Product Focus: Short-throw Projectors for Under $1,500 -- Campus Technology

Manufacturer: NEC

Features: Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800); Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.48; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 56" to 104" (screen size); Projection Distance: 22" to 43"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.59"); Weight: 8.8 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 15.7" x 5.5" x 12.2"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232, DDC/CI (via RGB port); optional: WiFi; Keystone Correction: ±20° vertical (auto and manual); Optical Zoom: 1.2x; Light Source: 265W; Max Lamp Life: 3,500 hours; Audible Noise: 36/30 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

Features: Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768); Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.48; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 60" to 110" (screen size); Projection Distance: 23" to 43"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.63"); Weight: 8.8 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 15.7" x 5.5" x 12.2"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232, DDC/CI (via RGB port); optional: WiFi; Keystone Correction: ±20° vertical (auto and manual); Optical Zoom: 1.2x; Light Source: 230W; Max Lamp Life: 5,000 hours; Audible Noise: 35/29 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

Features: Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800); Brightness (Maximum): 2,100 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 600:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.74; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 57" to 104" (screen size); Projection Distance: 35" to 68"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.59"); Weight: 7.3 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.1" x 5.4" x 11.9"; Integrated Speakers: Single 7 watt speaker; AV Ports In: RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, DVI-I, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), RS-232; Keystone Correction: ±20° vertical (auto and manual); Optical Zoom: 1.2x; Light Source: 230W; Max Lamp Life: 5,000 hours; Audible Noise: 35/29 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

Features: Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800); Brightness (Maximum): 3,100 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.3; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 77" to 100" (screen size); Projection Distance: 20" to 26"; Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.65"); Weight: 14.3 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 16.8" x 7.9" 16"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232; Keystone Correction: ±15° vertical (auto and manual); Optical Zoom: 1.1x; Light Source: 280W; Max Lamp Life: 3,000 hours; Audible Noise: 36/32 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

Features: Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768); Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.377; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 63" to 85" (screen size); Projection Distance: 19" to 26"; Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.55"); Weight: 14.3 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 16.8" x 7.9" 16"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232; Keystone Correction: ±15° vertical (auto and manual); Optical Zoom: 1.1x; Light Source: 280W; Max Lamp Life: 3,000 hours; Audible Noise: 36/32 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

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