Epson announces PowerLite Cinema 810 projectors

Epson has busted out a new projector for those looking to get a little 720p action in their home theater, with a beefed-up model also available for some added processing power. The PowerLite Cinema 810 takes advantage of Epson's 3LCD technology, with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and ample 1,600 ANSI lumens brightness. The PowerLite Cinema 810 HQV comes loaded with the same specs, but adds in a Silicon Optix HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processor, which Epson says contains processing technology "generally available only to broadcast and post-production professionals," supposedly giving you a much improved image (oh, how many times we've heard that!). Whether it's worth twice the price or not you'll have to decide for yourself, with the standard model coming in at $2,999 and the high-end HQV unit setting you back a cool six grand. Both will be available sometime next month.

[Via About Projectors]

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 14th 2006 7:25PM]

I don't really know that much about it but the Realta chip they are using in the high end model is reportedly really excellent and it is very expensive. Denon uses the same chip in it's flagship ($3800) DVD player. I have no idea if it's worth it or not, but I've read good things about the chip and it IS supposed to be very high tech.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 14th 2006 7:29PM]

damn.. soo many new projectors each day... which one should be good for me? i want to turn my garage into a theater room, im not rich so somethin above 2-3k is too much for me... so what do you guys recommend?