Barco introduces a new projector to its award winning iQ (Pro) Series product line

Belgium, Kortrijk - September 10, 2003 Barco is pleased to announce the introduction of the iQ G350 and iQ Pro G350 as two new members of the innovative iQ (Pro) Series. The iQ (Pro) G350 will replace the iQ (Pro) G300.

Barco iQ G350
Based on three 1.4" polysilicon LCD panel technology, the iQ G350 offers a brightness level of 3500 ANSI lumens and a high contrast ratio of 800:1, which is double the contrast ratio of the iQ 300. Lamp life has doubled, as Barco now offers a lamp life of no less then 3000 hours. These new features offer the iQ G 350 the best price/quality ratio in the market. This projector is ideally suited for presentation, conference and training applications in boardrooms, meeting rooms and small auditoriums. As part of the iQ Series, the iQ G350 offers several unique benefits, including advanced picture-in-picture, which enables the use of the iQ G350 during videoconferencing sessions. Users can simultaneously display three sources on the screen, such as an image of the local audience, an image of the remote audience and the shared presentation. The iQ G350 also offers seamless source switching, eliminating waiting intervals or warning messages when switching sources. The user is even able to choose a special effect such as fade in/out, without having the extra expense of purchasing external switchers. For added reliability the projector features a dual-lamp design.

Barco iQ Pro G350
The networked iQ Pro G350 offers the same functionality as the iQ G350, but includes a powerful computer server integrated into the projector. The iQ Pro G350's features increase business efficiency by eliminating unneeded peripherals, enabling remote meetings, accelerating the decision making process and allowing remote management and diagnosis.
Control over the projector can be passed instantly over LAN to any location. Changes made to a document in an office in Europe can be viewed real-time in a US office, and vice versa. Real-time interaction and file sharing with remote sites increases business efficiency by saving travel time and offering the ability to conduct truly collaborative meetings.
The iQ Pro G350 also allows for streaming media, as it allows the users to stream video material over the network. Frequently used video material can even be saved on the hard disk of the projector to be retrieved upon demand. In addition, thanks to the integrated server, presenters no longer need to bring along laptops to meetings. They can retrieve any file from the network, straight from the projector. A wireless keyboard and mouse control the projector.
The iQ Pro G350 allows the user to save money on support and maintenance.
Thanks to the integrated server in the projector, a fleet of projectors can be fully controlled over the network from the IT HelpDesk. There's no need for staff to run to meeting rooms to adjust projector settings. These adjustments can be made remotely and instantly over the network. Barco offers dedicated software called "Remote Control & Diagnostics" to enable remote HelpDesk support.

The iQ (Pro) G350 is available as of September 2003.

About Barco

Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, is active in three key areas of imaging technology. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Brussels/Euronext and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.

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For more information, please contact

Els Van Loocke
Marketing Communications Manager
Barco Presentation&Simulation

Telephone +32 56 368667
contact.bps@barco.com