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

Manufacturer: Hitachi

Features: Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800); Brightness (Maximum): 2,500 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.3; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 60" to 100" (screen size); Projection Distance: 16.8" to 27.5"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.59" polysilicon, active-matrix TFT; Weight: 8.6 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.6" x 3.4" x 11.9"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, two stereo minijacks, microphone jack (stereo minijack); AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo RCA audio ports; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), two USB ports, RS-232; Light Source: 210W; Max Lamp Life: 5,000 hours; Audible Noise: 35/29 dB (normal/eco mode); Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

Features: Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768); Brightness (Maximum): 2,200 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.3; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 53" to 86" (estimated); Projection Distance: 15.9" to 26" (from mirror); Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.63" polysilicon, active-matrix TFT; Weight: 8.6 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.6" x 3.3" x 11.9"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, USB (display), stereo RCA audio jacks, stereo minijack. microphone jack (stereo minijack); AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo RCA audio ports; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB (one type B, one shared with display), RS-232; Light Source: 210W; 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): 2,000 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 400:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.5; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 50" to 86" (estimated); Projection Distance: 25" to 43"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.59" polysilicon, active-matrix TFT; Weight: 8.2 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.1" x 4.1" x 11.9"; Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker; AV Ports In: Two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, two stereo minijacks; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo RCA audio ports; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), RS-232; Keystone Correction: ±5° vertical; Light Source: 180W; Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours; Audible Noise: 37/29 dB (normal/eco mode)

Features: Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768); Brightness (Maximum): 2,000 lumens; Contrast Ratio: 400:1; Max Throw Ratio: 0.6; Image Size Range (Diagonal): 60" to 100" (screen size); Projection Distance: 27" to 46"; Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.55" polysilicon, active-matrix TFT; Weight: 7.7 lbs.; Dimensions (W x H x D): 13.1" x 4.1" x 11.9"; Integrated Speakers: Single 1 watt speaker; AV Ports In: Two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, two stereo minijack; AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo RCA audio ports; Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: RS-232; Keystone Correction: ±5° vertical; Light Source: 180W; Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours; Audible Noise: 37/29 dB (normal/eco mode)

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