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Appotronics has unveiled the S Smart series of installation laser projectors, including models AL-SK15KAP, AL-SK13KAP, AL-SK11KAP, AL-SU15KAP, AL-SU13KAP, and AL-SU11KAP.
These projectors feature ALPD 5.0 laser technology providing up to 16,000 ANSI lumens brightness and cover over 110% of Rec.709 color gamut.
Resolutions available are 4K UHD (3840×2400 pixels) and WUXGA (1920×1200 pixels), ensuring high-quality image rendering.
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