Who we are

OER Group is a leading independently owned supplier of office equipment solutions including Audio Visual(AV) equipment from manufacturers such as Panasonic, CTX, SONY, Epsom and many more on a cash, hire, rental or lease basis. We have been in business now for years and have offices throughout the UK . To further increase our rapid rate of expansion we launched our business format franchise in January 2004 and have plans to grow to 65 sites in England by 2006. By growing through franchising we can deliver the highest standards of technical support and customer service to all our customers whether they purchase or hire AV equipment and digital prohectors, lease a telephone system or lease or buy and other product in our extensive office equipment portfolio.

The Digital projector & Audio Visual(AV) marketplace

Projector projections rise

The forecast for projector sales in 2004 has increased slightly to 254,843 units, according to market watcher Decision Tree Consulting (DTC), illustrating how high optimism is currently running in the audiovisual market. In the second quarter alone projector sales hit 60,295, and Q3 was expected to be the most successful ever.

Sanyo held on to leadership in the sector, with Epson and Hitachi following. DTC's Q2 research also showed that indirect distribution of projectors rose by 10 per cent to account for more than three-quarters of the total market, at the expense of direct sales.

Ultra-bright whiteboards

Decision Tree Consulting's research showed the remarkable growth in the size of the interactive whiteboard market over the past six years, as the technology has matured. By May this year the UK had an estimated installed base of 100,000 boards.

In 2003 sales stood at 38,033 units, making the UK the biggest market for the technology out of all the main economies in western Europe. In comparison, the next highest sales were in Germany , at just 2,700.

Networking comes to the fore

The network is becoming an important part of the latest audiovisual (AV) deployments, as shown by figures from AV trade body the International Communications Industries Association. A customer's LAN was used as an important component in more than 80 per cent of AV deployments in its survey.

Also, as this chart shows, the average value of AV projects has grown rapidly in recent years, mainly because of a dramatic increase at the more expensive end of the spectrum.

Money-making opportunities

The International Communications Industries Association's 2004 Market Forecast survey demonstrates the improving business climate in the audiovisual (AV) sector globally, with respondents reporting steadily growing revenue in the past few years.

Those who took part - mainly resellers and integrators - pointed to the business market as the main opportunity for growth, accounting for 23 per cent of revenue in 2003. However, higher education was also seen as very important, accounting for 14.9 per cent of revenues, and government and military customers were also prominent.

Important trends highlighted by the survey included the growth in conference and collaboration technologies and the integration of IT systems with AV.

What Digital Projectors and AV equipment we supply and hire

Canon LV-S3 ultra portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

The LV-S3 micro portable projector provides high quality performance at an affordable price. Ultra lightweight and easy to use, it offers enhanced image quality and complete multimedia connectivity.

Canon LV-5210 ultra portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

This compact, portable and versatile projector offers powerful features at an affordable price. Benefit from advanced image controls and connectivity, with a wide zoom lens for close-up viewing. The Canon LV-5210 provides high projection performance for business, educational and home use.

Canon LV -x4 ultra portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

For presentations where portability is key and image definition all important, the entry-level XGA projector, the LV-X4.

Canon LV7555 digital projector (click to request a quote)

Canon's brightest and most powerful projector - the LV-7355-offers you the ultimate tool for successful business presentations. It provides superior image quality and exceptional versatility. Delivering precise picture control, the LV-7555 offers connectivity to a diverse range of multimedia devices and an optional networking capabillity. With easy placement in auditoriums and conference rooms right down to small office spaces.

Canon LV7220 portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

The advanced yet economical LV-7220 projector ensures high brightness, superior picture quality, precise image control and extensive connectivity. With flexible placement for close-up viewing.

Hitachi CP-X430W ultra portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

For a compact projector weighing only 4.2Kg, the CP-X430's output of 2500 ANSI lumens is remarkable. Combined with the XGA resolution this enables the highly portable CP-X430 to deliver dazzling images even in medium to large venues.

Hitachi CP-S210W ultra portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

This affordable LCD projector can display a 60" diagonal image from only 1.8m away and uses three new 0.55" 4:3 LCD panels giving high performance at excellent value for money. The CP-S210WT is one of the quietest LCD projectors available generating just 27dB of acoustic noise (whisper mode), and combined with Hitachi 's advanced Motion Adaptive Progressive Scan technology delivers high quality, flicker-free pictures.

Hitachi CP-X345 ultra portable digital projecto (click to request a quote)

With an output of 2000 ANSI Lumens, images displayed on this projectors are vivid and bright making the CP-X345 an ideal multi purpose projector for installation in medium to large venues. Delivering superb computer images and unmatched video quality, performance is impressive with a wide range of features.

Panasonic PTLC80E portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

SIMPLE, STYLISH, SLIM and SECURE
High performance in a compact machine packed with user-friendly features and advanced digital technologies making it ideal for simulations and presentations in classrooms. The PTLC80 has a special blackboard picture mode which allows images to be projected onto an ordinary classroom or conference room blackboard when a projection screen is not available.

Panasonic PTL780NTE portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

Panasonic brings a substantial increase in efficiency and dramatic images to all your presentations. In classrooms, lecture theatres, offices, libraries, corporate meeting rooms and retail environments, this model has the brightness and features to make your presentations always look the best.

Panasonic PTL750E portable digital projector (click to request a quote)

Panasonic brings a substantial increase in efficiency and dramatic images to all your presentations. In classrooms, lecture theatres, offices, libraries, corporate meeting rooms and retail environments, this models has the brightness and features to make your presentations always look the best.

Leasing & hire of Audio Visual(AV) and digital projectors v buying Audio Visual(AV) and digital projectors

To lease a digital projectors and AV equipment or not to lease a digital projector and Audio Visual(AV) equipment? Everyones circumstances are different but to lease or hire a digital projector is very popular and most OER Group customers generally decide that digital projector hire and leasing is right for their business. That said contact your financial adviser to discuss how best to acquire digital projector equipment but in the meantime please find as follows some advantages and disadvantages of leasing or hire of your digital projector and/or Audio Visual(AV) equipment.

Some Advantages to Lease or hire digital projectors:

(a) Costs for the digital projectors are certain and are known in advance;
(b) The digital projectors cannot be withdrawn once the contract is signed and its conditions complied with;
(c) No need to tie up capital in fixed assets such as digital projectors;
(d) Allowances, depreciation and other calculations are not needed, since leasing is concerned only with rentals;
(e) Leasing provides a medium-term source of capital which may not be available elsewhere;
(f) Leasing provides a hedge against inflation as the use of the asset is obtained immediately - payments are made out of future funds and are made in fixed money terms, with real costs falling as inflation increases.
(g) possibility of immediate acquisition of digital projectors and/or Audio Visual(AV) equipment.

Some Disadvantages of Leasing & hire rental of digital projectors:

1. It is generally not possible to dispose of the digital projectors before the end of the lease.
2. The digital projectors are not owned.
3. Funds must be found to pay the lease throughout its duration.

Should you decide to lease, rent or hire digital projectors or any other Audio Visual(AV) equipment then OER Group provides extremely competitive leasing rates from major lenders such as BNP Paribas, CF Asset and Bank of Scotland.

Digital projectors installation and Audio Visual(AV) equipment maintenance

OER Group provides complete digital projector installation and after sales technical support on all Audio Visual(AV) equipment that are supplied. Digital projector service contracts are separate agreements and whether you lease a digital projector or decide to buy Audio Visual(AV) equipment outright from us you can be assured of the highest levels of on site digital projector technical support will be provided to protect your Audio Visual(AV) equipment investment.

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