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                      SANYO
                        ANNOUNCES FAMILY OF 
                        NEXT-GENERATION ULTRA-MOBILE LCD PROJECTORS 
                         
                        World's
                        Largest Manufacturer Redefines 
                        Industry Standards for Full-Featured, On-The-Go
                        Presenting.
                        LAS
                        VEGAS, NV, SANDS - Booth #M-7657 - April 10, 2000-Sanyo,
                        a leader in LCD projector manufacturing, today announced
                        a new family of ultra-mobile LCD projectors that set new
                        standards for brightness, mobility, durability and
                        ease-of-use. The models are the PLC-XU22N, PLC-SU22N and
                        the PLC-XU07N. 
                        Smallest
                        in Class   
                        The PLC-XU22N and PLC-SU22N pack a number of powerful
                        features into a footprint of less than one square foot,
                        making them the smallest LCD projectors in their class. 
                        The PLC-XU22N, which produces a very bright 1200 ANSI
                        lumens, provides true XGA resolution (1024 x 768) that
                        can project a detailed image up to 300 inches
                        diagonally. The PLC-SU22N also produces 1200 ANSI
                        lumens, while providing true SVGA resolution (800 x 600)
                        with the same powerful range of up to 300 inches
                        diagonally. 
                        Improved
                        Video Performance 
                        One of the most important areas for the overall
                        performance of LCD projectors is video capability. Sanyo
                        has satisfied this critical need by incorporating
                        improved video technology into the PLC-XU22N and
                        PLC-SU22N. By using the company's unique adjustment
                        circuitry and digital realized video scaling, the video
                        images produced by these projectors are of the highest
                        quality when viewed by users. 
                        Feature-Rich 
                        Both models boast a number of advanced features that are
                        optimized for the mobile presenter in settings such as
                        schools, training classes, product demonstrations and
                        corporate presentations. 
                        These include: 
                         
                        
                          
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                            HDTV
                              compatibility (PLC-XU22N only). | 
                           
                          
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                            Digital
                              Keystone Correction, compensating for angled
                              projector placement (XU22N/SU22N only). | 
                           
                          
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                            Built-in
                              PC Card slot and PC Card adapter for (computerless)
                              presentations (with included 8MB SmartMedia card). | 
                           
                          
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                            Power
                              Zoom/Power Focus. | 
                           
                          
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                            Magnesium
                              cabinet design, providing a high-level of
                              durability for travel. | 
                           
                          
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                            One
                              button Auto Imaging setup function that makes
                              setup totally seamless. | 
                           
                          
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                            Image
                              Pause function that allows user to remove image
                              from screen while still retaining their place
                              within the presentation. | 
                           
                          
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                            Included
                              wireless remote with laser pointer that's a fully
                              functional mouse. | 
                           
                          
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                            Recessed
                              lens for added protection during storage, shipping
                              and travel. | 
                           
                          
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                            Strong
                              150W UHP projection lamp. | 
                           
                          
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                            Designed
                              for international capability, supporting six color
                              systems (PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, NTSC,
                              NTSC4.43). | 
                           
                         
                        PLC-XU07N 
                        The PLC-XU07N offers many of the same features as the
                        PLC-XU22N and PLC-SU22N in a unit that is also quite
                        compact. Weighing only 9.4-pounds, this model provides
                        true XGA resolution (1024 x 768), producing 800 ANSI
                        lumens of brightness. At a lower cost than the
                        PLC-XU22N, this is a value-priced unit for those users
                        who do not require a PC Card slot within the projector.   
                        DRIT
                        Technology 
                        The performance of all three projectors is significantly
                        boosted by Sanyo's breakthrough DRIT technology, a
                        proprietary advance that digitally and mathematically
                        interpolates an image's pixels, then automatically
                        reconstructs the image by either compressing or
                        expanding it to a bright, clear image not normally found
                        in today's LCD projectors. 
                        Pricing
                        & Availability 
                        All three models are currently shipping through Sanyo's
                        national network of professional audio visual dealers.
                        The PLC-SU22N lists for $5,995.00; the PLC-XU22's MSRP
                        is $7,995.00 and the PLC-XU07N lists for $5,995.00. Each
                        comes with Sanyo's standard warranty of three years
                        parts and labor, with 90 days warranty on the lamp. The
                        warranty also includes access to Sanyo's renowned Quick
                        Repair Program. 
                         
                         
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