SIM2 reveals $32K C3X 1080 DLP projector, wallets cringe

It's been a tick since we've seen a swank new projector from SIM2, but on paper, it looks like the wait was worth it. The firm's new-generation version of the Grand Cinema C3X (dubbed C3X 1080) features a gorgeous Giorgio Revoldini-designed chassis, TI's brand new DarkChip 4 DLP device, a 10-bit video processor, HD scaling and deinterlacing capabilities, 1080p24 support, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and color-management software that enables installers to "precisely match each projector to its home theater environment." Additionally, you'll find a pair of selectable HDCP-compliant HDMI jacks, component / S-Video / composite / VGA ports, RS-232 / USB control sockets, IR-sensor inputs, 12-volt trigger outputs and an optical digital audio socket. This 22-pounder, which ships in high-gloss gunmetal, black, red and gold, is likely to keep your eyes affixed for days on end, but only if you've got $31,995 to spare. Check out a few more colors in the gallery over at Engadget HD, and watch the drool, will ya?

[Anthony @ Nov 30th 2007 6:46PM]

I got one. It's okay. Whatever. I mean I had some money in my pocket.

No. Wait. I was thinking this was a Red Devil canister vacuum.

[Gadgie @ Nov 30th 2007 6:56PM]

So how many lumens does 32k buy you exactly?

[EatingPie @ Dec 1st 2007 10:54AM]

And is it 3-chip? Does it wobulate? These are the questions that vex us!

-Pie

[raerae @ Nov 30th 2007 7:04PM]

Gee...fits right in seamlessly

[aeo @ Nov 30th 2007 7:05PM]

If I were to buy a $32K projector, I wouldn't want it to be that small and portable. Hell, I'd chain it to one of those giant, Acme, 1 ton weights.

Either that or, "Hi sweetie, what did you want to talk to daddy about? Oh, you knocked the Grand Cinema C3X off the counter? Ah well, now daddy's going to have to sell you to the Gypsies. Bye sweetie, daddy's going to miss you! Bye sweetie, byyyyeee!"

[scott @ Nov 30th 2007 7:19PM]

Why would you want it projecting into the back of your head exactly?

[Wwhat @ Dec 2nd 2007 3:14AM]

For 32K I assume it projects it directly into your brain somehow.

[frank @ Nov 30th 2007 7:39PM]

1991 called, they want their apartment and their Nagel painting back.

[Shogmaster @ Nov 30th 2007 7:42PM]

Does the 3X in the name mean there are 3 separate color wheels like in the DLP movie theaters to eliminate the rainbow effect? If not, who the hell in their right mind wants to spend 32K on a DLP projector?

[Clinton @ Nov 30th 2007 8:22PM]

It's not a 3-color wheel device, but 3-chip, meaning 3 physical TI DMD's. The color wheels are the reason for the rainbow effect.

To answer your question, if the previous generation is any indication, yes, this is a 3-chip device: http://www.avrev.com/equip/Sim2_C3X_DLP_Projector/index.html.

[EatingPie @ Dec 1st 2007 10:56AM]

Thanks, one vexing question down, one to go!

-Pie

[kuade @ Nov 30th 2007 8:29PM]

Sure i am jealouse that i can't afford one, I wouldn't buy it if i could. Some people have more money than brains.

[James @ Nov 30th 2007 8:40PM]

It looks like a Hoover and a Ferrari had a projector offspring.

[andy @ Nov 30th 2007 11:07PM]

Or you could buy 15 or 16 of the panasonic or sanyo 1080p projectors.

[Reader @ Nov 30th 2007 11:55PM]

Gorgeous? Maybe if I put it by my Tonka fire truck collection.

[Jammrock @ Dec 2nd 2007 12:08AM]

You forgot the part about it being a 3-chip DLP:

http://www.sim2usa.com/prodotto_.php?id=38&name=Grand%20Cinema%20C3X&id_pr=78&cont=1&colore=FFFFFF&name_p=C3X%20LINK&menu=menu_home_theater.htm

Not that that helps dampen the cost or anything...