Casio Receives Prestigious Education Technology Award For Its Ultra Short Throw Projector

DOVER, N.J., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce that its Ultra Short Throw Projector, the XJ-UT310WN, has received a 2014 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning magazine (a NewBay Media publication). The awards program recognizes software, hardware, network and web products that feature innovative applications that break new ground as well as those that added significant enhancements to proven education tools. All entries are given a rigorous test-driving by qualified educators in several rounds of judging. Products are also carefully screened by the publication's editorial team. Winners are showcased in the December 2014 issue of the magazine.

"It's a proud moment when Casio is recognized by the very community we aim to serve for having a high-quality product that meets educators' needs and enables them to more efficiently teach the leaders of tomorrow," said Matt Mustachio, General Manager of Casio's Business Projector Division. "After launching earlier this year, the Ultra Short Throw Projector has been extremely well-received among the education community and simply illustrates the importance of providing products that are forward-thinking and deliver quality technology results for the classroom."

Primarily designed for the education market where Ultra Short Throw projectors are becoming the standard, Casio's XJ-UT310WN is the world's brightest LampFree^® Ultra Short Throw projector^* available. It features an ultra short throw ratio of 0.28:1, produces 3100 lumens of brightness, and boasts WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution which is ideal for displaying HD content from video and computer sources. The XJ-UT310WN utilizes Casio's 5^th generation LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology which delivers a 20,000 hour estimated lifespan and achieves an increase in color spectrum compared with a mercury lamp. This LampFree^® light source also eliminates the need to replace unsafe mercury bulbs which helps to lower the projector's total cost of ownership and maximize the investment.

Casio's XJ-UT310WN comes equipped with the required connectivity and application tools needed to easily integrate today's mobile technology into the classroom, as well as a standard three (3) year parts and labor warranty plus a five (5) year or 10,000 hour warranty on the Hybrid Laser & LED light source. The XJ-UT310WN is available for purchase through Casio's National Pro AV dealer network and authorized distributors for an MSRP of $1,999.99. For additional information on Casio's XJ-UT310WN and its full portfolio of LampFree^® projectors, visit www.CasioLampFree.com 

*Based on Casio Market research of available non Mercury Lamp source Short Throw Projectors as of March 31, 2014

About Casio LampFree^® Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree^® projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.  Casio has four series of LampFree^® projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree^® technology, please visit www.CasioLampFree.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.CasioUSA.com.

About Tech & Learning
For over 30 years, Tech & Learning has been — and continues to be — the leading resource for K-12 leaders. Its publications, Web sites and events provide factual and evaluative information on trends, products, and strategies to educators who purchase technology products in their districts and schools. Tech & Learning, published by NewBay Media LLC, delivers the highest quality content and essential resources to manage, train, and teach technology. For more information, visit www.TechLearning.com.

About NewBay Media LLC
NewBay Media is positioned at the center of the world's most dynamic industries—Music, AV/Pro Audio, Consumer Electronics/Gaming, Video & Broadcast, and Education. We connect and inform millions of constituents in these industries through our award-winning content, integrated media capabilities, and high-profile network-building and informative events. NewBay proudly serves some of the broadest BtoB professional and music enthusiast communities in the world through over 60 print and digital publications, 100 integrated web and mobile applications, 75 conferences and conventions, custom marketing services and ecommerce capabilities. Find out more at www.newbaymedia.com.

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