Sanyo Launches Two Ultraportable Projectors for the Education Market

Sanyo announces the launch of two new ultraportable projectors which are sure to be a big help to educators looking for cost-efficient projectors. The two new projectors, the PLC-WX250 and PLC-WX200 come with an eco stand-by mode via a 0.4 watts and an easy setup function that should all the more be beneficial for professors who use visual aids in rendering the proper topics for easy understanding towards students.

“The importance of creating electronics with the environment in mind can not be overstated; with these two portable projectors, SANYO is taking the lead in providing products that consume less power when in stand-by mode,” says Mark Holt, Vice-President and General Manager for SANYO’s Presentation Technologies Group. “The PLC-XW250 and the PLC-XW200 are extremely easy to operate and offer advanced features such as wired LAN management - making them perfect for educators.”

Combine conservation awareness with user-friendliness and are the marquee trademarks that make these two new projectors a reliable support machine that people will certainly bank on. And for Sanyo, these new projectors may just pull up their market share as far as preferred visual projection solutions are concerned.

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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

InFocus IN3108 Meeting Room Model Starts Shipping

InFocus has been a familiar name in the world of visual projection and its latest meeting room model, the IN3108 has reportedly started shipping. This new offering from InFocus is a powerhouse of innovative features packed in an appealing high gloss casing.

This Wide XGA (1280 x 800) native model offers DisplayLink for Windows and Mac—enabling users to “connect and project” instantly over USB connection and also features ProjectorNet 3.0 networking capabilities when used with the ProjectorNet Adaptor. In addition, the IN3108 boasts 3,500 lumens with DLP BrilliantColor™ for bright presentations with true-to-life colors.

The IN3108 also comes equipped with the InFocus Dynamic Messaging System (DMS), which is an internal broadcast solution that allows for instant onscreen display of messages to networked InFocus projectors. This state of the art projection solution can run 24/7 and has the quick start convenience of LiteSwitch, InFocus’ Instant On/Off feature which effectively reduces downtime between meetings.

The IN3108 also features an array of connectivity options such as HDMI, RS-232, VGA ports, and a Wireless-Ready port for LiteShow II Wireless to ensure that the IN3108 can project from any video source or wireless computer. A projection range of 5-36 feet allows installation flexibility in nearly any room.

The InFocus IN3108 is now available with prices starting at $1,999 through exclusive InFocus partners.

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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009