Sharp Introduces a Ultraportable Projector That Goes from Briefcase to Boardroom with Ease.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4613703 MAHWAH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004 Sharp introduces a sleek, lightweight, personal 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) projector that can easily fit into a carry-on bag with a laptop. The Notevision(R) projector, model XR-1S, combines high brightness and high quality Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss (September 11, 1816 – December 3, 1888) was an optician commonly known for the company he founded, Zeiss. (TM) optics, making it the ultimate choice for both data and video projection. "As digital front projection becomes an integral tool for sales, corporate communication and education, business professionals require a compact, portable projector that performs well and can travel as frequently as they do," said Bruce Pollack pollack: see cod. pollack or pollock Either of two commercially important North Atlantic species of food fish in the cod family (Gadidae). , associate director of marketing, Sharp LCD Products Division. "The XR-1S is easy to use with an intuitive set-up and excellent resolution." About the size of a pair of paperback novels, the XR-1S measures 9.7 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 4.8 (D) inches and weighs just over three pounds, making it the perfect on-the-road presentation companion. Set-up is a snap with a faster start-up than traditional projectors; on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. interactive help for easy set-up and operation assistance; color-coded connectors and backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. operation keys. To control the presentation's pace and appearance from anywhere in a presentation room, the projector includes a credit card sized remote with mouse, resize Verb 1. resize - change the size of; make the size more appropriate size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size rescale - establish on a new scale and freeze functions. Dazzling Images and Long Lasting Lamp for Low Total Cost of Ownership For precise image reproduction from a laptop, the XR-1S has a 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. resolution and is compatible with 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. +. It can project a brilliant image in any room or run any application with a vibrant 1500:1 contrast ratio for realistic black tones. Users can vary the projector's brightness, choosing between the "standard" operating mode (1100 ANSI lumens) or low-power "economy" mode (970 ANSI lumens). The low-power mode provides a low total cost of ownership since the projector can run for up to 4,000 hours, or about four hours a work day for four years. The XR-1S low power mode also provides reduced fan noise and power consumption, making the projector both quiet and economical to operate. The Notevision projector creates a crystal clear picture for an occasional home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. set-up or to show the big game in high definition at home. The XR-1S supports all image formats up to a 1080i 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 resolution. Sports fans, movie buffs and video game aficionados can choose between standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) images to match the content source. It has a high-quality scaler that transforms TV signals into non-interlaced representation for a better picture. Price and Availability The new Notevision XR-1S will be available in May 2004 through authorized dealers, retailers and resellers at a for a suggested list price of $1,895 and an estimated street price of $1,299. For more information, please contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, LCD Products Division, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430-2135, or dial 1-866-4-VISUAL (1-866-484-7825). For online product information, visit Sharp's LCD Products Division Web site at www.SharpLCD.com. E-mail: ProLCD@SharpSEC.com. Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based marketing and sales subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core technologies that are integral to shaping the next generation of home entertainment products, appliances, networked, multifunctional office solutions and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(TM) Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit(TM) digital audio products, SharpVision(R) projection products, Viewcam(R) camcorders, Carousel(R) microwaves, IMAGER(TM) digital multifunctional systems, Notevision(R) multimedia projectors, and the Zaurus(TM) mobile data terminal. Sharp Electronics Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people throughout the U.S. supporting more than 50 product lines. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4613703 |
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