WILSONVILLE, OR - It's the ultimate style statement for "tech savvy" road warriors who want to project larger than life. In the way PDAs changed mobile computing, InFocus Corporation, the worldwide leader in digital projection technology and services, is redefining mobile projection again with the announcement of the InFocus LP120, the world's first wireless-ready, smart, personal projector.

Weighing in at a feather-light, sub two pounds (0.9 kg), the LP120 presents a sleek, narrow profile as thin as a paperback book in the shape of a boarding pass that was designed to fit into a briefcase along side a notebook computer, making it easy to stow and carry all in one bag.

 

The LP120 works with InFocus LiteShow, the new wireless solution that enables the easiest, most secure wireless projection. LiteShow provides the power of freedom and flexibility, enabling users to project anytime and anywhere. In addition, LiteShow minimizes equipment set-up and teardown and prevents lost or forgotten cables.

Gone are the days of standing around the projector before a meeting worried about its working status. The LP120 is the first projector ever to feature a smart, interactive display that provides plain language feedback in seven languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian and Italian. The LP120's interactive display lets the user know the working status of the projector (i.e., when it is on and ready for use, if a lamp needs to be replaced), which makes it easier and more intuitive to operate and maintain, and increases the overall value of the system.

 

The design sets the benchmark for simplicity of use and unencumbered portability. The LP120 packs the power of larger projectors while being the ultimate statement of freedom, flexibility and quality for business professionals who want to project their best ideas as well as their best image-all from one piece of luggage (the projector comes with a protective sleeve instead of a traditional carry case).

 

The revolutionary size and shape of this new projector did not deter InFocus from delivering XGA (1024 x 768) native resolution, 1100 lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and 16.7 million colors in the LP120. The projector can throw an image between 2.7" to 22.2' wide from distances of five to 16 feet. Using UHP BackMirror technology from Philips, the LP120 is the first projector to include an innovative lamp system called UHP Micro Lamp, allowing the smaller, more convenient size not typically found with projectors.

 

InFocus has long understood that a user projecting a presentation needs to look comfortable with technology, in control of the meeting, and have clear, bright and large images to present. The LP120 features the customary design elements that InFocus is famous for. The LP120 will be available in several color options (including a limited edition color available exclusively through the InFocus Store) and is notable for a modern design that exudes professionalism.

 

InFocus has teamed with Coach, Inc., a leading American marketer of quality leather goods and fine accessories, to create the exclusive Coach Edition LP120, an elegant marriage of cutting-edge technology and style. The LP120 Coach Edition is a custom leather briefcase made by Coach. It is uniquely designed to accommodate both projector and laptop computer, and includes color-coded compartments to match the color-coded cables that come with the projector.

 

"We are always looking to provide the modern consumer with updated products that fit their ever-changing lifestyle," said Kate Buggeln, Senior Vice-President, Strategic Planning and Business Development for Coach. "In-Focus' LP120 offers sleek styling with top of the line function. Coach wanted to create a fashionable briefcase to complement its design."

 

The LP120 will be available this summer at the estimated price of $2,799, USD. The exclusive Coach Edition, which includes the Coach specially designed briefcase, will be available this summer, too, at the estimated price of $3,299, USD through InFocus sales channels. For more information, visit www.infocus.com.