EPSON has lowered the price on the world's smallest, lightest, brightest high-performance class multimedia projector; new MSRP announced

Business Wire, June 12, 1996

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1996--EPSON, the world's leading provider of high-performance portable projectors, Wednesday announced a price reduction of its latest generation of high luminance, full-color liquid crystal multimedia projectors, the EPSON ELP-3300.

This new projector is now available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $7,999.

Unequivocally the smallest and lightest high-performance class VGA projector in the world, the ELP-3300 offers mobile presenters a brighter solution than any other available today.

The ELP-3300 is 75% brighter than any ordinary projector. At under 17 pounds and with a 3-ring binder-sized footprint of 11.2" x 16.3" x 5.9", the ELP-3300 is 37% smaller and 35% lighter (by six pounds) than its closest competitor.

For high-quality viewing, the ELP-3300's three high-aperture LCDs feature 921,600 pixels (total) and a maximum resolution of 640 x 480, enabling reproduction of PC or Mac images in up to 16.7 million colors. Users select a screen size ranging from 21" to 300" diagonally, on which images are reproduced.

At 350 true ANSI lumens, the ELP-3300 is the brightest of any high performance projector in the "under 20 pounds" class. As a result, viewers can enjoy large, clear images in offices, conference rooms or auditoriums, even when the lights are on!

The ELP-3300 is equipped with a format analyzer that automatically distinguishes between PCs and Macs, as well as PAL, SECAM and NTSC video. All input ports and cables are supplied with the projector for connecting a user's existing video and VGA-capable computer displays.

The ELP-3300 also comes with a powerful remote control device that features a convenient track ball and utility software, allowing remote adjustment of volume, brightness and other levels. Additionally, EPSON offers a line of accessories, including carrying cases and high performance screens.

Carrying a manufacturer's suggested list price of $7,999, the EPSON ELP-3300 is available through the company's AV VAR dealer network. EPSON sells the ELP-3300 with a one year warranty, which includes EPSON ExtraCare Road Service and is supported by the EPSON Connection, a toll-free customer support and technical assistance line. For more information on EPSON and its products, call 800-GO-EPSON or visit Epson's Website at http://www.epson.com.

EPSON offers an extensive array of image capture, image output and portable storage products. For the OEM market, a variety of component and electronic devices is available.

Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is an affiliate of Seiko Epson Corp., a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demand for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America has headquarters in Torrance. -0-

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Nancy Napurski or Susie Mitchell, 310/782-4380

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