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Epson Dazzles Audience With New Projectors
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Just Announced
Fri 30 Jul 2010
Mr. Ed Bonoan, Epson Philippines Senior General Manager & Division Head for Sales & Marketing, discussed Epson's achievements in the local market for the projector segment.
Manila, Philippines -- Epson has introduced three of its latest projectors at the Epson MIP (Most Innovative Projectors) “Ultra” Projector Launch:
– The revolutionary EB-450wi ultra short throw interactive projector;
– The highly practical EB-85H/825H/826WH (EB-8 series) multimedia projectors; and
– The ultra-bright and powerful EB-Z8050W
During the Men in Black-inspired product launch held at the SMX Convention Center, Epson showed yet again why it has become the #1 projector maker for ten straight years now. The company underscored the sheer power and performance of these new machines, which makes use of the dynamic 3LCD technology, through three separate vignettes that highlighted each projector’s edge over other brands in the industry. Guests were likewise given the opportunity to try out the projectors out and see for themselves the new breakthroughs that Epson invites everyone to explore and enjoy.
Epson EB-Z8050W - The Ultra-bright And Powerful Projector
The EB-Z8050W is touted as Epson’s “brightest” projector. With its brightness rating of 7,000 lumens, this projector is ideal for large venue screenings. The EB-Z8050W is also the first business and education-oriented projector to be equipped with a cinema filter and Epson’s leading home theater projection technologies that significantly improve color reproduction and image quality.
Key Features
• World’s first air-plus-liquid Peltier-effect hybrid cooling system for better projection quality and durability
• Dual lamp system for high brightness and dependable performance
• Widescreen (WXGA) resolution
• Cinema filter and Epson home theatre projection technologies for unparalleled picture quality
Epson EB-450Wi - The Ultra-innovative, Ultra-interactive, Ultra-short Throw Projector
The EB-450wi is an intelligent, ultra short throw interactive projector that allows teachers and business presenters to conveniently turn any standard whiteboard or any smooth, flat surface into an interactive learning and presentation area. It offers interactivity through a digital infrared pen that allows users to write with “virtual” ink on the projected area, manipulate interactive onscreen objects and features, or use it as a computer mouse.
Key Features
• Revolutionary ultra short throw optical system that requires less power to project bright images and minimizes glare and shadows cast
• Integrated interactive feature that eliminates the need for an expensive interactive whiteboard
• Compatible with Windows and MAC operating systems
Epson EH-TW4500 - The Ultra High-contrast, Ultra High-image Quality Projector
The EH-TW4500 home theater projector has the world’s highest contrast ratio of 200,000:1, made possible by Epson’s proprietary Dual-layer Auto Iris Technology, DEEPBlack Technology, and C2FINE LCD panels. It provides users unrivaled projection quality, thanks to state-of-the-art imaging technologies such as Refined Frame Interpolation, Super Resolution, and Real Color Reproduction technologies.
Key Features
• Dual layer Auto Iris Technology that dramatically improves contrast ratio to reproduce even the tiniest of details
• Refined Frame Interpolation and Super Resolution Technology for sharp and refined full HD projection
• Emmy Award winning HQV Reon VX video processor chip that reduces image noise
Epson EB-8 Series (EB-85H/825H/826WH) - The Ultra-practical Business Projector Line
The EB-8 series is designed for practicality, with its wide array of business-friendly features such as cable-free projections (from wirelessly networked computers using optional wireless adapters), network control, and projection of JPG image files stored in flash drives or PCs using their USB ports. It also has lower power consumption costs, thanks to Epson’s proprietary E-TORL lamp, which is 20% more energy efficient and has an industry leading standby power consumption of only 0.4 watts.
Key Features
• 1.6x Zoom Lens which allows for easy installation and flexible positioning
• Provision for multiple connectivity options
• Integrated speaker and microphone
Epson: Top Projector Maker Of The Decade
For the 10 years from 2000 to 2009, Epson achieved the top market share of 16.1% in the global projector market, over twice the volume sold by its closest ranked competitor. This accomplishment was confirmed with recent data released from specialist electronics research company FutureSource Consulting. The data also revealed that Epson had achieved its ninth straight year of attaining the no. 1 share ranking in the worldwide digital projector market of 20.8% for 2009. Epson has held this leading position since 2001.
In the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) for 2009, Epson’s 3LCD projectors have experienced a healthy unit sales growth of 18.4% from 2008 to 2009, despite the global recession during the period, and achieved the top market share of 13%.
“Here in the Philippines, we are proud to have achieved 19.5% share of the projector market, which makes Epson projectors also No. 1 in the country,” said Epson Philippines Senior General Manager and Head of Sales and Marketing Division Eduardo Bonoan. (Reference: FutureSource Consulting CY2009)
3LCD: Top Projector Technology Of The Decade
All Epson projectors use 3LCD technology and have set industry standards for vibrant, true-to-life, and consistent images for the most demanding business and consumer audiences. 3LCD technology has so revolutionized the digital imaging industry that it has been adopted by other projector brands, making it the dominant projector technology of this decade, with 56.9% of projectors sold from 2000 to 2009 based on the technology.
“The projectors and technologies showcased at the Epson MIP Ultra launch event are our very best; and their performance, value, and innovation lead the projector market,” declared EPC Country Manager Hideto Nakamura. “More importantly, they also demonstrate our commitment to give customers the best performing projectors through constant innovation.”
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