Epson Announces New BrightLink Series with World's First Touch-Enabled 3LCD Interactive Projector, along with six other projector models in the company’s Ultra Short Throw projector range. Users will no longer require a remote control since they can scroll, manipulate, and annotate images right on the screen.
The Epson 3LCD interactive projector is currently the flagship model out of the seven variants available in the EB-500 series. It is targeted mainly at educational institutions for better engagement between teachers and students. The series delivers advanced connectivity options, PC-free interactivity capabilities, interactivity over the network, Moderator software for ultimate collaboration, and up to 3,300 lumens of color brightness and 3,300 lumens of white light brightness.
“Epson understands the need for a fresh approach to classroom collaboration, and with the introduction of the BrightLink 595Wi – the very first finger-touch interactive 3LCD projector – students are able to experience a kinesthetic and intuitive approach to learning,” said Tom Piche, product manager, K-12 interactive projectors, Epson America, Inc. “As the classroom landscape continues to evolve, teachers require tools to engage students in the learning process. With functionality to support BYOD initiatives, including Moderator software to control collaboration, the BrightLink series is ideal for creating an immersive learning environment.”
Connectivity-wise, there are two HDMI ports on-board with the other one having Mobile High Definition Link or MHL for mirroring connectivity with Android devices. The new projectors also allow wireless projection when used with an optional LAN card and projector control. Another noteworthy feature is its Moderator function that enables up to 50 devices to connect to the projector and provide simultaneous display of up to four images on the screen.
Epson also offers the Brighter Futures program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.
The BrightLink models share additional easy-to-use and versatile features for the classroom, including:
- Wireless interactivity: Use EasyMP software with a networked BrightLink projector to share and interact with content from your laptop as you move freely about the classroom
- Large Interactive Area: Up to 100” diagonal – at a fraction of the cost of traditional interactive whiteboard systems
- Easy Interactive Tools (EIT) 3.0: Includes a refreshed user interface for increased ease-of-use, hardware control center and editable file format to save lessons and more
- Epson iProjection: Leveraging the Epson iProjection app, teachers can present to BrightLink from most iOS Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or later, including the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and most Android devices running Android 2.3 or later
- Redesigned Wall Mount: Offers longer arm for mounting to thicker boards and cover extension for hiding cables when installed
- Speaker and Microphone Input: Dedicated input allows teachers to use a microphone to amplify voice using the internal 16W speaker, saving the teacher’s voice and ensuring all students can hear; volume can be adjusted using projector or remote control buttons
- Monitor and Control: Epson EasyMP network software for network monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and email alerts to be sent via LAN; schedule function allows projector to run functions without the need to be connected to a network
- 3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD technology provides an energy efficient light engine which uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness
- Dual Interactive Pens: Includes two interactive pens for writing, navigating and controlling interactive functions.
- Long Life Lamps: The lamp life can last up to 10,000 hours in economy mode, helping to maximize presentation time; replacement lamps cost $79, providing a lower overall total cost of ownership
