January 2002 — Special Feature

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Winter 2002 Presentation Products Guide

Product Showcase

Canon has introduced a PC-free presentation system that combines the LV-7345 ultraportable LCD multimedia projector, the PR-200S Presentation Assistant and the LV-MC01 Compact Flash Imager, to produce a flexible system for educators. The LV-7345 projector offers 2,100 ANSI lumens of brightness, and is capable of projecting image sizes up to 300" with 90 percent uniformity. And educators who use the industry standard Type I Flash card to store presentations and digital images can place the card into Canon's new optional LV-MC01 Compact Flash Imager to display the contents without a PC. The LV-MC01 fits into the DVI (digital visual interface) terminal on the rear of the projector and maintains the integrity of the original digital recording. The final element of the presentation system includes the PR-200S Presentation Assistant, which works as a portable color scanner. The PR-200S scans items, including paper documents, overhead transparencies, images and handwritten notes, then converts them into crisp, clear images. Canon U.S.A., (800) OK-CANON, www.usa.canon.com.

Philips new cSmart SV1 projector features up to 6,000 hours of lamp life and an end-user replaceable lamp. It delivers 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness with true SVGA resolution. The cSmart's small footprint makes it highly portable and perfect for multiple classroom or presentation room needs. It is designed with Philips Air System heat diffusion technology, which reduces the emitted sound and helps maintain a low temperature, making it ideal for a small classroom. The cSmart also features USB plug-and-play compatibility; and is compatible with PCs, Macs, external monitors, DVDs, VCRs and component video, from VGA to SXGA. Philips Electronics, (888) 327-3636, www.philips.com/csmart.

 

 

Toshiba's TLP250 and TLP251 LCD multimedia projectors feature true SVGA, plug-and-play hook ups and compatibility with a wide variety of video sources. These ultraportable projectors utilize Toshiba's short-throw lens technologies, which projects clear, sharp images in any environment with 1,100 ANSI lumens of brightness. Included on both models is a freeze-frame capability, as well as a digital zoom feature, allowing users to highlight and enlarge a particular area. In addition, the TLP251 features a built-in color document camera for added presentation versatility. It is capable of projecting high-resolution images of written materials and 3-D objects from the projector's surface. Toshiba America Consumers Products, (800) 346-6672, www.toshiba.com/presentations.