surface (DFS) program to develop accessories for the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 3. Trident kicks off the partnership by providing exclusive Cyclops Series tablet cases for Microsoft’s Surface 2. The announcement was made at CTIA 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the North Hall, Booth #1639.

Trident joins Microsoft’s DFS program along with a select group of preferred, top-quality brands. Microsoft included Trident Case because of its high level of premium mobile and tablet protection cases, in addition to its commitment to sustainability and USA-based manufacturing initiatives.

“Microsoft customers need great protective solutions for protecting their mobile devices,” says Trident Vice President of Marketing, Vickie Achee. “Trident Case is the perfect fit for the Surface’s immediate and long term case solution needs. We are honored to be part of such a prestigious program.”

The Cyclops Case for Surface 2 works with the device’s integrated Kickstand, will feature a PET screen protector and a removable cover port, allowing for the use of a keyboard. In addition, impact-resistant TPE corners the case to ultimately protect the tablet from any accidents.

Overmolded with TPE and polycarbonate, Trident’s Cyclops Series protects against drops and other impacts while simultaneously boasting an ultra slim and adaptable design. The Cyclops Series, classified under the “Brute Strength” protective category, meets the Military Standard MIL-STD-810G for vibration, dust, sand, rain and drops. All bio-enhanced polycarbonate is recyclable, degradable and compostable, making it entirely eco-friendly.

The Cyclops Case for Surface 2 is available in White and Pink with a MSRP of $89.95.

To receive updates on the availability of Trident’s Microsoft Surface cases please reach out to marketing@tridentcase.com.

WHOOSH!® Screen Shine Now Available at Apple.com and Apple® Stores Across North America!

The dirty little secret about mobile devices is that the more you use and touch your phone, tablet or computer, the dirtier they get. Keeping all your devices and screens clean, polished and protected is now more convenient than ever with the announcement today that WHOOSH!® Screen Shinethe first and only non-toxic, fingerprint-resistant cleaning solution that is safe for all screens, is now available at Apple.com as well as  in all Apple® retail stores throughout North America. WHOOSH! is exhibiting the non-toxic, fingerprint-resistant cleaning solution at CTIA 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Booth #1729. 

“We are proud that our product is now available so quickly and easily to Apple consumers,” said WHOOSH! CEO Jason Greenspan.

Leveraging the latest advancements in formula development, WHOOSH! Screen Shine was specifically developed to be a safe yet powerful cleaning solution that eliminates fingerprints, smudges, dirt, grime and makeup from any electronic device screen — leaving a clear, streak-free finish that makes the screen shine like new.

WHOOSH! Screen Shine is made with biodegradable surfactants and its proprietary formula provides a nano-thin invisible coating that also provides resistance to fingerprints and dirt buildup. Plus, WHOOSH! Screen Shine is safe and non-toxic. There’s no harmful residue left behind or transferred on to your fingers to worry about.

According to Greenspan, “Keeping our devices and screens clean in a safe, non-toxic way is a requirement of living in a mobile society,” Greenspan emphasized.  “More people touch more devices than ever before and this reality requires all of us to extend personal hygiene to tech hygiene.  In the same way that we are encouraged to regularly wash our hands to fight the spread of germs, we must now regularly clean our devices and screens as well. WHOOSH! Screen Shine is the only cleaning solution that has been proven to do this in a safe, non-toxic way.” 

WHOOSH! Screen Shine Duo+ (one 3.4 fluid ounces and one .3 fluid ounces) is now available at Apple.com and in Apple stores throughout North America for a suggested retail price of $19.95.  WHOOSH! Screen Shine is also available at www.whooshscreenshine.com in two other sizes: Pocket (.3 fluid ounces) for $4.99 and On-the-Go (1 fluid ounce) for $9.99. All sizes come with a 6”x6” W! micro-fiber cloth. WHOOSH is also available for the commercial, industrial, and education markets. 

WHOOSH! products do not contain alcohol, acids, ammonia, chlorine, solvents, petroleum distillates, phosphates, or VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). WHOOSH! Screen Shine is odorless, streak free, haze-free & anti-static.


Trident Case® Expands Aegis and Cyclops Series with Colorful, Ergonomic Designs for Apple & Android Devices

Continuing its commitment to multi-tiered smartphone protection and cutting edge aesthetics, Trident Case® today introduced new, more colorful designs for its Aegis and Cyclops smartphone cases. Both new series incorporate improved ergonomics for better grip and comfort. The introduction was made at CTIA 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the North Hall, Booth #1639. 

“We are proud to introduce the new Aegis and Cyclops Series cases,” Trident Case Vice President of Marketing Vickie Achee said today. “We designed the new series with modern trends in mind, resulting in more colorful and ergonomic designs that provide the same trusted protection Trident is known for. These new series affirm that Trident Case is committed to providing smartphone users with the most protective cases that are fashion forward in their design and color selections.”

Inspired by armored vehicles, the new Aegis series combines a fresh and vibrant aesthetic with superior protection capabilities. Launching for several Apple & Android devices, the new case utilizes an ergonomic center channel for enhanced grip and comfort.

Aegis cases are composed of polycarbonate and silicone to provide a superior fit with any smartphone. The new series also features an entirely updated splash of color, premiering in pink, black, red, blue and Trident green. Trident’s Aegis series cases are constructed using bio-enhanced plastic that is degradable, compostable and recyclable. Each Aegis case comes with a self-applicable screen protector to ensure the consumer’s screen stays scratch-free. 

Also available for various Apple and Android devices, the newest series of Cyclops cases offers Trident’s highest level of device protection and provides optimized grip and superior comfort for consumers. Cushioned inside and out, the Cyclops case is constructed with polycarbonate and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) to provide superior case strength in a thin design. Constructed using bio-enhanced plastic makes it degradable, compostable, and recyclable.

Cyclops cases feature a built-in screen protector, dust filters and silicone plugs over port openings. Known for its optimal protection, the Cyclops series minimizes the added bulk without sacrificing smartphone security. The Cyclops is the thinnest case to meet military standard, launching in black, red, pink, blue and Trident green.

The new Aegis Series cases carry an MSRP of $34.95 and the Cyclops Series retail for $39.95.  Both series are available immediately at www.tridentcase.com. 

Trident Case® Launches Its First Ever Charging Cart That Powers Thirty Tablets At Once!

Trident Case®, manufacturer of rugged and eco-friendly tablet and mobile device cases, today announced the debut of the company’s first ever Charging Cart, the ideal solution for charging multiple tablets in businesses, hospitals and schools. The cart, compatible with various tablets, was introduced at CTIA 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the North Hall, Booth #1639.

“We are thrilled to introduce Trident’s Charging Cart to the market as the company’s first large-scale charging device,” Vice President of Marketing Vickie Achee said today. “In environments where multiple tablets are used each day, a reliable source of power is a necessity.”

Trident’s Charging Cart holds up to 30 tablets at once thanks to multiple built-in charge ports and pullout trays. To conveniently see the charging status of each device, a red LED light indicates that the devices are charging, and a green LED light indicates that the devices are fully charged. The cart is also equipped with an acrylic frosted window to see the devices and LED light indicators with ease. The cart can fully charge all tablets in up to 4-6 hours.

Built-in handles and lockable wheels make it easy to move the cart to and from different locations. Meanwhile, a front stand securely holds the door to prevent from swinging when open. When closed, the door includes a lock to prevent theft.

What’s more, a UV light inside the Charging Cart disinfects both the devices and the cases while charging. “This function is particularly important in environments where germs are prevalent, such as schools or hospitals,” Achee added.

Plus, all charging ports are compatible with Trident Case products, so there is no need to remove the cases before charging. The Charging Cart stands at 22 x 15 x 36 inches and is available November in white, beige and black. The cart holds an MSRP of $1,699 and is compatible with various tablets.

To see Trident’s new Charging Cart in action, visit CTIA 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the North Hall, Booth #1639.