Epson EX31, EX51 and EX71 Business and Home Projectors

Epson has a full line of projectors for business and home use, ranging from entry-level to high-end devices. Epson Printer has announced a new series of projectors aimed at business users and start at under $ 600. The new projectors are the EX31, EX51 and EX71.

The new projectors are the follow-up of the existing EX30, EX50 and EX70 projectors and offer new opportunities and physical dimensions are smaller than the older projectors they replace. All three projectors are 2500 lumens of color and white light output for bright pictures. The projectors use 3LCD technology for vivid colors and bright images and feature USB plug-and-play connection.

The lamps are good for up to 5000 hours in economy mode and the EX51 and EX71 can do presentations without a computer. All three units are in and out. The EX31 will sell for $ 549, the EX51 sells for $ 649, and the EX71 sells for $ 749. The Epson EX31, EX51 and EX71 offer various advanced performance, portability and convenience features for entrepreneurs, small businesses and mobile professionals, including:

* USB Plug N ‘Play instant setup: Epson’s proprietary technology instantly projects images from a Windows ® PC through a USB connection, which is simplified and eliminating the hassle of dealing with large VGA cables between computers and switch keys
* 3LCD technology: EX Epson projectors equipped with the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology for superb, delivering true vivid color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD technology provides an energy-efficient lighting engine that efficiently use available light bulb create stunning images, in contrast to the 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness
* Extended Lamp Life: Using the exclusive Epson E-TORL lamp technology, lamp life can last up to 5000 hours in economy mode, and the replacement E-TORL lamps can reach up to $ 100 less than competing replacement lamps .
* PC-Free Presentations: Offers easy connectivity with USB memory devices such as a thumb drive for easy viewing and sharing of JPEG photos without a computer (EX51 and EX71 only)
* Instant On / Off ®: Allows presenters to be up and running in just six seconds between pressing the “Power” button and the appearance of the start-up screen; powers down in four seconds capable presenters to unplug and pack up immediately and safely without a cool-down period
* Soft, lightweight and Travel Friendly: a weight of 5.1 pounds, all three EX-Series units have a soft carrying case and a remote control for ease when on the road
* A / V Mute Slide / Sleep: Turns out the picture and sound immediately to make a quick break in the presentation, maintaining lamp life and energy, the projector in the A / V Mute mode when the lens cover is closed and return to normal mode automatically and immediately after the reopening of the lens
* Flexible Positioning: Automatic keystone correction and 1.2x optical zoom provides greater positioning flexibility and for projecting a clear picture of both short and long throw distances (EX51 and EX71 only)

Availability and Support
The Epson EX-series will be available from retailers in October 2009. EX Epson projectors come with one years limited warranty that two elite technical support – Epson Private Line ® phone support where projector owners have direct access to an expedited support telephone line using a phone card that comes with the product, and includes a one years Road Service projector replacement projector exchange program that sent to the customer within two working days include. [via ecoustic]