Sanyo.

(Click here for a larger view of Sanyo's LP-WXU700)

Like many projectors aimed at schools and enterprises, Sanyo's LP-WXU700 can accept video from a wide variety of inputs. In this case, the device has an HDMI input, two separate VGA inputs, plus composite, S-Video, and component video inputs. Other wired interfaces, pictured below, include USB host and client interfaces, plus a RS232 control port.


The rear panel of Sanyo's LP-WXU700
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The LP-WXU700's real party trick, however, is its ability to display still or video images streamed from a computer wirelessly, thanks to a built-in 802.11n network adapter. The 802.11n draft standard provides a raw (PHY) data rate of up to 600Mbit/sec., and TCP/IP throughput of about 110Mbit/sec.

Sanyo claims video playback -- presumably at the projector's maximum 1280 x 800 resolution, although this wasn't specified -- starts almost immediately and can continue without interruption. The company claims the device "eliminates the reliance on computers that might not have the specifications desired to show higher-quality video."

In addition to using wireless networking and the wired ports listed above, the LP-WXU700 can also display images stored on a USB stick or hard drive, according to Sanyo. The projector is also compatible with Windows Vista's Network Projector function, which communicates with projectors using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). By plugging a mouse and keyboard into the LP-WXU700's USB ports, users can control their computers directly from the projector, the company adds.

As noted above, the LP-WXU700 is said to run Windows CE, though Sanyo provided no information about the device's processor or memory complement. The unit has a manual zoom lens, remote control, 275 Watt light source, and works over distances from 40 to 300 inches, the company says.

Features and specifications listed by Sanyo for the LP-WXU700 include the following:

• LCD size -- 0.74 inch x 3, aspect ratio 16:10
  
• Panel pixel count -- 1280 x 800 x 3
  
• Projection lens -- manual zoom (1 - 1.6x), F = 1.7 - 2.5
  
• Light source -- 275W
  
• Projection distance -- 40 to 300 inches
  
• Contrast ratio -- 500:1
  
• Brightness -- 3,800 ANSI lumens; 85 percent uniformity
  
• Networking:
  • 802.11b/g/n wireless
    
  • 10/100 Ethernet via RJ45 jack
• Inputs:
  • 2 x VGA
    
  • Analog RGA
    
  • HDMI
    Composite video
    
  • Component video
    
  • S-Viddeo
    
  • Stereo audio
    
  • RS232 control port
• Other I/O:
  • USB host and device ports
    
  • Wired remote control connection via mini jack
• Operating temperature -- 41 to 95 deg. F (5 to 35 deg. C)
  
• Power consumption:
  • 364W (high mode)
    
  • 333W (normal mode)
    
  • 292W (Eco mode)
    
  • 15.0W (normal standby), 10.5W (Eco standby)
• Power requirements -- 100 VAC (Japanese model)
  
• Dimensions, not including protruding parts -- 13.15 x 10.15 x 3.08 inches (334.2mm x 257.5 x 78.4mm)
  
• Weight -- 7.93 pounds (3.6kg)

Availability

Sanyo says the LP-WXU700 will be available on June 19th for 627,000 yen (approximately $6,500).

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