For more colorful presentations, In Focus Systems has announced an overhead LCD projection panel that can show nearly 5000 colors at once. Called the 5000CX PC Viewer LCD Projection Panel, the device uses a Triple Super Twist Nematic (TSTN) technology that the company says it has patented. The technique involves three LCD layers stacked on top of each other.
Intended for use with PCs or Macs (with an optional adapter), the 5000CX offers an image area that's 640 by 480 pixels with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. It displays up to 4913 colors and produces photographic-quality images, according to In Focus.
The company has also introduced the LiteShow II, a new version of its portable presentation manager. The LiteShow II is a box that contains RAM and a floppy disk drive and weighs less than 7 pounds. It can store about 30 images per disk, letting you leave your computer at home. The LiteShow II and 5000CX are designed to work together.
The 5000CX and LiteShow II were slated to ship beginning October 1. At press time, In Focus estimated that the 5000CX would have a list price of around $6495, including a remote control that allows you to adjust the color settings. The LiteShow II should list for under $2000. A 5000CX adapter for the SE will list for $119, while an adapter for the Mac II series will list for $249. The adapters are also scheduled to be available on October 1. For further information, call In Focus Systems in Tualatin, Oregon at 800/327-7231.
