Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[BenQ shipping 1080p 3D W7000 projector in Q1 2012 for $4,000]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/benq-shipping-1080p-3d-w7000-projector-release-date-price/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/benq-shipping-1080p-3d-w7000-projector-release-date-price/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/benq-shipping-1080p-3d-w7000-projector-release-date-price/#comments No one ever said that 3D would come cheaply, and even BenQ seems to be tacking quite the premium onto its fancy W7000. It's being hailed as the company's first 1080p HD home cinema projector, touting 2,000 lumens of brightness, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, frame interpolation and support for all HDMI 1.4a 3D signal formats. It's also compliant to the native Rec. 709 color gamut, one of the highest HD video standards for professional-grade home projectors. For certification junkies, there's also an ISFccc badge, and the H+V lens shift technology provides up to 125 percent vertical and 40 percent horizontal lens shift adjustment with zero vertical offset. Interested consumers can pick one up later this quarter in North America for $3,999; catch the full press release after the break.

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BenQ shipping 1080p 3D W7000 projector in Q1 2012 for $4,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d projector3dProjectorBenQbenq w7000BenqW7000cesces 2012Ces2012displayhd projectorhdpostcrossHdProjectorprojectorw7000Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson launches five 3D, 1080p home theater projectors for serious cinephiles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/#comments Epson 3D Projectors New projectors quietly slip on to shelves almost every day, but Epson's new PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010, and updated Home Cinema series certainly caught our attention. They combine 1080p images with active 3D tech for a price that home theater builders shouldn't immediately dismiss. The flagship Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010 lines can output 2,400 lumens while maintaining a contrast ratio of 200,000:1. Both also include the ability to convert 2D content to 3D on the fly. The primary difference between the $4,000 6010 and $3,000 5010 (the wirelessHD-equipped 5010e will run about $3,500) is the included accessories and options: like ceiling mounts, 3D glasses and additional lens modes. The budget 3010 ($1,600) and 3010e ($1,800) models sport a more modest 40,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,200 lumen rating, but do have a pair of built-in 10W speakers. Oddly, only the 3010 package will include 3D glasses. The Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010 line will start shipping in November, while the 3010 series will land in October. Check out the PR after the break.

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I recently upgraded from my smallish TV to an Epson Home Cinema 8350 projector, and while watching movies or play some Black Ops looks great shot directly onto one of the walls in my apartment at 100-inches+, I'm wondering what screen should I get to improve the picture even more? I've heard of using special paint as a screen also, so that's an option. Any suggestions?
There you have it, we know more than a few of you are living the bigscreen lifestyle courtesy of a nice projector, let us know what you're actually shooting those 1080p images at to get the most accurate and brightest picture possible.

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Ask Engadget HD: How do I choose a projector screen? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ask engadgetask engadget hdAskEngadgetAskEngadgetHdhdhd projectorHdProjectorpaintprojectorprojector screenProjectorScreenscreenThu, 30 Dec 2010 15:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Runco reveals LS-10d and LS-10i projectors to bring home theaters out of the basement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/#comments
Unlike most high-end projectors designed strictly to live in nice dark dungeons, Runco's new three chip DLP, 1080p LS-10d and LS-10i projectors are built to perform in a wider range of rooms -- which is good news for penthouse dwellers lacking a basement. Both are packed with the usual proprietary picture-enhancing accoutrements and also support the firm's nifty CineGlide motorized 2.35:1 anamorphic lens solution for users who can't bear to view black bars around their image. The LS-10i sports an internal image processor, while the LS-10d ups the ante with Runco's DHD rack-mounted external video processor. That upgrade enables IR and RS-232 control as well as the ability to install the processor next to your existing HT setup -- a real boon for those not building a fresh home theater out of their old squash court. Either can also be custom painted and printed to match any decor, so there's no need to fear the gear clashing with the drapes. Release-wise, the LS-10i is coming in October for just under $22,000, while the LS-10d ships later in December for a hair below $27,000. That's way more than the sub-$10k range of other LightStyle models, but it's nothing compared to Runco's $90k+ 3D cinema projectors, so we'll quit our plebeian whining. For full details see the PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p projector1080pProjector16:92.35:1AnamorphicLensAnamorphicLensesaspect ratioAspectRatiodlpdlp projectorDlpProjectorHDHD ProjectorHD videoHdProjectorHdVideohome theaterhome theater projectorHomeTheaterHomeTheaterProjectorlightstyleLightStyle ProjectorLightstyleProjectorLS-10dLS-10iprojectorsruncoRunco LightStyleRunco LightStyle ProjectorRunco LS-10dRunco LS-10irunco projectorsRuncoLightstyleRuncoLightstyleProjectorRuncoLs-10dRuncoLs-10iRuncoProjectorsMon, 20 Sep 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/#comments David Riesenberg obviously had his head in the clouds when he dreamed up the OO High Definition Wireless Projector, but it's not like we're kvetching about his imagination's ability to go far beyond the limits of most humans. For one thing, the concept 1080p projector looks (and lands) like a stunning orange UFO; for another, the specs are otherwordly. Should the device ever come to market, Reisenberg says it will pack SSD storage, WiFi and internal decoder chips into its svelte, 11-inch round carbon fiber frame, as well as three independently articulated legs for balance and a Li-ion battery for up to three hours of cord-free HD streaming and playback. Did we mention it's got a matching touchscreen remote? And our deepest affection, forever and ever? See what we're drooling over in Riesenberg's subtle video homage to a certain interstellar piano waltz right after the break.

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OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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By and large, any 4K x 2K projector that we've seen -- be it at CES, CEDIA or any other trade show -- has been solely for looks. Oh sure, they're for sale, but they're only being sold to cinema owners and the select few that find themselves within the same tax bracket as Bill Gates and Lawrence Ellison. But the DLA-RS4000... the DLA-RS4000 is different. Introduced here in Atlanta, the ultra high-definition projector spots a native resolution of 4,096 x 2,400, enabling it to display up to four screens of Full HD content (you listening, college football / NFL fans?) at once. Naturally, it's fully ISF and THX certified, and it packs 3,500 ANSI lumens, a Xenon lamp, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, RSVP4 video processing unit, Ethernet port and an RS-232c control port. Interested in showing 1080p what's really up? Great! Crack open that wallet and yank out $176,000 -- $175,000 for the beamer, and a grand to rent the forklift you'll need to get a 110 pound box into your home.

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By and large, any 4K x 2K projector that we've seen -- be it at CES, CEDIA or any other trade show -- has been solely for looks. Oh sure, they're for sale, but they're only being sold to cinema owners and the select few that find themselves within the same tax bracket as Bill Gates and Lawrence Ellison. But the DLA-RS4000... the DLA-RS4000 is different. Introduced here in Atlanta, the ultra high-definition projector spots a native resolution of 4,096 x 2,400, enabling it to display up to four screens of Full HD content (you listening, college football / NFL fans?) at once. Naturally, it's fully ISF and THX certified, and it packs 3,500 ANSI lumens, a Xenon lamp, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, RSVP4 video processing unit, Ethernet port and an RS-232c control port. Interested in showing 1080p what's really up? Great! Crack open that wallet and yank out $176,000 -- $175,000 for the beamer, and a grand to rent the forklift you'll need to get a 110 pound box into your home.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080phd projectorHdProjectorifaifa 2009Ifa2009panasonicPJprojectorPT-AE4000Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic issues mildly revamped PT-AE4000 1080p projector at IFA]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-issues-mildly-revamped-pt-ae4000-1080p-projector-at-if/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-issues-mildly-revamped-pt-ae4000-1080p-projector-at-if/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-issues-mildly-revamped-pt-ae4000-1080p-projector-at-if/#comments Panasonic's PT-AE3000 has gone over quite well in the home theater space, with its 1080p resolution and gorgeous image quality winning over more than a few projector junkies. But given that there's always room for improvement, the outfit has today introduced the PT-AE4000, an ever-so-slightly refreshed version that looks essentially identical to its predecessor. The Full HD native resolution and 1,600 ANSI lumens remain unchanged, though the contrast ratio has been bumped from 60,000:1 to 80,000:1 and Panny has outfitted it with a new "red rich lamp" and dynamic iris. Finally, this beamer supposedly eliminates those nasty Cinemascope issues that some users were seeing on the AE3000, though the estimated £2,000 ($3,255) asking price still feels a bit steep when you consider the alternatives.

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DIY HD projector hits the right note, sub-€500 price range originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diydiy hd projectordiy projectorDiyHdProjectorDiyProjectordo it yourselfDoItYourselfhdhd projectorHdProjectorprojectorThu, 02 Jul 2009 00:39:00 EST<![CDATA[DIY HD projector hits the right note, sub-€500 price range]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/diy-hd-projector-hits-the-right-note-sub-500-price-range/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/diy-hd-projector-hits-the-right-note-sub-500-price-range/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/02/diy-hd-projector-hits-the-right-note-sub-500-price-range/#comments It's really hard to say how much of a value this DIY HD projector is, given we're missing some crucial specs like resolution (gotta be at least 720p, right?), contrast ratio, and luminosity. Still, at €500 (about $708 US) for the whole kit, it's not a bad deal if you planned on spending your weekend doing projects anyway. All the pieces come in four separate bundles -- HD optic, light, housing, and electronics -- and if you need some handholding (it's okay, so do we), there's a German-language instruction manual that's thankfully full of pictures and diagrams, and even more entertaining, we've got a video / picture slideshow of the process done to a playful techno ditty. Check it out after the break.

Update: Yup, it's 1280x768.

[Via Slashgear, thanks Gary K.]

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'Tis a shame Optoma's reserving its latest 1080p beamer for the overseas crowd, but we'll set aside our envy for a tick and just join in the across-the-pond-excitement. The ThemeScene HD82 sports a native 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 1,300 nits of brightness, a 20,000:1 maximum contrast ratio and a DLP engine. Britons will also enjoy a 1.5x zoom, PureMotion / PureShift technologies, twin HDMI ports and a DVI socket to boot. Of course, enjoying that £2,999 ($4,382) price tag may not be as easy, but it's still comparatively affordable in the grand scheme of things.

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Optoma delivers 1080p ThemeScene HD82 projector to the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sorry Hitachi, we really are, but there's no way consumers can squeeze a satisfactory amount of fun out of a SXGA+ projector. In fairness, the 3LCD CP-SX635 does boast a brightness of 4,000 ANSI lumens for showing up in even dimly lit areas, but the lack of 1080p just leaves us squarely on the fence. For those who aren't resolution junkies, this one also includes four optional lenses for various throw distances, a 2,000-hour hybrid filter, an inbuilt 16-watt speaker, network control capability and an HDMI input. Too bad we're not even given a price to ponder, huh? The full release is just past the break.

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Hitachi introduces 3LCD CP-SX635 projector for lit rooms, boring areas originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo already delivered a sub-$2,000 1080p projector today, but the PDG-DHT100JL DLP beamer is definitely a notch above. The noticeably more brawny PJ, which is destined for a Japanese release in March, packs a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 6,500 lumens, twin UHP lamp and a dual twin color wheel system. No word on a price just yet, but trust us, it'll be up there.

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Sanyo punches out PDG-DHT100JL 1080p DLP projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Until now, Optoma has pretty much been a no show at CES this year, but our mums always said that late was better than never. At any rate, the company is finally coming clean with two new high-def projectors: the HD8200 and HD808. Both beamers are powered by Pixelworks' PW9800 co-processor with DNX MotionEngine, and of course, they sport a native 1080p resolution. The HD8200 ($4,999.99) is rated at 1,300 ANSI lumens / 20,000:1 contrast ratio while the HD808 ($3,499) scales back to 1,200 lumens / 15,000:1 CR. Consumers are entirely more likely to find the latter in stores, as the former is reportedly tailored to custom channels. For more details on each, give the links below a look.

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Optoma reveals HD8200 and HD808 HD projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SIM2 never fails to stun, and it's proving yet again that it couldn't care less about the global economic situation (or that it just aims at a class of people that are simply unaffected) with the Grand Cinema HT5000E. Said device was actually outed yesterday courtesy of an HDGiants pair-up, but today we're being gifted with the official details. The three-chip DLP beamer includes a trio of 0.95-inch DarkChip4 DMDs, a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, six lens options, Ethernet jack for remote control and world-class color uniformity / edge-to-edge focus capabilities. Yeah, it'll cost you more than most vehicles and even some diminutive homes at $57,995, but at least the white glove delivery service is included. A true bargain, let us tell you. Full release is after the break.

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SIM2 aims high with $58,000 Grand Cinema HT5000E DLP projector originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SIM2 never fails to stun, and it's proving yet again that it couldn't care less about the global economic situation (or that it just aims at a class of people that are simply unaffected) with the Grand Cinema HT5000E. Said device was actually outed yesterday courtesy of an HDGiants pair-up, but today we're being gifted with the official details. The three-chip DLP beamer includes a trio of 0.95-inch DarkChip4 DMDs, a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, six lens options, Ethernet jack for remote control and world-class color uniformity / edge-to-edge focus capabilities. Yeah, it'll cost you more than most vehicles and even some diminutive homes at $57,995, but at least the white glove delivery service is included. A true bargain, let us tell you. Full release is after the break.

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SIM2 aims high with $58,000 Grand Cinema HT5000E DLP projector originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon's REALiS SX800 LCoS projector may not have the highest resolution in the world -- it's stuck at SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050), for those wondering -- but it sure is bright. Designed to light up board and / or living rooms with ambient light seeping in, the projector features a 3,000 lumens display and a contrast ratio of 900:1. It's also housing next-generation 0.55-inch LCoS reflective LCD panels, a Canon 1.5x zoom, Auto Input Signal, 2:3 pull down and an 11-pound chassis. If that's right down your alley, it'll be available this month for $2,499.

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Canon unveils REALiS SX800 LCoS projector with 3,000 lumens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Canon's REALiS SX800 LCoS projector may not have the highest resolution in the world -- it's stuck at SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050), for those wondering -- but it sure is bright. Designed to light up board and / or living rooms with ambient light seeping in, the projector features a 3,000 lumens display and a contrast ratio of 900:1. It's also housing next-generation 0.55-inch LCoS reflective LCD panels, a Canon 1.5x zoom, Auto Input Signal, 2:3 pull down and an 11-pound chassis. If that's right down your alley, it'll be available this month for $2,499.

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Canon unveils REALiS SX800 LCoS projector with 3,000 lumens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo ducks under $2,000 again with 1080p PLV-1080HD projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo ducks under $2,000 again with 1080p PLV-1080HD projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vivitek didn't really do an awesome job of making its very first projectors anything memorable (see, you didn't even know they were in the beamer biz, now did you?), but it's hoping to remedy that here at CES 2009 with the beastly HC7500A. Said device is the world's first 1080p LED projector, offering up a 35,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 700-lumen brightness rating and a lamp-free LED light source that can keep shining for around 20,000 hours. We know, you're impressed. But impressed enough to drop $13,999 for one in June? Full release is after the break.

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Vivitek's HC7500A is world's first 1080p LED projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's VPL-HW10 SXRD projector was viewed as a fairly stellar bargain when it was announced back at CEDIA. A 1080p projector with Sony's name on it for $3,500? Yes, please. One Michael Smith purchased his directly from Sony, and he took the time to unbox it and share his impressions with the public at large. In short, the beamer was deemed "awesome," and words like "amazing," "high quality" and "crystal clear" were used frequently. In fact, he found it difficult to say anything negative, even going so far as to say that he's simply spoiled now that he has seen what this puppy can do. Don't take our word for it, though -- check the links out below to hear it from the horse's lips.

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Sony's 1080p VPL-HW10 projector gets unboxed and reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's opera season once more, and this time we've got Italy's own SIM2 getting involved. The company famous for engineering remarkably sexy (and incredibly expensive) projectors has just announced that its DLP-based PRO5DL flagship Digital Cinema projector will be used to show audiences in LA and NYC live broadcasts of the La Scala Opera season. The transmissions will be beamed from the La Scala Operahouse in Milan to the Beverly Hills Laemmle Theater and Miller Theater at Columbia University in New York, and the images will be displayed on 28-foot wide screens. We're not sure how costly a ticket is, but it's sure to be substantially lower than a round trip ticket to Italy.

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SIM2's PRO5DL HD projector to beam Italian operas to LA / NYC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic brings PT-AE3000E 1080p projector to rest of the world originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi's HC7000 1080p projector just started leaving the docks not too, too long ago, and now the kind folks over at BigPictureBigSound have published a thorough review after spending a decent bit of time with it. Installation and setup was said to be "a simple affair," and one of the first things they noticed upon firing it up was just how quiet it was while operating. In fact, critics deemed it the quietest projector they had tested in this price range. Testers fired up an upscaled DVD after calibration procedures were done, and what they saw was "perfectly acceptable," with black levels being ultra black and color being "vibrant and very natural." Blu-ray Disc and HDTV content were even more stunning, and overall, only minor niggles ("remote backlight shuts off too quickly," for instance) were mentioned. In case you couldn't guess, critics deemed this one "a keeper," and to sweeten things up, the street price on this puppy is a far cry from its original MSRP. Mmm, price drops.

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Mitsubishi's 1080p HC7000 HD projector reviewed: it's a keeper originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's EH-TW3000 isn't much to look at, but we all know it's the innards that count. The 1080p beamer sports the company's 3LCD technology, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,000 ANSI lumens, a 10-bit video processing engine, whisper quiet design, twin HDMI 1.3 inputs and a 3-year warranty. In other words, it's housing everything you need to make your movies look great, but it'll cost you a stiff €1,614 ($2,084) in order to bring one home.

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Epson introduces 1080p EH-TW3000 projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Around this time last year, SIM2 was busy busting wallets with its $32k C3X. This year, we've got a revamped version coming in at an even higher price point: the network-friendly C3X LUMIS HOST. The 1080p beamer packs a 3-chip DLP (DarkChip4) engine, a 35,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 ANSI lumens, DynamicBlack technology and IR / Ethernet / RS-232 control ports. The standout feature, however, is SIM2's own proprietary three-line optical-digital High-Definition Optical Signal Transfer (H.O.S.T.) system, which allows two of these beasts to be connected over distances of up to 750-feet. Sadly, this unit will only find homes with those with copious quantities of disposable income, as it starts at $36,495 and goes higher when throwing in a T3 extra-long throw lens.

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SIM2 launches Ethernet-packin' C3X LUMIS HOST 1080p projector originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearly, just one hue for JVC's DLA-HD750 1080p projector wasn't enough, but the outfit's making darn sure that few people ever see the alternative color. Just 200 of the all white DLA-HD750-W models will ever be released, and so far as we can tell, they'll all be up for grabs in Japan. As for specs, you can expect a delightful Full HD native resolution, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 900 lumens, twin HDMI ports, VGA / S-Video / composite inputs and a ¥756,000 ($7,940) sticker. What? You didn't expect such a rare beast to be a bargain, did you?

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JVC reveals limited edition white DLA-HD750 1080p projector originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi's 1080p HC6500 has been shipping for just over a month now, but if you've been holding off from unloading $2,500 until you saw a bona fide review, you can finally have a peek and move on with life. CNET was able to wrap its retinas around the expansive image beamed out of this sexy piece of front-projection goodness, and overall, it had incredibly positive things to say. For instance, the deep blacks were applauded, skin tones were "natural," noise wasn't an issue at all and the input selection was quite stout. The only real rubs critics had were that it wasn't perfectly calibrated out of the box and the fact that it's up against some stiff competition -- neither of which are particularly "negative" traits. The bottom line? It's an "excellent all-round performer for the money," or in other words, you can finally commence with that trigger pulling.

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Mitsubishi's HC6500 HD projector reviewed: a serious contender originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cineversum intros $6,500 BlackWing One 1080p projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cineversum intros $6,500 BlackWing One 1080p projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's get one thing straight: Barco's DP-1200 isn't meant for any of those "amateur" home cinemas. But then again, you could probably piece that together on your own after digesting the 205-pound weight specification. This digital cinema beamer packs a 0.98-inch DLP Cinema chip, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, twin DVI / SMPTE 292M inputs and a drool-worthy 2,048 x 1,080 native resolution. Unfortunately, Barco's not releasing a retail price to the public, but those who aren't afraid of gigantic numbers can certainly phone up a dealer to get the ball rolling.

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Barco ships mammoth DP-1200 DLP 2k projector originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, there are an uncomfortable amount of capital letters in that headline, but Canon's really looking to get your attention with this one. The planet's very first WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) LCoS projector was originally expected to be available sometime this fall, but it looks as if those in Japan will be forced to wait until "early December" to indulge. It's probably not a huge deal though, 'cause we're certain you needed another couple of months to cover that ¥1.5 million ($14,823) asking price. As for American availability? Not a clue, but we hear importing isn't too much trouble.

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Canon's WUXGA REALiS WUX10 LCoS projector notches December ship date originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Korea has just dropped the dime on three new projectors. No word yet on pricing or a release date, but there are a few tantalizing details. For high definition video buffs, the SP-A900 offers full HD resolution, a contrast ratio of 12,000:1, Texas Instruments DarkChip4 chipset and 1,000 lumens brightness. The SP-D400 comes complete with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and 4000 lumens brightness. As for the SP-L300, you get a 3LCD data projector with 3000 lumens brightness and an onboard speaker. Along with some swank design, all three of these projectors feature HDMI input.

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Samsung Korea has just dropped the dime on three new projectors. No word yet on pricing or a release date, but there are a few tantalizing details. For high definition video buffs, the SP-A900 offers full HD resolution, a contrast ratio of 12,000:1, Texas Instruments DarkChip4 chipset and 1,000 lumens brightness. The SP-D400 comes complete with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and 4000 lumens brightness. As for the SP-L300, you get a 3LCD data projector with 3000 lumens brightness and an onboard speaker. Along with some swank design, all three of these projectors feature HDMI input.

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Mitsubishi's HC6500 / HC7000 projectors got official in late August, and now it's time to pay up if you've been eying either one. Both of the 1080p beamers are shipping to those with the requisite coin, and speaking of, neither is particularly cheap. The latter checks in at $3,995, which buys you a 72,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,000 ANSI lumens; the former demands a little less at $2,495 and offers up a 15,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,200 ANSI lumens. Hit up your nearest Mitsu Diamond dealer to set up a preview session (and talk 'em down from MSRP, obviously).

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Mitsubishi now shipping HC6500 / HC7000 HD projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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