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3LCD projectors take over front projector market
Is there any part of the display market that doesn't feel the long arm of LCD technology? In the direct-view arena, CRT and plasma are both getting the squeeze, and now the front projector market is dominated by 3LCD gear. Research firm Pacific Media Associates reports that more than 75-percent of the "pro AV" projector market (schools, universities, corporations and high-end homes) went to 3LCD in 2007. Those figures are a real stick in the eye to the DLP crowd, but give 3LCD credit where it's due. Front projectors with 3LCD offer reasonable pricing, good picture quality and useful features (the linked article singles out lens shift) -- other than the bulb swaps that accompany every projector, what's not to like?
HomeTheaterMag Reviews: Yamaha DPX-1300
Home theaters are all the rage these days and despite everything that Mark Cuban can do, they are keeping people out of normal movie theaters. Front projectors can easily surpass the picture quality that is found in many theaters and this new one by Yamaha is a great example. This is a single chip DLP setup that sells for $12,499 and is only 720p. (we will get to that) Home Theater sat this guy down on their bench and walked away very impressed. How impressed you say? "Well, to be sure, the DPX-1300 is the pinnacle of single-chip 720p DLP performance." That's a quote right from the horse mouth. Sure, this projector is only 720p but my goodness, Home Theater loved it. If you are in the market for a high-end projector, this is a must read for you.[Via HDBlog]
