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Sony Electronics Inc. today showcased a range of simple-to-use,
executive-style, portable projectors for
high-brightness image display, each equipped to provide "push-button"
operation and digital connectivity.
Here at COMDEX, Sony hand carried in four mobile business
projectors - the VPD-MX10, VPL-CS4, VPL-CX4 and the Sony VPL-CX11
projector models -- which mobile professionals can now pick
up from authorized resellers.
Designed to meet the rigors and performance demands of road
shows and in-house presentations, these lightweight models
feature: whisper-quiet operation; a broad range in brightness
from 1000 to 1500 ANSI lumens; and a full set of handy features
including USB-compatibility for optimum use and display.
"Our new SuperLite™ projectors are focused on
elevating multimedia presentations beyond the ordinary display
with visual impact so that presenters leave their best impression
with an audience," said Rob Meakin, marketing manager
for the Display Systems Division of Sony Electronics' Broadcast
and Professional Company. "With our latest displays,
we're offering a fleet of projectors suited to fit virtually
ever customer's display needs and at prices to accommodate
their budget."
In the micro-portable class (units weighing under 6.6 pounds*),
Sony has added the VPD-MX10, VPL-CS4 and VPL-CX4 digital projectors
to the portfolio.
The lightest new entry from Sony is the VPD-MX10 digital
projector at 4.6 pounds, roughly the footprint of a notebook
PC. The ultra-mobile VPD-MX10 projector incorporates Digital
Light Processing™ technology from Texas Instruments,
which is capable of displaying high-contrast images on a viewable
area, measured diagonally, of 200 inches. The unit features
XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) and 1000 ANSI lumens. It
also includes a Memory Stick® media port, a DVI interface
for direct digital connectivity to a PC and Sony's Projector
Station™ software for direct hands-on control of image
features and inputs via a notebook PC.
In addition, Projector Station software makes it possible
to "drag-and-drop" files directly from the notebook
PC to Memory Stick media, converting PowerPoint® presentations
to JPEG files. By importing presentations or image files directly
into the Memory Stick slot in the projector, users can then
display the presentation or digital file without the use of
a PC, thus lightening the load when traveling.
Memory Stick media holds any digital file, including audio
files such as voice files and music, pictures, MPEG videos,
graphics, and presentations. In combination with the new projector,
Memory Stick media simplifies the process of preparing and
giving presentations. Offering up to 128 MB of capacity, Memory
Stick media stores and transfers large presentation files
and graphics quickly and easily.
USB-compatible, the VPD-MX10 projector also includes other
features such as digital keystone correction and a built-in
scan converter, which accepts a variety of input signals including
composite video, component video and RGB video, as well as
PC signals up to SXGA.
The Sony VPD-MX10 projector with Memory Stick technology
is now available at a suggested list price of $4,500.
Sony also introduced two other micro-portable units for the
mobile professional -- the VPL-CS4 and VPL-CX4 projectors
for small- to mid-size meeting rooms and spaces.
The VPL-CS4 unit features 1000 ANSI lumens high brightness
and SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. Another avenue for high quality
image display is the new Sony VPL-CX4 projector, which also
features 1000 ANSI lumens brightness and XGA (1024 x 768)
resolution and accepts composite video, component video and
RGB video input signals. These projectors can display high
contrast images on a viewable area, measured diagonally, from
40 to 150 inches.
Both the VPL-CS4 and VPL-CX4 models feature 0.7-inch three-panel
LCD chips. These 5.5 pound units also include: twin speakers;
a front exhaust fan to blow air away from the audience; digital
keystone correction; and four times digital zoom. While the
VPL-CX4 projector also adds point-and-click control of an
USB-connected computer via remote control.
From a design point-of-view, the projectors also feature
a unique flip-top control panel that retracts over the front
enclosure, safeguarding the lens, speakers and controls while
in transit.
The VPL-CS4 projector is priced to move with a suggested
list price of about $2,250, while the VPL-CX4 projector sells
for a suggested list price of about $3,700. Both projectors
are now available.
In the portable category (classified as units weighing 6.7
to 11 pounds**), Sony also introduced the VPL-CX11 projector,
which weighs 7.4 pounds.
Designed for larger conference and meetings rooms, this mobile
projector is able to rest on a table top, can be mounted to
a ceiling, or used in rear-projection settings.
This 0.9-inch LCD panel-based system heads up the class in
terms of brightness with a rating of 1500 ANSI lumens output.
The VPL-CX11 projector provides true XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
and is USB-ready for daisychain connection to multiple devices.
Unique to the VPL-CX11 model is the projector's ability to
display all video formats worldwide out-of-the-box on a viewable
area up to 300 inches.
Another added feature is the ability to organize presentation
materials; change display settings; and launch files and presentation
files -- all directly from a user's notebook PC -- using the
bundled Projector Station software.
The VPL-CX11 projector is available now for a suggested list
price of about $4,700.
Sony Financial Services offers qualified buyers for Sony
A/V and information technology products valued at $299 or
more with no cash down and fixed monthly payments tailored
to customer budgets. More information is available at all
authorized Sony outlets and at www.sel.sony.com/financing.
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