Epson Intros 3,000-Lumen Classroom Projector

 The PowerLite X15 offers ±30 degree horizontal and ±30 degree automatic vertical keystone correction.
The PowerLite X15 offers ±30 degree horizontal and ±30 degree automatic vertical keystone correction.

Epson has debuted a new LCD-based multimedia projector for small to mid-sized classrooms that require flexibility in setup.

The PowerLite X15 is an XGA-resolution (1,024 x 768) projector that offers 3,000 lumens of brightness and a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. With both horizontal and automatic vertical keystone correction and with independent adjustments for each individual corner of the image, the unit is designed for flexibility in placement. It has a throw ratio of 1.48 to 1.77 and can project an image 30 inches to 300 inches in diameter from a distance of 2.9 feet to 35.9 feet.

Other features include:

  • Closed captioning support;
  • ±30 degree horizontal and ±30 degree automatic vertical keystone correction;
  • Support for projecting images and play audio from a Mac OS X or Windows-based system using a USB port;
  • 1.2x optical zoom;
  • Direct power on/off;
  • Integrated 2 watt mono speaker;
  • An anchor bar and Kensington lock slot for security; and
  • Up to 5,000 hours of lamp life in economy mode (4,000 hours in normal mode);

AV inputs include HDMI, RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin), USB type B (for audio and video), S-video, composite video, and stereo minijack. AV outputs include monitor (mini D-sub 15-pin) and stereo minijack. Communications ports include USB type A for connecting to external storage and other devices (including the Epson DC-06 document camera) and RS-232c.

The unit measures 11.6" (L) x 9" (W) x 3.1" (H) and weighs in at 5.1 pounds.

The PowerLite X15 will be available in May for $599. Additional details can be found on Epson's projector portal or on the company's education portal.

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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