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Product: Casio Green Slim XJ-A130 Digital Multimedia Projector
12/1/2010 By:
Like all the Casio Green Slim Projectors, the XJ-A130 is an
economical, earth-friendly, low-maintenance product that
incorporates a revolutionary light source for amazingly high
brightness that can last 20,000 hours.
Quality and Effectiveness: This little dynamo, ecofriendly,
easy to use, economical, and quick to boot, has
everything a school needs in a projector.
Ease of Use: The XJ-A130 is simple to connect to computers
and DVD and VCR players; input options include HDMI,
component, composite, and mini D-Sub. There is a 1W mono
speaker, but additional speakers may be necessary for large
groups or classrooms. Onscreen menus and a compact but
well-labeled remote make the projector easy to set up and
adjust.
Creative Use of Technology: As part of its “clean and
green” concept, Casio created the Green Slim projectors
with a hybrid light source. Combining blue light emitted by
a blue laser, green light converted from blue laser light with
a fluorescent element, and light emitted by a high-lumen
red LED through a DLP chip onto the screen, the XJ-A130
reproduces colors more vividly and has a brightness of up
to 2,000 lumens and an 1,800:1 contrast ratio. The new
technology also increases the light source to approximately
20,000 hours, Casio says, nearly 10 times that of conventional
projectors. This translates to lower operating costs
and less maintenance for the life of the unit. The projector
measures approximately 11.7 x 1.7 x 8.3 inches and weighs
about five pounds, so it’s small and light enough to travel to
conferences or move between classrooms. The Casio projectors
are compatible with HD video formats and HD video
sources including Blu-Ray players, cable converter boxes,
and gaming systems.
Suitability for Use in a School Environment: The
XJ-A130 achieves maximum brightness in as little as eight
seconds after powering on, and no cool-down is needed
when it is turned off. The auto-keystone feature automatically
corrects distortion, and the projector has a wide-angle
2X zoom lens, both of which permit greater magnification
over shorter distances. A section of the projected image
can be enlarged with a zoom function, or the image can be
frozen or changed to a blank screen. The Casio Web site
offers a 3D virtual demonstration of ways the projectors can
be used in the classroom.
Top Features
¦ The mercury-free hybrid light source
not only delivers a 50 percent increase
in color spectrum for high-impact
presentations with truer colors but also
lasts longer than those of traditional
projector lamps.
¦ Computer RGB, composite video,
component video, and HDMI video/
audio are all supported as input sources.
¦ The XJ-A130 projector features fast
startup and shutdown, so presentations
can be integrated into lessons smoothly
and quickly.
http://greenslimprojector.com
Retail price: $799
-- MaryAnn Karre