The latest range of the Epson BrightLink short throw and ultra-short throw projectors comprising of the 425Wi, 430i, 435Wi, 475Wi, 480i and 485Wi, claims to augment the interactive possibilities in classrooms. These models boasts of a projector and pen combination, while the advanced connectivity options display images on whiteboards as well as any other smooth or light colored surface.
The ultra-short throw WXGA 475Wi, XGA 480i and WXGA 485Wi render brightness of up to 2,600 lumens, 3,000 lumens and 3,100 lumens, respectively. They are deployed with dual pen interactivity that allows two users to work at the same time. In addition to this, the annotation technology facilitates interaction with projected images through a number of devices including tablets, Blu-ray players, VCRs and more.
These peripherals can be used in conjunction with the BrightLink table mount to display images on a table for group learning. Moreover, the automatic calibrations ensure improved interaction with pens. These ultra-short throw projectors can also be placed at a distance of about 2.8 inches from a surface to create a widescreen display area of up to 100 inches.
“Epson saw the limitations of interactivity driven only by the computer, as well as the massive amounts of content and devices being used by teachers, and we worked to bridge the divide. With these new ultra-short throw BrightLink models, we are allowing teachers to interact and annotate with content from virtually any device in the classroom, and easily switch sources quickly to keep the lesson going, all without losing the opportunity to get their students interacting,†stated Claudine Wolas-Shiva, senior product manager, Epson America.
The Epson BrightLink short throw projectors are packaged along with wall mounts and two interactive pens. While the WXGA 425Wi offers 2,500 lumens brightness, the XGA 430i and WXGA 435Wi are capable of rendering 3,000 lumens. All the BrightLink projectors support Epson’s iProjection and are integrated with 16 watt speakers. They are embedded with a microphone input, RJ-45, USB port and HDMI connector.
The Crestron Room View software and Epson Easy Management further simplify using these Epson gadgets. Additionally, the detailed image projection can be attributed to the 3LCD 3-chip technology. The instant on/off feature eliminates hassles of adjusting settings every time they need to be used.
The Epson BrightLink 425Wi, 430i, 435Wi, 475Wi, 480i and 485Wi are priced at $1,299 (approx. Rs. 64,000), $1,299 (approx. Rs. 64,000), $1,399 (approx. Rs. 64,000), $1,599 (approx. Rs. 78,790), $1,599 (approx. Rs. 78,790) and $1,699 (approx. Rs. 83,720), correspondingly. Backed by two years of warranty, these devices will be made available in spring this year.
