Epson has launched nine new PowerLite long-throw projectors for K-12 classrooms. The new Epson PowerLite S39, X39, W39, 107, 108, 109W, 970, 980W, and 990U offer up to 4,000 lumens of brightness, 12,000 hours in ECO mode lamp life, and resolutions up to WUXGA.
The new PowerLite projectors also support 1:1 or BYOD environments with enhanced wireless technology to connect to multiple devices. To support BYOD classrooms, the projectors provide enhanced wireless display technology allowing teachers to connect the projector to up to 50 Chromebooks, PCs and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices. Educators can also simultaneously display up to four screens with the Epson iProjection 4 wireless display solution. They also include features to streamline the installation and setup process.
The Epson PowerLite projectors incorporate many features geared towards the K-12 classroom, including:
Ranging in price from $399 to $1079, the new PowerLite projectors will be available beginning in November through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, distribution, Epson.com, and the Epson Brighter Futures program.
Display analyst firm PMA Research follows the projector market. Their monthly and quarterly market sizing and trend reports show that the education vertical market is still one of the leading purchasers of projection technology.