NEC Intros Ultra-Short-Throw Interactive Projector Bundles

The new NEC UM-series projectors offer up to WXGA resolution and a 3,300-lumen brightness rating.
The new NEC UM-series projectors offer up to WXGA resolution and a 3,300-lumen brightness rating.

This January NEC will ship two new ultra-short-throw LCD projectors, both to be available with in bundles that provide interactivity using the company's eBeam technology.

The UM330X is an XGA-resolution projector (1,024 x 768 pixels) with a brightness of 3,300 lumens and a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. The UM330W has a native WXGA resolution (1,280 x 800 pixels) but is otherwise nearly identical to the UM330X.

Both are designed for extremely short throw distances, as little as 17.64 inches to produce a 58-inch (diagonal) image on the UM330U and a 61.5-inch image on the UM330X. They're also designed to be used with the optional NP02Wi eBeam interactive system, which allows for functionality similar to that of an interactive whiteboard using a small receiver and compatible stylus.

Other features include:

  • 1.4x zoom;
  • Wired and optional wireless LAN;
  • USB viewer;
  • Closed captioning support;
  • Integrated wall color correction;
  • Automatic or manual keystone correction ±10 degrees;
  • Carbon savings meter;
  • Virtual remote; and
  • Integrated 16 watt speaker.

AV inputs includedual HDMI, RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin), S-video, composite video, mic, and stereo minijack. AV outputs include monitor out (mini D-sub 15-pin) and variable audio out (minijack). Networking and control ports include wired LAN (RJ-45), optional wireless LAN, three USB ports, RS-232, IR, and DDC/CI. The units measure 16.9" (w) x 23.3" (d) x 4.4" (h) and weigh in at 12.6 pounds.

The UM330X and UM330W will both be available in January. The XGA UM330X will run $1,099 as a standalone unit or $1,299 with a wall mount bundle. The WUXGA UM330W will sell for $1,318 individually or $1,518 with a wall mount bundle. The eBeam NP02Wi sells for $489. Additional details can be found on NEC's projector 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/ .


Featured

  • From Fire TV to Signage Stick: University of Utah's Digital Signage Evolution

    Jake Sorensen, who oversees sponsorship and advertising and Student Media in Auxiliary Business Development at the University of Utah, has navigated the digital signage landscape for nearly 15 years. He was managing hundreds of devices on campus that were incompatible with digital signage requirements and needed a solution that was reliable and lowered labor costs. The Amazon Signage Stick, specifically engineered for digital signage applications, gave him the stability and design functionality the University of Utah needed, along with the assurance of long-term support.

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft Introduces Its First Quantum Computing Chip

    Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip, aimed at deployment in datacenters.

  • interconnected glowing nodes and circuits in blue and green, forming a neural network on a dark background with a futuristic design

    Tech Giants Launch $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Network Project

    OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have unveiled a new venture, Stargate, through which they aim to build a massive AI infrastructure network across the United States. The initiative, which was announced at the White House with President Donald Trump, has been described as the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."

  • glowing digital shield with a checkmark in the center, surrounded by interconnected lines and nodes on a dark blue background with subtle circuit patterns

    Navigating CMMC 2.0: New Cybersecurity Standards Impact Higher Education

    In October 2024, the Department of Defense published a new update to its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification enforcing new cybersecurity standards on universities and colleges. With Phase 1 beginning this year, here's what the new requirements mean for higher ed.