14 DAY TRIAL // It would seem that Epson's been on quite a roll lately, launching quite a wide array of products in several of the most important areas of the consumer electronics' market. Thus, after announcing yesterday its high-end EMP-TW2000 3LCD projector, the company has come back with two new compact combo models from its MovieMate series, namely the 50 and 72 units, which provide low-end/mid-range features at some pretty affordable prices.
Thus, according to the company, both of these projecting solutions allow users to quickly and easily set up and view images in high-quality (up to eight times larger than a 40-inch widescreen TV) with Dolby Digital audio, in practically any location. And since we're talking about quality, it's worth mentioning the fact that both projectors provide average video features, the MovieMate 50 featuring a low-end 480p native resolution, while the MovieMate 72 attains a maximum resolution of 720p, with the help of 3LCD projection technology.
Epson also boasts that it's one of the first companies to provide a series of combo projectors, namely special models that do not require external video inputs, since they come packed with their own built-in playback capabilities. Thus, besides the already "classical" connectivity features, the two new MovieMates also sport built-in DVD players and even support video playback from media players and even Apple's iPod.
"Beyond all of the incredibly easy-to-use features you get with the Epson MovieMate 50 and Epson MovieMate 72, a major benefit is how they can transform an ordinary display into an extraordinary 'go big' experience," said Mike Isgrig, director of multimedia projection products, Epson America. "Furthermore, they're so incredibly versatile that they easily enhance special occasions such as receptions, parties, vacations, and backyard barbeques with entertainment that goes wherever you go."
The MovieMate 50 model can be considered one of the most affordable projectors on the market, as it retails for around 800 US dollars, while the more advanced MovieMate 72 is available for around 2000 US dollars, a relatively fair price for a mid-range device with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve such as this one.
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