Epson EH-TW5500 Projector Review

Epson EH-TW5500 Projector Review

The Epson EH-TW5500 is one of the company’s newest home theater projectors. This model features 1600 ANSI lumens, a full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and 200000:1 contrast ratio. Recently, the writers from Stuff got the opportunity to see what this projector can do. Right from the box, the writers note that the TW5500 is not the prettiest projector they have seen. The matt-black finish and bulky design does not makes projector look to appealing. They even note that the projector looks like an overgrown business projector. But they also note that it’s not what the projector looks like that makes it great, it’s how well the projector performs. After a quick setup, the writers first notice the new iris system, which helps contribute the 2000000:1 contrast ratio. This system makes some of the best contrast that the writers have seen. They also liked the projector’s ability to display color, and noted that the image displayed high-impact saturations with subtle blends and natural tones. In the end, the final thought was, ‘Epson’s flagship projector proves in no uncertain terms that LCD fully deserves a seat at the high-end home cinema table.’

[via Stuff]

Epson EH-TW5500 Projector Review

Epson EH-TW5500 Projector Review

The Epson EH-TW5500 is one of the company’s newest home theater projectors. This model features 1600 ANSI lumens, a full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and 200000:1 contrast ratio. Recently, the writers from Stuff got the opportunity to see what this projector can do. Right from the box, the writers note that the TW5500 is not the prettiest projector they have seen. The matt-black finish and bulky design does not makes projector look to appealing. They even note that the projector looks like an overgrown business projector. But they also note that it’s not what the projector looks like that makes it great, it’s how well the projector performs. After a quick setup, the writers first notice the new iris system, which helps contribute the 2000000:1 contrast ratio. This system makes some of the best contrast that the writers have seen. They also liked the projector’s ability to display color, and noted that the image displayed high-impact saturations with subtle blends and natural tones. In the end, the final thought was, ‘Epson’s flagship projector proves in no uncertain terms that LCD fully deserves a seat at the high-end home cinema table.’

[via Stuff]

Sony Releases Three BRAVIA Projectors in New Zealand

Sony Releases Three BRAVIA Projectors in New Zealand

The Sony BRAVIA series are some of the best home theater projectors in the industry. Today, the company announced that three high-end projectors will be released to New Zealand. All three models feature Sony’s patented SXRD display technology and a full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. The Silicon X-tal Reflective Display panel is Sony’s own design of the common LCD panel.

First to be released is the VPL-HW15. This model features 1000 ANSI lumens and a 60000:1 contrast ratio. The extra large contrast ensures that all the dark scenes are accurate and do not look faded. The connection panel includes dual HDMI ports as well as a composite, component, s-video and RGB port. This projector retails for just under $3000 and is already available.

Next is the VPL-VW85, which comes with 800 ANSI lumens, but a much higher 120000:1 contrast ratio. The connection panel is similar to the HW15, but it also comes with a second component jack and some audio ports as well. Sony is pricing this projector at $8000.

Lastly is the Sony VPL-VW200. This model is the company’s latest flagship in the Bravia series. The VW200 features 1000 ANSI lumens and a 35000:1 contrast ratio. This projector is fairly simple to use, but it is also designed to give avid movie watchers the opportunity to tweak the image. The projector is priced for just under $15000 and is also currently available through the Sony website.

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World’s First 3D Projector

World’s First 3D Projector

Back in August, you may have read about the world’s first projector camera from the 1950s. Recently, another first has serviced, the Stereo Realist Model 81. This device was made in 1950 by the David White Sales Company and is the world’s first 3D projector. Nowadays 3D is quickly becoming the next big technology in the video business. The Stereo Realist Model 81 is not only a 3D projector, but also a slide projector that required the user to feed two images into it at the same time. The writers at Gizmodo also state how incredible this device looks to a specific sci-fi villain from the 1970s. Click the link below to see the full gallery.

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Sony Uses SRX-R320 to Show 3D Demonstration at International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition

Sony Uses SRX-R320 to Show 3D Demonstration at International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition

3D projection doesn’t have to be always used towards entertainment. Today, Sony is demonstrating the importance of 3D technology in the business industry as they demonstrate at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition. Here, the company is demonstrating their latest 3D digital projector, the SRX-R320, which features a 4K HD (4096 x 2160) resolution, 18000 ANSI lumens, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. This projector is perfectly capable of displaying 3D content in full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and does so using the polarization technique. This process requires the projector to polarize each image differently, either horizontal or vertically, depending on which eye the image is intended for. The viewer then watches the display with polarized glasses. The glasses are designed so that each eye only sees the frames that are polarized the same way. This ensures that each eye only sees a specific set of images. ‘In the United States, 3D images are already broadcast in live sports and music programs via cable TV networks and satellite broadcasting,’ Sony said. ‘In the future, such movements will occur in Japan, too.’

[via Tech On]

Runco Tours the USA with New Projectors

Runco Tours the USA with New Projectors

Runco is a market leader in state-of-the-art projection systems, flat-panel plasma monitors, video processors and other components for the custom consumer market. Today, the company has announced that they will be touring their latest HD projectors and flat panel displays at events in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Portland, and Denver. One of the new products Runco mentioned is their Quantum Color Q-750i projector, which features DLP display technology, 700 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 10000:1 contrast ratio. This projector is one of the company’s first models to use LED lamps instead of the conventional halogen lights. The VX-33i is another projector that Runco will be displaying. This model comes from their SuperOnyx series, and features 3480 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. The VX-33i also comes with dual HDMI ports, a VGA, composite, and an s-video input. The other major projector Runco will be displaying is the VX-22i. This mode features a 4000:1 contrast ratio, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and 2850 ANSI lumens.

[via Runco]

Panasonic Releases PT-AE4000E Projector

Panasonic Releases PT-AE4000E Projector

Back in October, Panasonic released their latest home theater projector, the PT-AE4000U. Today, the company has announced that they are now releasing its sibling, the PT-AE4000E. The only difference between the two is that the AE4000E is only available in Europe and Asia, while the AE4000U is only available in the Americas. The AE4000 features full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 1600 ANSI lumens, and a very impressive 80000:1 contrast ratio. This model is designed mainly for videophiles and features a wide array of adjustment features. This allows the user to tweak the projector so that it displays perfectly according to the user’s specifications. Another key feature is the inclusion of three HDMI ports as well as the typical RGB, s-video, composite and component ports. Panasonic has also included a 12V trigger port to help add simplicity and style to your home theater. In the US the PT-AE4000U retails for just under $2500, but the PT-AE4000E is expected to retail for AUD $4398 (US $4019).

[via Smart House]