Runco intros ultra-pricey 1080p VX-22i DLP projector

Runco and expensive tend to go hand in hand, so we'd expect nothing less than a five-figure price tag accompanying the firm's new Video Xtreme VX-22i. This 1080p monster features a three-chip DLP design, O-Path technology, CinOptx premium grade lenses, Vivix II video processing, a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,850 ANSI lumens and comes calibrated to ISF standards. As expected, users with a completely stuffed bank account can opt for the CineWide with Autoscope edition ($54,995), but even those who go without the aforementioned option will be forking out $39,995 for the vanilla model. If you've managed to get over the shock, you can place your order now (or pick up a totally more useful BMW / college education / etc.) and expect it to arrive lickety split.

[John @ Jan 11th 2008 12:43AM]

I'd rather have the car.

[David @ Jan 11th 2008 1:04AM]

What kind of garbage post is this? I come here for Veronica now. WHERE IS SHE?!!

[Ronald @ Jan 11th 2008 7:12AM]

I agree, there should be at least a picture of her at evry post!

[Jonathan Bergeron @ Jan 11th 2008 10:01AM]

second that

[Mischa Lockton @ Jan 11th 2008 1:08AM]

3 chip DLP looks great, single chip DLP gives me a headache filled with rainbows. 3 chip DLP is bank, 1 chip is affordable. I am sticking to 3x lcd for now....

[taco @ Jan 11th 2008 1:16AM]

That's a rather low contrast ratio for such a pricey unit

[taco @ Jan 11th 2008 1:17AM]

That's a rather low contrast ratio for such a pricey unit

[molson @ Jan 11th 2008 1:43AM]

Ohhh yeah, 2.35:1 with the cinemascope option makes daddy need... I was hoping that they would outfit one of their "lower end" models with that feature. Just as soon as my law school loans are paid off...

[cole @ Jan 11th 2008 1:55AM]

"Runco" sounds like some company from a Ren and Stimpy cartoon.

For, maybe, diaper rash treatment, for adults!

[bondsbw @ Jan 11th 2008 7:07AM]

Sounds more like Ronco:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronco

[Michael welch @ Jan 11th 2008 5:29AM]

How could I enjoy this, if I needed 4 jobs to pay for it?

[Adam123 @ Jan 12th 2008 5:05AM]

Runco when will you learn?

Company went bk once before. Economy on edge of going into a recession, Tiffany & Co and other high end retailers reporting high ticket items declining, blood baths in the housing market and Runco decides to bring out a very expensive product? Smart move Runco.