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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August 16th, 2012 admin
Runco LS-10HBd projector
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“We are hoping to be able to review the new Runco LS10HBd. Last year, the “standard brightness” LS10d received our Outstanding Projector of the year. Now this new HB – High Brightness version should “rock the house”. With 3700+ uncalibrated lumens, that makes it brighter than any previous home theater projector we’ve had the opportunity to review. I know what a 2000 lumen output home theater projector can do in both home theater rooms and in more general family room environments, and that’s the ability to have a nice bright, good looking image with some decent ambient light present. With almost 4000 lumens the LS10HBd, should be a real wall melter – go really big screen, or tackle challenging rooms. After all, this projector – filling a typical 1.3 gain white screen is likely to be significantly brighter than any LCDTVs around.
All those lumens, and high end performance: I hope Runco can get me the LS10HBd real soon.
Press Release
Runco Broadens Award-Winning LightStyle Series with High Bright Projector
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The new 3-chip DLP LS-10HBd provides homeowners exceptional entertainment value without compromising video quality or scale
Press Release
Beaverton, OR – August, 15, 2012 – Runco International, the leading brand in luxury display solutions and part of the global leader in specialty display solutions Planar Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLNR) is taking its award-winning LightStyle™ Series to new heights of brightness and scale with the new LS-10HBd. Measuring more than 3,780 lumens before calibration, this high-bright 3-chip DLP® projector creates stunning video at a scale unattainable by other display types, in environments that may not be conducive to other projection technology, and offers customers an affordable big screen video experience in virtually any room of the house.
With its 3-chip, 1080p design and stunning brightness, the LS-10HBd opens up new projection possibilities in the home, especially in “Flex Theaters”-living rooms, media rooms, and entertainment spaces in the home where big screen entertainment is only a portion of the room’s purpose, and where even the highest performance front projection systems can struggle with environmental factors like ambient light and shadows. The incredible brightness, along with the ISF™ Day and Night modes of the LS-10HBd, make it possible for families to truly get the most from
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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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May 1st, 2012 admin
Optoma HD23 projector
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Next time you are in your neighborhood Best Buy or on www.bestbuy.com, check out the new Optoma HD23 1080p home theater projector, because this is the only place you will be able to buy it! Optoma and Best Buy have an exclusive agreement for the sale of this new model projector. Designed for use in flexible home environments, its 2500 lumens, 1080p resolution, and $999 price tag, make it a great option for bonus or family rooms, or anywhere the family congregates to watch movies or play games! Also, its predecessor, the Optoma HD20, earned our Hot Product Award when we reviewed it here. Read on for more information from Optoma.
Press Release
HD23 To Be Sold Exclusively Through Best Buy
FREMONT, Calif. | May 1, 2012 | Optoma, the best-selling brand of DLP projectors in the Americas, has announced the U.S. launch of its new, brighter HD23 home theater projector, which will be sold in-store and online exclusively through leading big box retailer, Best Buy. The HD23, a 2500 ANSI lumen, full 1080p projector will carry a price of $999, and will be available in May.
“The increased brightness of the HD23 gives end-users much more flexibility regarding setting this up in their homes,” said Jon Grodem, Optoma’s senior director of product and marketing. “Not all home theater environments can enjoy complete darkness, and the added power fulfills this type of need.” Read the rest of this entry »
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April 17th, 2012 admin
Epson PowerLite 710HD projector
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Epson’s new 720p home cinema projector, the PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD comes from a line of great performers. The 705HD won our Hot Product Award back in January 2010! And with the lowest MSRP of $649, and a bright 2800 lumens, it should be a winner for the gamers, sports enthusiasts and movie watchers in your family!
Press Release
Epson Unveils PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD – Delivering High-Definition Big Screen Entertainment at an Affordable Price
At $649, New Home Cinema 720p Projector Offers Easy and Flexible Set-Up for Movies, Gaming and More
LONG BEACH, Calif. – April 17, 2012 – Epson America, Inc. today expanded its award-winning line of 3LCD home theater projectors with the announcement of the EPSON® PowerLite® Home Cinema 710HD – offering families and first-time home theater enthusiasts an affordable and versatile big-screen entertainment solution. The Home Cinema 710HD delivers 720p high-definition resolution, making it easier than ever to enjoy movies, games and sporting events at up to 120-inches or larger.
Designed to make home entertainment simple, the Home Cinema 710HD features easy and flexible setup – just place it in an entertainment center or mount to the ceiling 3.5 to 35.5 feet from the wall or screen. The Home Cinema 710HD offers new Easy-Slide image correction, an intuitive horizontal keystone adjustment slide control bar that allows users to place the projector off-center from the screen and easily center the image with the touch of a finger. Boasting 2,800 lumens of color and white light output[i] and 720presolution, the Home Cinema 710HD offers widescreen entertainment with bright and vibrant image quality.
“Whether it’s a blockbuster movie, live sporting event or videogame, the Home Cinema 710HD offers a great home entertainment experience at an affordable price,” said Kristi Lanzit, product manager, Epson America. “Delivering Read the rest of this entry »
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April 16th, 2012 admin
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Good news for the Home Theater Projector market! Pacific Media’s marketing results show an upswing in interest from consumers regarding home theater projectors. Check out Art’s blog for his remarks on this important study!
Press Release
Pacific Media’s End User Survey Finds Consumers’ Interest in Home Theater Projectors Up by Two-Thirds in Last Two Years
Movies and 3D Content are Fueling Increased Projector Interest
Menlo Park, California, USA – April 2, 2012. Pacific Media Associates (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has released their findings on the current use and future purchase intentions of consumer projector users.
This is the final set of important results from PMA’s sixth biennial large-scale (1000 responses) and statistically-representative survey of United States users and intenders of front projectors, both individual consumers and organizations. The survey focused on topics of timely interest, including requests for additional or modified questions from PMA’s extensive client base of front projector manufacturers. This set of findings focused on end-user consumers who own, or plan to buy, a home theater projector.
“Our 2011 survey showed an increased interest in front projector use in the home, compared to our previous survey, conducted in 2009,” says Dr. William Coggshall, President of PMA. “In 2009, 11% of the survey respondents expected Read the rest of this entry »
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April 5th, 2012 admin
Acer H6500 projector
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We have just received this new H6500 projector from Acer for review! It is a 2D 1080p HD home theater projector with an MSRP of only $899. Art will be doing a full review after he completes the 2012 Home Theater Report, which he is feverishly working on this week. In the meantime, read on for more information from Acer!
P R E S S R E L E A S E
Acer H6500 Home Theater Projector Announced
Delivers 1080p Full HD projection for movie theater quality images
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012 – Acer America today announces the newest model in its home entertainment projector line, the Acer® H6500. Acer’s latest DLP projector offers 1080p Full HD projection with exceptional color fidelity even in environments with bright ambient light.
It can display true 24fps 1080p video content from a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player via its HDMI interface, making it the perfect projector for showcasing widescreen movies created in the HDTV and Blu-ray Disc formats. With 1080p Full HD and an image projection of up to 300 inches, film viewing in the home is close to seeing it in a commercial movie theater.
The new projector provides crisp, rich visuals with brightness up to 2,100 ANSI lumens, which can be dimmed to 1,680 to save power. Leveraging Acer’s eColor Boost II+ technology and wall-color compensation, the Acer® H6500 makes colors pop on any surface, even tinted walls. Plus, ColorSafe II prevents color decay by using DLP technology, which provides picture integrity even with prolonged use. Images are displayed in the native 16:9 aspect ratio, which 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!
P R E S S R E L E A S E
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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