Chisholm introduces 470-lumen projector.

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1995--Chisholm, a leading manufacturer of LCD projection panels for business and education applications, introduced a self-contained color LCD projector today so bright that it can be used with the room lights left on.

The new Chisholm Galaxy Model V470 delivers 470 lumens of light on the wall, compared to less than 300 lumens for most currently available projectors. At a list price of $7,995, however, it is priced competitively with mid-range projectors and offers high-end performance.

"Nothing else in this price range is brighter on the wall," Chisholm President David Dicklich said. "Most data projectors deliver 150 to 300 ANSI lumens and sell for $5,000 to $10,000. Without question, the Galaxy V470 provides more light at lower cost than any competing product."

The Chisholm Galaxy V470 combines light source and active-matrix LCD panel in a fully functional self-contained audio and video projector with built-in speaker, two video inputs and compatibility with both VGA and Macintosh computers. Features include power zoom, power focus and rear projection. It weighs just 29 pounds, with a built-in handle for portability.

"The images from many LCD projectors really wash out unless they are shown in darkened rooms," Dicklich said. "Even when you turn the lights on, however, the Galaxy V470 is bright enough to maintain a well-defined, high contrast image on the wall."

Another version of the projector offers Chisholm's proprietary electronic image annotation feature. Named the Galaxy Model V470W, this version couples the projector with Chisholm's unique ColorWriter tablet and pen to provide an interactive presentation environment with the highest audience impact. The V470W list price is $9,995.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in the Silicon Valley city of Campbell, Chisholm pioneered LCD projection products and electronic annotation in 1986. Enthusiastically accepted by educators, trainers, workgroups and presenters, more than 60,000 of these LCD projection products designed by Chisholm have been sold.

Chisholm's unique annotation features have made it the leader in interactive projection solutions. Marketed through audiovisual equipment dealers nationwide under the name "Rainbow LCD" for business and "DataBook" for schools, these LCD panels include the world's first integrated sight, sound and writing panels.

Targeted for business, government and education applications, the Galaxy V470 is being marketed worldwide through this same network of dealers. Customers may call 800/888-4210 for the name of their nearest dealer. Deliveries will begin in January.

CONTACT: Chisholm

Allan L. Abbott, 408/559-1111

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