***Sanyo Doubles Brightness Of LCD Projector
(January 20)
According to the Nikkei English News, Sanyo Electric will roll
out four LCD projectors that are up to twice as bright as
previous models in the Big Show Data series beginning February
10th. The LP-XG30, SG30 and SG20 have a 150-watt color lamp and
can produce 1,200 ANSI lumens, an industry best for projectors
using 0.9-inch polysilicon LCD (liquid crystal display) panels.
The LP-XG30 and LP-SG30 feature PC Card slots and can be used for
presentations without a computer.
The XG300 can produce 2,200 ANSI lumens thanks to 1.3-inch
polysilicon LCD panels, a micro lens and a 200-watt lamp. Prices
for the projectors will start at 498,000 yen. Sanyo is shooting
for aggregate monthly sales of 4,500 units.
Wave Issue 2004 1/25/00 Article 11-01