Epson [TYO:6724] added to its line of consumer-oriented Moviemate projectors this week with a new model it’s calling the 55. First and foremost, the 55 boasts a slot-loading DVD player integrated inside the projector’s enclosure, and also has a pair of stereo speakers in case your home theatre setup consists of solely a blank wall and a power outlet.
55还拥有一些出色的规格，包括用于超高图像质量的三芯片LCD系统，以及可产生多达1200流明亮度的新灯。And while it’s not HD — in fact, Epson doesn’t specify the resolution beyond saying that its 480p — the company does say that it can produce the 16:9 aspect ratio and create a 60-inch image from a distance of only 6 feet. The best part: it only costs $700, a veritable steal in the world of projectors, and weighs a scant eight pounds. Epson says it will be available in October.