Press release
Sony secures prestigious award for two
key business projectors
Sony VPL-CS20 & VPL-CX20 receive coveted iF product design awards
Basingstoke, 09 March 2006 – Sony today announced it has won the iF award for
outstanding design for two of its entry-level LCD business projectors. It was the combination
of innovative technology and strong design that convinced the jury to bestow the Sony VPLCS20 and VPL-CX20 with the award in the highly competitive category of Consumer
Electronics/Telecommunications. The award presentation will form part of the initial day’s
proceedings at CeBIT in Germany.
At a height of only 52 mm and weighing just 1.9 kg, the Sony VPL-CS20 (SVGA model) and
the VPL-CX20 (XGA version) projectors are easy to transport and offer the perfect solution
for everyday mobile business computing and presentations. With functions like Advanced
Intelligent Auto Setup and Auto Focus, the Sony VPL-CX20 and VPL-CS20 eliminates much
of the burden of configuring and setting up the projector and enables users to focus on
delivering their presentations. All the user need do is switch on the projector and it will
configure itself for use. The VPL-CS20 and the VPL-CX20 also offer a category-leading
brightness level of 2000 ANSI Lumen.
The two award-winning projectors balance a range of technical refinements with an elegant
and well thought out design. Both models offer the practical "Off & Go" function: after the
projector is disconnected from the power supply, the cooling fan continues to run. You don't
have to wait until the cooling phase has ended: users can disconnect the device from the
power supply straightaway.
Besides these exceptional technical details, the projectors’ outstanding design was another
major contributing factor in the jury’s decision. The choice of Sony – a company that’s always
been known for the aesthetic look and feel of its products – was also attributed to the
compact and elegant exterior of the projectors as well as their attractive silver matt finish.
Since their launch last year, both projectors had received positive reviews from leading
European trade and business media and they continue to be some of Sony’s best selling
business projectors.
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Notes to editors
The iF design award is one of the most sought-after design competitions in the world. More
than 1,500 applications each year are made by companies located in over 30 different
countries. Since its inception in 1954, the prize has been awarded annually to recognise
innovative and outstanding products. Interested parties can see the Sony VPL-CX20 for
themselves until mid-September. The projector is on display at the iF design award forum –
an associated exhibition situated on the same Hanover fair site.
Technical Specifications and Pricing
Model
VPL-CX20
VPL-CS20
ANSI Lumen
Resolution
2000
XGA (1024 x 768)
SVGA (800 x 600)
Contrast ratio
300:1
Weight
1.9 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D)
273 x 52 x 210 mm
Fan noise
32 dB
Lamp type
165 W UHP
About Sony
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer
and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
one of the World’s Leading Consumer Brands. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 53.43 billion
(yen 7,160 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and it employs approximately 151,400 people
worldwide.
In Europe, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 12.03 billion (yen 1,613 billion) for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2005, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 134 to the EUR.
Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center in Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's
European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 8.87 billion for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2005.
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About Professional Solutions, Sony Europe
Professional Solutions Europe (PSE), a division of Sony Europe, is a leading supplier of solutions for broad
horizontal communications, AV/IT, as well as magnetic and optical storage. PSE’s market segment solutions,
service and support packages are targeted at organisations in the Healthcare, Media, Network Video Monitoring,
Retail, Transport and Large Venue sectors. Device components such as camera sensors and modules, displays,
batteries and semiconductors are targeted at OEM manufacturers and system integrators. Sony’s Professional
Solutions business offers its customers access to the expertise and local knowledge of skilled professionals in
every European country, as well as “best of breed” hardware, services and resources from other organisations.
For more information please visit www.sonybiz.net.
For further information please contact:
Louise Bryce, Public Relations Manager, Sony Europe
Tel: + 44 (0) 1256 483156, email: louise.bryce@eu.sony.com, web: www.sonybiz.net