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Mitsubishi Education Projector Blasts 5,000 Lumens

By David Nagel
04/03/08

Mitsubishi this month will release its new WL6700U, an LCD projector for the education market that boasts a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a brightness of 5,000 ANSI lumens.

The new wide-format model, designed for education installations (such as auditoriums or large lecture halls), offers a resolution of 1,366 x 800 (roughly WXGA) using three 1.2-inch 3LCD inorganic panels.

Other features include:

5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness;
1,000:1 contrast ratio;
DVI, component (BNC), Mini D-Sub 15-pin, composite, and S-video connectivity;
Networking support via RJ45 jack for monitoring and control;
Built-in motion sensors and anti-theft alarm; and
Powered zoom and focus.

The WL6700U is expected to ship in April at a suggested price of $9,995 with a three-year warranty on parts and labor and a 90-day warranty on the lamp. Further information can be found on Mitsubishi's presentations site here.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .

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