Epson Expands Lightweight Three-LCD Projector Line-Up
March 29, 2005
Los Angeles, CA - Epson is offering two new XGA resolution Commuter Series models with the Epson PowerLite 732c (3.8 pounds) and the wireless/PC-free PowerLite 737c (3.9 pounds). Both models achieve brightness ratings up to 2,000-ANSI lumens, the manufacturer specifies, while maintaining designs and dimensions suitable for travel (7.6"D x 10.9"W x 2.7"H).
The PowerLite 737c takes advantage of 802.11g internal WiFi technology, enabling users to upload or run presentations wirelessly at frame rates up to two to five times faster than 802.11b, the company reports.
Whether transferring data via 802.11 "b" or "g," Epson's unique and proprietary algorithm allows for fast wireless streaming of video content. Like its sibling model -- the Epson PowerLite 745c -- the PowerLite 737c comes with an 802.11b/g card. These two models are the industry's only projectors to offer wireless compatibility with Apple's Keynote software and are also the only projectors of their kind to offer both LEAP-authentication and WEP/WPA for secure, encrypted wireless transmissions.
Epson's proprietary firmware also gives presenters the ability to run PowerPoint presentations and MPEG-2 videos without a PC, using the projector's built-in PCMCIA and USB slots.
The PowerLite 737c's built-in software enables digital images, such as high-resolution jpeg photos, to be projected in slideshows via PC-less storage devices such as USB memory, external hard drives or directly from digital cameras. Furthermore, slideshows can be controlled by the projector either manually or with automatic/timed advancement, and color temperatures and individual settings for red, green and blue can be adjusted to the user's personal preferences.
The PowerLite 737c and 732c offer several easy-to-use setup features that help presenters get up and running quickly. Powering on the projector requires only seven seconds of warming up before a picture appears on the screen and approximately 20 seconds to shutdown and cool off. A 1.2x optical zoom lens allows the display size to be adjusted using a remote control, and can be set to project large images from relatively short throw distances. Setup is further simplified with the inclusion of color-coded cables and a verification tone that sounds whenever the "Power On/Off" button has been selected.
The EPSON PowerLite 737c and 732c are currently available for $2,099 and $1,899 (respective estimated street prices) through authorized pro audio/visual, national distribution, catalog and direct PC dealers.
For more information, visit
www.epson.com
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