Runco promises eight new 1080p projectors

Deets are a bit slim, but Runco seems set on having something for pretty much everyone (everyone with money, that is) with their new line of high-end 1080p projectors. They're starting things off with their new RS-1100 Ultra, a DLP unit that will be released for around $20,000 once it's done with quality assurance testing, but they'll also have models ranging from $12,000 for single chip models to $100,000 for three-chip action. Runco also plans to have CineWide versions of most models, which boosts the aspect ratio to "true widescreen" at 2.35:1 for a cinema-style experience. Other options include CineWide AutoScope, which can switch between 16:9 and 2.35:1, but bumps the price substantially. They'll be showing off these models at the upcoming CEDIA tradeshow in September, and if prior quality is any indication, they should be some pretty hot stuff -- so you might want to start saving those pennies.

[Via AboutProjectors]

[Intrepid @ Aug 10th 2006 9:48AM]

I've ordered one for my bedroom.

[Dan Kerry @ Aug 10th 2006 9:49AM]

"but bumps the price substantially"
When talking about a $100,000 projector, the above quote actually makes me taste sick in my mouth. However, for the man who has everything, I'm sure this is standard.

[Brado @ Aug 10th 2006 11:17AM]

I think Runco is some kind of Ronco wannabe. Give me a Ronco "Showtime Compact Projector" any day.

[Don @ Aug 10th 2006 12:49PM]

Brado, Runco is a high-end brand made for home theaters....maybe your Ronco is the wannabe =)

[otakucode @ Aug 10th 2006 4:20PM]

Man, being an electronics manufacturer must be fantastic... at least the whole raping-the-early-adopters phase of it.

Can't wait to see how much they get people to pay for the first SED sets that are cheaper to produce than LCDs!