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Optoma has announced two innovative single-chip DLP laser phosphor projectors: A first-of-its-kind 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) ultra short throw model and a WUGXA model with a rated brightness of 5,500 lumens.

The yet-to-be-named 0.18:1 ultra short throw UHD projector is said to display a 100-inch image on a wall or screen from 2 inches away with 3,300 lumens of brightness. The projector, which is targeted for release early next year (2017), is based on the Android 5.0/Lollipop operating system and supports H.265 multimedia playback.

With 5,500 lumens of brightness, Optoma’s ZU510T projector features a fixed lens with horizontal and vertical lens shift, offering a 1.2:1 - 2.16:1 throw ratio and a digital zoom of 1.8x, enabling it to “cover a wide range of interchangeable lens capabilities.” The projector also has a built-in 10-watt/two speaker system and a variety of inputs, including two HDMI and an HDBaseT connector for sending and controlling AV content over a CAT5 cable. The projector is expected to sell for $4,500 to $5,500 when it is released later this year.

Laser phosphor technology makes possible up to 20,000 hours of “reliable” operation and eliminates the need for lamp and filter replacement, according to Optoma.

For more information, visit optomausa.com.