ViewSonic launches first widescreen projector - PJ359W - at Gitex Technology Week

The impressive ultra-portable WXGA 3LCD PJ359w, featuring HDMI 1.3 connectivity and supporting HD signals up to 1080p, is the first projector specially designed to be compatible with widescreen-format laptops and meet the increasing demands of consumers as the transition to widescreen laptops rapidly grows.

Over the past six years, the popularity of wide-screen 16:10 format laptops has risen dramatically while the demand for regular 4:3 notebooks has plummeted. In 2002, 100% of businesses were using 4:3 laptops but within three and a half years 50% of this market had switched to using widescreen. 95% of consumers are currently working on widescreen laptops with the remaining 5% of regular laptops user predicted to fizzle out entirely by 2010.

"The introduction of ViewSonic's PJ359w meets the corporate market's need for compatible wide-screen format laptops and imaging applications of Middle East businesses and government organizations today and tomorrow,"

said Aaron Fright, Regional Director, ViewSonic Middle East & Africa.

"We have closely interpreted the growing trend for 16:10 wide-screen laptops since their introduction in 2002 and by launching the WXGA PJ359w we are anticipating the needs of all our customers in this region."

The PJ359w has a short-throw lens enabling large images to be projected from short distances in small rooms with short throw distances; from just 1.6m, it is possible to achieve a screen size of 50-inches. It delivers 2,200 lumens and 1280x800 WXGA Resolution for crisp, detailed images in any lighting situation and its HDMI 1.3 high definition signal input ensures the best image performance and supports HD signals up to 1080p.

Allowing presenters more flexibility when setting up their projectors in variable environments, the PJ359w boasts a built-in vertical keystone correction of +/-30 degrees ensuring that images are perfectly proportioned, while the preset screen mode provides the best possible picture for the users projection surface. The slim design PJ359w weighs just 1.8kg making it ideal for presenters on the go; it is ideal for table-top or mounted use in the office, classroom or on the road.

ViewSonic's PJ359w is easy to set up and comes with a direct off feature that allows busy presenters to simply unplug the projector and go without waiting for the usual cool down phase. This advanced feature also protects lamp life from sudden power blackout.

Launching at GITEX, the PJ359w is both backed by ViewSonic's superior customer support program that includes a three-year limited product warranty, ViewSonic also offers a one-year warranty on the lamp.

ViewSonic will be showcasing their products in the Amethyst room on the 1st floor of the Novotel, as well as with their partner Al Yousuf on Stand B4-1 in Hall 4 at GITEX. ViewSonic will also be holding in-store promotions at power-retailers including Emax, Sharaf DG, CompuMe and Plug Ins.