InFocus launches new IN2100 DLP projector series

It's been a tick since we've seen any "Big" news come out of InFocus, but now that the CES rush is over, it's taking the time to push out a pair of new DLP projectors. Up first is the Learn Big IN2100 EP series, which was crafted with educators and rambunctious youngsters in mind. It features BrilliantColor processing technology, 2,500 lumens, a lamp life of 2,500 hours and a three-year product warranty. As for the Work Big IN2100 lineup, you'll find most of the same features already mentioned, but this one does tout an all new remote control system and an "advanced InFocus User Interface" that other units apparently lack. The entire family will be available next month in SVGA ($599), XGA ($749) or WXGA ($999) flavors, but we don't reckon you'll be missing out on much should you forget to mark it down.

[Via AboutProjectors]

[yabun @ Jan 22nd 2008 3:07PM]

At first I thought projectors were going the way of the printers and ink cartridges. Take a loss on the projector itself, but charge a butt-load for proprietary bulbs.

http://www.wired.com/culture/culturereviews/magazine/16-02/su_printer_ink_cartridges

[cmonkey @ Jan 22nd 2008 3:46PM]

WXGA == 720p

A 720p projector with MSRP below $1000 is actually news.

[macona @ Jan 23rd 2008 1:18PM]

You can get the ScreenPlay 5000 which is a 3 LCD 1100 lumen projector for ~600 to 650 Refurbed. 1280x720 native. Been using one for two years and it is great. Still prefer LCD over DLP, especially for data.

[Player1 @ Jan 22nd 2008 4:58PM]

The InFocus X1 and X1a have big followings. I used an X1a as my primary "TV" for years. If you get a resolution upgrade and the same quality I'd say it's newsworthy.

[CP2 @ Jan 23rd 2008 2:21AM]

Most of the projector articles I see are of the higher end models that are in excess of $2000. Seeing the possibility of a decently spec'd WXGA/720p project under $1000 is certainly welcome news. This might be exactly what I've been waiting for in terms of a projector for my HDTV & Gaming Display needs.