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Hitachi unveils theft-proof projector

Posted on Mar 29, 06 05:56 AM PDT

Hitachi unveils theft-proof projector
Hitachi's brightly colored (and rather gaudy, I must say) ED-X10 projector is chock full of security features that aims to prevent thievery. The transition detector locks the projector and requires a pin-code to resume operation when moved from its normal place. It even comes with an integral steel security bar that pins it down to a fixed point to combat brute force security. Other features include an instant power on/off button, whiteboard/blackboard/greenboard mode, and a remote control. Retailing around £700, the ED-X10 is great for schools, colleges, and universities.

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By Teacher/Technician , 04/04/06 9:30 AM (CommentID #002160)


The Hitachi guys have jumped on the orange bandwagon. This Hitachi orange projector is a copy of an idea from a company called Sahara, who launched THEIR orange security projector (The Protector) a while ago.

Pin coded projectors like Hitachi's, I am led to believe, can still be quite simply 'chipped' to make them work again and therefore the number one request from schools was a removabe panel which can completely disable the machine and some way of telling potential thieves not to bother...both of which the Protector has.

Sahara it appears actually designed the Protector in consultation with UK Schools, Local Eductaion Authorities, Police, Insurance Companies and Government Bodies to ensure they included the features that were needed to help reduce theft from schools.

Check out www.saharaplc.com

There were some projectors stolen from a school ealier this year but because the Protector's warned thieves that if removed they will cease to work,(and were bright orange I guess) they were left behind.

Maybe a coincidence but our next purchase of projectors will be Protectors too...and the more word gets round the less people will attempt to steal these machines!

Tell as many people as you can is my advice.

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