Christie launches 1080p DLP HD405 projector

We've heard of Christie's projectors being used in grandiose scenarios, but the firm's latest should fit quite well in your average den. The HD405 is a single-clip DLP PJ that rocks a native 1080p (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, 4,100 ANSI lumens, 7,500:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit internal image processing and an array of ports including HDMI, DVI, VGA, component, USB, S-Video, RS-232 and a RJ45 port for ChristieNET connectivity. In case you're curious, this thing weighs in at a hefty 27.8-pounds and utilizes a pair of 300-watt hot-swappable UHP lamps, each of which should last around 1,500 to 2,000 hours. Oh, and we hope you brought the checkbook if you're seriously thinking about picking one of these up -- you know, considering that it lists at $24,495 and all.

[Via AboutProjectors]

[Flashpoint @ Dec 20th 2007 5:50PM]

But can it project Doom?



[I tried downloading Doom on my Mac G5 from fileplanet and it ran HORRIBLY - why?]

[Irfan @ Dec 20th 2007 5:55PM]

no it cant. happy?

[Gregg @ Dec 20th 2007 6:00PM]

As a Chrisie user, I can certainly say that they can "play" Doom

I for one welcome our photon emitting robot overlords as well :)

[Clinton @ Dec 20th 2007 6:01PM]

For $25,000, it should be 3-chip.

[Froggy @ Dec 20th 2007 6:04PM]

now what in the name of god almighty could this have to make it worth 25k? Please, PLEASE, someone tell me...

[chris williams @ Dec 20th 2007 6:06PM]

looks like they got some ideas from here? http://www.projectiondesign.com/Default.asp?CatID=1201 or maybe they jsut decided to keep the price sensible and use the case ;-)

[jason51873 @ Dec 20th 2007 6:37PM]

What a freakin joke $24k

That is retarded. 1080p is not that high of a rez. Shoot my old ass 85 lbs. Sony Trinitrom tube monitor could run higher rez then that way back in the day.

Get over your selves ppl "HD" was around before ppl even knew what HD was...

[TomTheGeek @ Dec 20th 2007 6:40PM]

At 25k this is the __cheapest__ Christie projector that I've heard about. Not sure why they are so expensive but the bigger ones are used to make all that fancy moving scenery at big events like the MTV award shows.

[jo @ Dec 20th 2007 7:24PM]

@chris: But the F3 pricing won't match. The 3-Chipper Cineo3+ does: It is about 22.000 Euros (31.000 USD atm, or 24.000 USD a few month ago ...) over here in Germany. Including a Crystalio II VPS 3300 Scaler, which is about 4000 Euros and strongly recommended.

Anyway, a nice package, especially at longer distances (where all those Sony-,JVC- and Mitsubishi-Toys suck): http://shorl.com/pehybododryde

BTW, the Cineo3+/Crystalio-Combo is quite bitchy if you want to control it via AMX. Working IR-Codes should be avaiable in a few weeks ,)

[Shogmaster @ Dec 20th 2007 8:36PM]

single chip DLP..... $24,500..... failure.....

[Jeff Lewis @ Dec 20th 2007 8:43PM]

"hot swappable UHP lamps"

*LAUGHS* Good one! I'm sure they will be VERY hot when you swap them. :)

[Gary Blair @ Dec 20th 2007 10:01PM]

You think that expensive go look up BARCO. BARCO has pj on nearly every concert on tour. And if they are not using PJ they are using BARCO LED walls

[Slimnod @ Dec 21st 2007 12:40AM]

90 day warranty no doubt.

[TrikinCurt @ Dec 21st 2007 12:55PM]

There is still a market for single chip at that range, and you will find them from Digital Projection, Projection Design, Runco, etc...

Why is it worth it? Well, most low cost 1080p projectors have a very low light output (900 lumens if you are lucky). Most high end get you more light, more lens options, better scaler, etc...

If the price is an "investment" in technology for you, you are not in their market :)

[Bumpman @ Dec 21st 2007 2:03PM]

Hot-swappable bulbs eh?

I think I'll send my underwear to the printers so that they can be emblazoned with the term 'hot-swappable'. That'll be sure to impress women, and win the respect of my colleagues and co-workers.