Series of 8 New Epson Projectors Offer Longer Lamp Life
Epson is
rolling out a series of eight new projectors designed for K-12 schools that the
company says will be more affordable to educators and offer extended
lamp life.
The new PowerLite
projector models will have up to 10,000
hours of lamp life when they enter the market in March. Through Epson's Brighter Futures program, schools can purchase replacement lamps for $79,
further reducing the total cost of ownership.
All but one of the new models offers teachers the
ability to
wirelessly connect up to 50 devices and share students' work from as
many as
four device screens simultaneously. Five of the eight models offer
expanded
connectivity with two HDMI ports that connect with smartphones, tablets
and
other portable devices. The five models also have built-in 16-watt
speaker and
microphone input.
The eight PowerLite projectors range in brightness
from 2,700
to 3,500 lumens and in price from $399 to $899.
"For schools looking for bright budget-friendly
projectors,
advanced connectivity and flexible installation features, the new
PowerLite
projectors offer options that allow educators to deliver vivid lessons
in any
environment," said Jason Meyer, senior product manager for Epson
America.
Other features shared by all eight new PowerLite
projector
models:
- Split screen, which allows input from up to two
separate
sources to be displayed side by side simultaneously;
- Advanced network control, offering wireless
connectivity for
remote projector management and presentations over the network;
- iProjection, which means teachers can present
material from
iOS Apple and Android devices;
- QR code connections, which simplify access to content
from
smartphones and tablets;
- 3LCD technology that delivers higher-quality color
using less
energy per lumen of brightness; and
- Epson's Brighter Futures program, which offers sales
and
support to schools that includes counseling on picking the most
appropriate
products, special pricing, special limited warranties and toll-free
technical
support with dedicated education specialists.
About the Author
Michael Hart is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and the former executive editor of THE Journal.