Toshiba TDP-S25U Projector Delivers Affordable Performance and Bright Images in Virtually Any Environment

Business Wire, March 1, 2005

IRVINE, Calif. -- At $999(a), DLP Projector Features 1800 ANSI Lumens and 2000:1 Contrast Ratio

Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and provider of industry-leading portable computers, projectors and other mobile-related services and products, today introduced the TDP-S25U projector, a high-performance, portable presentation tool for educators, mobile professionals, corporate users and small-to-medium-sized businesses priced affordably at $999(a).

The TDP-S25U features a lightweight design and is ideal for use in virtually any room size. Its DLP(TM) (digital light processing) technology enables bright, high-quality images with 1800 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and native SVGA 800x600 resolution.

In addition to its no-compromise display, the TDP-S25U includes a range of multimedia capabilities and connectivity options such as composite, component and S-video inputs and audio in/out capabilities. A monitor output connector allows users to view presentations from an external display, in addition to what is projected on the screen. This feature allows presenters to face their audience directly, rather than turning around to read slides as they appear on the screen. Users can also connect the projector to a standard cable connection or DVD player, making it a multi-use projector that is ideal for both business and entertainment.

"The TDP-S25U is designed to be a cost-effective projector that offers superior brightness and functionality in its price category," said Alex Ijuin, assistant general manager for Toshiba DPD's Projector Business Unit of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Weighing only 6.6 pounds, users can easily transport the projector in between classrooms, offices or when traveling. The TDP-S25U sports a sleek, eye-catching exterior that is constructed of a metallic silver casing for a professional look and feel.

The TDP-S25U incorporates user-friendly features, including one-touch auto set up, keystone correction and a fully loaded remote control to ensure worry-free, professional presentations. Users simply plug the projector in and can begin making presentations.

With a whisper quiet fan that runs at approximately 33 dBA (decibel adjusted) in low mode, the projector will not distract the audience.

The Toshiba TDP-S25U is available immediately with a suggested retail price of $999(a). All Toshiba projectors are available through Toshiba's enterprise sales team and authorized distributors, dealers, VARs, retailers or mail-order outlets, and at www.toshibadirect.com.

Toshiba TDP-S25U projector:

        Model                                    TDP-S25U

Display Technology        Shape             0.55" DMD DLP(TM)
                      No. of Pixels        480,000 (800 x 600)
Projection Lens       Standard Lens   1.2x manual zoom/manual focus
                        F/f (mm)    F = 2.0 - 2.2, f = 18.2 - 21.84mm
Light Source                             180W (144W in low mode)
Brightness                                   1800 ANSI lumens
Native Resolution                             SVGA 800 x 600
Color Reproduction                       Full 16.7 Million Colors
Contrast Ratio                                   2000:1
Projection Screen Size
 (Diagonal)                                  30 - 300 inches
Projection Distance                           3.8 ft - 33 ft
Throw Ratio                                   1.6 - 1.94:1
Compatible Scanning    Horizontal
 Frequency                (kHZ)                 15 - 93kHz
                      Vertical (Hz)             50 - 85Hz
                          Video             1x RCA, 1x S-Video
Input Terminals          Color      1x mini D-sub 15, shared with RGB
                        Difference                signal
                                     1x stereo mini-jack, 2x RCA for
                          Audio          Video, 2x RCA for S-video
                           RGB                 2 x D-sub 15
                          Video              NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Input Signal Format      Color      HDTV/DTV (480p/480i/720p/1080i),
                        Difference                  DVD
                                    VGA, SVGA, XGA (compressed), SXGA
                                     (compressed), UXGA (compressed),
                           RGB                      MAC
Output Terminals          Audio            1x stereo mini-jack
                           RGB                    1x RGB
Keystone Correction                       Digital  /- 15 degrees
Noise Level                             37dBA (33dBA in low mode)
Internal Speaker                              1.0W Monaural
PC Interface                             RS232C (mini DIN-8 pin)
External Dimensions
 (WxDxH)                                   11.2" x 10.0" x 3.8"
Weight                                           6.6 lbs.
Power Consumption                                  250W
Power Source                                100-240V, 50/60Hz
Replacement Lamp                                 TLP-LV5
Box Contents                                  Remote Control
                                                Power Cord
                                                RGB Cable
                                                  CD-ROM
                                              User's Manual
                                            Soft Carrying Bag