New Epson Projector Comes in Under $1,000
Epson announced its latest PowerLite 1700-series model comes with an estimated street price of $999. The PowerLite 1716 is a sub-4-pound multimedia projector that offers a range of capabilities, XGA resolution, and 2,700 lumens of color light and white light output.
Epson announced this week its latest PowerLite 1700-series model comes with an estimated street price of $999. The PowerLite 1716 is a sub-4-pound multimedia projector that offers a range of capabilities, XGA resolution, and 2,700 lumens of color light and white light output, according to the company. (Read about Espon’s new partner plan here.)
Designed as an affordable solution for corporate and on-the-go professionals, as well as educators, the projector offers USB plug-and-play technology that displays images and audio on both a computer and projector screen by connecting a USB cable. The PowerLight 1716 also offers optional wireless add-ons for quick control and connectivity.
“This projector delivers the ultimate combination of ease-of-use, brightness, vivid color, robust features, and portability for conference rooms, classrooms, or on-the-road, while still offering an affordable price point in order to meet today’s bottom lines,” said Heather Gareis, senior product manager for Epson America, in a statement.
Other features include Epson 3LCD technology, E-TORL lamp technology, Instant On/Off power up and down, and the ability to project a 60-inch image from approximately 4 feet.
Options offered include open wireless networking with an EasyMP wireless module that delivers monitoring and control, virtual remote control, closed captioning, and presentation via IP network; and a Quick-Connect Wireless USB Key for plug-and-play wireless presentations.
The Epson PowerLite 1716 is scheduled to be available in October. Epson launched a variety of new products at InfoComm 09.
