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What is the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector?
Compaq is announcing the smallest portable projector in the market, the Compaq MP1600 Microportable. At only 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg), the Compaq MP1600 is the world's first Microportable projector. And at 175 cubic inches (2861 cubic cm) in an innovative tower formation, it delivers the highest portability index of any other portable projector in the market. It is 55% more portable than the next smallest projector in the market. Until now, most "portable" projectors weighed 7 lbs. (3.17 kg) or more and were quite bulky - in fact, the MP1600 Microportable Projector takes so little space that it fits into the same carrying case with most notebook computers. The MP1600 is easy to use and is compatible with virtually every computer - just plug it in and present. Setting up (and packing up) now takes only a short moment (set-up in less than 3 minutes, including booting up the PC and optimizing the displayed image), whereas before it took up to 10-15 minutes or more. The picture quality is truly outstanding, because it uses the new and revolutionary DLP projection technology, and it is bright enough to present to an audience with the lights on.

How much will the Compaq MP1600 cost?
The Compaq MP1600 will have a street price of $7199.00

How competitive is the Compaq MP1600?
The Compaq MP1600 the lightest, smallest and lowest cost XGA projector in the market. In addition, the Compaq MP1600 has been tested with the most rigorous testing criteria to ensure that the projector can withstand the most challenging conditions of a portable device. It has even achieved FCC class B certification for home use which is more rigorous than the standard FCC class A certification granted most other portable projectors.

What is included in with the Compaq MP1600?
The Compaq MP1600 includes the Compaq MP1600 Microportable projector, a carrying case, a CD with convenient presentation utility, a multilingual users guide, a quick setup guide, VGA and DFP cables, a lens cleaning cloth, a lens cap and a handle.

What is DLP technology?
A DLP or Digital Light Projection system is technology based on DMD or Digital Micromirror Devices which was developed by Texas Instruments in 1996. Unlike LCD technology, that pushes light through liquid crystals, the DMD reflects light off of its 786,432 microscopic mirrors.

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Projectors are notoriously difficult to configure with PC is the Compaq MP1600 any easier?
To ensure traveling business people can take their show on any road, the MP1600 was specifically designed to function just like Compaq's Plug n' Play monitors. The projector instantly recognizes the signal being sent from the host PC and automatically adjusts the necessary settings to fill the screen and ensure that what is on the computer screen is exactly what is projected. In fact, the Compaq MP1600 provides unequaled compatibility to virtually all computer products, including Compaq and third-party desktops, notebooks, and handheld computers, as well as analog and digital graphics cards.

With such a small projector do I have to give up picture quality?
A crystal clear, life-like displayed image is the sum total of five image characteristics, including brightness, uniformity, resolution, seamlessness, and contrast. When they are all at optimal levels, they work in concert to provide a high-quality picture any presenter would be proud and confident to project.

BRIGHTNESS
In the world of projecting images, the primary measurement of a high-quality image is brightness. The industry measures brightness in lumens: the more lumens, the brighter the images will be. As a general rule of thumb, 500 ANSI lumens will produce readable digital images and saturated colors in semi-lit rooms. With 600 lumens, the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector is easily readable in the semi-light environments of most offices and conference rooms. What's more, it has as much brightness, or more, as projectors that are two times its size. This ensures that your images will always be as bright as possible, and easy to read in any almost any situation.

UNIFORMITY.
Uniformity gauges the difference between the brightest (the middle) and dimmest (the edges) points on a screen. When uniformity is high, the image brightness is equalized from the center to the corners. When it's low, too much light is projected in the center and not enough on the edges. The majority of portable projectors today offer a uniformity of between only 30% and 50%, which results in a visibly distracting imbalance of brightness across the screen. With a uniformity that is greater than 90%, the MP1600 projects uniformly bright images with no hot spots or faded edges.

RESOLUTION
The Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector offers a native resolution of XGA(1024x768 pixels), but also employs a scaling algorithm that automatically scales to XGA from VGA (640x480) through SXGA (1280x1024) resolutions. This means that virtually no matter what video resolution your computer is set to, the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector will automatically scale it to an optimum XGA resolution. XGA is widely regarded as the optimal resolution for presentations because it delivers the optimum projected image based on ergonomic tests that measured productivity, eye-strain, and fatigue.

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SEAMLESSNESS
When presenters have worked for hours to create digital images that look sharp and crystal clear on their monitors, they expect to have the image look as sharp and clear projected on the screen. Unfortunately, with traditional LCD technologies instead of a sharp image what often occurs is "the screen door effect." This grainy, pixilated effect occurs because the horizontal and vertical spaces between the liquid crystals in the projector block the light. The result is that only about 70% of the light shines through.

The new DLP and micro-mirror technologies combine to create significantly smaller spaces between its mirrors. The spaces measure only one micron (human hair is about 17 microns). So projectors with DLP technology, like the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector, project over 90% of the light, virtually eliminating the screen door and projecting seamless, sharp images. What's more, DLP technology handles motion images superbly, because the mirrors move at 1,000 times per second. That is fast enough for the 30 frame per second video frame rate standard in televisions.

CONTRAST.
Contrast is the difference between the projected white and black images. When your projector has an optimum contrast ratio, your images will be sharper and more readable. Similarly, a low contrast ratio results in dull, washed out images. Most LCD projectors have a contrast ratio of no more than 150:1. Thanks to an impressive contrast ratio of 400:1, the Compaq MP1600 Microportable Projector offers richer, truer blacks, brighter and more vibrant whites, and by far an overall improved image.

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What is the warranty on the Compaq MP1600?
Compaq is offering the best warranty in the industry!

The Compaq MP1600 and optional video adapter both come with a 2-year Worldwide limited warranty.

The warranty provides 2 years for parts, and labor. The bulb carries a standard 90 day or 1000 hour warranty. Carry to authorised dealer for service repair or replacement of defective projector.

What is the portability index and how does the MP1600 rate?
The portability index is a measure of the combination of weight and volume. It is considered the best measure of carrying convenience of a particular set of products. Among portable projectors, the Compaq MP1600 has the best portability index rating and is 55% more portable than its closest competitor.

What is DFP?
The DFP (Digital Flat Panel) port is a new port for projectors. It enables an end-to-end digital signal to be sent from a PC to the projected image. Most projectors only have a VGA port. Utilizing the VGA port forces the image to be converted from a digital format to an analog format and then back to a digital format. This conversion causes the image quality to be reduced. By implementing this new digital standard Compaq is taking advantage of the digital capabilities of the projector and paving the way to improved image projection.

What options are offered for the Compaq MP1600?
Compaq offers a video module kit and a lamp module kit.

What is the Compaq MP1600 Video Adapter?
This Video Adapter option plugs into the DFP port of the Compaq MP1600 and enables additional video connections like VCR's, camcorders or DVD players. A convenient button on the module lets the user toggle between a computer image and a video image. The two connectors on the Video adapter are S-video and RCA composite video supporting SECAM, PAL and NTSC formats.

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What is the expected lifetime of the lamp module?
The lamp is expected to have an average life of 1500 hours. If the projector is used conservatively 2 hours every working day the lamp would last more than 2 years.

Why is Compaq entering the projector business?
Compaq is the #1 computer display company in the world and portable projectors are a natural extension of Compaq's display business. Projectors employ similar components to Flat Panel Displays and the technology and image criteria are similar. Projectors are simply a different type of display. From a portable computer perspective, portable projectors provide an ideal end-to-end solution when coupled with the portable computer for the "road warrior" or professional presenter.

What are the benefits of the magnesium housing?

• 10% to 20% stiffer than plastics.
• Lightweight , 30% lighter than Aluminum
• Good resistance to atmospheric corrosion
• Electro-mechanical and Radio Frequency shielding superior to plastics
• Absorbs sound and vibration better than plastic or sheet-metal.
• Heat sink ability comparable to Aluminum.

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