News Releases

08/28/2003

Hitachi Introduces High-Performance Projectors with Advanced Feature Sets

-- New CP-S318W and CP-X328W LCD Projectors Provide High-quality Output and Advanced Features for Budget-conscious Presenters --

BRISBANE, Calif., http://www.hitachi.us/, August 28, 2003 – Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan (NYSE: HIT), today announced the availability of the CP-S318W and CP-X328W, the latest additions to Hitachi’s comprehensive line of multimedia projectors. Feature-rich with a low price point, the projectors are ideal for budget-conscious presenters in the education field, and other industries where high-quality presentations are necessary. The CP-S318W and CP-X328W feature 2,000 ANSI lumens and SVGA and XGA resolution, respectively.

“Even though many professional presenters are on a limited budget, it doesn’t mean they have to settle for a poor-quality projector,” said Pete Denes, director of sales for Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Projector Products. “Hitachi’s innovative technology and commitment to high quality is what drives us to create products like the CP-S318W and CP-X328W, both of which provide advanced image quality and product features that truly cater to the customers’ specific presentation needs.”