BenQ launches world's first short throw laser projectors

BenQ has launched two new educational projectors or the Indian market, BenQ LX60ST and LW61ST. These projectors are the world's first short throw laser projector that incorporates BenQ's mercury-free Bluecore light engine and thus help is delivering better energy efficiency, performance and instant readiness. In terms of connectivity, BenQ LX60ST and LW61ST have Apple iPhone/iPad wireless display support.

Commenting on the launch, Rajeev Singh, Country Head and General Manager of BenQ India said, "BenQ India is leader in the Short Throw projector category with 30.99% market share, by adding Blue Core engine projector we are one big step closer to fulfilling our endeavor of providing the best to education industry".

According to Futuresource Consulting Q1 2012 report, BenQ currently enjoys 17 percent market share in the projector market, while the company claims that it currently has 25.41 percent market share in the education segment. With the introduction of these two new projectors, BenQ expects to further strengthening its hold in this segment.

The BenQ LX60ST and LW61ST are available for Rs. 1,45,000 and Rs. 1,50,000 respectively

Some key features for these projectors are:

• An average of 20000 hours of reliable brightness in Eco Mode
• 80000:1 ultra-high contrast ratio for outstanding images and crisp clear content
• Instant on/off capability to save time on projector warm up or cool down
• Manual brightness level adjustment to suit different surroundings
• A mercury-free light source that is more environmentally friendly and safe