Epson 455Wi Interactive Projector

The Epson BrightLink 455Wi Interactive Projector is such an unusually powerful communications tool. The 455Wi can handle input in the NTSC, PAL and SECAM TV standards and it can project in 720p and 1080i high definition formats. Its 100 - 240 V AC power supply rounds out its international capabilities.

This projector mounts at the top of the same wall it's projecting onto. It can do so only because it's an ultra-short throw projector. An ultra-short throw projector, simply put, can project a larger picture at a shorter distance from the screen than a conventional projector can. In the case of the 455Wi that means it can project a 96" (2438.4mm) image measured diagonally from just two feet away from the screen.

Imagine the advantages of that kind of setup. You can practically stand right under the 455Wi and not cast a shadow on the screen. Nor will you have to wince from the projector's beam shining in your eyes.

This projector comes with many programs (both PC and Macintosh versions). Once you've installed the software on your computer you can actually write on your presentations as you give them using special inkless interactive pens (Two pens are included.). You don't need any special kind of electronic white board. Use a standard white board, blackboard, a wall-even wood paneling in a pinch.

In education, in business, in any situation where you need to capture and hold your audience's attention in a way that's both practical and imaginative you can't do better than the Epson BrightLink 455Wi Interactive Projector.

Epson 455Wi Specifications

• Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.5 x 19 x 6.1"
• Weight 14.1 lb.
• Projector Display System Epson 3LCD, 3-Chip Optical Engine
• Driving Method: Epson Poly-Silicon TFT Active Matrix
• Native Resolution 1280 x 800
• Number of Pixels 1,024,000 dots (1280 x 800) x 3
• Brightness 2500 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard)
• Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Colors 16.77 million colors
• Compatible USB Plug 'n Play for Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later

Lens System

• Lens F-number: 1.80
• Focal Length: 4.68mm
• Focus/Zoom Adjusting Manual focus
• Zoom Ratio: Digital zoom 1.0 - 1.35x
• Recommended Projection Size WXGA: 59 - 96" (1498.6 - 2438.4mm)
• XGA: 55 - 85" (1397 - 2159mm)

 General

• Lamp (Bulb) Lamp Type: E-TORL 230W UHE
• Lamp Life: Eco-Mode: Up to 3500 hours
• Normal Mode: Up to 2500 hours
• Fan Noise Eco-Mode: 28 dB
• Normal Mode: 35 dB
• Remote Control Yes

 Epson 455Wi Key Features

• Keystone Correction Vertical: ±5 degrees
• Ceiling Mountable Yes
• Rear Screen Projection Yes
• Projection Tilt Option Yes
• Built-in Speaker 12W
• Interfaces Computer/Component Video: D-sub 15 pin x 2
• S-Video: Mini DIN x 1
• Composite Video: RCA x 1
• Audio In x 3: RCA (L&R) x 1, Mini Stereo x 2
• Microphone In x 1
• Variable Audio Out: Mini Stereo x 1
• LAN Networking: RJ-45 x 1
• Serial: RS-232c x 1
• Monitor Out: D-sub 15 pin x 1
• USB Type B x 1 (USB display, interactive pen)
• USB Type A x 1 (USB memory device)
• Wireless Port 802.11 a/b/g (optional module sold separately)