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£2395.46 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
Epson’s EB-770Fi is the kind of ultra-short-throw projector that makes sense when you *really* need a big image without installing a projector on the ceiling. In a typical UK boardroom or classroom, that “fi” model style is all about placement flexibility and reducing glare/shadows—especially in rooms where cabling/line-of-sight to a normal throw distance is a headache. At around **£1,996 ex-VAT**, it’s not cheap, but the value is there if you’ll use it regularly and want a calmer installation process with less fuss. If you’re equipping a meeting space for repeat presentations and hybrid teaching, it’s a strong “set it and forget it” option—Epson tends to be reliable in commercial deployments.
That said, I’d think twice if you’re buying this purely for occasional training or for a room where you can mount a standard projector. The extra money for ultra-short-throw makes sense only when the geometry truly forces your hand; otherwise you may get better bang-for-buck by going with a more flexible throw model and spending less overall. Also, £2k puts pressure on the *total* solution—screen choice, ambient light, and mounting/cabling design matter as much as the projector. So: buy it if the room layout demands ultra-short throw and you want dependable daily use; don’t buy it if your installation doesn’t actually benefit from it.

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