KENNESAW, GA, (December 19, 2003) - Digital Projection International (DPI), an EmmyAward-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announced Presentations magazine has awarded DPI's new LIGHTNING 35HD projector with an 'Standing Ovation Award' for best large-venue projector.

Announced in its December 2003 issue, Presentations states "the (LIGHTNING) 35HD is the brightest, baddest, most technologically awesome three-chip DLP™ projector available." Presentations also notes that the LIGHTNING's ten-bit video processing "yields exquisite video" and its "configuration options are practically unlimited".

"We're very honored to receive this prestigious award from one of the most well-respected industry publications," said Peter Cullinan, marketing communications manager, Digital Projection, Inc. "A great deal of credit goes to not only the hard-working and dedicated employees of Digital Projection, but also our partners in the industry whose insight played an integral role in the LIGHTNING's design."

Presentations magazine's 'Standing Ovation Awards' are decided upon by the publication's editors, writer and network of experts. Awards are given to products in four categories, including projection and display.

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About Digital Projection International

Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP™ projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer.

DPI’s groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has included many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.