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May 27, 2008 – Epson, the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers, today announced the Epson Stylus Photo R2880, a professional printer designed for photographers who seek the highest-quality sellable photographic and fine art prints. Incorporating the same technology as the Epson Stylus Pro printer line, the 13-inch Epson R2880 features Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology, and a high-performance print head for professional photographic output. The printer also features Radiance Technology, an innovation that smoothes color transitions and optimizes highlight and shadow detail. The Epson R2880 replaces the Epson R2400 as the flagship of Epson’s 13-inch printer lineup.

“Photographers will demand this printer for one primary reason - it will enable them to create the world’s finest exhibition-quality prints,” said Patrick Chen, product manager, Epson America Inc. “After three years of uncompromising development, the 13-inch wide Epson Stylus Photo R2880 will redefine the standards for creative control and print quality photographers expect from Epson.” Read more

With the Epson MovieMate 72, you can view DVDs up to 8 times larger than on a 40” TV. In fact, the MovieMate 72 was used to project “Oscar’s Greatest Moments” behind the scenes on last Sunday’s broadcast of the Academy Awards!

Engineered for “high def” home cinema enthusiasts, the Epson MovieMate 72 is the industry’s first high-definition combo projector with true HD (720p) resolution and HDMI connectivity. Also, the Epson MovieMate 72 upconverts standard resolution DVDs (480p) to 720p resolution and features three-chip (3LCD) projection technology for excellent image quality. Read more

The new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB is the ultimate way to view movies, sporting events and video games with true 1080p native resolution, the industry’s best high definition signal to date. The 1080UB delivers precise color and detail, so you don’t miss a moment of the action. New UltraBlack technology and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (4000:1 native) show incredible shadow detail and the deepest blacks possible. And with dual HDMI 1.3 connectivity, the 1080UB will meet your entertainment both now and in the future.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB is now available through authorized Epson projector dealers and select retail outlets for $2,799 (after $200 mail-in rebate). www.epson.com

January 8, 2008 – Epson is again driving innovation in the world of digital home entertainment technology with the launch of a new projector that delivers true 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and contrast ratios measuring up to 50,000:1. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB takes advantage of the industry’s newest-generation 3LCD optical engine – the D7 chip set with C²Fine and new UltraBlack technology and is designed to give do-it-yourself home entertainment aficionados the industry’s best image quality yet for projectors in the sub-$3,000 price category.

Designed to maximize the viewing experiences of virtually any high definition content, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB can produce display sizes up to 120 inches, which is more than eight times the display area of a 40-inch big screen television. The primary objective for this projector is to produce an unforgettable high definition viewing experience with movie theater impact in virtually anyone’s home. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB is now available in the U.S. through authorized Epson projector dealers and select retail outlets. Additionally, Epson America is now offering a $200 mail-in rebate with this model, bringing the total cost after rebate to $2,799. Read more

Whether you're a risk-taking creative letting intuition lead the way, a work-obsessed perfectionist concentrating on every detail, or a budget-minded realist focusing on the necessities, your personality helps determine your unique inner printing needs.

A new site from printer giant Epson -- Epsonality.com offers consumers a fun and interactive way to find the perfect printer or all-in-one based on a specific "Epsonality" type. Read more

Oct. 22, 2007 – Epson America Inc. today announced that it is advancing its award-winning line of high definition projectors for the ever-growing home theater market with the launch of the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720. This new high definition projector is engineered to set a new standard in performance among all 720p native resolution projectors currently on the market. To meet that promise, it comes loaded with cutting-edge technology and high-end features typically reserved for much more expensive projectors. The result is stunning HD image quality at up to 120 inches, incredible color control and the hassle-free setup, service and support Epson has become famous for – all for $1,299 (estimated street price). The combination makes the Home Cinema 720 the perfect choice for any home theater enthusiast. The Home Cinema 720 will be available in late-October through authorized Epson resellers. Read more

Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leader of solutions for digital photographers, Epson America Inc. announces the Storage Viewer Travel Pack, a must-have companion to its popular line of multimedia storage viewers. Compatible with the Epson P-5000, P-3000, P-4000 and P-2000, the Travel Pack includes everything an on-the-go digital photographer needs for an extended trek with one of these devices.

Designed to enhance the usability of the popular Epson multimedia storage viewer, the Travel Pack includes a durable and protective carrying case for the viewer with pockets for accessories, such as extra memory cards or batteries, and it attaches to a belt or even a camera case. The pack also includes a dual battery charger that is specific to the storage viewer and a car charger that enhances efficiency by enabling users to recharge batteries while driving. Other components include a portable viewing stand that folds neatly to fit into the carrying case, a microfiber cleaning cloth and a protective film for the viewer's high-resolution Photo Fine Ultra LCD viewing screen. Read more

Sept. 5, 2007 – For people who want a quick and easy way to print stacks of durable, professional quality photos, Epson America Inc. is launching its newest line of compact photo printers. PictureMate Dash and PictureMate Zoom are perfect companions to any digital camera, enabling consumers to easily print professional quality 4”x6” photos at home or on the go, day or night, with or without a computer.

A PictureMate model has been the best-selling dedicated 4”x6” photo printer at retail for the last three years. This line is designed for the Chief Memory Officer™ (CMO) of the family who wants long-lasting, durable photos to document not only life’s milestones but also the “ministones.” Using Epson’s exclusive archival printing technology with vibrant color and crisp detail, PictureMate transforms digital images into beautiful, long-lasting prints that resist fading generations longer and have better image quality than traditional lab or kiosk prints. PictureMate prints last up to 96 years in a glass frame and over 200 years in an album and are even smudge, scratch and water resistant. In fact, no other small format printer offers such remarkable durability. Read more

Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug ... Load ... Play ... These three simple words explain the basic steps required to set up and experience your very own indoor/outdoor instant home cinema. Epson America Inc. today announced two affordable home entertainment products that deliver this type of convenience and fun -- the Epson MovieMate 50 and Epson MovieMate 72 all-in-one projector, DVD and music player combos.

Both solutions enable virtually anyone to quickly and easily set up and view stunning, larger-than-life video experiences (up to eight times larger than a 40-inch widescreen TV) with Dolby Digital audio, in practically any location. Whether users are enjoying DVD movies, playing video games, watching favorite sporting events, or playing music and videos from MP3 players like the Apple iPod, Epson MovieMate can handle it all. Read more

Aug. 22, 2007 – Epson America, Inc. today unveils its latest scanner for the advanced amateur and creative consumer markets. The Epson Perfection® V500 Photo color scanner provides professional results with 6400 dpi optical resolution to enable extraordinary enlargements at a groundbreaking price. Also featuring Epson’s new ReadyScan™ LED technology, which delivers fast scans and no warm-up time, the Epson V500 Photo is an outstanding value for only $249.99.

With 6400 dpi optical resolution, users can create 17” x 22” or bigger enlargements from film with incredible detail and accuracy. Additionally, with 48-bit color depth and a 3.4 dynamic range, the Epson V500 Photo produces scans with brilliant, true-to-life colors. Read more