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From Sony — The VPL-ES1 is the latest addition to the Sony Family of high quality ultra portable projectors that are ideal for handling presentations when you are always on the move. The VPL-ES1 features a 0.62 LCD Panel with 185 watt UHP lamp that realizes Brightness of 1500 ANSI Lumens. The design of the VPL-ES1 put maximum emphasis on ease of use. At the touch of the power button, the intelligent Auto Setup function sets up the projector in an instant, allowing presenters to get started at any customer site.
- High Brightness and High Resolution
- Short Throwing Distance (100 inch @ 9.5 feet)
- Ultra Compact and Light Weight
- Flat and Simple Design
- Powered Lens Protector
- Powered Tilt Adjuster and Auto Keystone Correction
- Auto Input Search
- Adjustable Rear Legs
- Digital Zoom Function
- On-Screen Display

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Sony VPL-ES1 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $999
- Status
- Discontinued
- Released
- September 2003
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- User Reviews
- (12) Review this Projector
- White Brightness
- 1,500 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 800x600
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (SVGA)
- Display Type
- 0.62" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- **
- Lamp Type
- UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- LMP-E180 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.15x Powered zoom , Powered focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Throw Distance
- 6.6' - 14.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 60.00" - 150.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.50:1 - 1.69:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-11" and 11'-2" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.13" x 11.63" x 9.38"
- Weight
- 6.2 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 35 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 1.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 250 Watts 100V - 240V
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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