NEC’s new LCD projectors (NP1150, NP2150, and MP3150) not only has a Reon-VX video processor, picture-in-picture functionality, and support for wired and wireless LAN, the company also claims that it is compatible with Windows Vista’s “Windows Network Projector” function.

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NEC’s National Sales Manager of Visual Display, Steven Macdonald said, “NEC invests heavily in research and development pioneering new display technologies based upon the requests and needs of our customers.  We offer our customers simply the best innovation, providing projection systems that deliver additional features guaranteeing optimal image quality. We pride ourselves on being able to predict our customers’ needs and bring products to market early leading the way in projector technologies.  Many of our university customers are now expressing interest in Vista compliant projectors and we are happy to offer the NP1150, NP2150 and NP3150 ready as of today.”

According to NEC, the new projectors are powered by the Reon VX Video processor, which uses Silicon Optix’s Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) technology. The chip uses full 10-bit signal processing, per-pixel motion-adaptive algorithms and a multidirectional diagonal filter that ensures the sharpest and most detailed images possible, the company says.

The new projectors also support Windows Vista’s “Windows Network Projector” function, allowing a user to run presentations via any network-connected Windows Vista PC by connecting the projector into a wired LAN. Additionally, users can plug a USB mouse and keyboard into the projector and remotely operate any networked PC through the projector using the Windows Remote Desktop function.
 
The new NP projectors also have a manual lens shift mechanism that allows an image to be projected both vertically and horizontally. NEC also says that the projectors will have five types of optional lenses (in addition to the standard lens) to accommodate a variety of environments, including conference rooms, halls and exhibitions.

Pricing and Availability

The NEC NP1150, NP2150 and NP3150 projectors are now available and will have an RRP of $5299, $6699, and $7799 respectively.

See: www.nec.com.au