14 DAY TRIAL // The people over at Toshiba have launched several interesting projectors lately in an attempt to provide at least one model for each segment of this specialized market. And it would seem that the company's list of announcements is far from over, as Toshiba just rolled out the new TDP-EW25U model, which boasts a very short projection distance (48 cm - 1.52 meters), being a very suitable solution for conference rooms.
The main advantage of this very short throw projector is that it can be placed or mounted closer to the screen so that the amount of ambient light that can degrade the image quality is reduced, resulting in a more luminous image. When ceiling mounted, the TDP-EW25U projector's "extreme short projection" technology eliminates eye glare and screen shadowing when the presenter is close to the screen. When used as a portable projector, the "extreme short projection" and 100-percent optical offset lens projects the image up and out, allowing for placement of the unit at various table heights, such as on a credenza, at the end of a desk, conference table or even a low coffee table.
The TDP-EW25U projects fine text and images with 2,600 ANSI lumens and features DLP BrilliantColor technology that utilizes up to six separate colors: red, blue, green, cyan, yellow and magenta for a wider variety of accurate, vibrant colors that won't fade over time (the BrilliantColor technology enables up to a 50 percent increase in the brightness of colors). Moreover, the projector also features a WXGA 1280 x 800 native resolution, razor sharp contrast ratio of 2000:1 and offers on-the-go professionals the option to deliver "PC-free" presentations with a USB thumb drive by simply storing the presentation in JPEG format and connecting to the USB port.
Moreover, the TDP-EW25U can be networked and controlled remotely via a wired LAN connection, which is password protected for increased security. The Toshiba TDP-EW25U projector's network capability also allows IT administrators to remotely control the projector over a network and receive e-mail notification via SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for issues related to temperature, fan and lamp status.
The device is also HDTV/DTV compatible and it integrates data, video and audio connectivity features, as it comes packaged in a sleek, high-tech casing with multiple computer inputs (two RGB 15-pin), two video inputs for composite and S-video, two components (shared with computer inputs), one-watt stereo speaker, type A USB port and both wired and wireless connectivity options. Other features include variable audio out, digital zoom and auto set, which allows users to automatically synchronize the settings between their PCs and the projector.
"The TDP-EW25U projector is simply the best-equipped widescreen presentation solution on the market today," said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. "Attractively priced, this incredibly flexible next-generation presentation device gives professionals and consumers everything they need and want in a projector, wider viewing space, easy set up, wireless networking, unbelievable brightness and accurate, lifelike color reproduction."
The device retails for around $1,899, which seems to be a rather OK price to pay for this thing, taking into consideration the numerous features it has to offer.
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