Epson Showcases Laser Displays for K-12 Classrooms at ISTE 2017

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

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    Who:    Epson, the number-one selling projector brand
            worldwide, will be demonstrating two new ultra
            short-throw laser displays for K-12 education at
            ISTE 2017 in San Antonio, Texas from June 26-28
            at Epson's booth, #818. The BrightLink(R) 710Ui
            and PowerLite(R) 700U ultra short-throw laser
            displays leverage Epson's proprietary 3LCD
            technology and integrated laser light source to
            deliver spectacular image quality, durability and
            reliability. In addition, the BrightLink 710Ui is
            the world's first 3LCD interactive laser
            projector.


    What:   Epson is continuing to build on its innovative
            laser features to connect people and technology
            with solutions for creative ideas, displays and
            collaboration, and is now offering these displays
            to the education market. Laser illumination
            delivers on what educators have been asking for:
            no lamps to replace, up to 20,000 hours(1) of
            virtually maintenance free operation and big,
            bright, colorful images. Epson laser projectors
            and displays offer vibrant images with incredibly
            precise detail, easy set-up, and are backed by 25
            years of 3LCD road-tested reliability. Epson's
            new K-12 display solutions at ISTE include:

           BrightLink 710Ui - As the world's first 3LCD
             interactive laser projector, the BrightLink 710Ui
             converges technology, teachers, students, and
             their ideas into one seamless digital experience,
             resulting in a truly collaborative learning
             environment. The new laser display is perfect for
             the type of large format viewing that takes place
             in classrooms by delivering a large, bright, 100-
             inch image, up to 20,000 hours(1) of laser light
             source for a low maintenance high-quality
             solution that is backed by 25 years of 3LCD road-
             tested reliability, and Instant Off(R). Offering
             4,000 lumens of color and 4,000 lumens of white
             brightness(2) with a Full HD WUXGA display for
             crisp images even in well-lit classrooms, built-
             in pen/touch interactivity, and multi-platform
             connectivity options, the 710Ui is the ultimate
             interactive display for the modern, collaborative
             classroom. The BrightLink 710Ui also works with
             popular software used in classrooms today and
             includes a one-year subscription to SMART
             Notebook(R). 
    PowerLite 700U - This ultra short-
             throw 3LCD laser display inspires creativity with
             stunning color and up to a 130-inch image in
             portrait or landscape mode with native WUXGA Full
             HD resolution for vibrant images. With 4,000
             lumens of white brightness and 4,000 lumens of
             color brightness(2), the PowerLite 700U delivers
             sharpness and unmatched image quality, even in
             well-lit environments. Diverse connectivity
             options, remote management and control tools for
             ease of access and maintenance, 360-degree
             placement capabilities, and a dynamic contrast
             ratio of up to 2,500,000:1, are all included,
             making it ideal for break rooms, conference rooms,
             classrooms, and areas where longevity and image
             quality combined make a difference.


    When:  The ISTE Expo is open:

            Monday, June 26 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
    Tuesday,
             June 27 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
    Wednesday, June
             28 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.


    Where:  International Society for Technology in Education
            (ISTE) Conference & Expo

            Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio,
            Texas

           Epson Booth #818

About ISTE Show
The ISTE Conference and Expo is recognized globally as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world. For more than three decades, educators and education leaders have gathered at the ISTE conference to engage in hands-on learning, exchange ideas and network with like-minded thinkers seeking to transform learning and teaching.

The annual event attracts over 18,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policymakers. Attendees also enjoy world-class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats and a massive expo hall.

To learn more, visit: http://news.epson.com/news/epson-drives-display-innovation-expansion

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 72,000 employees in 88 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

(1) 20,000 hours is the estimated projector life when used in Normal Mode. Actual hours may vary depending on mode and usage environment. The new BrightLink and PowerLite projectors come with a three-year limited warranty.

(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

Note: Epson, Instant Off, and PowerLite are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BrightLink is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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SOURCE Epson America, Inc.