High-quality education projectors now affordable

1 October 2011 - Responding to demand for high-quality equipment for schools on a budget, Epson announces its affordable short-throw projector range: EB-435W, EB-425W, EB-430 and EB-420.

The projectors can be mounted 72cm from the screen for a high-quality, 178cm picture with fewer shadows, making them the perfect partners for schools’ existing interactive whiteboards.

Powered by 3LCD technology, the short-throw range achieves accurate colour reproduction, important in education for natural-looking flags, maps and diagrams. A high White and Colour Light Output of up to 3,000 lumens assures a clear picture, even in daylight, while a contrast ratio of 3,000:1 delivers sharp detail.

Teachers can captivate the class by showing 3D objects close-up with the optional Epson ELP-DC06 USB document camera, or create engaging interactive presentations by connecting the optional Epson ELP-IU03 interactive module. Offering an alternative to interactive whiteboards, the module works with the projector to make any surface interactive, and comes with a digital pen for creating and saving notes.

Graeme Davidson, category manager - AV for Epson UK, says: “Our short-throw range achieves the perfect balance between high-quality and affordability. The projectors have a low total cost of ownership, with a long-life lamp and filter, yet there’s no compromise on picture quality. Plus, we’ve included a whole host of smart features for the classroom, such as a microphone input and a built-in 16W speaker.”

Simple to set up and use, the short-throw range has 3-in-1 USB display, so one cable is all that’s needed for visuals, audio and mouse control. Aligning the picture takes just seconds with the vertical and horizontal keystone correction, which is unique to Epson in the short-throw category. The projectors can be conveniently controlled from a wall-mounted box at the front of the classroom when connected to Epson’s optional ELPCB01 Control and Connection Box.

Schools can make significant savings thanks to the short-throw range’s low total cost of ownership. The Epson E-TORL lamp produces more light using less energy, and lasts 6,000 hours in eco mode. The filter also has a long life of 5,000 hours for years of trouble-free operation. Further reducing costs and maintenance time, the projectors can be connected to a network to enable remote control and monitoring of lamp life, temperature and more.

The EB-435W, EB-425W, EB-430 and EB-420 will be available from November 2011, with prices starting at £708 excluding VAT.