14 DAY TRIAL // Well, I was actually wondering when Toshiba was going to make its already weekly projector-related announcement. And it seems I don't have to wait any longer, as the company has just announced the release of the TLP-XC2000U model, a device that integrates a CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) document camera with a 3-mega pixel resolution, 16X zoom and built-in LED light for capturing 3D images, fine text and microscopic details for big-screen display.
Since the device features Toshiba's Natural Color Enhancer3 (NCE3), users can project images with a very good level of sharpness and clarity. At just 8.8 pounds, the TLP-XC2000U projector sports an impressive 2,000 ANSI lumens, XGA 1024 x 768 native resolution and 400:1 contrast ratio. The projector is HDTV/DTV compatible and the lamp life can be extended up to 3,000 hours in Eco-Mode for energy and cost savings.
Unfortunately, despite of the overall interesting features this thing can provide, the connectivity department is not exactly great, as the projector only sports a D-sub 15 RGB interface, one S-Video interface and one Composite Video connector, as well as a stereo mini-jack (no HDMI, sadly and no 1080p either).
However, the projector is designed with a sophisticated approach to security, a removable palm-sized control panel. When the security panel is removed, the projector is no longer operable unless the password is entered on the remote control or when the removable panel is replaced.
"The Toshiba TLP-XC2000U projector with advanced, integrated document camera will capture any audience's attention and give presenters and educators the ability to show the latest products, archeological samples or a page from a textbook instantly," said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. "The TLP-XC2000U projector is another example of Toshiba's dedication to creating the best quality presentation solutions at unbeatable pricing for educators, small-to-medium businesses and corporate trainers."
Taking into account the advanced features it can provide, it's actually no wonder that Toshiba's latest projector is not exactly cheap. Thus, the TLP-XC2000U retails for around $1,099, which, nevertheless, is considered a value price by the company, at least for the targeted market segment.
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