Toshiba Announces LCD Projector with 3,000 ANSI Lumens

Toshiba today introduced the TLP-X3000U LCD projector with 3,000 ANSI lumens that is designed for mobile professionals, educators, corporate trainers, and small-to-medium sized businesses who would like a lightweight, high-performance projector. The product has an estimated single unit price of $1,739

Weighing 6.2 pounds, the TLP-X3000U features Toshiba's latest enhanced Natural Color Enhancer3 (NCE3) which makes presentation colors exceptionally sharp and vivid. Packaged in a compact form factor, the projector features XGA 1024 x 768 resolution and 400:1 contrast ratio to deliver bright, captivating images for the classroom or conference room.

The TLP-X3000U also incorporates a unique security feature. A removable palm-sized control panel on the projector is specially designed with a self-assigned password for theft prevention. When the control panel is removed, the projector is no longer operable unless the password is entered on the remote control.

The TLP-X3000U includes other features that Toshiba is incorporating throughout its latest line of projectors, including:

• One-touch auto setup on a fully-loaded presentation remote to ensure worry-free, professional presentations even in the most unforgiving environments;
• "Blackboard" function that allows wall color adjustment when projecting on a non-screen surface for more attractive and clear presentations;
• Digital zoom function on the remote control allowing the presenter to zoom in on a specific image presentation element such as spreadsheet numbers or other important details;
• Password protection and key-lock function to prevent unauthorized use;
• Instant power shut down capability that enables the projector to power off instantly once disconnected from the power outlet with no cool-down time required.

"Toshiba's latest LCD projector, the TLP-X3000U, offers an incredibly bright and clear display with easy functionality in a compact and lightweight form factor," said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. "Mobile presenters and educators will appreciate the outstanding image quality and extensive presentation features of the TLP-X3000U projector, while knowing that their investment is protected with the built-in security features."

Offering users a variety of connectivity options, the TLP-X3000U projector includes composite video and S-video inputs, audio in and variable audio output capabilities. The special monitor-out capabilities allow users to display and view images on a monitor and screen simultaneously. This feature allows the presenter to face their audience directly rather than turning around to read slides as they appear on the screen.

The TLP-X3000U also includes automatic vertical keystone correction (plus or minus 30 degrees) that instantly projects a square image even when the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen. Ensuring that the presentation is the center of attention, the TLP-X3000U offers whisper-quiet operation of only 33 decibels (dB) (in low mode) - quieter than a soft conversation.

The Toshiba TLP-X3000U is currently available through Toshiba's authorized distributors, VARs, retailers, mail-order outlets and www.ToshibaDirect.com.