Epson Launches Three Bright, Portable, Value-Priced Projectors for Small Business

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced three new VS-series projectors that provide small businesses with high-brightness at low costs. All three models deliver 2,600 lumens of color and white light output(2) – the VS210 ($399*) offers SVGA resolution, the VS310 ($499*) delivers XGA resolution, and the VS315W ($599*) provides WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution for users looking to leverage widescreen notebooks and high-definition content. In addition, weighing in at 5.1 pounds, all three models are lightweight and travel friendly for ease-of-use when on the road.

"Since Epson introduced the VS-series last year, we have received insightful customer feedback and requests to expand the product line to give budget conscious small businesses the brightness they need without the high prices," said Jason Meyer, product manager, Epson America. "With these needs in mind, Epson has improved its VS projectors to deliver increased brightness, affordability, performance, and ease-of-use."

The VS210, VS310 and VS315W offer easy-to-use connectivity and control features, including USB Plug 'n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from a PC or Mac® computer via a USB connection, as well as automatic vertical keystone correction for easy image alignment and fast setup. In addition, the new VS models feature Direct Power On and Off for wall switch power control and Instant On/Off® which instantly powers the projector on and off with no cool down time. All Epson projectors come equipped with the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver vibrant images, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations. 3LCD technology provides an energy-efficient and reliable light engine which uses available lamp light to create stunning images, and in contrast to 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness(3).

Availability and Support

The Epson VS210, VS310 and VS315W will be available in Sept. 2011 through national resellers, mail order and distribution. All models come with a standard one-year limited warranty that includes two elite technical support services – Epson PrivateLine® phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line via a phone card included with the product, and a Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in two business days. For additional information about the VS-series, visit www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 75,000 employees in 100 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

* Estimated street price. Actual prices may vary.

(1) Based upon Q1 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.

(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1,038 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

SOURCE Epson