Panasonic Debuts "Industry's First Widescreen" Wireless Projector, Plus Two Others

Panasonic's three new wireless projectors including the "industry's first widescreen" compatible model, according to Panasonic Japan, will be released this coming May and July. The PT-LW80NT, PT-LB80NT, and the PT-LB75NT are suitable for permanent installation in your home theater or for portable business uses. The PT-LB80NT and PT-LB75NT models both feature active matrix drive, 4:3 aspect ratio LCD lenses, manual zoom and focus, full color reproduction (1.677 billion colors) and respective brightness ratings of 3200 and 2600 lumens. The two wireless projectors also have 500:1 contrast ratios, 1024x768 pixel resolution, accept PAL, NTSC, and SECAM video input signals, and have a variety of inputs including an RGB computer input and S-video input. Both units should ship May 26, 2008.

The Panasonic PT-LW80NT wireless projector, touted as the "industry's first widescreen" projector should ship a couple months later, July 7. More after the jump...

Featuring a 16:10 aspect ratio LCD lens, manual zoom, manual focus, full color reproduction, 2600 lumens of brightness, a 500:1 contrast ratio and 1280x800 resolution, the PT-LW80NT carves out the flagship position with slightly higher-end features than the other two models. Signal compatibility and connections are identical to the PT-LB80NT and PT-LB75NT.

All three models have a number of basic features in common including compatibility with both Windows and Mac operating systems, used for projector control and wireless video streaming. A "dust-proof" structure eliminates dust build-up around the lens and interior lamp reducing the effects of diminishing brightness typical with ceiling-mounted projector dust build-up. The lamp can be easily replaced without removing the projector from the ceiling, a post-use cooling fan allows for convenient portability and a wireless lock on each projector makes it unusable in case of theft.