Epson Now Shipping PowerLite Home 20 Projector

Dec. 19, 2005 – Epson America Inc. announced it is now shipping its new Epson PowerLite Cinema Home 20 projector to select dealers in the U.S. and Canada, with an estimated street price of $999 (U.S.). The product also is now available through Epson's Web site at www.epsonstore.com.

The Epson PowerLite Home 20 is a new 480p native resolution 3LCD projector that comes equipped with everything necessary for entry-level users and video enthusiasts to enjoy big screen movies, video games, televised events, PC use and more. Its sleek design not only makes it an ideal installation projector, but its small shape also allows it to be used as a portable, table-top solution that can be set up in other rooms around the home or even transported to other locations and special events. Other key features and benefits for end-users include:

• 1,200 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio
• Epson 3LCD™ technology for brilliant image quality with rich, accurate colors (uses eight bits per color to project more than 16.7 million colors)
• Optical/offset lens shift to easily setup viewing space in any area without distortion
• Short throw distance, allowing for projection of an 80-inch widescreen image from 6.6 feet away
• Six preset color modes tailored for different lighting conditions
• 3,000-hour lamp life
• Input sources for component video, VGA (for PC use) and composite video

The PowerLite Home 20 also comes with an 80-inch, pull-up, floor-standing, 16:9 widescreen that is portable and easy to store within its compact, carrying case.

"The PowerLite Home 20 is an outstanding value for customers who want to bring the excitement of a cinematic experience into their homes and have the versatility of using it with other components, such as a DVD player, computer, an HDTV cable box or satellite receiver, video game console, and more," said Fabia Ochoa, group product manager, Home Entertainment Division, Epson America. "And, considering the visual benefits that come from Epson's 3LCD technology, consumers know their projected images are going to look great, no matter what video device they're connecting to it."

SOURCE Epson