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Optoma's MovieTime Provides Instant Home Cinema! (26/7/2005)

Optoma MovieTime(TM) is the Ê"...iMac of home theatreÉ"Ê Sean Captain, New York Times 3/3/05

Optoma Europe today announces MovieTime(TM) - a High Definition Compatible, ultra portable projector with integral DVD player and sound system. It transforms any wall into the ultimate entertainment experience with huge widescreen images dwarfing the largest 'Big Screen' TV's. With no setup or cabling required MovieTime(TM) is always ready to immerse the audience in stunningly realistic movie action, life size gaming and sporting events Ð bigger than ever before.

Instant Home Cinema

MovieTime(TM) is as simple to use as switching on a TV. By removing the need for cables connecting the DVD player, projector, amplifier and speakers the MovieTime(TM) could not be easier to use Ð simply connect the power, point at a wall and insert a DVD movie for huge screen, digital quality Home Cinema.

Perfect Image Quality

MovieTime(TM) pictures are remarkable. Internally the digital projector and DVD player are perfectly matched with an ultimate quality digital connection. The resulting pure digital projection system uses the same technology as the best digital cinemas around the world. MovieTime(TM) pictures are crystal clear, high contrast, perfectly balanced and vastly superior to plasma or LCD.

Huge Screen Experience

MovieTime(TM) creates huge pictures even in small spaces - a 100" (2.73m) picture from as little as 3m (10') away. Maximum picture size is a staggering 356" (9m) Ð over 72 times the screen area of a 42" plasma TV!

Ultra Portable

MovieTime(TM) fits a huge 356" (9m) picture into an extremely compact device weighing only 3.5kg. Take the MovieTime(TM) to a friend's house and share the MovieTime(TM) experience. MovieTime(TM) puts the finest cinematic experience wherever you want it.

Giant Screen TV, Gaming & Photo viewing

MovieTime(TM) can be used with DVD, Digital TV or Satellite set-top boxes, Games Consoles, Computers, Camcorders, VCRs or High Definition sources. A photo CD slideshow feature displays your favourite Photo image CD's. MovieTime(TM) will also play MP3 files from CD.

More Technical Details

Exceptional picture quality requires an exceptional Contrast Ratio to produce important, subtle, light and shade detail. Unique Optoma Image AI(TM) technology enables an exceptional Contrast Ratio from MovieTime(TM) producing stunningly realistic pictures that are just not possible with most projectors or LCD/Plasma displays.

Audio is supplied by the integral stereo speakers. The optional Dolcen & Kreiling sub-woofer can be added for even greater impact. A digital optical output is ideal for connection to ultimate quality digital Home Cinema surround sound systems.

The MovieTime(TM) SCART RGB feature makes it easy to get very high quality pictures from digital satellite, digital TV boxes or games consoles. To watch the highest quality TV, sport or gaming pictures requires SCART RGB. A unique supplied SCART RGB adaptor enables inexpensive, very high quality, VGA type cables to be used to connect these devices to the MovieTime(TM).

MovieTime(TM) incorporates the unique O2air(TM) 3 stage air purifier that de-odorises and reduces bacteria and harmful hydrocarbons in the air in your room.

Pricing & Availability

MovieTime(TM) will be available from the beginning of August, priced at £849 inc. VAT (UK).

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