WAYLAND, Mass. (June 7, 1999) -- CTX Opto, Sunnyvale, Calif., a leading provider of advanced display products, has been honored by Popular Home Automation in its annual Top 50 Editor's Picks special section, which will appear in the July issue of this advanced home electronics publication.  Popular Home Automation's editors selected the CTX Opto EzPro 680 above all other projectors as the premier portable digital projector for computer presentations by mobile professionals or video projection by the home user.

In its selection of the EzPro 680, the editorial staff of Popular Home Automation praised the unit's ability to provide a high quality, large screen picture, without the requirement of a large housing or installation.  The EzPro 680 was also applauded for its lightweight, portability and ease of use, as well as its inherent flexibility noting "with the ability to connect to a PC, you can use it for presentations from your computer, or connect it to your A/V equipment…"

"CTX Opto is honored to have been selected by Popular Home Automation," said Wilson Chan, Managing Director of CTX Opto, "once again, our products have been recognized for their exceptional quality and value."

The CTX Opto EzPro 680 supports full 1024x768 XGA resolution at an ultra-bright 500 ANSI lumens.  This advanced capability allows a user to provide the exceptional delivery of full motion video from graphics-intensive applications and high-output VCRs or LD/DVD players.  By harnessing the latest 3-panel polysilicon technology, the EzPro 680 can show every detail in a presentation to audiences ranging from two to 2,000 people with a diagonal screen size of 40 to 300 inches.  It offers simple plug-and-play compatibility with today's high-resolution XGA notebook PC and Macintosh computers, as well as standard NTSC/PAUSECAM video environments.

Pricing And Availability

The EzPro 680 is available now through authorized audio/video dealers and VARS.  The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $6,995, and includes an infrared remote control, rugged carrying case, assortment of cables and connectors to meet a variety of presentation needs and a standard two-year warranty.

About CTX Opto

CTX Opto was founded in 1991 to provide cufting-edge LCD products that deliver crisp, clear, distortion-free images to consumers, OEMs and vertical markets.  Through the use of leading-edge technologies such as Digital Light Processing (DLP) and plasma displays, CTX Opto produces a full range of Advanced Display Products including LCD monitors and projectors.  The CTX Opto EzPro line of portable LCD projectors provides a powerful, mobile presentation solution for use in meetings, seminars and classroom settings.  CTX Opto also manufactures flat panel displays ideal for use in hospitals, banks and for those individuals who desire the latest in leading- edge technology.  The company's advanced display platforms are sold extensively through retailers and distributors, as well as the OEM, VAR, industrial and manufacturing channels.

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For more information, call 888/942-2929, or visit the CTX Opto Website at http://www.ctxopto.com/.

CTX Opto and EzPro are registered trademarks of CTX Opto, Inc.  All other names mentioned here-in are the righfful property of their respective owners.  Any and all claims to pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.

CTX Opto, Inc.
1178 Bordeaux Dfive, Suite B,
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Tel: (408) 541-6060
Fax: (408) 541-6068

Editorial Contacts:
McGrath/Power Public Relations
408/727-0351

John Denniston
johnd@mcgpr.com

Eric Montgomery
ericm@mcgpr.com