D825MS, D825MX, projectors: Vivitek.

D825MS, D825MX, projectors: Vivitek. VIVITEK D825MS, D825MX, Projectors Hardware, $699 and $799 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vivitek's latest value-priced projectors each use DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic chipswith BrilliantColor, and have 2,200 lumens of brightness and a 2,000:1contrast ratio. The D825MS has native SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. (800x600) resolution, whilethe D825MX achieves native XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. (1024x768). These models are designed tooffer high performance at a low cost, and at just 5.7 pounds, in alightweight and portable size. Each also offers a lower wattage wattagethe output or consumption of an electric device expressed in watts. EcoModesetting to enable up to 4,000 hours of use before lamp replacement.Other features include an instant on/off capability, vertical digitalkeystone correction, built-in Kensington security locks to preventtheft, and a variety of input connections for use with various video andcomputer sources. www.vivitekcorp.com Kurt O. Dyrli is products editor(kdyrli@districtadministration.com)