Casio XJ-S58 Super Slim DLP Projector

The XGA-resolution Casio XJ-S58 is a super slim projector with a short-throw lens. A short throw lens, simply put, can project a larger picture at a shorter distance from the screen than a conventional lens can. For example the XJ-S58 can project an image that's 60 inches measured diagonally at less than 5.6 feet from the screen.

The XJ-S58 is ideal for smaller conference rooms, classrooms and living rooms. Its power focus, 2x zoom lens gives you maximum flexibility in where you place the projector. Its 3000 lumens of projection power at an 1800:1 contrast ratio means it's effective in big rooms too.

But the XJ-S58 can do lot more than make big pictures in tight spaces. For one thing, it can make them all over the world. It's got an international 100 – 240 volt 50/60 Hz power supply and it can project video in the NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards. And speaking of international, its onscreen display (OSD) offers your choice of 10 languages. The XJ-S58 is also compatible with a couple dozen Macintosh and PC resolution/sync rates plus 720p, 1080i and 1080p high definition.

The XJ-S58 makes beautiful, vivid pictures thanks to its Texas Instruments DLP DMD imaging panel with BrilliantColor. The panel is where the image is formed in a projector. Texas Instruments is generally acknowledged as the maker of the finest panels. You'll find TI's Digital Micromirror Display Digital Light Processor technology in the top projectors of many brands. It's not hard to understand why.

BrilliantColor increases color accuracy while it increases color brightness by up to 50 percent. And in addition to red green and blue, its spectrum includes their complements: cyan, magenta and yellow. What's more, DLP projectors require no filters that have to be cleaned and replaced, which saves you time and money and, in the case of a permanent ceiling installation, possibly some skinned knuckles.

Of course if you're a road warrior you're sure to appreciate the XJ-S58's low weight (3.96 pounds) and small size (10.63 x 1.69 x 7.83"). If you want to travel really light leave the laptop at home. You can use the included EZ-Converter and EZ Converter Pro software to convert PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and PDF files to a format the XJ-S58 can project. Then just copy your files to a USB flash drive, plug it into your projector and it's show time.

The USB port can also be used with Casio's optional YW-2L wireless adapter. Plug it in to your XJ-S58 and up to four laptops can present wirelessly.

Thanks to its high static pressure Sirocco fan the XJ-S58 cools down quickly, so shortly after your presentation is over you can place the projector and its cables in their included cases and be on your way.