Epson blows the roof off of your house party with two new projectors
By Laura June 
posted September 17th 2009 9:36AM
posted September 17th 2009 9:36AM
Epson's just announced two new additions to its home theatre lineup which should make your bi-weekly showing of House Party even more of a success than usual. First up, the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD boasts a 720p resolution, a brightness of up to 2,500 lumens, and 1.2x optical zoom. The 705HD is an entry-level HD projector, so its pricing -- $750 -- is a bit less than some other models. The other model the company's outing is the MovieMate 60, a combo affair housing a 16:9 native resolution-having projector, plus a built-in dvd player and two 10 watt speakers. The projector has a brightness of up to 2,000 lumens. The MovieMate 60 retails for $650 -- and both are available now.
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Offers Big Screen High-Definition Performance for Under $750
Versatile Home Entertainment Projector Delivers High-Quality Movies, Gaming and More
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bringing affordable, big-screen home entertainment to households across the country, Epson today announced the new Epson PowerLite(R) Home Cinema 705HD. Available for $749.99, the Home Cinema 705HD joins Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD(TM) home theater projectors, providing families and first-time home theater enthusiasts with a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution for a range of options -- from movies and gaming, to broadcast TV and sports, to videos and music with an Apple(R) iPod. The Home Cinema 705HD is designed to make home entertainment simple and enjoyable, and comes with a variety of consumer-friendly features and performance benefits for enjoying the big screen at home. The projector boasts 2,500 lumens of color and white light output(i) to accommodate movie viewing or game playing in different environments -- even daytime. It also features four pre-set color modes optimized for video, as well as HDMI connectivity and a USB 2.0 connection for sharing photos and slideshows. Featuring Epson's three-chip 3LCD technology and exclusive energy efficient E-TORL(R) lamp, the Home Cinema 705HD delivers bright, movie theater-like images and video with amazing detail and no possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect." "Whether you're watching your favorite movie with that special someone, or gathering family and friends to cheer on the home town team for the big game, there's nothing like the visual impact of viewing high-definition output on a 120-inch screen at home," said Marge Ang, senior product manager, Epson America. "The Home Cinema 705HD offers that experience to even more consumers with an affordable, easy-to-use, high-quality solution."
More About the Home Cinema 705HD The Home Cinema 705HD
features a sleek, white, compact design that offers a range of options and performance, expanding its versatility for home entertainment needs:
• 3LCD Quality and Reliability - 3LCD technology for incredible color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability with no possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect"
• Increased Brightness - Movie theater-like images with 2,500 lumens of white and color light output for brightness levels that are among the highest in this home theater category
• Big Screen Performance - Widescreen capability with 720p performance
• Easy Set-up and Installation - Epson Universal Mount and 1.2x optical zoom and Instant On, Instant Off(R) technology allows for no waiting time to start or shut-down projector
• Versatile Connectivity - Component Video, S-Video, HDMI, and USB Type A digital connections to share photos and slideshows
• E-TORL(R) (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp): Provides optimum light uniformity and increased light output for screen sizes larger than ten feet with exclusive 200 watt high efficiency design; uses less energy for up to 5,000 hours of lamp life(ii)
Availability and Support
The Epson Home Cinema 705HD will be available in October through online A/V specialty retailers, select retailers nationwide, and the Epson online store for an estimated street price of $749.99. The projector comes with the service and support only Epson can offer, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to PrivateLine(R), Epson's priority technical support, and free two-business day exchange with ExtraCare(SM) Home Service.
About Epson America
Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) and is a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company's extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs are renowned for their superior quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko-Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. Note: Epson and E-TORL are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these trademarks. (i) Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard. (ii) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
Versatile Home Entertainment Projector Delivers High-Quality Movies, Gaming and More
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Bringing affordable, big-screen home entertainment to households across the country, Epson today announced the new Epson PowerLite(R) Home Cinema 705HD. Available for $749.99, the Home Cinema 705HD joins Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD(TM) home theater projectors, providing families and first-time home theater enthusiasts with a versatile, high-quality 720p high-definition solution for a range of options -- from movies and gaming, to broadcast TV and sports, to videos and music with an Apple(R) iPod. The Home Cinema 705HD is designed to make home entertainment simple and enjoyable, and comes with a variety of consumer-friendly features and performance benefits for enjoying the big screen at home. The projector boasts 2,500 lumens of color and white light output(i) to accommodate movie viewing or game playing in different environments -- even daytime. It also features four pre-set color modes optimized for video, as well as HDMI connectivity and a USB 2.0 connection for sharing photos and slideshows. Featuring Epson's three-chip 3LCD technology and exclusive energy efficient E-TORL(R) lamp, the Home Cinema 705HD delivers bright, movie theater-like images and video with amazing detail and no possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect." "Whether you're watching your favorite movie with that special someone, or gathering family and friends to cheer on the home town team for the big game, there's nothing like the visual impact of viewing high-definition output on a 120-inch screen at home," said Marge Ang, senior product manager, Epson America. "The Home Cinema 705HD offers that experience to even more consumers with an affordable, easy-to-use, high-quality solution."
More About the Home Cinema 705HD The Home Cinema 705HD
features a sleek, white, compact design that offers a range of options and performance, expanding its versatility for home entertainment needs:
• 3LCD Quality and Reliability - 3LCD technology for incredible color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability with no possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect"
• Increased Brightness - Movie theater-like images with 2,500 lumens of white and color light output for brightness levels that are among the highest in this home theater category
• Big Screen Performance - Widescreen capability with 720p performance
• Easy Set-up and Installation - Epson Universal Mount and 1.2x optical zoom and Instant On, Instant Off(R) technology allows for no waiting time to start or shut-down projector
• Versatile Connectivity - Component Video, S-Video, HDMI, and USB Type A digital connections to share photos and slideshows
• E-TORL(R) (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp): Provides optimum light uniformity and increased light output for screen sizes larger than ten feet with exclusive 200 watt high efficiency design; uses less energy for up to 5,000 hours of lamp life(ii)
Availability and Support
The Epson Home Cinema 705HD will be available in October through online A/V specialty retailers, select retailers nationwide, and the Epson online store for an estimated street price of $749.99. The projector comes with the service and support only Epson can offer, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to PrivateLine(R), Epson's priority technical support, and free two-business day exchange with ExtraCare(SM) Home Service.
About Epson America
Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) and is a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company's extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs are renowned for their superior quality, functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko-Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. Note: Epson and E-TORL are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these trademarks. (i) Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard. (ii) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
More importantly, who do you like better, Kid, or Play?
Kid all the way.
Well.... Kid is doing really bad local TV commercials... and Play was a dead-beat dad for a while and I think is now a minister.... so over all I think its a tie...
I thought both of these guys were dead I'm surprised they're still alive....
It's sad when the picture gets more comments than the Epson toaster. It's a toaster right?
Martin Lawrence FTW!
I miss Robin Harris. That dude was freakin' funny. :(
"toaster" lol, I only paid $30 for mine, thats some over-priced kitchen gadget!
Just the careers died....
That was an ATROCIOUS movie.
Seriously,
is this a technology I should look into over a 60" (or so) LCD for my gameroom?
I have a rather large room and am looking to replace the rear proj. I have in there now.
I guess I could ceiling mount it with a nice screen.
Would have to be quite clear, and not show the normal skipping on fast action.
Dave,
You should definitely look into it. Front projection technology is awesome not to mention jaw dropping if you have the space. Once you watch movies or play video games on a 100+" screen, there is no going back. Head over to avsforum and check out some of the threads over there. There is a wealth of knowledge and some great ideas for setting up the perfect home theater. Right now I have a free Infocus projector and a manual pull down screen but, it still blows peoples minds. For the price of a good 52" LCD you can get a good projector and screen. Not to mention depending on room size, three times the screen size!
I concur. I have an Optoma 700x (link below) projected onto my wall, with a Sony Blu-Ray player and Will running through it, and it's literally awesome. Totally revolutionised home movie watching for me, and in the UK the price / quality ratio of the projector compared to a HDTV is pretty good, considering you get nearly a 100" screen.
This Epson looks like it'll be an excellent entry-level model too- with a really good warranty, and an excellent brightness. The one detractor of the Optoma 700x is that it's not really bright, meaning good blinds are a must. I think you should totally look into a projector mate.
Btw, a PS3 looks a-mazing through my projector. Killzone 2 was breathtaking.
Optoma 700x:
http://www.optoma.co.uk/projectordetailshe.aspx?ShowMenu=HE&PTypedb=Home%20Entertainment&PC=HD700X
Sigh.
I have a Wii plugged into the projector, not a guy called 'Will'. Comment fail.
Only twice a week..?
You know what I miss about html links? When they actually took you somewhere.
"You're running 'round town like a dog in heat. Me and my boys, can't be beat. Everywhere you go we can smell you like gas, and we're gonna..."
"Way down in the jungle deep, The bad ass lion stepped on the signifyin monkey's feet. The monkey said, "Muthaf*cka, can't you see? Why, you standin on my goddamn feet!"
Ha ha ha hell's to the yeah.
'Off of' :(
Am I having a flash back today or are you Engadget? Top post has Lisa Frank wall paper phone, then I scroll down here and see a Kid & Play movie, am I in 1990 again? Guess I better get back to second grade, pick up my Super Soaker, place my Ninja Turtles headband around my head and start my walkman, which has the only cassette I will ever need in it, Please Hammer, don't hurt 'em. ;)
Ah the good ol' days
Oh and if anyone finds my old, neon Surf Rags jacket, let me know :p
This movie is gonna make House Party look like House Party 2.
i'm crushed that this is not actually a story about that genius movie. I'm from a town call fresh off a cop's ass and you makin me homesick. RIP Robin Harris.
"a combo affair housing a 16:9 native resolution-having projector"
WTF is that supposed to mean? Every fixed-pixel display device has a native resolution, duh. WHAT IS IT?
Why the picture change?
I smell the copyright police...