Hitachi intros CP-X417 wireless projector

Those looking for a little wireless connectivity from their projector now have yet another option to consider from Hitachi, which has just introduced its new CP-X417 model. Apart from that desirable-but-increasingly-common feature, the projector will give you a standard XGA resolution, along with 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, a full range of inputs (minus HDMI, it seems), and a promised 3,000 hours of lamp life in "whisper mode," not to mention a built-in 7 watt speaker. At just $900, it also shouldn't throw your budget off too much and you should be able to get your hands on one right now.

[Via About Projectors]

[bob sakamano @ Dec 10th 2007 5:10PM]

what's with all this projector talk? seems like that was the bulk of the tech news for the day

[Carl M @ Dec 10th 2007 7:00PM]

It still needs a power cable :)

[Mike @ Dec 10th 2007 9:00PM]

Party Pooper. ;)

[Reader @ Dec 10th 2007 11:17PM]

Mix a little bit uh Nikola Tesla in there and it's covered.

[SuperChuck @ Dec 11th 2007 10:54AM]

Power is easy. Plug into any available power outlet.
Getting video cables from an A/V rack to an inconveniently-located projector: less easy.

[Brad Shroyer @ Dec 14th 2007 4:08PM]

The CPX417 includes HDMI

[Jeff @ Jan 9th 2008 10:39PM]

Three thousand hours lamp life sounds great but, it is the time till the lamp will be outputting on HALF of its original brightness. Lamp replacement is a significant cost of projector ownership.

There are some new Diamond Lamps which are about 10% cheaper and have the bulb from the original manufacturer who supplied the projector manufacturer. There's more info at http://www.presentationtek.com/2008/01/09/replacement-projector-lamps-and-bulbs/