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Planar hits 15,000:1 contrast ratio with HD newcomers

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Planar PD8150Speciality display innovator Planar is launching a brace of new 1080p projectors. Housed in stunningly curved and richly lacquered piano black cabinets with metal flake accents, the PD8150 and PD8130 offer the advanced performance and tuning versatility that custom integrators and their customers demand. (more…)

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BrilliantColor enhances latest InFocus 1080P projector

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

InFocus IN83InFocus, the industry pioneer in digital projection technology, has introduced the IN83 Full HD 1080p projector to the UK – the latest addition to the ‘Play Big’ line-up. Celebrating InFocus’ reputation for excellence and value in the projector market, the new IN83 combines state-of-the-art technology with sleek, low-profile design and ease-of-use to deliver a stunning HD video experience at class-beating prices. From any Full HD source, the IN83 will ensure that film and gaming enthusiasts see every detail of 1080p entertainment magnified in perfect clarity. (more…)

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Canon shines brightly with LV-7585

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Canon LV7585 projectorCanon today launches the LV-7585, a powerful 6500 ANSI lumens native XGA resolution LCD projector. With its impressive 1600:1 contrast ratio and 10-bit image processor, the LV-7585 reproduces stills, text and moving images with professional quality. Designed for installation in large venues, the LV-7585 incorporates a new 10,000 hour auto-cleaning air filter, which minimises the amount of maintenance required. (more…)

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BRAVIA Full HD VPL-VW40 home projector brings SXRD cinema to the masses

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

BraviaVPL VW40 no1Sony completes its range of BRAVIA Home Theatre Projectors with the launch today of the VPL-VW40. Like its higher-priced siblings, the VPL-VW40 is capable of 1080p Full HD and uses Sony SXRD™ technology to re-create the original cinematic viewing experience as closely as possible at home.

“The VPL-VW40 will have a strong appeal for the price-conscious Home Theatre enthusiast who does not wish to compromise on (more…)

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Optoma adds new 1080P projector to home cinema line-up

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

Optoma HD-803 

Optoma, a leading manufacturer of award-winning digital projection and display devices, announced a new addition to its 1080p home theater projector lineup with the HD803. The Optoma HD803 offers native 1080p resolution, exceptional functionality and features. The HD803 will be offered at an estimated street price of $2,599 at key dealers/installers and VARs around the country. (more…)

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Flagship SharpVision breaks cover

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Sharp XV-Z2000

7/1/08 - Sharp once again raises the bar for DLP front projection home theater with the flagship SharpVision XV-Z20000 1080p DLP home theater front projector.  The XV-Z20000 features a sleek high-gloss black design and utilizes a single 1080p DMD chip from Texas Instruments to create one of the most spectacular images available in projection today.  This 16:9 aspect ratio projector recreates a true cinematic experience, allowing consumers to enjoy movies in their original widescreen format in spectacular high-definition clarity, within a dedicated home theater setting. (more…)

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Epson puts the proverbial AV ‘kitchen sink’ into the EMP-DM1

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

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Epson, worldwide leader on the video-projector market for the past 6 years (Source: Decision Tree Consulting Limited) and the most innovative brand on the market, announces the launch of the EMP-DM1, an affordable, HD Compatible entertainment centre for instant gaming and big screen movie enjoyment.

The EMP-DM1 is a truly portable home entertainment centre that has been designed for ease of use whilst delivering high quality images and stereo sound. Easy installation means you can simply plug it in, insert your (more…)

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Sony launches 16:9 networked LCD projector

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

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Sony’s new high brightness native widescreen projector is now available across Europe and is the first of its kind in Sony’s mid-range installation projectors line up. The network capable VPL-CW125 business model boasts a sizeable Advanced Crisp Focus (ACF) lens and Sony 3LCD High Brightness technology to ensure exceptional image clarity, natural colours and unsurpassed brightness in any room. The unit has been developed to meet the needs of widescreen computer users with its native 1366 x 800 WXGA resolution. Additionally, its versatile design is suitable for ceiling mount, rear installation and portable use, and includes high efficiency lamp and low fan noise. (more…)

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TopazReal helps Sanyo PLV-Z5 deliver sharper images

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Sanyo-PLV-Z5

SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD projector products, introduces the PLV-Z5. This home projector has a heretofore unheard of 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The extremely high ratio here means brilliant rich colors due to the stunning contrast.

Images are further enhanced with the industry’s first twin-iris system. Integrating a lens aperture and lamp aperture, this new (more…)

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Sanyo introduces quietest 1080P projector yet

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Sanyo PLV-Z2000

SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of projectors, is proud to introduce the PLV-Z2000 1080p LCD projector, a model that features a new 3D color management system with a high contrast ratio of 15,000:1, along with an advanced lens shifting function and the industry’s quietest fan system.

Offering a full 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution, the PLV-Z2000 delivers rich, deep and accurate colors due to SANYO’s exclusive Topaz (more…)

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Enjoy a touch of Hollywood, courtesy of the Panasonic PT-AX200E

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Panasonic Projector PT-AX200

Panasonic today announced the unveiling of its new PT-AX200E LCD (1280 x 720 pixels) home theatre projector. Designed as an affordable luxury for gaming and home theatre enthusiasts who desire a rich home entertainment viewing experience, the new projector brings Hollywood-level picture quality to home screens in nearly any lighting environment. (more…)

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Panasonic PT-AE2000E delivers pro performance for the home

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Panasonic-PT-AE2000

Panasonic today announced the debut of its newest LCD home theatre projector with 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) native resolution: the PT-AE2000E. Designed for savvy home theatre enthusiasts and audio video professionals who desire an immersive home entertainment viewing experience, the new projector delivers 1080p images with a carefully-tuned lens system to reproduce remarkable detail and clarity with 1,500 lumen brightness and 16,000:1 contrast ratio. (more…)

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BenQ MP771 does 74in from a metre away

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

BenQ MP771

BenQ today announces the launch of BenQ MP771, a high-brightness XGA projector, featuring a short-throw lens, superior imaging technology and a wide array of thoughtful features to provide corporate and education users with an easy access to big-screen viewing experience. Equipped with a high 3,000 ANSI lumens, BrilliantColorTM Technology, UNISHAPE, 3D Color Management and Wall Color Correction Technology, the BenQ MP771 delivers superior picture quality and splendid color performance. The launch of BenQ MP771 marks the debut of BenQ’s upcoming projector series that features a short-throw lens for big-screen viewing experience without space constraints. (more…)

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Built-in DVD player distinguishes latest Epson 3LCD projector

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Epson EMP-TWD10

The Epson EMP-TWD10 is a Home Entertainment Centre, integrating an HD-ready projector, DVD player (with DivX compatibility) and surround sound system in one box. Simply plug in, select a DVD and create your own home cinema in seconds. It even includes a free 80” diagonal screen.

Make superb home cinema experiences simple with the Epson EMP-TWD10. It’s a complete home entertainment centre with amazing picture quality thanks to Epson’s 3LCD technologies, and is compatible with the latest High-Definition and DivX formats. (more…)

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24p is the watchword for new Sony 1080P projectors

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

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Integrating technology from the original, ultra-premium QUALIA® 004 SXRD® front home theater projector first introduced in 2004, Sony Electronics today unveiled two full high-definition 1080p BRAVIA® projectors (models VPL-VW200 and VPL-VW60) that offer the ultimate in cinema-like performance for the home theater. (more…)

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Mitsubishi HC1100 turns to the Darkchip…

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

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Mitsubishi Electric’s Visual Information Systems division, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high quality presentation and display products is launching their latest HC1100 HD Ready home projector as the perfect introduction to a HD home cinema.

The HC1100 has been designed to suit the requirements of users who are looking for an economical home cinema projector that can provide (more…)

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Epson claims new benchmark projector contrast ratio of 50,000:1

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

EMP-TW2000-angledEpson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide continues to drive innovation in the home theater industry with a new high-end projector that delivers true 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and contrast ratios measuring up to 50,000:1. Incorporating the latest 3LCD optical engine — the D7 chip set with C2Fine and new UltraBlack technology, this professional home theater projector is designed to deliver the industry’s best image quality yet for projectors in its category. (more…)

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JVC hits 30,000:1 contrast ratio milestone with latest D-ILA projectors

Monday, September 10th, 2007

JVC-DLA-HD100

JVC today expanded its 1080p home theater projector line with the introduction of two new high definition projectors that achieve an unprecedented native contrast ratio of 30,000:1, an industry first. By avoiding artificial means of inflating contrast specifications, such as a dynamic iris, the D-ILA projectors simultaneously deliver true blacks and sparkling luminance detail, providing a notably enriched cinematic experience. (more…)

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Epson’s Dynamic Iris brings 10,000:1 contrast ratio to £800 LCD projector

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

EMP-TW680Epson, worldwide leader in the video-projector market for the past 6 years and the most innovative brand on the market, announces the launch of the EMP-TW680. This HD Ready projector provides the finest quality projection for enjoying films on DVD, video games or digital photos, and is (more…)

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Curvy 1080P projectors from Samsung

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in consumer electronics and digital technology, today introduces two home theater projector models at IFA 2007, announcing the active participation in projector market.

Samsungs’ new Projector SP-A800B delivering the very best in image integrity is an ultra high-end model targeted to the content creation industry (more…)

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