NOBO digital multimedia projectors.
UK - ACCO Multi Media Group has announced an initial three models in its range of Nobo digital multi-media projectors. All are based on Texas Instruments' market-leading DLP technology, offering high-end features and technology and significant price comparability with analogue LCD projectors.

The Nobo X20M, X11P and S11E are exclusively specified by ACCO to meet the requirements of users in the business, presentation and education market sectors. Portable, lightweight, compact designs, they offer performance specifications that include high luminosity and contrast ratios, almost silent operation, high reliability, long operating life and virtual plug and play operation, say ACCO.

All three models feature the Texas Instruments DLP, 12ยบ double data rate Digital Mirror Device (DMD) chips, progressive scanning, Pixelworks image processing, 4:3 and 16:9 ratio display modes, PAL, SECAM, NTSC and HDTV compatibility, digital keystone correction, VGA, component, S-video and composite video inputs, PC/Mac compatibility, on screen display menu adjustment, magnesium alloy housing, wireless remote control with laser pointer, front and rear positioned remote receivers, and Kensington security slot.

Top of the range is the Nobo X20M, providing high resolution, high contrast imaging and a 2000 lumens brightness rating. The resultant sharp image quality without pixelization, makes the X20M suitable for all AV applications. A top-of-the-range Silicon Image 504 Digital Video Processor is used for ultra-high performance progressive image scanning. The superior imaging of the X20M enables it to be used in large meeting and conference rooms and in normal ambient light levels. Despite its high performance, the X20M weighs in at just 6.6lbs and is highly portable. Two built-in speakers are also included.

The X11P is a micro portable XGA projector that providing high image resolution, contrast and luminosity from a unit about the size of a VHS tapes case. The unit weighs less than a kilo, fitting into a PC carry case or can be stored in a desk drawer. Easy to set up and operate - plug and play - the X11P is sufficiently powerful to perform business or education presentation applications and television and video projection in the classroom or the home.

The S11E is a general-purpose business and education projector, which offers all of the performance advantages of DPL DDR technology, at an affordable price point. Bright and high contrast picture performance, and a comprehensive array of computer and video inputs, makes this a versatile business and teaching tool. Magnesium housing ensures that the unit is both lightweight and robust, making the S11E suitable for a whole range of portable applications. DLP digital projector technology provides advantages over analogue LCD-based products as they offer a brighter sharper image, higher contrast ratio, lower operating noise, better reliability, longer operational life, more than 16.7 million colours and the same technology as used for digital cinema.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)


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