HP Launches Home Cinema Projector

Consumer technology company Hewlett Packard launched an 'instant home cinema digital projector' with features like integrated DVD player, built-in subwoofer and 2.1 surround sound.

The three models are ep9012 Instant Cinema Digital Projector, ep7122 and ep7112 Cinema Digital Projectors. The products are priced at Rs 80,000 onwards and as an introductory offer, are available with JBL Surround Sound speakers for a special price."

Commenting on HP's entry in the home projector market, Manu Sharma, Country Category Manager - Imaging Products, HP India Sales, said, "HP has been in the imaging and printing business for over 20 years. HP's entry into home projectors is a clear indication of the company's value and commitment, to bring about convergence of technologies.

"We recognize that consumers are looking for newer and improved ways of entertainment; the launch of our new range of home projectors is proof of that," he added.

HP cited a forecast by Decision Tree Consulting, UK, which said that the projector market in India would grow at a rate of 200 percent in this year.

The ep9012 projector supports VCD, SVCD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-audio and MP3 audio playback. It is also capable of displaying jpeg digital image files as a slideshow. It's 2.1 surround sound has 20-watt stereo speakers per channel (facing front and rear) and a 30-watt subwoofer.

HP projectors are based on Digital Light Processing technology.

The HP Instant Cinema Digital Projector range is available at select retail outlets across the country. In addition HP also has marketing tie-ups with JBL to make HP projectors available at all JBL showrooms across the country

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