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Where will you be watching the Big Game? How would you like to view it using your very own Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD projector? Epson has announced a new giveaway on Facebook, with a chance to win the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector!

Whether you're a Giants or Patriots fan, you'll want to experience this year's Big Game like never before – on the big screen with the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector. Delivering crisp 720p high-definition resolution, football fans no longer have to worry about missing a field goal, tackle or interception by their favorite team.

The MegaPlex MG-850HD makes it easy than ever to watch movies, view presentations, share photos, or enjoy content saved on portable devices on a big screen. With a built-in digital dock, you can easily project, play and charge an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, or share high quality imagery from a variety of devices – from smartphones, PCs and tablets to gaming consoles and more. Equipped with two built-in 10W stereo speakers, MegaPlex also delivers great audio sound and can even be used separately as a speaker dock.

To enter, all you have to do is "like" Epson's Facebook page! The giveaway ends on January 31, 2012. Get full details at www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica.

Epson on Monday released a new app for iOS devices which allows iPad/iPhone and iPod touch users to wirelessly display documents and photos to any networked Epson projector. Called iProjection – it also supports cloud files services such as Dropbox.

Great for mobile business users who need to travel light, as well as teachers who want the freedom of walking around the classroom, the Epson iProjection app allows them to present directly from their mobile device. Users can access documents and files that are stored on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, or access files through the cloud, for files not on the mobile device. The app is compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Apple Keynote, Adobe PDF, and JPEG and PNG image files, as well as cloud services such as Dropbox and email applications such as Gmail.

All it takes is three steps:

1. Connect your iOS device to the projector's network
2. Launch app and select connected projector
3. Select the file to project (doc or photo) and you're ready

From HDTVs to great sounding table top radios and more, here are some of the best gadgets to keep you and your guests entertained this holiday season.

Epson MegaPlex MG-50
This holiday season set all of the content on your phone free by sharing it on a big screen indoors or out with the MegaPlex MG-50 combo projector. Equipped with a high-quality projector, stereo speakers and a built-in dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad, the MegaPlex makes it easy to project baby's first steps, family photo memories and even your favorite videos on a big wall, making for an unforgettable holiday occasion and "mega" memories that will last a lifetime. Catering to the new digital lifestyle, the MegaPlex is changing the way movies, gaming, slideshows, presentations, music, and more are shared – whether inside for a movie-like setting or even outdoors! Read more

Now here's something different. At first glance you might think to yourself, "Is it an iPod dock, speaker system, or projector?" The answer? It's ALL THREE. Yes, Epson's new MegaPlex line of portable, combo projectors come equipped with a high-brightness projector, stereo speakers and a built-in dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad.

The first two devices the line are the MegaPlex MG-850HD and MegaPleax MG-50. Both projectors make it easy to watch movies, view presentations, share photos, or enjoy content saved on portable devices on a big screen. You can project, play and charge an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, or share content from a variety of other media devices, including smartphones, PCs, tablets and gaming consoles.

Both are powered by 3LCD technology, with the flagship MegaPlex MG-850HD offering 720p high-definition resolution and high brightness of 2,800 lumens of color and white light output, while the MegaPlex MG-50 offers up 540p resolution and up to 2,200 lumens of color and white light output. Read more

Epson is jumping into the label maker business with the new LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400, both announced today.

Epson's first line of portable label makers not only help you get organized, but allow you to get creative, offering 14 font types, 75 frames and more than 300 symbols. They can be used with more than 40 tape cartridges available in traditional colors as well as specialized media such as fluorescent, pearlized, iron-on, reflective, and glow-in-the-dark. Thanks to smaller side margins, you'll have less wasted tape as well. Your label is printed with a perforated back, so you can quickly peel it and stick it to your files, household items, or just about anything else.

The LabelWorks LW-300 works with tapes in a variety of widths ranging from six millimeters (~1/4 inch) to 12 millimeters (~1/2 inch), and features built-in memory for fast access to the 30 most frequently used labels. The tapes are available in standard colors, as well as specialty colors and textures such as fluorescent, pearlized, iron-on, reflective, and glow-in-the-dark (as mentioned above). Highly durable as well, they can be used both indoors and outdoors. Epson LabelWorks LW-300 has an MSRP of $39.99.Read more

If you visit BestStuff.com very often, you know we are fans of Epson's gear. So you can imagine our delight when we heard about the company's first line of 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p home theater projectors. Announced today at CEDIA, the PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010, Home Cinema 5010/5010e and Home Cinema 3010/3010e were built with features to please both home cinema enthusiasts and custom installers. And one of the best things about these projectors? They start in price at under $1,600.

Epson's new projectors feature full HD 1080p resolution, active shutter 3D, and Bright 3D Drive Technology for incredible 3D viewing at home. They offer up to 2,400 lumens of color and white light output, wireless installation options, and have a split screen mode for viewing two pictures at once or watching TV and using the Internet at the same time.

The top-of-the-line PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010 delivers both 2D and 3D and features 1080p native resolution, a contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1, and brightness of up to 2,400 lumens. This 3LCD projector comes packed with state-of-the-art features including virtual 480 Hz drive technology for enhanced light output in 3D mode, cinema filter for improved color fidelity, THX certification, and the new Spilt Screen mode for watching two sources at once. The Pro Cinema 6010 also comes with an extra lamp, a ceiling mount and a cable cover. Read more

Epson announced on Monday that its free iPrint mobile printing app is now available for Android smartphones. With the iPrint app, you can print web pages and photos from your Android smartphone to any wireless Epson all-in-one within your wireless network.

Compatible with Android OS 2.1 or later, the Epson iPrint app also lets you scan, save and share your files, and it supports online cloud services like Box.net, Dropbox and Evernote.

Additional Features:

• Use the built-in Web browser to find and print a web page
• Configure print options including paper size and type, number of copies and page range
• Scan from an Epson all-in-one and share the file
• Check your printer's status and ink levels
• Get help with a built-in FAQ section

Epson added three more high-brightness/low cost portable small business projectors to its ever-growing lineup this week. The new VS-series projectors start at just $399 – all delivering 2,600 lumens. The difference is in the resolution - the VS210 features SVGA resolution, the VS310 offers XGA resolution, and the VS315W delivers WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution for widescreen viewing.

The VS210, VS310 and VS315W weigh in at 5.1 pounds and all offer easy-to-use features such as USB Plug 'n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from a computer via a USB connection, as well as automatic vertical keystone correction for easy image alignment and fast setup. In addition, the new VS models feature Direct Power On and Off for wall switch power control and Instant On/Off which powers the projector on and off with no cool down time. The projectors come equipped with the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver vibrant images, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations.

The Epson VS210, VS310 and VS315W will be available in September 2011. The VS210 is priced at $399, the VS310 $499, and the VS315W is $599. Get more information on the VS-series at www.epson.com/projectors.

Epson is adding two new business projectors to its lineup - the VS410 and VS350W. Both value-priced projectors are easy-to-use and sport USB Plug 'n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from a computer via a USB connection, Direct Power On and Off for wall switch power control and Instant On/Off which powers the projector on and off with no cool down time. They also include an A/V Mute Slide which turns off the sound and images for a pause in the presentation.

The VS410 offers 4,000 lumens of color and white light output with XGA resolution, and the VS350W delivers 3,500 lumens color and white light output with WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution for use with widescreen notebooks or viewing high-definition content. They are equipped with the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology, delivering true-to-life color and detail and also feature built-in 5W speakers and Epson's E-TORL lamp technology for a lamp life of up to 4,000 hours (in economy mode).

The Epson VS410 and VS350W will be available in September 2011. The VS410 is priced at $899, with the VS350W holding an MSRP of $949. For more information, visit www.epson.com/projectors.