Boxlight Sets Another Price/Performance Challenge for Presentation Technology; Announces New ProColor 1701 and ProColor 2700; Multimedia-Ready, High Resolution Products.Corp. announced today the release of two new high resolution presentation products at breakthrough prices -- the ProColor 1701 liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) panel and the new ProColor 2700 multimedia projector. The ProColor 1701 LCD panel, priced at $6,499, provides superior projection of graphically detailed computer applications. The ProColor 2700, priced at $15,999, is an all-in-one data and video projector that connects directly to a user's computer. Shipping today, both products are available direct from Boxlight. ProColor 1701 LCD Panel: High-Fidelity; Budget Pricing The ProColor 1701 boasts a 10.4" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor active matrix display (hardware) active matrix display - A type of liquid crystal display where each display element (each pixel) includes an active component such as a transistor to maintain its state between scans. Contrast passive matrix display. and 1024 x 768 resolution designed for superior presentation capabilities maintaining acute fine line and small font detail. The 1701 is the perfect tool for demanding applications such as CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. , GIS/Computer Mapping, and Windows 95-based presentations. It supports 800 x 600 SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. and 640 x 480 VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. and accommodates 1.4 million colors to give users unparalleled color fidelity for large screen projection. The ProColor 1701 is priced $3,000 less than comparable products in today's market. Compatible with both PC and Macintosh, the easy to use unit comes with its own quiet, built-in cooling fan to protect the LCD from heat damage, keeping presentations fade-free on all overhead projectors. Presenters are afforded simultaneous monitor viewing and on screen set-up menu with built-in loop through video. The infra-red remote control adds wire-free control from anywhere in the room. The included Video Module, allows users to add full motion video to multimedia presentations, supporting NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. , PAL and SECAM (SEquential Couleur Avec Memoire, Sequential Color with Memory) A color TV standard from France that was officially introduced in 1967. Although development began in 1956, it took time to convert from the earlier French 819-line system. video standards. Live projection from Camcorders, VCRs or laser disc players is effortless and adds a new dimension to traditional presentations. The ProColor 2700 Projector: Versatile Multimedia Projection; Breakthrough Price For data and video projection without an overhead projector, the ProColor 2700 active matrix, multimedia projector is a complete, all-in-one solution. Vivid Macintosh or PC presentations are a snap with the 2700's 16.7 million color projection and multiple video resolution capabilities. The ProColor 2700 supports VGA, SVGA, XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. , SUN, SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. and Macintosh video formats, making it extremely versatile for any situation. The ProColor 2700's long-life 575w metal halide lamp Metal halide lamps, a member of the high-intensity discharge (HID) family of lamps, produce high light output for their size, making them a compact, powerful, and efficient light source. ensures crisp, bright projection that will not fade during presentations. The ProColor 2700 comes equipped with a built-in dual speaker system with 7W amp (3 inch speakers) for adding clear and crisp audio sound to presentations. The optional wireless lapel microphone gives presenters added mobility and convenience during presentations. In addition to the on-board control panel, the ProColor 2700 includes an infrared, full function Presenter Remote with built-in laser pointer for added control from anywhere in the room. The Presenter Remote allows users immediate switch-over between full- motion video and computer data without making adjustments. The Presenter Remote can also be linked to a workstation's serial port in place of a computer mouse. The ProColor 2700 sells for much less than comparable solutions on the market. Pricing and Availability Both the Boxlight ProColor 1701 LCD Panel and the ProColor 2101 Projector, with one year warranties, are available direct from Boxlight Corp. The ProColor 1701 starts at $6,499 and the ProColor 2700 starts at $15,999. For information and to order call toll free: 800/762-5757 or 360/779-7901. Boxlight Corp. Boxlight Corp., the world-wide leader in presentation electronics, is a privately-held company headquartered in Poulsbo, Washington. Named as one of the 1995 Inc. 500 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, they are a sole source for a comprehensive line of unique computer-based presentation products. For more information, contact Boxlight Corp. at 800/762-5757, 360/779-4479, or fax at 360/779-4955. CONTACT: Reed, Revell-Pechar Jessica Maco, 206/462-4777 jmaco@rrp.com |
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