November 3rd, 2011 Art Feierman
PT-AE7000 2D/3D Home Theater Projector
Greetings all,
I received tracking info from Panasonic , showing the PT-AE7000 home theater projector is being delivered this afternoon. Mike’s alerted, to pick it up for immediate calibration. I’ll start working on it tomorrow, and have early thoughts for you on Sunday probably after I’ve watched a couple of NFL games on it, with the review likely to post next Tues/Wed…?
I’ve been waiting too long for this projector to arrive. From my earlier peeks, it showed great potential. And I can’t wait to use its lens memory on my 2.35:1 Studiotek 130 screen. Like the lower cost Epson 3010 we just reviewed, this PT-AE7000 should have plenty of lumens, enough to do a good job on 3D.
Of course the best part of most year’s reviewing is the almost annual shootout between the latest Panasonic – in this case, the PT-AE7000, and the latest Epson in the same class. This year that will be the Home Cinema 5010. If past years are any indication, both will prove to be exceptional values, in terms of both performance and feature sets.
Also, seems I should have the Epson 5010 arriving same time I should be finishing the Panasonic up. That will make sure the Panasonic gets done without delay. -art
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October 8th, 2011 Art Feierman
UPDATE: The Sony VPL-HW30ES projector review has been posted!
Greetings everyone,
Some last minute changes.
As some of you have noticed, we’ve published the GT750 Optoma review, although some aspects won’t be finished until I return from vacation (such as measurements).
It looks like we know what the next 5 reviews to publish will be, assuming the manufacturers can keep from fouling me up, with “schedule changes”.
OK, as you know, I’ve had the Epson Home Cinema 3010 – actually, it’s a Home Cinema 3010e, but with two pair of 3D glasses tossed into the box for our reviewing pleasure (they are optional with the “e” version of the projector).
I had anticipated posting the Epson tomorrow (it’s 80% written Read the rest of this entry »
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October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman
Sony VPL-HW30ES Projector offers 2D and 3D Performance
UPDATE: The Sony VPL-HW30ES projector review has been posted!
OK, here’s the scoop on our third recent projector arrival for review, Sony’s new VPL-HW30ES – replacement for their VPL-VWPro1, which first and foremost, adds 3D abilities.
Reportedly the HW30ES shares the same panels as the far more expensive Mitsubishi HC9000D and Sony’s own VPL-VW95ES (we previously reviewed last year’s VW90ES). For $3500 the VPL-HW30ES projector should prove to be another formidable LCoS projector. Brightness specs are
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October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman
Epson's $1599 Home Cinema 3010 - a 2D and 3D Projector
Greetings all of you folks that have just been dying to learn more about Epson’s new, and least expensive 3D capable 1080p projector; the Home Cinema 3010.
The Home Cinema 3010 projector has an MSRP of $1599, and includes two pair of 3D glasses (and internal emitter). There is also a second version, the 3010e (also 3D capable) which sells for $200 more, lacks the 3D glasses (optional). Other than the wireless HD – WiHD – and the number of glasses included, the two projectors are identical.
The big story, is that just two hours ago, Fedex delivered a pre-production HC3010e projector for me to review. I’ve already got it plugged in, and have been viewing football – in 2D, and in 3D, and a brief mix of other content – 2D and 3D so far.
Too soon for any real opinions, except to say that the Home Cinema 3010e – and therefore also the Home Cinema 3010, are both Read the rest of this entry »
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October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman
Greetings everyone, just a heads up. I’m finished with the 3D capable, Optoma GT750 gaming projector review, except for:
1. Finishing writing up the projector review and posting it. I’m trying for late tonight, but definitely posted by end of day Sunday – Oct 2.
2. Getting to the bottom of why I’m having problems getting Read the rest of this entry »
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September 23rd, 2011 Art Feierman
Greetings all!
Check it out. HD8300 full projector review
Not bad at all, a good single chip DLP projector with really good color, and a couple of rough edges. -art
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September 10th, 2011 Art Feierman
Greetings home theater projector fans,
Couple of busy days, and much partying, I had hoped to do more blogging late last night, but the fates had it otherwise.
This will be my last blog before a final walk through of the show (only an hour of time to spare).
Projectors, Let’s start with the Epson 6010 – and therefore Read the rest of this entry »
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September 8th, 2011 Art Feierman
Greetings, Just a couple of quick notes on the new JVC’s and a touch more on Sony projectors.
JVC’s been busy. They’ve replaced the RS40, RS50 and RS60, with their new DLA-RS45, RS55 and RS65. Each has new features, Read the rest of this entry »
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September 6th, 2011 Art Feierman
Greetings, I’ll keep this short and sweet. I will immediately be updating the key previous blog on the new projectors as well as the “First Look” Previews posted on the main www.projectorreviews.com website.
My error, I had mis-understood that the e models, the Home Cinema 3010e and the Home Cinema 5010e would differ by offering wirelessHD, instead of 3D, for the same price. (I’ve got to learn to listen better.)
As it turns out, the Home Cinema 3010e has both 3D and WirelessHD, by comparison, the Home Cinema 3010 has 3D but no Wireless HD. I had the price correct for the Home Cinema 3010, at $1599, but the Home Cinema 3010e, with both capabilities, will be $1799.
The same story for the Home Cinema 5010 and 5010e:
Expect the Home Cinema 5010e to cost a bit more than the Home Cinema 5010, due to the addition of the WirelessHD, but so far Epson hasn’t released any prices. We expect that to happen on Thursday. I’ll be meeting with them, on Thursday, so look for an update from me later that day.
Finally, the Epson Pro Cinema 6010 projector, as the flagship, also has both 3D and Wireless HD.
That’s it, sorry about my error. -art
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September 2nd, 2011 Art Feierman
Introducing two new series of 3D capable Epson home theater projectors. Believe it or not, we’re talking two different core projectors, and several variations, including a very interesting twist!!!
Epson launches new 3D Home theater projectors - Home Cinema 5010
Everything I now know about these projectors is going live at the same time, although I’m splitting all the info into this blog and five separate articles on our main projectorreviews.com website, one for each new projector. Read the rest of this entry »
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