Epson: More Lumens, Lower Price

The Epson product design and implementation group does it again. Only weeks after the completion of the highly coveted CES trade show, Epson is first to release a projector that was not show cased at the conference. The Epson Powerlite D6000 Series projectors are targeted for higher education purposes. After careful analysis of the specifications and functions of these projector models, it is clear that the audio visual industry is still very much in favor of the LCD and DLP technologies. LED projectors have been pushed on to the market, but consumers are not responding well. It is too difficult for LED projectors to compete when innovative companies such as Epson are introducing higher lumens and advanced networking features on LCD projector models.

The Epson Powerlite D6150, D6155W, and D6250 all offer high brightness and exceptional picture quality. The Epson PowerLite D6150 delivers 3,500 lumens of color and white light output with XGA resolution. The PowerLite D6155W offers 3,500 lumens of color and white light output with WXGA resolution for widescreen content. And the PowerLite D6250 features 4,000 lumens of color and white light output with XGA resolution. All projector models clearly display crisp bright images without compromising video execution.

As this is a new release, it is difficult to critique or disprove the statements made by Epson. There is still insufficient data on the market with regards to the E-TORL lamp technology. There is no doubt that the new lamp has the ability to emit stronger lumens, but the question still remains whether it is more economical and durable. Epson claims the dust resistant design and exhaust vent shutters make the D6000 projector series ideal for dusty environments. The electrostatic filter with is suppose to last upwards of 10,000 hour. The E-TORL lamp is manufactured to have a lamp life of up to 5,000 hours. Consumers be wary, standard projector lamps will tend to last 2,000 to 3,000 hours. End users might be hard pressed to get a full 5,000 hours out of this lamp.

In terms of connectivity, this projector delivers high-quality digital video and audio; USB Plug and play transfers image, sound and mouse control via a single cable; PC-free Presentation offers PC-less access to USB memory devices; and optional wireless connection allows for peer-to-peer presentations as well as advanced wireless networking. There is also a split screen option that gives presentation flexibility with two side-by-side windows from two input sources with three layout options; and allows for videos or presentations run simultaneously on both windows. A great feature we wanted to highlight was that this projector is RoomView Enabled. Ready to work with RoomView software for remote monitor and control without the need for an A/V control box.

Consumers should consider researching similar models by Sharp and Panasonic as the closest competitor to the new D6000 projector series. Our research indicated that Epson still continues to dominate the projector market, offering exceptional quality and the most competitive pricing. For more information on Epson projectors, projector lamps, or audio visual news, be sure to check out this trusted source.