Toshiba adds new mobile projector with the launch of TLP X150U slim projector with closed captioning capability. Closed captioning refers to information displayed on screen in text format such as a transcription of the audio portion of the program much like subtitles. The TLP X150U delivers 2,600 ANSI lumens, 600:1 contrast ratio, 1024 x 768 XGA native resolution and 3LCD Technology.

“With the addition of the TLP-X150U to Toshiba’s lineup of mobile projectors, professional presenters can benefit from the slim form factor solution in education settings, in the business place and for digital home entertainment,” said Jane Poon, product marketing manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “The TLP-X150U utilizes Toshiba’s Natural Color Enhancer5 technology and the integration of closed captioning technology to provide an audience with superior images and the ability to read the screen to reinforce visual learning.”

More specification below.

• Display Technology: 0.63 inches 3LCD
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Native Resolution: XGA 1024 x 768
• Brightness: 2,600 ANSI lumens
• Contrast Ratio: 600:1
• Projection Method: Front, rear and ceiling
• Color Reproduction: Full 16.7 million colors
• Projection Screen Size: 30–300 inches
• Projection Distance: 2.9 – 35.9 feet
• Input Terminal:
  • RGB Input 1: 1 x D-sub 15 (shared as component video)
  • RGB Input 2: 1 x D-sub 15 (shared by mechanical switch from RGB output)
  • Video: 1 x S-video; 1 x RCA for composite video
  • Audio: 1 x stereo mini-jack (multiple use for Computer 1 IN/2 IN, Video, and S-video)
• Output Terminal:
  • RGB: 1 x D-sub 15-pin (shared by mechanical switch from RGB input 2)
  • Audio: 1 x Stereo mini-jack (variable output)
  • Input Signal Format:
    • Video: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
    • Color Difference: HDTV/DTV (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i)
    • RGB: VGA, SVGA, XGA (native), SXGA/UXGA (compressed)
• Other Terminal:
  • RS-232C: 1 x RS232 (D-sub 9-pin)
  • USB: 1 x USB
• Weight: 4.0 pounds
• Dimensions: 10.6″ W x 2.8″H x 7.4″D
• Warranty: Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor. One-year limited warranty on the lamp or 500 hours, whichever comes first.

This will be available for $959 with three years limited warranty.