Sanyo today announced it will release its new ultra-short throw projector, the PLC-XL51. Capable of projecting an image up to 80 inches in size from about 3 inches away at 1024×768 (XGA) resolution, the new projector features some upgrades over the PLC-XL50. These include a higher brightness (2,700 lumens vs 2,000), an SD memory card slot for PC-free presentations and network capabilities.

The contrast and aspect ratios are identical to the previous model’s, at 600:1 and 4:3, respectively. Unlike the older version, however, the PLC-XL51 sports the company’s PJ Network Interface that gives users the choice of a wired or wireless network connection, allowing them to control it via a web browser. Wireless capability works on the 802.11b/g standards with maximum transfer speeds of 54Mbps, WEP 64/128-bit security and Mac OS compatibility.

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