Epson launches 1080p PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB projector

Originally, we heard that the PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB projector would be headed stateside in December, but apparently Epson (smartly) chose CES to actually launch it. Aside from the 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and 50,000:1 contrast ratio, this unit also features a 3LCD optical engine, 1,600 ANSI lumens, 12-bit video processing, a pair of HDMI 1.3 inputs, the firm's exclusive OptiCinema lens system / E-TORL lamp and a pearlescent finish nice enough to stare at. Best of all, this beast is not only available now, it's available for $2,799 after a $200 rebate. Yeah, we're diggin' the trend.

[alan @ Jan 8th 2008 2:42PM]

The official "launch" may have been at CES, but it was actually released here on the 26th. I've had mine since the 28th, and love it.

[boulderhorn @ Jan 8th 2008 3:15PM]

are you using it in 16:9 or do you have it running in 1.35 anamorphic? i'm looking for an anamorphic projector for my parents home theater.

[alan @ Jan 8th 2008 4:34PM]

I'm only using it in 16:9.

[numlok @ Jan 8th 2008 6:43PM]

Minor correction: One (not a pair) HDMI input.

[numlok @ Jan 15th 2008 7:56PM]

Mine just arrived, and it DOES have two HDMI ports... color me wrong, and happy!
Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/numlok/sets/72157603722915656/