NEC announces NP41, NP61 mobile projectors

While it's possible they may one day all be replaced by pico projectors, so-called "mobile projectors" are still a mainstay for a good deal of presentation-delivering users out there, and NEC has just introduced two new models for their consideration. Weighing in at a luggable 3.5 pounds apiece, the new NP41 and NP61 DLP projectors each boast a standard 1024 x 768 resolution, along with a 1,600:1 contrast ratio, automatic keystone correction, VGA, RCA, and S-video inputs, and a promised 3,500 hours of lamp life in the projector's eco mode. The only difference between the two, it seems, is a brighter 3,000 lumens on the NP61, compared to 2,300 on the NP41. You'll also have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on the NP41, which will land in October for $999, while the NP61 will start shipping in September for $1,399.

[Via Electronista]

[nate @ Aug 4th 2008 12:04PM]

So I could play my N64 on my NP64?

[Loneguitarist @ Aug 4th 2008 12:28PM]

It has an N, a 6, and a 4 in the name. In that order.

If it doesn't play Super Mario then I will punch someone.

[avester @ Aug 4th 2008 12:41PM]

NP41=MP41=SECRET NAZI CONSPIRACY.

No, seriously, all engadget has to comment is that the name remotely sounds like a console?

[phanbouy @ Aug 4th 2008 1:48PM]

projector posts always cause excitement and pants-crappin'