Sanyo's LP-XF70 is world's brightest two-lamp projector: as big as it looks

Yes, she's likely small, just not that small. Instead, you're looking at a new 9,000 lumen commercial projector from Sanyo -- the world's brightest dual-lamp LCD for business use. Measuring 20.8 x 29.8 x 10.6-inches and 61-pounds, the 1,024 x 768 resolution LP-XF70 boasts the world's first two-lamp, three-mirror, photosynthesis technology and Active Maintenance Filter system said to minimize maintenance. It offers a 37% decrease in power use when compared to Sanyo's existing business model while increasing light efficiency by 160%. Better yet, the projector can achieve its 330W output from plain ol' 100V AC -- no need to run a special 200V circuit just for the projector. A widescreen-XGA LP-WF20 projector capable of just 6,000 lumens was also announced. The ?3,675,000 (about $33k) XF70 will be available in Japan on January 11th while the WF20 hits on January 21st for ?2,625,000 (about $23,500).

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[thethirdmoose @ Dec 10th 2007 8:25AM]

Yes, she is small. The projector, on the other hand, is big. Almost bigger than her...

[JC @ Dec 10th 2007 8:36AM]

Thank the Gods, Captain Obvious is here to save the day!

[rock99rock @ Dec 10th 2007 9:13AM]

"Did you take the bus to work today?" "No! I carpooled in my new sanyo projector."

[lotzosushi @ Dec 10th 2007 8:32AM]

Oh mah gawd I think I'd be able to see it even if i were blind! :O

[superfresh @ Dec 10th 2007 8:34AM]

The features on it sound great. If they release a four-wheel drive model with a custom leather package, I'll bite.

[telepheedian @ Dec 10th 2007 8:40AM]

This projector might kill you! Watch for falling objects!

[zargon @ Dec 10th 2007 8:45AM]

Wow, that is almost as big as 3 gunned CRT projectors of yesteryear.

[DT @ Dec 10th 2007 8:52AM]

Maybe this is the next device in the "Colossal" series?

[Evan @ Dec 10th 2007 8:58AM]

I had no idea that photosynthesis had anything to do with projectors. Well, honestly I don't know anything about projectors really but that has got to be the biggest one I have ever seen.

The real question is, how heavy is it?

[brokenkeyboard @ Dec 10th 2007 1:40PM]

61 pounds

[Reader @ Dec 10th 2007 9:07AM]

Holy hell, that looks like a shitty photoshop job it's so big.

[g.thompson @ Dec 10th 2007 9:08AM]

Photosynthesis technology? Shouldn't it be green?

[prttymf8 @ Dec 10th 2007 9:11AM]

Wait until June of 2008, they'll be releasing the portable model. Only 50 pounds and the size of a steamer trunk.

[Denver_80203 @ Dec 10th 2007 9:21AM]

It it's like other projectors that large it will also heat your basement

[BReal @ Dec 10th 2007 9:34AM]

This is a "commercial" projector, it's not for your house, it is made for auditoriums and meeting halls and such, not to play your dvd's and HDTV in your basement.

[Jeff @ Dec 10th 2007 9:47AM]

Don't be suprised folks. Big projectors like this are all over the place. If you've seen (or been to) big concerts, conferences, academy awards, etc with huge, bright projections it's probably coming from a $25k - $35k unit like this one and just as big, if not bigger!

[Iphtashu Fitz @ Dec 10th 2007 9:50AM]

Um.. Maybe I'm mistaken but doesn't the Sony SRX R110 projector beat this one out? Check out http://www.aboutprojectors.com/Sony-SRX-R110-projector.html. It's also a dual-lamp projector that claims 10,000 lumens and a 4096 x 2160 resolution.

[Spike @ Dec 10th 2007 10:00AM]

Also kills it in the resolution dept too.

[Temple @ Dec 10th 2007 11:59AM]

Sony's SRX-R220 does 18,000 lumens.

But the SRX-R220 are for commercial movie theaters and designed to light up 20-meter screens.

[Ricardo @ Dec 10th 2007 9:54AM]

Is this the SUV version of a projector?

[Matt @ Dec 10th 2007 9:59AM]

photosynthesis technology? So it converts some of those precious lumens into fructose?

"Come to my board meeting. Free fructose!"

[Speddy @ Dec 10th 2007 10:12AM]

Not very Big on resolution.

[Chaj @ Dec 10th 2007 10:46AM]

Who the cares about the projector? Someone tell that hot Japanese chick I have a sushi roll waiting for her....

[Valgas @ Dec 10th 2007 10:49AM]

This would burn a hole through your projector screen and through your wall and would vaporize anyone who dares to stand in front of it.

[Bombaclaat @ Dec 10th 2007 10:52AM]

just give me the girl

[aeo @ Dec 10th 2007 11:01AM]

I wouldn't want my $35K projector to be any smaller. Nobody's going to put THAT bad-boy under their jacket and walk off with it.

[Jeebus @ Dec 10th 2007 12:32PM]

"bad-boy"

Are you gay?

[snowglyder @ Dec 10th 2007 11:55AM]

Makes sense. If it's going to cost as much as a car, it should take up as much space.

[Dimitris @ Dec 10th 2007 12:08PM]

Bring a dolly with the money and we'll load the projector for free...

[Natedog @ Dec 10th 2007 12:10PM]

Has anyone ever been giving a presentation before and accidentally glanced up at the projector? Imagine that... with 9,000 lumens. I'm picturing some guy in a business suit writhing in pain on the ground below a projector screen, clutching his sunburned eyes.

[Sean @ Dec 10th 2007 4:00PM]

Not sure why you would need a 220v line to run a 330 watt projector max you can run on a 15 amp circuit would be 12a(80% of 15) 12a X 120 volts = 1440 watts, more then 3x 330 watts...

[chowlomaine @ Dec 10th 2007 4:11PM]

You might need a pallet jack to get it home.

[drunkenoaf @ Dec 10th 2007 5:13PM]

Photosynthesis technology? It turns light into energy by fixing carbon at the same time? This is awesome. Green too. Probably due to the chlorophyll...