Looking to build yourself a small cinema environment at home? Take a look at the newest mobile projector from Toshiba called the TDP-ET20U Multimedia DVD Projector. This sweet looking projector (which looks somewhat alien looking in it’s smooth black finish) comes complete with an integrated DVD player and a 5.1 channel Dolby Pro Logic surround sound system. More importantly, the TDP-ET20U is capable of projecting a 100 inch screen image from a mere 3.9 feet away. That’s absolutely crazy folks. Other features include:

  • 0.55 inch DMD DLP technology
  • 854 x 480 native resolution
  • 100 Lumens Brightness
  • 2000:1 contrast ratio
  • Inputs for 1 RGB, 1 Composite, 1 S-Video, 3 Component, 1 HDMI

You can purchase the projector via Toshiba Direct for a mere $1399.

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Toshiba Announces All-in-One Multimedia DVD Projector for Home Entertainment, Business and Education

IRVINE, Calif. –(Business Wire)– Aug. 22, 2006 TDP-ET20U Features “Extreme Short Projection,” DVD Player, 5.1-Channel Dolby(R) Pro Logic Surround Sound for $1,399

Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., today introduced the TDP-ET20U DLP(R) (digital light processing) mobile multimedia DVD projector, Toshiba’s first all-in-one multimedia DVD projector featuring “extreme short projection” for home entertainment, business or academic settings with an estimated single unit price of $1,399(1).

Ideal for movie nights, sporting events, video games, regular TV viewing as well as classroom and business presentations, the TDP-ET20U displays up to a 100-inch diagonal screen image from just 3.9 feet away for an unobstructed viewing experience whether placed on a desk, coffee table or classroom A/V cart.

The integrated DVD player allows users to play movies directly from the projector, and 5.1-channel Dolby(R) Pro Logic surround sound provides cinema-like quality sound. Unique to all-in-one projectors, an RGB port is included for easy connection to a PC. An HDMI port is also included, providing an interface between any audio/video source such as a set-top box for cable TV viewing, digital television (DTV), or a PC as well.

The projector comes packaged in a sleek, black piano finish casing. All input and output connectors are conveniently located on the front of the projector, avoiding a maze of cabling behind the unit and away from viewers’ reach.

“The TDP-ET20U all-in-one projector is a complete solution for mobile professionals, teachers, businesses and home entertainment,” said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. “It is the perfect projector for those ‘prosumers’ who want a lightweight, portable multimedia projector for work that they can take home on the weekend.”

“The ‘instant theater’ projector market is becoming increasingly popular, and with its modern design, ‘extreme short throw’ technology and multiple ports, the TDP-ET20U should have wide appeal for home entertainment as well as professional presentations,” said Paul Martin, editor in chief of TFCinfo, a leading industry tracking firm for the audiovisual industry.

Weighing 10.6 pounds, the compact TDP-ET20U offers 1,100 lumens, a 2000:1 high contrast ratio, and widescreen format with adjustable aspect ratio from 16:9 to 4:3. Additional ports include an S-video, composite video and component video via three RCA jacks.

Whether it sits on the coffee table in the family room, on the conference room table or in the classroom, the TDP-ET20U assures the best results by projecting the image upward at a 130-degree angle. The TDP-ET20U also features a plus or minus 40-degree vertical and 30-degree horizontal digital keystone correction that projects a square image.

The Toshiba TDP-ET20U will be available to purchase at retail stores in September and is currently available to order through Toshiba’s authorized distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and http://www.ToshibaDirect.com. -0-

TDP-ET20U Projector specifications:
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         Model                                      TDP-ET20U
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Display Technology                              0.55-inch DMD DLP
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                                                Off set 130-degree
Projection Lens                             F = 2.5 - 2.7, f = 7.56mm
                                                   manual focus
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Projection Format                             16:9 switchable to 4:3
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Projection Method                                 Front and Rear
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Light Source                                 230W (180W in low mode)
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Brightness                                         1100 lumens
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Native Resolution                           Real Wide Panel 854 x 480
                                                      (480p)
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Color Reproduction                           Full 16.7 Million Colors
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Contrast Ratio                                       2000:1
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Projection Screen Size                           38 - 134 inches
 (Diagonal)
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Projection Distance                               1.6 - 6.2 feet
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Compatible Scanning      Horizontal (kHz)           15 - 82kHz
 Frequency               ------------------ --------------------------
                         Vertical (Hz)              15 - 85Hz
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                                            DVD-Video, DVD+RW, DVD+R,
                                              DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-DA,
DVD Format                                     VCD, SVCD, ISO9600
                                                   (MP3, Divx),
                                                    CD-R,CD-RW
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                         RGB                     1x D-sub 15-pin
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                                              1x RCA for Composite
                         Video                       Video, 1x
                                                     S-Video
                         ------------------ --------------------------
Input Terminals          Component Video           3x RCA jacks
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                         RGB Audio             1x stereo mini-jack
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                         HDMI                        1x HDMI
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                         Coaxial Audio In              Yes
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                         Video                   NTSC, PAL, SECAM
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                         HDTV                      720p, 1080i
                         ------------------ --------------------------
Input Signal Format                                 HDTV/DTV
                         Component Video        480p/480i/576i/576p
                         ------------------ --------------------------
                                               WVGA (native), SVGA
                         RGB                    (compressed), XGA
                                                (compressed), SXGA
                                                   (compressed)
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Output Terminals         Coaxial Audio Out     1x Coaxial Audio-out
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Other Terminal           RS-232                       1x DB9
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Digital Keystone                            Vertical +/- 40 degrees,
 Correction                                  Horizontal +/- 30 degrees
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Internal Speaker                             Integrated 5.1 channel
                                             Dolby digital surround
                                              sound with subwoofer
Noise Level                                  35dB (32dB in eco mode)
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External Dimensions                          12.7 x 13.5 x 6.1 inches
 (WxDxH)
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Weight                                             10.6 pounds
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Power Source                                    100-240V, 50/60Hz
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Power Consumption                                      340W
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Replacement Lamp                                    TLPL-ET10
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                                               Remote control with
                                                     batteries
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Box Contents                                        Power cord
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                                                    RGB cable
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                                                      CD-ROM
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                                                  User's Manual
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About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)

With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Web site at http://www.toshiba.com. -0-

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