The well-rounded EpsonThe BrightLink Epson 450wi (visit the store and read customer reviews here) is yet another breakthrough presentation device from Epson that functions as a common video projector and turns any screen, blank wall, or just about any surface into an interactive whiteboard (IWB) all wrapped in one. With its sleek look, its versatility, user-friendly specs and not to mention its fairly low cost price-point, the Epson 450wi made it to be one of the best-rated projectors today.

1280 x 800 Resolution and 16:10 Aspect Ratio for brilliant Pictures

The Epson 450wi delivers 98 inches diagonal crisp-and-vivid projection quality even under normal or below-normal lighting conditions. The Epson 450wi is considered an “ultra-short throw” projector and is mounted only two feet from the board; if mounted properly it almost doesn’t cast shadows. The presenter / user has plenty of choices as far as interactive features: pointing, drawing and mouse clicking with the aid of the its stylus… all at a 1280 x 800 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio.  In the educational field and with business presentations, the IWB feature holds promise and makes any presentation as interactive and informative as possible.

The 450WI from Epson is also easy to install and easy to configure as it only needs very basic, minimal software to run all of its features. Front view of the 450wiThe projector can receive just about any type of signal and its high level of connectivity makes it stand out even more compared to other projector on the market, featuring two VGA computer inputs, RCA video/audio,  two USB ports (both A and B style), an Ethernet port and also S-Video ports. The design is also well thought-through in terms of accessibility for both regular and any unexpected maintenance.

The highlight Specs of the Epson 450wi

Some of the highlight – technical specifications from the the BrightLink Epson 450wi include:

  • Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Capabilities
  • Full featured Remote Control, including Remote Mouse Capability
  • XGA (1280×800) Native Resolution
  • Fairly Bright at 2500 lumen (normal mode)  and very bright at 1740 lumen (ECO-mode)
  • Up to 3500 hours of Lamp life
  • Up to 98 inch wide diagonal Image
  • Easy to use interactive software Tools
  • Color Array Projection under Color Mode feature
  • Operates with Poly-silicon TFT active Matrix Projection Technology
  • Includes rechargeable Batteries and Charger
  • Two pens supplied for multiple at-once Presenters

Overall, the Epson 450wi is a powerful, visually attractive personal-, classroom- and business projector. While the lack of a really decent IWBHigh connectivity is another plus of the Epson450wi software is a minus, the total price point and the overall versatility of the unit makes it a great item for almost any personal- or business use. The item was selected to be 2010’s most outstanding projector and comes with a limited, 3-years warranty when enrolling in Epson’s ‘Brighter Futures’ program. A dedicated, certified reseller that has the item in stock and can ship expedited, can be found here.

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