Our review on the Epson EB-W6 Projector

The Epson EB-W6 is a new feature rich WXGA projector from Epson.  WXGA resolution means you can connect any widescreen laptop/PC and display in the same format as you see on your PC providing over 30% more area than a standard XGA projector.

Connectivity is available by multiple sources, 1 x VGA, 1xD-sub 15-pin (component), 1xRCA, 1xS-Video, audio input.  You alsohave an HDMI input to connect a digital source and 7 watt mono speakers give you sound capabilities as well.

A unique feature is the USB input providing connection to a PC/Laptop via a USB cable, this same USB input also allows you to make presentations by connecting the projector to a digital camera, USB storage device or SD card. The image files stored on these devices can be projected directly. This makes projection easy, since it is not necessary to connect a computer.  There is also a SD card input to use in a similar manner if you are already using the USB input.

The image below shows how the image on your SD card or USB stick can be selected.

Computer compatability
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional
Vista Home Basic/Vista Home Premium/Vista Business/Vista Enterprise/Vista Ultimate
Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.5

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Manufacturer Description for the Epson EB-W6 Projector

Liven up your presentations with affordable multimedia for classrooms or meetings rooms Multimedia features

• HDMI interface - for top quality audio/video digital input • 7 Watt speaker - for comfortable sound that can fill a medium-sized room. • USB slot and SD card reader - for easily setting up slideshows and presentations without connecting to a computer. • WXGA resolution giving 30% more pixels than XGA Easy multimedia Combine high-quality images, video and animated text into your presentation with the Epson EB-W6 projector.

For great images that really make a difference to your presentations, the Epson EB-W6 projector is light weight, highly portable and enables you to move quickly between rooms. You can set up easily and project from a range of positions in the room. Affordable, compact and attractively designed, the Epson EB-W6 projector offers a WXGA screen resolution (1280x800) with stunning 2000:1 Contrast Ratio.

Exclusive USB Display The easiest way to project from a PC.

A single USB cable, connecting the projector to your PC, combines the functions of display and Page Up/Down, halving the wires you need. With the projector remote control, you can navigate through a slideshow wirelessly as you walk around the room. Wide screen The wide image format is most effective on modern WXGA (1280x800) laptops. The EB-W6 will display exactly what you see on-screen without the need to change settings or resize your images.

Totally secure as this projector can be ceiling-mounted, security is obviously a concern. The Epson EB-W6 projector includes a reinforced security bar and hole for a Kensington lock. Password protection and a control panel lock makes this projector perfect for use in schools. Remote control With all the controls you need to navigate the extra digital A/V functions and comfortably browse your picture files. Automatic Vertical Keystone Achieve a squared image instantly and easily by adjusting distortions up to + 30° vertically.