The Hitachi CP-X306 LCD projector has a number of features that make it ideal for use in educational, business, and entertainment settings. Among others, this LCD projector has built-in 7-watt stereo speakers and an image brightness of 2600 ANSI lumens, with a lamp life of 2,000 hours so that users do not need to continually change the bulb. With a digital zoom of 1.2x, a native resolution of 1024x768 pixels, and contrast ratio of 500:1, the Hitachi projector delivers bright and crisp images in a native 4:3 aspect ratio. Compatibility with 1080i, 480p, 720p, 576i, and 480i HD formats also give versatility to the Hitachi CP-X306. Blackboard mode makes the Hitachi projector ideal for interactive presentations even when a standard screen isn't available. Furthermore, it has both an RS-232 port and a USB port. The Hitachi projector comes with a soft carrying case and weighs in at just under 9 lbs, so it is readily portable.