Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of video and audio products, today announced three new projectors designed to meet the education and corporate markets’ growing needs for reliability and flexibility coupled with stellar image performance. The Optoma ZH400UST, ZW300UST and ZW300USTi deliver powerful punches: offering impressive image performance, incredible reliability, and the ultimate in flexibility with ultra short throw capabilities. In addition, the company today has launched its “Education First” program to bring insights, incentives and customer support to K-12 and higher learning institutions.

Optoma ZH400UST 
The Optoma ZH400UST combines the best of what projection offers today—a 1080p high-definition, bright and colorful image, from just inches away from the screen or projection surface. Featuring a reliable design, equipped with several digital I/Os and PC Free USB Media Player for playback of video and audio files along with viewing of images and presentations shared directly from any USB device, it is equipped with state-of-the-art laser phosphor display technology to offer the absolute best in picture quality and color performance—with an estimated 20,000+ hours of light source performance for virtually maintenance-free operation. 

Optoma ZW300UST/ ZW300USTi 
Like the ZH400UST, the Optoma ZW300UST and ZW300USTi combine laser phosphor image quality and reliability, with an ultra short throw lens making them extremely flexible in any environment. They additionally feature deep black levels with an impressive 100000:1 contrast ratio which, when combined with the projector’s color capabilities, provide a captivating viewing experience. The ZW300USTi takes its performance even further by delivering next generation TouchBEAM interactive touch technology, compatible and compliant with both Windows and OS X. 

Adaptable and Flexible, with Multiple Playback Options 
With respective throw ratios of 0.25:1 and 0.27:1, the ZH400UST and ZW300UST/ ZW300USTi can display 100+ inch high-definition images from only 13 to 19 inches away from the projection surface, making these projectors ideal for space-constrained environments such as classrooms, meeting rooms, boardrooms and digital signage applications.

In addition, these innovative new Optoma projectors feature an MHL-powered HDMI port that supports popular streaming and presentation dongles such as Optoma’s HDCast Pro and Amazon’s FireTV, while the USB port can be utilized to power Optoma’s WHD200 Wireless HMDI system or Google’s Chromecast media dongle. The powerful 10 watt speakers in all three projectors enhance presentations, videos and audio files and simplify audio integration. 

Optoma ZH400UST specifications: 
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (HD) 
Brightness: 4,000 lumens 
Contrast Ratio: 100000:1 (dynamic black enabled) / 22000:1 
Light Source: Laser phosphor 
Displayable Colors: 1.07 billion  
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 
Throw Ratio: 0.25:1 

Optoma ZW300UST/ ZW300USTi specifications: 
Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 
Brightness: 3,200 lumens 
Contrast Ratio: 100000:1 (dynamic black enabled) / 22000:1  
Light Source: Laser phosphor 
Displayable Colors: 1.07 billion 
Aspect Ratio: 16:10 native 
Throw Ratio: 0.27:1 

The Optoma ZH400UST, ZW300UST and ZW300USTi are now available for an estimated street price of $2,999, $1,799 and $1,999, respectively through authorized dealers including Audio General, Connection, RnB Enterprises and TechEDU.com.

Optoma Launches “Education First Program” to Align with New Projector Offerings 
Timed with the launch of these new and innovative ultra short throw laser projectors, Optoma is also kicking off its Education First program, aimed at providing insights, incentives and customer support to K-12 and higher learning institutions. The program offers increased discounts, enhanced technical support, extended product warranties and free lamps and lenses to education customers. Realizing the challenges specific to the education market when investing in technology that is both reliable and adaptable, Optoma designed Education First to help maximize school budgets while incorporating advanced projection technology into classrooms, computer labs, auditoriums and lecture halls. 

“We are excited to launch the Education First program to continue providing reliable, advanced projection technology options and resources for K-12 and higher learning institutions,” said Maureen Schmidt, vice president of North American sales, Optoma Technology. “Through this comprehensive program, we are helping schools maximize their budgets to bring large, vivid images and educational content to life in a wide variety of learning environments.” 

Schools, universities, district administrators and educators can learn more about this innovative program by visiting edu.optoma.com. 

About Optoma Technology 
Optoma Technology is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning video and audio products for home entertainment and theater, ProAV and business. With a focus on premium quality and functional style, products are designed with the end-user experience in mind. Optoma and NuForce products deliver stunning crystal clear images and exceptional sound with ultimate reliability. Optoma Technology is part of The Optoma Group, which has continental headquarters in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit: http://www.optomausa.com