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Epson unveils two sub 4-lb. projectors
Epson this week launched two new LCD projectors, the 3.8-pound PowerLite 740c ($2,699) and the 3.9-pound PowerLite 745c ($2,899), with features such as XGA resolution, 802.11g wireless LAN connectivity, USB flash drive support and the ability to view MPEG-2 videos. The projectors will be available through audio/visual resellers, catalog and... August 25, 2004

Epson launches 802.11g projector
Epson this week launched two new LCD projectors, including one that includes 802.11g wireless LAN connectivity. The PowerLite 835p ($3,899) and PowerLite 830p ($3,699) both include 3,000 lumens of brightness, support XGA resolution and have RJ-45 ports to allow for network monitoring and control features, Epson said. The PowerLite 835p... June 11, 2004

ViewSonic debuts new projectors
ViewSonic Corp. this week showed off three new front projection displays aimed at business professionals. The new models include the 2.1-pound PJ255D ($1,999), the 5.9-pound PJ520 ($1,499), and the ultra-bright PJ1165 ($4,299). The micro-portable PJ255D (pictured) uses Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology and features a 2,000:1 contrast ratio,...

Epson touts new 'value' projectors
Epson this week launched two new projectors in its "value series" of portable multimedia projectors. The PowerLite 81p and PowerLite 61p include built-in five-watt speakers, additional video and audio inputs, and 2,000 lumens of brightness. A unique "blackboard mode" lets the projectors detect the color of a display surface (for... June 03, 2004

Feed your inner A/V guy
If you want to learn the difference between LCD and DLP, or figure out just what the heck an ANSI lumen is, Mitsubishi's Digital Projector Group wants to help with a new Web site. Sure, it's part of a pitch to sell you some digital projectors, but the site does... February 05, 2004

New projectors from Canon
Canon this week launched three new LCD projectors, the LV-7215 (pictured), LV-7210 and LV-5210 microportable LCD projectors. The claim to fame for these projectors are their ability to throw large images onto a screen or a wall from a short distance away. The projectors are expected to be available in... September 03, 2003

Epson projector offers wireless connections
Epson today launched a new portable projector that requires no video cables, or even a hard-wired video connection in order to project PowerPoint and other multimedia presentations. The projector costs $5,399 and is now available through audio/visual retailers and other direct PC dealers, Epson said. The PowerLite 7850p supports XGA... August 28, 2003

Wirelessly enable your projector
InFocus Corp. this week announced a product that lets users take existing projectors and turn them into wireless projectors. The InFocus LiteShow product includes a device (pictured) that attaches to any InFocus projector, or any other projector with a standard MI-DA or MI-D connector. LiteShow software installed on presenters’ notebooks... June 04, 2003

InFocus launches ‘personal projector’
Speaking of InFocus, the company also launched the LP120, a sub 2-lb. projector (0.9kg) that is thin enough to “fit into a briefcase alongside a notebook computer.” The LP120 supports XGA (1,024 by 768) native resolution, has 1,100 lumens of brightness, and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio with support for 16.7...

Epson touts sub-$1,000 projector
Epson America this week announced its new $999 Epson PowerLite S1, a 1,200-lumen portable projector for presentation environments and video applications. The projector also includes a lamp that offers 2,000 hours of life and replaceable for $199, Epson said. The projector will be available in June at national retailers, audio/visual... May 15, 2003

New projectors from Epson
Epson this week announced two new XGA (1,024 by 768 resolution) projectors – the PowerLite 7800p and PowerLite 8300i. The two projectors are follow-ups to the 7700 and 8200 projectors, Epson said. The PowerLite 8300i is Epson’s brightest projector, coming in at 5,200 lumens and a 1,200:1 contrast ratio. In... April 17, 2003

Toshiba goes wireless with projectors
Toshiba’s Computer Systems Group today announced two new digital projectors that include integrated 802.11b wireless capabilities. This gives users with wireless notebooks to project their presentations wirelessly without connecting cables, Toshiba said. The TLP-T720 (pictured) and T721 series of projectors also include a flash memory card reader, which lets users... March 31, 2003

Plus Vision launches new projector
Plus Vision Corp. of America recently announced a new version of its 2-lb. projector line. The new V-1100 is an XGA resolution (1,024 by 768 pixel) projector that has 1,000 lumens of brightness and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The company said it uses Texas Instruments' 0.7-inch DDR Digital Light Processing... January 30, 2003