Optoma has unveiled its latest addition to the portable projector range, which is powered by ground-breaking LED technology. The ML1500 is small and light enough to serve as a regular travelling companion, weighing just 1.4kg, combined with 1500 LED brightness, HDMI connectivity, HD Ready resolution, touch pad interface and powerful 6 Watt stereo speakers.
The ML1500’s casing is ultra slim for easy transport in a laptop case or carry bag provided. On applying power, it is up to full brightness in a few seconds and stops instantly with no cool down required, so it is convenient for presenters on the go. Presentations from a phone or tablet using the free iOS/ Android App “Wi-Fi-Doc”, is simple. “Wi-Fi-Doc” allows the presenter to wirelessly share and present documents and photos stored on a mobile device. Alternatively, content can be displayed wirelessly from a PC, Mac or mobile device using Optoma’s mini Wi-Fi dongle (sold separately), which connects to the USB port.
The ML1500 incorporates a media player, native office viewer and built-in speakers. Projection without a laptop is straightforward using the SD card slot or USB connection. In addition to the standard VGA, S-Video, and Composite connections, the ML1500 also has an HDMI port for connectivity to a laptop, PC, games console or Blu-ray™ player. High quality audio is provided using SRS WOW HD™ stereo enhancement technology, improving dynamic audio performance and bass response to create a wider sound field from the on-board 6 Watt speakers.
In many situations the perceived brightness of LED projectors can be up to twice the brightness of an equivalent lamp-based projector. LED brightness* specifications allow for a better comparison against lamp-based projectors, which do not take advantage of the enhanced brightness perception the Helmholtz-Kohlrausch (HK) effect creates.
Harnessing the latest LED technology, the ML1500 is better for the environment and will ultimately cost less to the consumer. Optoma’s Head of Product Management, Justin Halls explained: “This projector will not have the inconvenience and cost of frequent lamp changes. It also doesn’t need lengthy warm-up and cool down cycles due to its almost instant start up and shut down times.
Digital signage applications are ideal for the ML1500 as the projector can be mounted in virtually any orientation and the inherently long life of LED technology means minimal maintenance will be required. The auto keystone feature also makes set-up very straightforward.
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ML1500 Key Features
• 1500 LED Brightness capable of up to 100” (254cm) projected image
• Small and light - only 1.4kg
• Powerful 6 Watt stereo speakers
• HD Ready resolution
• SD card slot and USB connection
• “PC-free” viewing – built-in media player and office viewer
• Display presentation materials wirelessly from a Laptop, PC or Mac to your projector
• Touch pad interface
• Almost instant start up and shut down times
ML1500 Specifications
LED Brightness 1500
Dimensions 270 x 170 x 48mm (W x D x H)
Weight 1.4Kg
Resolution WXGA (1280 x 800)
Screen size 17”-100” (0.43 - 2.54m)
Contrast ratio 15,000:1
Audio 6W stereo (2x3W) SRS WOW HD™ audio processing
INPUTS: HDMI, VGA 15 Pin D-Sub, Composite Video, Audio In 3.5mm, 2 x USB-A (reader/wireless), SD card slot, micro USB
OUTPUTS: 6W speaker with SRS WOW HD™ audio processing, Audio Out 3.5mm
INCLUDES: Power cable, HDMI cable, remote control, carry case
The LED brightness rating is based on the perceived equivalent ANSI Lumen brightness when compared to a standard lamp projector. The LED brightness rating takes into account the Helmholtz–Kohlrausch (HK) effect on the perceived brightness of colours.
About Optoma
Optoma is a world leading designer and manufacturer of projection and sound products for business, education, professional audio/video and home entertainment.
Optoma’s projection products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver stunning crystal clear images with ultimate reliability.
Optoma projectors use DLP® technology, pioneered by Texas Instruments. This uses millions of mirrors to produce high quality imagery which does not suffer colour degradation over time, as sometimes experienced in other projector technologies.
The Optoma NuForce sound range is designed for people that care about audio. They are built from premium quality components to deliver sleek design and exceptional sound.
The Optoma Group has continental headquarters in Europe, the USA and Asia; whilst Optoma Europe, based in London, covers Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Local services are delivered from regional offices in France, Germany, Norway, Spain and the Netherlands and sales representatives in the Czech Republic, Dubai, Italy, Poland, Russia, Romania and Saudi Arabia. www.optoma.com
