Epson Powerlite 915W Projector; ELPLP61 Projector Lamp

Throughout the United States and most Western European countries, school budgets are shrinking, however thanks to advanced technology becoming more prevalent, projectors remain affordable. Epson continues to put out high end projectors for classroom use with reasonable price tags and the Powerlite 915W is another shining example with an MSRP of Under $1000 USD.

Epson has managed to balance light output, contrast, and resolution without really compromising any of the 3, and the result is a fantastic picture. Whether used for movies, PowerPoint, interactive sessions, or long distance teaching the contrast makes everything discernable with a ratio of 2000:1. The lumens output of 3200 ANSI is bright enough to handle minor amounts of ambient light such as desk lamps or lighting towards the back of the room. The brightness is controlled by the user and the projector can run in a normal mode as well as eco-mode, which saves lamp life. The 230W projector bulb on the inside can be manipulated to provide two different light outputs, however, in my opinion it is always best to go with the normal setting since fluctuations in voltage can also affect lamp life. The lamp part number for the Powerlite 915W is called the ELPLP61 or in some cases V13H010L61. The Lamp is interchangeable in many of the projectors within this series including the Powerlite D6150 and the Powerlite 925.

The Throw distance starts at 5 feet and can go as far back as 28 feet, however, I believe most classrooms are choosing to place their projectors closer to the screen itself to prevent any interference. It has Digital Keystone