The Epson PowerLite 450W Ultra Short Throw Multimedia Projector has a native resolution of WXGA (1280 x 800) at a 16:10 aspect ratio with 2500 ISO lumens at a 2000:1 contrast ratio.
But what does the "ultra-short-throw" part of its name mean? An ultra-short-throw lens, simply put, can project a larger picture at a shorter distance from the screen than a conventional lens can. They're ideal for smaller conference rooms, classrooms and living rooms.
But an ultra-short-throw projector like the 450W is just as useful in large rooms. Its many benefits include optimizing available space, flexibility for intimate or large environments, more room for presenter and audience, shadow free presentations, and no direct glare from the projector's light. The 450W is also great for rear projection setups where space behind the screen may be at a premium.
In fact, the 450W even comes with its own wall mount, usually an extra-cost option. It can be installed directly above the screen, mounting the projector as close as 2.5 inches from the wall. From only 18 inches away the 450W can project an image up to five feet across measured diagonally.
The 450W is flexible in other ways too. It can project video in the NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60 and SECAM standards, and it can decode closed captioning from program sources that provide it.
The 450W has two USB drives. You can use one to instantly set up a connection between the projector and a PC or Mac without needing a bulky VGA cable, and with the other USB jack you can give JPEG slide shows from a flash drive or other USB device.
This projector also has an RJ-45 jack so you can control it and make presentations remotely. There's even an optional 802.11 g/b/a module for wireless connectivity.
In addition to its versatility and strong feature set the 450W is economical to operate. Watt for watt, its 3LCD imaging panel uses about 25 percent less power per lumen than DLP imagers do. And in ECO mode the Epson-exclusive E-TORL lamp, which can cost hundreds less than competing brands, can last up to 3,500 hours before needing to be replaced.
- Essential for education—helps meet ADA 508 requirements for students with hearing impairments.
- Helps save money—no need to pay for an additional decoder and its installation.
- Effective and easy to use—easily enabled or disabled through the projector remote or menu.
- Also comes in handy for those learning English as a second language or when you have to present in a noisy environment.