January 11th, 2013 admin
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As we all usher in the new year, projector manufacturers are debuting their new and improved models at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Epson has broken new ground with an under $900 HD 2D and 3D home theater projector. Art will be getting a first look at it at the show and read his thoughts on his blog from the show here!
Press Release
As Epson’s Brightest Home Theater Projector to Date, the Portable 3LCD PowerLite
Home Cinema 750HD Delivers True 3D and High-Quality 2D Entertainment
INTERNATIONAL CES, LAS VEGAS – Jan. 7, 2013 – Epson America, Inc. today expanded its award-winning line of 3LCD home theater projectors with the highly versatile and affordable 3LCD PowerLite® Home Cinema 750HD – offering families and first-time home theater enthusiasts an affordable and versatile 2D and true 3D big screen entertainment solution. The Home Cinema 750HD is Epson’s brightest home theater projector to date – projecting a bright and colorful display with up to 3,000 lumensi of color and 3,000 lumens of white brightness for dark or light rooms. Offering full HD, active shutter 3D with 720p resolution, the Home Cinema 750HD makes it easier than ever to enjoy movies, videogames, sporting events and more in high-quality 2D and eye-popping 3D at up to 300-inches.
“The Home Cinema 750HD is ready to display 3D from virtually any Blu-ray player, cable box or video game console right out of the box, unlike other 3D 720p projectors on the market today that are not compatible with Blu-ray players or game consoles, and require an additional format convertor for true 3D,” said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. “Transforming the way we think about immersive 3D entertainment, the projector’s high brightness and portability provide an engaging 3D experience virtually anywhere – people are no longer confined to a dedicated theater room to see bright, crystal clear 3D movies, sports, video games and more.” Read the rest of this entry »
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September 7th, 2012 admin
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More big news from CEDIA from Mitsubishi….additions to their 3D projector line-up. So far, Art has been largely unimpressed by units that turn 2D content into 3D. But stay tuned for his thoughts on the new Mitsubishis that claim to do just that flawlessly!
Press Release
Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions Debuts New Projectors That Make 3D Home Theater Viewing Easier and More Affordable
HC8000D and HC7800DW Turn Standard 2D Content into Eye-Popping 3D
IRVINE, Calif., September 6, 2011 —Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. showcases two of its new home theater projectors designed make 3D home theater viewing easier and more affordable: the HC8000D and HC7900DW projectors debut at the CEDIA Home Theater Show in Indianapolis, September 5-8, 2012 in Booth #1403.
“We’ve heard that there isn’t enough 3D content in the marketplace, and that is definitely an issue,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. “Our new projectors have an amazing 2D-to-3D conversion feature that actually turns regular 2D films into amazing 3D movies. Even old movies like The Wizard of Oz can become a 3D masterpiece, right in your own home.”
The HC7900DW and HC8000D projectors use one of the industry’s best 2D-to-3D Frame Rate Conversion technologies, resulting in a near-perfect simulation of a true 3D frame of vision. Using Mitsubishi’s own algorithms in calculating and interpolating multiple depth levels in a 2D image, this new, high-speed frame reproduction technology Read the rest of this entry »
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September 5th, 2012 admin
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Because of our high opinion of their predecessors, we are very excited about the new, improved line of Epson home theater projectors debuting at the CEDIA expo. Art is off to CEDIA today and will be blogging, tweeting, etc. as soon as he sees them in action. In the meantime, read his preliminary thoughts from his Home Theater blog on the 3020 here, and on the 5020 here , and the 6020 here!
Press Release
Epson Unveils its Latest 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projectors
PowerLite Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e Deliver Industry-Leading Color Brightness and Value-Add Features for Superior 3D and 2D Performance
INDIANAPOLIS (CEDIA Expo 2012, Booth #4845) – Sept. 5, 2012 – Continuing its successful line of 2D and 3D projectors, Epson America, Inc. today announced its next generation of full HD 1080p 2D and 3D home theater projectors – the new EPSON® 3LCD PowerLite® Pro Cinema 6020UB, Home Cinema 5020UB/5020UBe and 3020/3020e. With home cinema enthusiasts and custom installers in mind, Epson’s latest projectors deliver eye-popping 3D viewing at home on a big screen with up to 2,400 lumens1 of color brightness and 2,400 lumens of white brightness, making it easier than ever to entertain in a variety of dark and bright lighting environments.
As the number-one brand for home entertainment projectors2, EPSON delivers full HD, active shutter 3D, with 1080p resolution and ultra-bright images to create the ultimate 3D viewing experience at home. These projectors also feature 2D-to-3D conversion to transform any 2D movie to spectacular 3D, as well as a unique split screen mode enabling users to watch two different sources simultaneously in 2D3. These new projectors also come with two pairs of RF 3D glasses that last up to 40 hours or up to three hours with a new three-minute quick charge.4 For added installation flexibility, the Home Cinema 5020UBe and 3020e feature a built-in WirelessHD receiver along with an external transmitter providing five HDMI inputs to connect your favorite devices and enjoy full HD 1080p wirelessly. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 7th, 2012 admin
Optoma TX/TW635-3D projector
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More new models are here from Optoma, just in time for the educational buying season. If you are in decision-making mode about what to buy or recommend for your school, consider the new TW635-3D WXGA projector, or the TX635-3D XGA projector for 3D capability with MSRPs of $949 and $849 respectively!
Press Release
INCREASED BRIGHTNESS, ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY, AND NEW ECO+ MODE HIGHLIGHT OPTOMA’S NEW TW/TX635-3D
New Education/ Corporate Projectors Deliver Performance on a Budget
FREMONT, Calif. | June 5, 2012 | Delivering on its longstanding goal of providing top tier performance for budget-conscious schools, Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has introduced the TW635-3D and TX635-3D, two new 3500 ANSI lumen projectors with a comprehensive I/O suite and wireless capabilities, and Eco+, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 30 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 50 percent. Available now, the widescreen WXGA TW635-3D is available for $949, while the XGA resolution TX635-3D carries a price of $849.
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“The TW635-3D and TX635-3D are designed with educators in mind.” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “Incorporating all of the mainstream features that classroom applications demand, these two models are aimed at schools that integrate technology heavily into their curriculum and teaching methods and want the most current capabilities and features.”
Both TW635-3D and TX635-3D are equipped with a full complement of I/O ports, including HDMI, two VGA-in, VGA-out, composite video, two audio-in, audio-out, RJ45, RS-232, and USB Type A and B, ensuring that you will never Read the rest of this entry »
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June 7th, 2012 admin
Optoma TW556-3D projector
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We have news that Optoma will be debuting their new TW556-3D projector at Infocomm next week in Las Vegas. Art will no doubt get a look at this unit there. With Optoma’s claim that this is their most competitive projector to enter the entry level 3D capable boardroom/classroom market, we are anxious to see the pricing when they release it. The projector is described as having a complete feature set as well. Read on for the particulars from Optoma!
Press Release
OPTOMA’S TW556-3D TARGETS ENTRY_LEVEL BOARDROOM/CLASSROOM MARKET
FREMONT, Calif. | June 5, 2012 | Delivering its most competitive product yet to the entry-level WXGA projector market, Optoma, the best-selling projector brand in the Americas, has introduced the brand-new TW556-3D, a 2800 ANSI lumen, 3D-PC ready projector with a category-best 10,000:1 contrast ratio and Optoma’s Eco+ Mode, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 70 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 30 percent. Targeted at boardrooms and classrooms, the TW556-3D is supported by the company’s 3-year Express Replacement Service warranty.
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“The bar has been rising consistently for this class of projectors, and with Optoma’s experience and an upgraded feature set, the TW556-3D will be a key player,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing.
The TW556-3D is designed to bring a competitive feature set to a price-sensitive market. Incorporated as a standard feature, Optoma’s Eco+ mode employs new dynamic technologies that evaluate the brightness level of the content and dynamically reduce the lamp intensity to match the scene. The result is great looking content with superb black levels, substantially reduced power consumption and a reduced carbon footprint, all while increasing lamp life. Another Read the rest of this entry »
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May 30th, 2012 admin
Optoma TW631-3D projector
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New offerings from Optoma, featuring 3D capability at an affordable price (beginning at $649 MSRP). The TW631-3D widescreen projector and the TX631-3D XGA projector are targeted for the educational and budget-conscious business market. And they are also really portable and light weight! Read on for more information from Optoma!
Press Release
OPTOMA INTRODUCES NEW, HIGH-BRIGHTNESS, TW/TX631-3D PROJECTORS FOR THE EDUCATION AND CORPORATE MARKETS
Two New Models Help Meet Budget Challenges Without Sacrificing Performance
FREMONT, Calif. | May 29, 2012 | Making high-brightness and lower power consumption more affordable for budget-minded schools and corporations, Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has introduced the TW631-3D and TX631-3D, two new 3500 ANSI lumen projectors with Eco+, a suite of features that reduces power consumption by up to 23 percent, while increasing lamp life by up to 42 percent. Available now, the WXGA resolution TW631-3D carries a price tag of $749, while the XGA TX631-3D is available for $649.
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According to Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing, both projectors feature Optoma’s newly-introduced Eco+ mode, which evaluates the brightness level of the content and dynamically reduces the lamp intensity to match the scene. The result is great looking content with superb black levels, substantially reduced power Read the rest of this entry »
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May 10th, 2012 admin
Wolf Cinema REF-1000 projector
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We really haven’t spent any time speaking of Wolf Cinema, who really surfaced a couple/few years ago as a new ultra high end projector manufacturer. With an MSRP starting at $75,000, these 2 new Wolf Cinema Reference projector models, are obviously designed to compete with the best models from companies including Runco, and SIM2. Entry level Wolf projectors start at about $15,000 (hardly inexpensive). Read on for the whole scoop from Wolf Cinema.
Press Release
BERKELEY, CA – Wolf Cinema – a leading manufacturer of ultra-high-performance home cinema
projectors – announced today the first shipments in the company’s all-new Reference Series of
2D/3D theater projectors.
The REF-700 and REF-1000 projectors are powerful new additions to the Wolf Cinema line,
delivering some of the finest high-fidelity 3D images yet possible, and on screens up to 18 feet in
width. Powered by modular Cermax® xenon arc lamps, these remarkable three-chip DLP® light
engines boast a wide variety of advanced custom installation options including the choice of 6
high-contrast VariScope™ primary lens packages, advanced Wolf Cinema video processing with
custom film algorithms, optional cinema “Triple-Flash” 3D imaging technologies and custom 3D
glasses. All are delivered with the company’s proven cooling infrastructure for extended projector
and lamp life. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 4th, 2012 admin
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Coming soon, is our full review of the Mitsubishi HC7800D. Art is watching and photographing feverishly. In the meantime, read his preliminary comments in his blog here!
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Mitsubishi Electric Ships the HC7800D 3D DLP Home Theater Front Projector
Promotion includes a free pair of proprietary active-shutter 3D glasses
IRVINE, Calif., December 13, 2011 — Mitsubishi Electric’s new 3D projector, the HC7800D, is now available and priced at $2999, with a free pair of proprietary active-shutter 3D glasses, just in time for the year-end holiday gift giving season. The free glasses promotion, valued at $199, will continue until the end of 2011.
“Mitsubishi is known for pushing the visual technology envelope, especially when creating the biggest, boldest 3D images, and the HC7800D projector has generated a lot of excitement in the home theater market since it was announced last September at the CEDIA industry trade show,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America. “The HC7800D shows some of the best 3D images ever from a front projector. It’s a hot model with our advanced proprietary technology added to our full line of 3D large screen displays.”
Mitsubishi Electric’s new mid-range HC7800D projector uses Texas Instruments’ latest DLP® .065-inch DMD chip to create exciting, vibrant 3D images in full high-definition, 1080P resolution. Its ultra-hushed fan creates 23 dBa of noise Read the rest of this entry »
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November 26th, 2011 admin
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We also have been very impressed with Epson’s brighter 3D images in our recent reviews of the Home Cinema 3010 and Home Cinema 5010 projectors. Read the full reviews here and here. In their press release, Epson explains the technology behind this innovation in 3D!
Press Release
Brighter 3D Images from Epson Home Projectors
- Bright 3D Drive Technology Helps Bring Powerful Big-Screen 3D Images into the Home -
Epson has engineered its latest home projectors to achieve unprecedented levels of brightness and color for 3D images. In this article, we will take a look at the technology that makes this possible.
How 3D Images Are Formed
We will begin by explaining how 3D images work. Depth perception comes from our brain’s ability to sense the minute differences between the images seen by our right and left eyes.
Televisions and projectors use this ability to deliver 3D images. The images alternate between one for the left eye and one for the right. The viewer wears 3D glasses that block the left eye when an image is shown for the right eye and the right eye when an image is shown for the left eye. This gives the appearance of 3D.
Focusing on Brightness
However, when switching between the images for the left eye and the right eye, there is a short moment where both images are visible. The appearance of this mixed image, called “crosstalk,” interferes with the quality of the 3D image. The 3D glasses cover both eyes during crosstalk to hide the mixed image from the viewer. With the standard method of producing 3D, the time that neither eye can see the image is the same 1/240 second that either eye sees the image, so the brightness of the image is halved.
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October 26th, 2011 admin
Canon LV-8235 projector
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The key points about the new Canon LV-8235 projector is that it offers an ultra-short-throw lens and widescreen resolution for a variety of applications in the conference/meeting room or classroom. Also, it offers support of HD 3D content and has an MSRP of only $1799. Read on for more information from Canon!
Press Release
CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES LV-8235 ULTRA-SHORT THROW PROJECTOR WITH WIDESCREEN WXGA RESOLUTION, 2500 LUMEN BRIGHTNESS AND 3D SUPPORT
Innovative Short-Throw Design of the LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector Provides Positioning Versatility for a Variety of Creative 3D and 2D Presentation Applications in Different Markets
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 25, 2011 – Continually diversifying the ways in which visual information can be presented, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced the LV-8235 Ultra-Short Throw (UST) Multimedia Projector. Capable of projecting an 80-inch picture from a distance of only 1.04 ft., the LV-8235 UST can sit on a table or be mounted horizontally or vertically on a wall, ceiling or floor for a variety of 3D or 2D display applications, including educational presentations, advertising/digital signage, or museum/arcade rear-projection screens. With a high brightness rating of 2500 lumens and a maximum display size of 110 inches, the LV-8235 UST delivers its crisp imagery in the WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution 16:10 aspect ratio, which eliminates cropping or distortion when presenting HD video or graphics created on widescreen laptops.
“The LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector delivers exciting new capabilities to the diverse and dynamic presentation market,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “The LV-8235 UST can project high-quality images from extremely short distances, giving users in sectors as varied as education, advertising or digital signage the freedom to install the product in tight locations that were previously difficult to project from.” Read the rest of this entry »
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