Sydney, Australia, October 27, 2011 – ViewSonic® Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today launched its new ultraportable and energy-efficient LED projectors – PLED-W500 and PLED-W200. Fitting for the corporate or domestic setting, ViewSonic PLED projectors will make a statement, be it a presentation or party. Petite and powerful, the projectors are truly multifunctional – lightweight for on the road business presenters and supreme for home entertainment.

Featuring small form factors and 20,000 hours of long LED lamp life, the PLED-W500 and PLED-W200 open up a new category of ViewSonic projectors. Supporting 3D technology with 120Hz frame rates, the ViewSonic PLED projectors present exciting three dimensional visuals and can project 33 to 40-inch screens from a one metre distance. Moreover, the ViewSonic PLED projectors are equipped with versatile USB connectivity, while the built-in Microsoft Office/PDF viewer and SD/SDHC card reader can display documents and play multimedia files without needing a PC.

William Tse, Country Manager at ViewSonic Australia, said, “The ViewSonic ultraportable LED projectors transforms the projector from a cumbersome gadget to an incredibly lightweight, compact device that can be carried anywhere. With high-brightness, long-life lamps, the PLED projectors are superior to others in the same class and certain to meet all your projection needs.”

PLED-W500

Measuring 214 x 164 x 42 millimetres, the PLED-W500 is compact and weighs only 1.18 kilograms. With a 500 ANSI lumens, superior in the LED pocket projector category, the PLED-W500 provides 20,000 hours of brightness, at the same time operating powerfully yet economically. The 1.4:1 short throw ratio projects a 33-inch screen from a one metre distance with high native WXGA resolution, plus 1GB of onboard memory allows users to store documents and multimedia files, enhancing presentation efficiency.

Enjoy home theatre style viewing or widescreen gaming by simply connecting the PLED-W500 via HDMI 1.3 to a PC, tablet or other computing device, or be blown away watching smooth 3D video with a 120Hz refresh rate using optional 3D glasses and 3D processor. The PLED-W500 is a unique media streaming device – a projector with internal storage that also offers media player capabilities. Sporting a piano-black mirrored surface and geometric inset buttons, the PLED-W500 appears modern and sleek, ideal for running presentations and experiencing multimedia.

PLED-W200

The pint-sized PLED-W200 offers the ultimate in mobility. Measuring only 130 x 126 x 32 millimetres and weighing a light 420 grams, the PLED-W200 is ultra-thin and can easily be carried in a briefcase for convenient transportation between meetings and on business trips. The PLED-W200 LED light source with 250 ANSI lumens lasts 20,000 hours while producing brilliant colour. Equipped with a built-in 32GB SD/SDHC card reader, dual integrated 2W speakers and Microsoft Office/PDF viewer, the PLED-W200 displays Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and other multimedia files without a PC. The PLED-W200 also features 1.16:1 short throw ratio that can project a 40-inch screen from a one metre distance with high native WXGA resolution.

The ViewSonic PLED projectors are slim and stylish pocket projectors convenient for businesses requiring mobility between meeting rooms and entertainment on the go. Using energy-efficient LED lamps with a 20,000 hour lifespan, the PLED projectors offer a green solution that is cost effective and friendly to the environment. With short throw lenses, display large images in small spaces from a distance of only one metre and take advantage of the wide screen area to create impactful presentations at the office or in the living room.

The PLED-W500 is available now in Australia, RRP AU$1,299 inc GST. The PLED-W200 will be available in November 2011, RRP AU$899 inc GST