Vivitek H9080FD Projector Review

Vivitek H9080FD Projector Review

The Vivitek H9080FD is one of the company’s latest projectors. It comes with 800 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 100000:1 contrast ratio. Today, Stuff published their review of this projector. The biggest feature about the H9080FD is that it is one of the first LED home theater projectors. The writer highlighted the technology and stated that the system is able to create a much better contrast, better colors, and an overall outstanding image quality. The only major concerns that the writer found was that the projector is rather big, which will make it difficult for small rooms, and the projector needs calibration after setup. However, the writers did conclude by saying, ‘the H9080 seems pretty much perfect, making that £10,995 price tag suddenly look not quite so silly.’

[via Stuff]

Runco Q-750d Projector Review

Runco Q-750d Projector Review

One of the newest LED projectors to be released is the Runco Q-750d projector. This model features 700 ANSI lumens, a 10000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, a writer from Home Cinema Choice got the opportunity to review this projector. One of the first things the writer notices is the projector’s size. This projector will not be easy to hide. However the size seems to play an important role to help control the heat and noise management. The overall image quality is amazing, but the problem is that the picture is just not bright enough. While typical projectors can beam out several thousand lumens, the Q-750d can only manage 800 lumens. But this can be a good thing for those who really like dark rooms while they watch their movies. The final comment the writer made was, ‘Overall, I’d rate the Q-750d as darn impressive. The form factor will obviously limit its appeal outside of the custom install market, and it does need a totally blacked-out space to work, but it does bode well for the future development of LED projectors.’

[via Home Cinema Choice]

AAXA Technologies Releases M1 and M1 Plus Projectors

AAXA Technologies Releases M1 and M1 Plus Projectors

AAXA Technologies is proud to announce that two new projectors are hitting the consumer market soon. The M1 and M1 Plus are almost identical and feature 66 ANSI lumens, a SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. The major difference between the two is that the M1 only comes with a composite connection, while the M1 Plus has a composite and a VGA connection. In addition, both projectors also come with a headphone jack and an SD Card reader slot. The projectors teeter between being called a true pico projector or the larger pocket projectors. They both weigh just shy of a pound, but measure 4.4’ x 4.1’ x 1.8’ (W x H x D). AAXA is now accepting pre-orders for both projectors. The M1 will be released on December 21st, while the M1 Plus will be released January 21st. Their respective prices will be $299 and $359.

[via Pico Projector Info]

Barco Releases RLM-W6 Projector

Barco Releases RLM-W6 Projector

Barco is a globally recognized company that designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Today, the company announced the release of their latest large venue projector, the RLM-W6. This projector can display 6000 ANSI lumens with a 2000:1 contrast ratio and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution. Barco is excited about this model because they are claiming that the RLM-W6 is the world’s first 3-chip DLP projector that features WUXGA resolution and it will retail for the same price as a normal single-chip DLP projector. However, because Barco doesn’t release any price information, it’s difficult to accept or deny that claim. The RLM-W6 is designed for large venues but can also be used for boardrooms, lobbies and even auditoriums. ‘We like to refer to our RLM-W6 as a ‘three for one’-system,’ comments Carl Rijsbrack, Director Product and Solutions Management at Barco, ‘For the price of a single-chip DLP™ system, you get a three-chip DLP™ projector with a better image quality and a very low noise level. This makes it a strong contender for meeting rooms, where you don’t want to be interrupted by the drone of AV equipment, but its color quality also lets the RLM-W6 shine in environments such as lobbies or halls, where corporate branding has to be perfect.’ The projector is now available, but the retail price has not been released.

[via Barco]

Epson Releases EB-1925W Projector

Epson Releases EB-1925W Projector

Epson is happy to announce a new high end projector that is being released into the UK, the EB-1925W. This projector features 4000 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. This model is ideal for classrooms and boardrooms and is bright enough to be used in almost any room condition. The extra wide resolution also is also good for modern laptops, which have been using the same resolution. The projector also comes with a wide array of screen adjustment features like horizontal and vertical keystone correction and vertical and horizontal lens shifts. The connection panel is equally diverse with dual RGB ports, a composite, s-video, HDMI, and a USB port. There is also wireless connectivity via a Wi-Fi connection. Epson has not yet announced the retail price, but it is available in the UK through certified retailers.

[via Home Entertainment News]

ViewSonic PJD2121 Projector Review

ViewSonic PJD2121 Projector Review

A few months ago, ViewSonic released their PJD2121 projector. This model features 400 ANSI lumens, an 1800:1 contrast ratio, and SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. Recently, the writers from Crunch Gear had the opportunity to review this small projector. One of the first things they notice is that this projector is designed for business use. The PJD2121 is light, portable, doesn’t come with any HD features, and is simple enough for a laptop or DVD player. The writers found that the display was clear and crisp. However, in order to see all the detail they had to keep the lights relatively low. They also liked the short throw lens, which allows a user to project a big display when they are close to the screen. One of the major drawback about the PJD2121 is that it doesn’t have internal speakers. This means that if the user has any audio they wish to play, they have to bring their own. Another problem is that the writers found the fan noise to be very distracting. The writers concluded by stating, ‘The Viewsonic PJD2121 is a great little projector for $419. The bright colors make it great for watching movies, playing games, or showing that spreadsheet to a client. The projector itself is warrantied for a period of three years, but you should expect to replace the lamp after roughly 2000 hours. A replacement lamp has an MSRP of $456, however a quick search shows that you’ll be able to pick one up for about $150.’

[via Crunch Gear]

Mitsubishi HC3800 Projector Released in Australia

Mitsubishi HC3800 Projector Released in Australia

A few months ago, Mitsubishi announced their latest home theater projector, the HC3800. Recently, the company announced that this projector is now available in Australia. The HC3800 features 1300 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 4000:1 contrast ratio. The projector also has a diverse connection panel, which includes a RGB, composite, s-video, component and a HDMI port. The noise level is only 25 dB, which should be low enough to prevent distractions. Another feature is the inclusion of an extra long lasting lamp that can run for up to 5000 hours. Mitsubishi has even included several screen adjustment features like keystone correction in order to add versatility to the projector. The HC3800 is available through certified retailers and it is priced at about $1395.

[via CNet]