Epson Intros $429 and $359 2,700-Lumen Projectors

Epson’s new VS-series (The V stands for Value) projectors include two models so far. The VS220 ($359) and VS320 ($429) offer SVGA and XGA resolution, respectively, and deliver high performance with 2,700 lumens (non-ANSI) of color brightness and 2,700 lumens of white brightness. They also offer HDMI connectivity for high-quality audio and video with one cable.

The VS220 and VS320 offer easy-to-use connectivity and control features, including USB Plug ‘n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from a PC or Mac computer via a USB connection, as well as automatic vertical keystone correction for easy image alignment and fast setup. The VS320 offers additional features, including a horizontal easy-slide control bar for enhanced image correction, allowing for a rectangular image from any angle, as well as an A/V Mute slide which stops the sound and picture to allow for a quick pause in the presentation.

The new VS models also feature Direct Power On and Off for wall switch power control and Instant Off which instantly powers the projector on and off with no cool down time. Inputs include HDMI and VGA.

Here are all the specs of the 220: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=V11H592020

Here are the specs of the 320: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=V11H429420