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BenQ Launches Palm-Size Projector

Poonam Singh Nov 08, 2014

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><root available-locales="en_US," default-locale="en_US"><static-content language-id="en_US"><![CDATA[BenQ announced the launch of its palm-size mobile projector Joybee GP2 in India on Wednesday. The projector is specifically designed for multi-purpose usage such as multimedia digital entertainment, educational purpose, business presentation and with more focus on travelling. GP2 has been designed to combine ease-of-use with optimal performance allowing users to create big picture screening experience. The device has all-in-one iPhone/iPod compatible dock including optional battery pack, highly power-efficient 3LED projections technology, 720p HD-ready short-throw projection, 200 ANSI lumen brightness, superior multimedia tablet connectivity, multiple format support, SD card slot, USB reader, file transfer to 2GB on board memory from computers and two 2W stereo speakers. The Joypee GP2 is built around a DLP chip along with an LED light source which can be project for 30000 hour without decrease brightness in the Eco Mode. Rajeev Singh, Country Head & general Manager, BenQ India said "GP2 is not a replacement of the LCD/LED/TV but it can be use as a portable TV set while you are on vacation". <img src="/businessworld/system/files/images/highlights_272x238.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 9px;" width="272" height="238">The GP2 can project up to a maximum image size of 160 inches. It has 1.13 short throw projections which can fetch your image up to 44-inches at a distance of 1-metre. It has two in-built speakers that can be useful for living rooms, offices and listening music via iPod dock. The product will be available in the market from next month at the price of Rs 39,167 (the optional battery will charge Rs 5000 more)."We have launched this product in 20 countries covering all four metros and B class cities including Chandigarh, Lucknow, Indore, Chochin, Bhubneshvar and Guhavati is more a more focused market for us", added Rajeev. The product will be available at all the leading stores which are projecting LCD, gaming device etc. including Croma stores, also alternate channels like online shopping websites. According to the company, they are planning to sell 2500 devices in this financial year with targeting more individuals through retail chain stores.