Vivitek H5080 Projector Review

Vivitek H5080 Projector Review

The Vivitek H5080 is one of the company’s few home theater projectors. This model features 1200 ANSI lumens, a 25000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, a writer from Trusted Reviews got the opportunity to see how good this projector actually is. The writer acknowledge that the projector is a mid range model and isn’t a high-end projector like the H9080FD. The connection panel was a welcomed surprise due to its three HDMI ports. The panel also comes with a VGA, component, s-video, and a composite connection. The projector has an impressive out-of-the-box quality, but if you want more it comes with a wide array of connection options. The only caution that the writer makes about the adjustment features is that sometimes the adjustments overcompensated and actually made the image look worse. However, the most impressive aspect of the display was the contrast ratio. It was able to deliver impressive black levels and detail. The only concerns that the writer had with the H5080 was with its brightness and the running noise. He thought that the projector was a little distracting at times and wasn’t bright enough to show the desired detail. The final verdict was, ‘It feels like almost every projector I see right now progresses the quality of home cinema projection forward in some way. And the H5080 is no exception, delivering black levels and colors in particular that are pretty revelatory on a sub-£3k projector. In fact, the level of achievement it delivers for that money makes the H5080 for me the most all-round attractive Vivitek projector yet - and possibly the model which, more than any other we’ve seen so far, secures Vivitek’s place at the UK AV table.’

[via Trusted Reviews]

Acer Releases K11 Projector in Middle East

Acer Releases K11 Projector in Middle East

The Acer K11 projector is the company’s latest pocket projector. Today, the company announced that this projector is now available in the Middle East. The K11 weighs only 1.3 lbs, but it is capable of displaying 200 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and SVGA (858 x 600) resolution. The projector also uses PhlatLight LEDs, which are some of the best in the industry. The connection panel features a wide array of connections, including USB, an SD Card slot, HDMI, VGA, and a AV composite jack. The portable design allows users to carry it with them to presentations and small conventions. However the low brightness means that the projector needs to be in a relatively dark room. Acer has not released the retail price of the K11, but it is available in the US for about $685.

[via AME Info]

Projectiondesign Provides Projectors for SGO at NAB 2010

Projectiondesign Provides Projectors for SGO at NAB 2010

Projectiondesign designs, manufactures, and markets a range of high performance projectors for professional, business, and consumer applications. Today, the company announced that it will be providing their cineo32 and cineo82 projectors to the SGO booth at the NAB convention. The cine32 features 2900 ANSI lumens, a 7500:1 contrast ratio, and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. The cine82 is one of the company’s new models and it will display 10000 ANSI lumens and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. When the cineo82 releases, it will be the company’s flagship for the eCinema series. The projectors will be used to display both 2D and 3D content at the convention. ‘The projectors will be used for hourly demonstrations of the new Mistika Version 5 software, also being launched at the show by SGO,’ says Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO at SGO. ‘We’re delighted to be using projectiondesign projectors as they perfectly match the color and 3D capabilities of our software and are seamlessly integrated with our systems. We expect our booth this year to be not only the most vibrant and colorful, but also functional and typical of the types of systems already in use today.’

[via projectiondesign]

M1 Plus projector

M1 Plus projector

AAXA Technologies has made the M1 Plus projector available through certified retailers, albeit at a higher price since its January announcement. The M1 Plus is touted to be one of the latest and brightest pico projectors around, where it sports a native SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 66 ANSI lumens of brightness. Additional specifications include an SD memory card slot, composite, VGA and a mini USB port. For added oomph, AAXA Technologies has thrown in dual 1 watt speakers and a headphone jack.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

BenQ W1000 Projector Review

BenQ W1000 Projector Review

BenQ has a wide array of home theater projectors. One of the models is the W1000, which comes with 2000 ANSI lumens, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, a reviewer from Good Gear Guide released their experience with the W1000. They first mention that this projector is an entry-level projector, which means it’s suitable for any home theater, even if you don’t know anything about theater equipment. The projector is easy to setup and even includes several test patterns in order allow the user to make necessary adjustments. The image quality was very realistic and accurate. The writer complimented the color as well as the brightness. However, they did state that the contrast is only a step above data projectors and a step below high-end home theater projectors. The final statement made was, ‘The BenQ W1000 home theatre projector has a 1080p Full HD resolution and displays plenty of fine image detail, but it struggles when it comes to displaying dark or light areas of video. It is affordable and portable, so it is a good option for budget-conscious buyers, but there are more competent home theatre projectors available.’

[via Good Gear Guide]

Vivitek H9080FD Projector Review

Vivitek H9080FD Projector Review

One of the many home theater projectors to come from Vivitek is the H9080FD. This model features 800 ANSI lumens, a 1080p HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and an impressive 100000:1 contrast ratio. Today, the writers from Home Entertainment released their review of this device. One of the first things they mentioned was the bulky body. However, they do state that if you are loosing $15k for a projector it better have some heft to it. The main feature about this projector is the LED lamp system. This is one of the first home theater projectors to use this technology, especially at this brightness. Another feature that the writers liked was the color reproduction. The colors were very accurate, given the LED light technology, and in some images even look better than other projectors. One of the concerns that were made was the lack of adjustment features. These aren’t terribly important but it could be a problem for any serious videophille. The final comment that was made was, ‘As a first-generation product, and one of Vivitek’s first high-end projectors, the H9080FD is great. The quality and vibrancy of the color goes a long, long way in absolving any quirks. The color really is that much better than other projectors. Even if you factor in bulb replacement over the, ahem, projected lifespan, the price is still pretty steep. If you’re like me and you see the cents click past every time your projector is on, then the peace of mind afforded by an LED projector with an approximately 20,000-hour lifespan for its light source is worth the premium. As a sign of things to come, I’m even more excited. LED offers startlingly lifelike color wrapped in a package that’s more environmentally friendly. Sign me up.’

[via Home Entertainment]

InFocus IN3902 Projector Review

InFocus IN3902 Projector Review

The InFocus IN3902 is one of the company’s latest projectors designed for education purposes. The projector has a 2000:1 contrast ratio, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and 3000 ANSI lumens. Today, the writers from PC World released their review of the IN3902. The first thing they compliment is the high brightness output. This allows the projector to be used in a brightly lit, normal sized classroom with out any problems. The writers also highlight the connection panel, which includes an HDMI, dual VGA, an s-video, composite, USB, and several audio ports. However, the best feature about the IN3902 has to be the included LiteBoard interactive wand system. This pen allows a user to move a mouse cursor around the screen and control the projector and laptop from across the room. Not only does it act as a cursor, but it can also be used to right notes directly onto the screen, and even highlight sections of your PowerPoint presentation. The only problem with the pen is that it requires the light of the projector in order to work. This means that the presenter might have to stand away from what they are writing in order to prevent any shadows from disrupting the pen. The final comment that the writers made was, ‘InFocus’ IN3902 education projector offers some innovative and very useful advancements to the digital whiteboard market. Utilizing a combination of digital projector and wireless wand, users can interact with on-screen items very easily. The entire package only requires a simple USB connection to a PC — it’s simple to set up and operate, and it’s a feature not offered by other education and installation projectors.’

[via PC World]

Sapphire Technologies Releases Mini Projecto 101

Sapphire Technologies Releases Mini Projecto 101

Pico projectors are slowly evolving in order to deliver amazing quality. Today a new company called Sapphire Technologies unveiled their brand new Mini Projector 101 device. Measuring only 2.0’ x 0.7’ x 4.6’ (W x H x D) and weighing less than a quarter pound, this projector can easily fit into pocket or briefcase. This device is capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480) resolution, a 200:1 contrast ratio, and 14 ANSI lumens. The projector qualifies as a companion model, which means that it needs to be connected to an external media device in order to project content. The connections include a VGA port for your laptop and an AV jack for any device with a composite connection. There are also dual 0.5 watt speakers to play audio. As of right now, the Mini Projector 101 is only set to release in the UK. It will retail for about £350 ($533).

[via Expert Reviews]