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"Unless you had a particularly keen eye for tiny projectors, you may well have missed the announcement of Acer's C120, back at CES. The palm-sized pico projector has now hit the market, weighing in at an ultraportable 6.34 ounces. The peripheral features a USB connection, which can be used to power the device when it's plugged into a PC. The C120's also got a quick-starting LED lamp, which can display presentations in WVGA or WXGA. Business people, teachers and lovers of tiny projectors alike can pick this guy up now for $259. Not sold? Watch a projection-worthy video presentation from CES, after the break.Show full PR text         Acer LED Projector Is Ideal On-the-Go Notebook Companion in the U.S.          Acer America today debuts the new Acer C120 ultraportable pico projector     that can be powered by a PC via USB connection. It's ideal for business     people, instructors and anyone who needs an incredibly portable projector     to display clear, crisp images.          The ultra-lightweight Acer C120 pico projector is the perfect solution     for road warriors who need to be able to present at a moment's notice.     The projector features an LED lamp, so it turns on instantly and is     quickly ready to show vibrant images. Presentations can be enjoyed     natively in the 16:9 aspect ratio at WVGA resolution (854x480) or at the     maximum resolution WXGA (1280x800) in a 16:10 aspect ratio. Plus, USB 3.0     connectivity increases data transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than     traditional USB 2.0 for enhanced image brightness and quality.          Customers have the additional flexibility of powering the Acer C120     projector directly from their notebook's USB port, so they can leave     their power cord at home. This convenient USB 3.0 option allows for     faster display of the images at a bright 75 ANSI lumens. Alternatively,     when higher brightness matters most, customers can power the projector     with the included AC adapter or any Acer notebook PC adapter to enjoy     presentations in an even brighter 100 ANSI lumens rating. The new     projector is also plug-and-play compatible with notebook PCs, so no     drivers need to be installed.          \"We've designed the Acer C120 projector to be a powerful tool for     businesspeople, consultants, real estate agents and anyone who needs an     ultra-portable projector that will make their presentations even more     effective,\" said Chris White, senior director of product marketing, Acer     America. \"It's very convenient to use and provides a range of usage     scenarios, making it the ideal companion for anyone that gives     presentations on the go.\"          The Acer C120 has a high 1000:1 contrast ratio that results in crisp     presentations and photos. The projector also ensures image quality and     accuracy with improved color saturation (60 to 120 percent NTSC) and Acer     ColorSafe technology. Color integrity is protected even after prolonged     use of the projector.          Travel-Ready at Under a Half-Pound, Excellent Value     The C120 projector     is ready to go nearly anywhere. It fits in the palm of a hand and weighs     only 6.34 ounces. It is incredibly compact, so it can fit in a purse or     briefcase; it measures 4.72-inches (W) by 3.23-inches (D) by 1.0-inch     (H). In addition, long battery life will ensure the Acer C120 will keep     projecting bright images through the very last slide.          The Acer C120 LED projector is an excellent investment thanks to its many     features and extended lifespan, which translate into significant cost     savings for customers. Maintenance is reduced for the product since there     is no lamp to replace. Plus, the long 20,000-hour LED life ensures     long-term dependable projector use.(1) The Acer C120 has a wide     projection throw range -- it can project clearly from as close as 15.75     inches and as far as 12.14 feet away.          The Acer C120 projector is available now for customers in the United     States for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $259. The     new Acer C120 projector is backed with a one year warranty."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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