Epson America announced last week new tethering capabilities for their P-6000 and P-7000 line of multimedia photo viewers that allow users to instantly view and save images to the viewer as they’re shot.

Tethering involves connecting the Epson multimedia photo viewer to a digital SLR camera via a USB cable. Once connected, images saved to the camera’s memory card will also be backed up to the viewer’s hard drive allowing the photographer to preview images immediately on the 4 inch high resolution LCD display. The latest update also includes a remote shutter release function for additional convenience.

The new tethering feature will be released in late-October as a free download on epson.com and is compatible with select Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras.

Other features of the P-6000 (80GB) and P-7000 (160GB) multimedia photo viewers include:

• Large 4-inch LCD with exclusive Epson Photo Fine Premia technology displays over 16.7 million colors
• Convenient jog dial to quickly scroll through images
• Wide LCD viewing angle
• Zoom function to confirm image focus and fine detail
• RAW and JPEG file support
• Built-in CompactFlash and Secure Digital memory card slots with many other cards supported via third-party adapter  
• Compatible with high-speed UDMA CompactFlash cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to three hours for extended shoots
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface for device to device backup
• Audio/video output to present customized slideshows
• Travel Pack with dual battery charger, car adapter and more (P-7000 only)

The Epson P-6000 has an MSRP of $599.99 while the P-7000 has an MSRP of $799.99.

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In addition to the new MovieMate 60 combo projector announced last week, Epson also introduced their latest affordable 3LCD home theater projector – the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD. With a starting price of $749.99, the 705HD allows consumers to watch movies and TV, play video games, and view photos in 720p high definition resolutions at display sizes up to 120 inches.

Features and specs to the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD include:

• 720p HD support
• 25 percent brighter with up to 2,500 color and white light output for viewing in dark or light rooms
• HDMI 1.3a interface
• USB thumb drive port for photo slideshows
• Four color modes specifically optimized for home entertainment usage
• Auto Keystone correction and 1.2X optical zoom
• Component Video, S-Video, HDMI, and USB Type A digital connections
• Energy efficient E-TORL lamp lasts up to 4,000 hours
• 3LCD technology
• Measures 11.6” x 9.0” x 3.0” and weighs 5 lbs

The Home Cinema 705HD will be available in October with an estimated price of $749.99.

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The Epson MovieMate 60 is the latest addition to Epson’s lineup of combo projectors featuring a high-quality projector, a built-in CD/DVD player and built-in speakers – all found on a single device. With the MovieMate 60 in your hands, it becomes remarkably easy to take your multimedia content with you no matter where you go. Simply plug the projector into an outlet, connect the video source to the projector (or insert a DVD), and start enjoying a display that’s up to 8 times larger than a 40 inch widescreen display.

Features and specs to the MovieMate 60 include:

• Display a 120-inch image from just 12 feet away
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 3LCD technology
• 60 percent brighter lamp than previous models with up to 2,000 color and white light output for viewing in dark or light rooms
• HDMI input
• Microphone input for photo slideshow narration, karaoke, etc.
• Lamp life of up to 4,000 hours
• Built-in progressive scan standard DVD player
• Two built-in 10W speakers and 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS support
• Works with Apple iPod, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii
• Measures 9.3 x 13.4 x 5″ (W x D x H)  and weighs  9.7 lbs
• Included carrying handle and cushioned carrying case

The Epson MovieMate 60 will be available this October for an estimated price of $699.

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Those of you looking for a svelte Windows Home Server box will want to check out the new Epson SV120h Endeavor box. This Mac mini wanna-be measures a mere 75 x 185 x 195mm and comes packed with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor (or a slower Celeron 575 processor), up to 1TB of HDD (via 2×500GB drives), 1GB of RAM, an Intel GM45 Express chipset, and a SuperMulti DVD slot drive. External ports allow you to add more storage capacity should the need arises. According to Akihabara News, the Celeron version will have a price of 65,000 Yen.

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Epson’s latest installation projector, the PowerLite G5000, is ideal for executive boardrooms and educational institutions. The network-ready projector features XGA resolution, 4,000 lumens of white light output, and 4,000 lumens color light output. Other features of the G5000 include:

• latest Epson 3LCD technology
• Easy installation with centered lens design, vertical/horizontal lens shift mechanism and Quick Corner adjustment tool for individual corner manipulation
• Epson Easy Management gives sys admins the ability to remote monitor and control the projector via the network
• One-touch filter replacement for convenient maintenance
• Built-in closed captioning decoder
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• Direct On/Off with a flip of a power switch

The PowerLite G5000 is available now for a price of $2499.

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Epson’s new line of portable multimedia projects, the Epson PowerLite 1720, 1725, 1730W, and 1735W, are now shipping worldwide with prices ranging from $1299 to $1649. The new projectors feature:

• Quick Wireless Connection USB Key: Use a USB key to configure/setup a projector and notebook for ad-hoc wireless networking

• USB Plug n’ Play Connectivity : USB connection for “plug-and-play” projection, including video display with accompanying audio, as well as control of PowerPoint presentations using the “page up” and “page down” buttons on the remote

• Epson 3LCD Technology

• Energy Efficiency: Offers Epson E-TORL lamp technology which allows the projector to achieve more efficiency by projecting more light output in lumens (brightness) per watt and relatively lower overall power consumption than competitive models. The lamp can last up to 4,000 hours in economy mode for added cost savings

• Increased Viewing Control: Offers monitoring and control, virtual remote control, closed captioning, and presentation via IP network capabilities, for a variety of presentation and audience needs

• Instant On and Instant Off: Six second startup time and powers down in four seconds

The Epson PowerLite 1720 and 1725 support XGA resolutions and are priced at $1,299 and $1,449  respectively. The Epson PowerLite 1730W and 1735W projectors offer WXGA resolutions (16:10 aspect ratio), and are priced at $1,499 and $1,649 respectively. The Epson PowerLite 1700 series is currently shipping to national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution.

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Epson America announced today that the new Ensemble HD Home Cinema System was now shipping to dealers and installers nationwide. The Ensemble HD is a complete home theater solution that comes with all the component necessary to transform any room in your home into a full fledged home theater setup. Features of the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System include the following:

• Choice of Epson PowerLite 3LCD (three-chip) high definition multimedia projector with either true 1080p native resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or a more affordably priced 720p option
• Unique 100-inch motorized screen that quietly lowers and retracts within the unique front channel ceiling mounted speaker system
• Audio/video controller with integrated upconverting DVD player
• Newly engineered Atlantic Technology speaker system and a proprietary 150-watt subwoofer containing all 5.1 channels of amplification
• Universal remote that controls the entire system including the motorized screen
• Every audio, video and power cable needed to complete the installation while maximizing performance (including HDMI)
• Unique wire management track system that hides all of the included cables from the site of users
• All necessary mounting brackets

There are two packages available for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema System – a 1080p system priced at $6999 and a 720p system priced at $4999.

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PC Magazine has published a glowing review of the Epson PictureMate Zoom here on their website. The PictureMate Zoom is a compact photo printer with an integrated DVD reader and CD-RW burner. With the Zoom, you can print out photo quality 4×6 inch prints from digital images stored on multimedia cards, digital cameras, USB flash drives or on CDs/DVDs. You can also use the integrated CD burner to archive images found on digital cameras, multimedia cards, or flash drives. Specs of the PictureMate Zoom include:

• Advanced MicroPiezo optimized for photo printing
• 90 nozzles x 4
• 4 color dye
• Max resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi
• 4 x 6 inch prints in as fast as 37 seconds
• Supports CF Type I/II, SD, SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, Microdrive (type M/H), and xD-Picture Card
• USB connection
• Supports PIF, Exif Print
• Measures 9.1 x 6.5 x 9.9 inches and weighs 6.6 lbs

Here’s the verdict from PC Magazine:

The Epson PictureMate Zoom archives photos to disc and prints an index sheet for reference. It also prints high-quality 4-by-6-inch photos at warp speed.

Yes.. that’s definitely good enough for their “Editor’s Choice” award.

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