BenQ Launches Three New Projectors

September 9, 2005 – BenQ today announced the CP120 micro-portable digital projector, the newest addition to the company’s line of high-performance, award-winning wireless digital projectors. Ideal for small businesses and mobile professionals, the CP120 weighs only 2.9 pounds and offers flexible wireless connectivity with compatibility for the three most common variations of the IEEE802.11 wireless standard (i.e., 802.11a/b/g).

The CP120 provides a solid feature set that includes XGA native resolution, an ANSI brightness rating of 1500 lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. In addition, the CP120 features BenQ’s proprietary Golden Ratio Color Wheel that provides high-grade color reproduction. For example, using the Golden Ratio Color Wheel, the CP120 produces more natural flesh tones by delivering better color saturation on red and blue than standard RGB without sacrificing green.

BenQ’s CP120 features a password function for enhanced security purposes and has a cooling-off time of 30-seconds. Travelers can easily take advantage of the high altitude mode, no-hassle sliding lens door, spring adjusting foot, and position hole fit for a tripod, which makes the projector not only easy to use, but also easy to transport.

Professional graphic designers will benefit from the sRGB color reproduction. In addition, some of the optical technology behind the CP120 was developed by leading developer Carl Zeiss Optical System Design.

The projector is compatible with several video system input/output configurations, including NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV and HDTV (1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p and RGBHV).

Availability
The CP120 will be available in September for an estimated MSRP of $1,899 and can be purchased through authorized BenQ distribution channels.

New High-Value General-Purpose Digital Projector For Home and Business
The new MP610 digital projector is a high-value, general-purpose unit that is ideal for home and business applications. The MP610 offers a strong mid-range solution for open environments such as living rooms and conference rooms, featuring SVGA native resolution of 800 x 600, a brightness of 2000 ANSI lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio.

BenQ’s MP610 offers an auto-off function (5, 10, 15, 20 min.) and an ultra-long lamp life of 3000/4000 hours for enhanced projector life and overall viewing time. The sRGB color reproduction is perfect for graphic professionals who require the best color quality. The MP610 is ideal for everyone, especially travelers, who can now enjoy perfect projection while on the road using the special high altitude mode.

The MP610 is compatible with several different video system input/output configurations, including NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV (480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i). Whether used in home, business or public environment, the MP610 is equipped with a password protection function for maximum security. In addition, the MP610 features BenQ proprietary Golden Ratio Color Wheel that provides high-grade color reproduction to produce more natural flesh tones by delivering better color saturation on red and blue than standard RGB without sacrificing green. This feature enhancement brings a rich true color picture to all video formats, especially your favorite DVD, high definition television show, or sporting event.

For optimum viewing, the MP610 features nine application modes that shift color, brightness and contrast levels based on the type of use, whether it be gaming or simply watching a video.

Availability
The MP610 will be available in September with an estimated MSRP of $1,199. It can be purchased through authorized BenQ distribution Channels.

New Micro-Portable Palm-Sized Digital Projector
The micro-portable P1 Palm Projector is about the size of the palm of your palm, and weighing only 1.7 pounds, the P1 Palm Projector offers extreme portability for gaming and mobile computer users to transport the unit hassle-free, without having to spend extra time packing up and disassembling a clunky, heavy projector.

The P1 Palm Projector contains a solid feature set that includes VGA native resolution, an ANSI brightness rating of 300 lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a 40� to 100� throw distance. The projector is compatible with a variety of video system input/output configurations, including PC, Mac, NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV (with optional cable).

“BenQ continues to demonstrate technological leadership by creating innovative projectors that set a new standard in size for micro-portable projectors,� said Jeff Chen, business division head of projectors for BenQ. “We realize the growing need for small, high-performance projector technology for the mobile professional and on-the-go computer user.�

Availability
The P1 Palm Projector will be available in Q4 2006 for an estimated MSRP of $399.

For more information about BenQ, visit their website at BenQ.com.

SOURCE BenQ