In Focus And Faroudja Team To Bring High-Quality Video LCD Projector To Home Theatre Enthusiasts Industry Leaders Combine Expertise to Develop and Distribute Near Film-Quality LCD-Based Home Theatre Projector
In FocusÆ announced a technology partnership as well as a joint marketing and distribution agreement with Faroudja, Inc., the home theatre industryís premier video enhancement company, to bring the first LCD-based projector with home theatre quality video to market. The new LSô700 incorporates Faroudja line doubling and video processing technology with In Focus LCD data/video projectors. Home theatre enthusiasts can now enjoy the clarity, true-to-life images and rich colors produced by Faroudja video processing with the award-winning form factor, ease-of-use, reliability and low cost of ownership for which In Focus LCD projectors are recognized. The LS700 offers incredible versatility and can be used with a variety of inputs including VCRs,DVD players, video game stations, and computers. Easy to install, the lightweight (12 pounds) and space-efficient (6-inches high x 11.7-inches wide x 15.3-inches long) LS700 does not require the continual maintenance associated with other projection technologies currently available. The LS700 retails for US $12,995 and will be available from Faroudja home theatre dealers nationwide. ""Until now, home theater LCD-based projectors didnít provide the rich video quality needed to meet the expectations of home theatre enthusiasts,"" says John V. Harker, Chairman, President, and CEO of In Focus. ""Our relationship with Faroudja allows both companies to apply our development and marketing expertise to bring a new class of home theater LCD projectors to market."" ""This agreement with the world leader in the data/video projector market is part of our strategy to broaden Faroudjaís market potential,"" says Glenn Marshel, Jr., Co-Chairman, President, and CEO of Faroudja. ""Our dealers have asked for an LCD-based video projector for their home theatre clients that can provide the image quality theyíve come to expect from Faroudja. The inclusion of Faroudjaís superior video processing technology in an In Focus LCD projector is an exciting answer."" The LS700 produces true 16 x 9 movie format with no truncated images, distortions, letterbox distractions or lost resolution, allowing you to view images as the director intended. The built-in Faroudja technologies produce LCD image quality with detail reproduction, color clarity, and dramatic impact approaching 35mm film. With built-in 12 percent keystone correction, zoom lens and an image up to 300 inches diagonal, the installation flexibility of the LS700 is ideal for those designing a new home theatre or for those that are installing a replacement projection system. Whisper-quiet at a mere 39dB, this cool-running projector lets the audience focus on the movie. NOTE: In focus makes no assurances regarding the future success of its new products or the accuracy of estimated availability dates due to risks including: Technical difficulties and product availability from suppliers that could substantially delay new products at any time, competitive offerings by others, pricing pressures, and the uncertainty of market acceptance. Investors are strongly urged to review the risk factors set forth is In Focusí last filed Forms 10-K and 10-Q. In Focus is a registered trademark and LS is a trademark of In Focus Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective companies. Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and acceptance of new products, product availability from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing TV standards and other risks set forth under the caption ""Factors Affecting Future Operating Results"" in Faroudjaís Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, in its quarterly reports o Form 10-Q and other reports filed with SEC. For More Information Contact: Thomas Harvey Faroudja, Inc. At 408/735/1492 tharvey@faroudja.com Or Rich Williams In Focus At 503/570/8302 richwilliams@infocus.com