Panasonic Ships LCD Classroom Projectors -- THE Journal

AV Gear

Panasonic Ships LCD Classroom Projectors

By David Nagel
01/11/12

The Panasonic PT-LW25HU series offers up to WXGA resolution and a brightness of up to 3,000 lumens.

Panasonic has rolled out a trio of midrange portable LCD projectors for classroom presentations, two of them--including one WXGA-resolution model--coming in at less than $900.

The new PT-LW25H series consists of three individual models: the PT-LW25HU, the PT-LX30HU, and the PT-LX26HU.

On the high end of the resolution spectrum, the PT-LW25HU offers a resolution of 1,280 x 800 (WXGA), a brightness of 2,500 lumens, and a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. The PT-LX30H offers a resolution of 1,024 x 768 (XGA), a brightness of 3,000 lumens, and a contrast ratio of 2,500:1. The lower-end PT-LX26H is also an XGA model with a brightness of 2,600 lumens and a contrast ratio of 2,500:1.

All of the new models offer wired LAN connectivity.

Features common to all of the new models include:

Real-time keystone correction ±20 degrees vertical or ±30 degrees when not using real-time correction;
1.2x manual zoom;
1 watt mono speaker; and
A lamp life of up to 4,000 hours;

AV inputs for all three include dual RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin), composite video, stereo RCA audio, and stereo minijack. The mini D-sub port can also be used to input S-video signals with an adapter. In addition, the second mini D-sub port can be used as a monitor out port. Networking and control ports include LAN (RJ-45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX) and RS-232.

The models weigh in at 6.6 pounds and measure 13.7" (w) x 4.1" (h) x 9.7" (d).

The WXGA PT-LW25HU sells for $899, the 3,000-lumen PT-LX30HU for $1,099, and the lower-end PT-LX26HU for $849. All of the new models are available now. Additional details can be found on Panasonic's projector portal.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .

E-Mail this page

Printable Format

Featured

Nonprofit LawZero to Work Toward Safer, Truthful AI

Turing Award-winning AI researcher Yoshua Bengio has launched LawZero, a nonprofit aimed at developing AI systems that prioritize safety and truthfulness over autonomy.
Report Identifies Malicious Use of AI in Cloud-Based Cyber Threats

A recent report from OpenAI identifies the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure. In "Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI: June 2025," the company outlines how threat actors are weaponizing large language models for malicious ends — and how OpenAI is pushing back.
You've Paid for Tutoring. Here's How to Make Sure It Works.

As districts and states nationwide invest in tutoring, it remains one of the best tools in our educational toolkit, yielding positive impacts on student learning at scale. But to maximize return on investment, both financially and academically, we must focus on improving implementation.
New National Academy for AI Instruction to Provide Free AI Training for Educators

In an effort to "transform how artificial intelligence is taught and integrated into classrooms across the United States," the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), in partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and the United Federation of Teachers, is launching the National Academy for AI Instruction, a $23 million initiative that will provide access to free AI training and curriculum for all AFT members, beginning with K-12 educators.