New Dell Projector Delivers Big Performance for the Home, Office at a Small Price.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003 Customers can now display wall-sized images of everything from sporting events to presentations to video games and DVDs on a Dell 2200MP projector, introduced today for $899. "We designed the 2200MP to meet the demands of customers that want a projector that can be easily used in the office and at home, as projectors become a more common component in the home digital entertainment center See digital media server. ," said Scott O'Hare, vice-president and general manager, Dell Software and Peripherals. "For an attractive price, this projector provides an outstanding image and high-quality features." The 2200MP projector uses the latest Digital Light Processing (DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic )(tm) DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory (a) projection technology to generate high resolution images at a 1700:1 contrast ratio with a maximum brightness of 1200 ANSI lumens(b) for crisp video and graphics. For true plug-and-play operation, an auto-sync feature adjusts the output resolution to match that of the input device up to SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. + (1400x1050 dpi). At 4.7 lbs, the projector weighs less than many notebook computers but still provides advanced features such as motion-adaptive hardware de-interlacing -- which digitally smoothes out pixilated pix·i·lat·ed or pix·il·lat·ed adj. 1. Behaving as if mentally unbalanced; very eccentric. 2. Whimsical; prankish. 3. Slang Intoxicated; drunk. images, a power-saving auto shutdown mode, and preset and user-programmable video modes for easy custom-configuration. Accessories that ship standard with each 2200MP projector include a sturdy, hard foam carrying case; all video cables, including S-Video, composite video, component video/HDTV, audio, VGA and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. ; a quick start guide; and a remote control. Also standard is a 1-year limited warranty(c) and Advance Exchange Service(d). Initial availability will be in North America, with other countries to follow in the coming months. Additional information and specifications can be found at www.dell.com/projectors. Technical specifications of the 2200MP projector include: -- Native 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. (800 x 600 dpi) resolution with auto-sync to SXGA+ -- Single chip DLP DDR technology -- 1.2x manual zoom lens -- Native 4:3 aspect ratio with 16:9 option -- Built in 2W speaker -- 200-watt, user-replaceable P-VIP lamp; 2,000 hours -- 16.7M true colors -- +/- 16 degree (32 degree total) digital keystone correction -- Includes AC power input, one 15 pin D-sub connector for analog RBG/Component Video/HDTV signal inputs, one 15-pin D-sub for PC output, one Composite Video (RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. ) input, one S-Video input, one USB mouse input, one 3.5 mm phone jack for line audio input -- 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. , NTSC 4.43, PAL (B,D,G,H,I,M,N), 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. (B,D,G,K,K1,L) and HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates (480i/P; 576i/P, 720P; 1080i) compatible -- Image size adjustable from 27.9" to 337.5" (diagonal) -- FCC Class B Certified -- 250W power consumption (full) -- 37 dBA (normal operation); 34 dBA (eco-mode) sound output -- 10.5"x8.5"x3.4" (WxDxH); 4.7 lbs About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $38.2 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. (a) DLP DDR technology is based on a unique semiconductor known as the Digital Micromirror Device A Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD is an optical semiconductor that is the core of DLP projection technology, and was invented by Dr. Larry Hornbeck and Dr. William E. "Ed" Nelson of Texas Instruments (TI) in 1987. , or DMD (1) (Digital Micromirror Device) See DLP. (2) (Digital Multi-layer Disk) See high-def DVD formats. . It was invented by Texas Instruments in 1987. The DMD is a fast, reflective digital light switch. It can be combined with image processing, memory, a light source and optics to form a DLP system capable of projecting large, bright, seamless, high-contrast color images with unmatched color fidelity and consistency. The Dell 2200MP incorporates the latest generation of DLP DDR technology. (b) Based on ANSI/NAPM IT7 .228-1997 tests of 73 units, September 2003, with average ANSI Lumens 1118. Bulb brightness degrades with usage. Dell recommends replacing your bulb after 2000 hours of usage. (c) For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm. (d) Replacement system or replacement part will be dispatched, if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting, in advance of receipt of returned defective system. Defective unit must be returned. Bulbs have a 90 day limited warranty. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. All pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra, and vary. U.S. new purchases only. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography or photography. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. DLP and Digital Light Processing are trademarks of Texas Instruments. |
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