epson.com■ Retail Price: $1,390
Epson’s new Powerlite 685W 3LCD projector is a wall-mounted, short throw model with a brilliant, 100-inch display in 16:10 ratio. It can simultaneously display four inputs from most devices and operating systems, including Android, Chromebook, iOS, and Windows. The lamp has an extended life of 10,000 hours in ECO, Epson’s energy-saving mode.
Ease of Use: The projector comes with step-by-step instructions and a 15-foot power cord, and was simple to install and connect to the LAN or wireless system.
Creative Use of Technology: The Epson PowerLite 685W 3LCD projector was designed especially for school classrooms. With 3,500 powerful lumens, enormous 100-inch display, a microphone, and a 16W speaker, this Epson projector will command everyone’s attention and encourage external communication with authors, designers, and other teachers and students.
Suitability for Use in a School Environment: This Epson projector can be smoothly and easily integrated into one classroom or the whole school. It is easy to install and use, making it a winner for tech personnel and teachers. It is also designed for long life, low-cost replacement lamps ($49), and low energy use, which administrators will appreciate.
OVERALL RATING:
The Epson 685W 3LCD projector has a crisp, clear 100-inch display to see from anywhere in the classroom. It is easy to install and connect to various devices. The lamp has a very long life at 10,000 hours in ECO, an energy-saving mode.
TOP FEATURES
● Epson’s 685W 3LCD short throw projector has 3500 lumens, which produces a vivid and large 100-inch display from as close as 11 inches with up to four devices.
● This Epson short throw projector is easy to install and use.
● The Epson 685W 3LCD projector has long lamp life (10,000 hours in ECO mode), three HDMI input ports, and multiple choices to resize the display from practically any device: 640 x 480 (VGA); 800 x 600 (SVGA); 1024 x 768 (XGA); 1280 x 960 (SXGA2); 1280 x 1024 (SXGA3); 1366 x 768 (WXGA 60-2); 1440 x 900 (WXGA+); 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+); 1600 x 900 (WXGA++); 1600 x 1200 (UXGA).
