Optoma Launches New Top-of-the-Line 720p Home Theater Projector Featuring DarkChip3

May 15, 2006

Optoma Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of projection displays, introduces the HD7100 home theater projector, a new top-of-the-line product of in the company’s award-winning home theater projector line. The HD7100, based on Texas Instruments’ DarkChip3™ DLP™ DMD chipset, features extensive source inputs and four-way optical lens shift capabilities for precision during installation. Built with the most discerning home theater enthusiast in mind, the Optoma HD7100 offers advanced adjustability through user controls, as well as, highly developed optics and components. The HD7100’s advanced optical system delivers 1000 ANSI lumen and 5000:1 (full on/off) peak contrast that delivers subtle details and vibrant images. With its native 720p resolution, the HD7100 home theater projector creates true-to-life images that are vibrant, as well as rich in color and contrast. The DarkChip3 technology allows the HD7100 to produce a smooth, film-like image with superior black levels and high native contrast. Other features of the HD7100 includes a high-precision, low distortion lens which has a 1.25x zoom ratio and four-way horizontal and vertical optical lens shift capability for precise installation. Specifications: Display Technology: Single 0.8” DarkChip3 DLP technology Brightness (typical): 1000 lumens Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 (full on/off) Resolution: 720p native (1280x720); UXGA (1600x1200) compressed Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, true HDTV (720p, 1080i), EDTV (480p), SDTV (480i), 576i/p Aspect Ratio: 16:9 native, 4:3 compatible I/O Connectors: 1x-DVI-D, 2x-component video, 1x- S-video, 1x-composite, 1x-VGA (RGB/SCART), 1x-RS232, 2x-IR ports Weight: 15 pounds Noise Level: 32dB The Optoma HD7100 home theater projector is currently available for an estimated street price of $3,499 through authorized Optoma dealers. About Optoma Technology, Inc. Optoma Technology, Inc. is an award-winning developer of projection and digital display products for business and home. The company manufactures multimedia projectors for mobile users, fixed installations and home theaters, HDTVs, LCD flat panel monitors and plasma displays. Optoma products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver images that are bright, crystal clear, and finely tuned for tone and color. Optoma products are sold through the company’s global network of pro AV dealers, major consumer electronics retailers and Internet resellers. Optoma’s worldwide headquarters is located in Milpitas, California. For more information, please visit www.optomausa.com.

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