September 28th, 2010 Art Feierman
Sharp XV-Z17000
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Not to be left out, Sharp also unveiled its first 3D ready projector at CEDIA last week, the XV-Z17000. Projected availability, however, is not until January 2011, and no price has been set yet. Of interest though, at a claimed 1600 lumens, it’s the brightest of the announced 3D projectors under $10K.
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SHARP UNVEILS ITS FIRST 3D READY HIGH-DEFINITION DLP® HOME THEATER PROJECTOR
Delivering outstanding 3D visual experiences, the XV-Z17000 has a full-HD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a 30000:1 contrast ratio-3D projection compatible with “IR Link” and “DLP Link”
- Full-HD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) delivers 30000:1 high contrast ratio
- 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses Included
- Exceptional image brightness (1600 lumens in High Brightness mode)
- Full digital projection with DLP system and 2 HDMI® terminals
Atlanta, GA, September 23, 2010 — Sharp today introduces its first 3D ready high-definition DLP theater projector for the consumer market. Delivering outstanding 3D visual experiences, the XV-Z17000 has a full-HD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a 30000:1 contrast ratio and exceptional image brightness (1600 Lumens brightness in High Brightness mode). The model is 3D projection compatible via “IR Link” and “DLP Link” and is sold with 2 pairs of 3D active shutter glasses for added value and convenience. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 28th, 2010 Art Feierman
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 21000
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Epson, the recognized industry leader, has created a new line of home theater projectors, featuring 1080p 3LCD Reflective Technology (similar to LCos technology), a first for them. Also, if you read our reviews, you know that we consider contrast ratio to be of major importance for home theater projector picture quality. Epson’s new line for custom installers, the Pro Cinema 61000 and Pro Cinema 31000, and the Home Cinema 21000 for do-it-yourselfers, offer contrast ratios up to 1,000,000:1, greatly enhancing black levels, and thus, the viewing experience!
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Epson Enters New Home Theater Projector Category With Models Featuring World’s First 3LCD Reflective Technology and Contrast Ratios up to 1,000,000:1
PowerLite Pro Cinema 61000 and 31000 and Home Cinema 21000 Offer Custom Installers and AV Aficionados Exceptional Image Quality and PerformanceATLANTA, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ — CEDIA Expo 2010, Booth 2406 — Epson America today announced its entry into a new home theater projector market with three 1080p 3LCD™ Reflective home theater projectors, the PowerLite® Pro Cinema 61000 and 31000, and Home Cinema 21000. Designed for custom installers and home theater aficionados, these projectors feature the world’s first 3LCD Reflective technology, along with Epson’s UltraBlack™ technology for exceptional picture quality and astounding contrast ratios. The Home Cinema 21000 and Pro Cinema 31000 achieve a 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while the Pro Cinema 61000 produces the world’s first mega contrast ratio of up to 1,000,000:1(i).
With Epson’s newly developed 3LCD Reflective technology, along with fully optimized high contrast ratios, these projectors deliver the deepest blacks and brightest whites. As the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(ii), Epson created 3LCD Reflective technology based on its established transmissive HTPS technology to deliver advanced video quality with higher contrast ratios, richer colors, smoother gradation, and enhanced black levels. In addition, each model features a dual-layer auto iris, built-in IDT HQV Vida™ Video Processor and PW390 video Read the rest of this entry »
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