Samsung will drop a hot little projector called the MBP-100. The MBP-100 mini projector features a 20-inch display from cellphones or portable media players of all kinds. No word on pricing, but it’s expected to hit South Korea in March.
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Explay has released a nano projector that is small enough to fit in a pocket but projects an image that is 20 times their size. The secret to this amazing bit-sized projector is the use of tiny light sources such as lasers and LED lights. No word on pricing or availability as of yet, but I’m pretty sure it wont be cheap.
Acer will release a new HD projector called the H5350. The H5350 features a 1280 x 720 image at 2000 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and a 28 dB noise level. It accepts inputs up to 1920 x 1080 in resolution from its HDMI input and has a 4000 hour lamp life. No word on price or exact release date yet.
InFocus will release the new IN83 DLP projector. It features a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 5,000:1 native contrast ratio, 10-bit video processing, an HDMI 1.3 input, automatic black level calibration, 1,600 lumens and a three-year warranty.$6,948 [Link]
Planar has finally gotten around to announcing the month of shipment of three of their projectors. The flagship PD8150, which features a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 1,000 ANSI lumens and a 15,000:1 contrast ratio will ship in early March for $7,999. While the $5,999 PD8130 will be coming in March as well.With the same resolution and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. You shouldn’t be disappointed, hopefully.
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The Sony VPL-VW40 is the latest video projector that has a Bravia engine for visual quality along with the Sony SXRD technology (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) among other features like a 15.000:1 contrast, 2.5ms of response and 22dB and HDMI plugs. No word on pricing or availability yet.
Mitsubishi has broke out two new models of home projectors. The XL1550U and XL2550U which are more for home entertainment than anything, come with lots of features. The XL1550U features an XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, 3,100 ANSI lumens and a lamp life of up to 5,000 hours.While the XL2550U, has the same resolution but has up to 4,000 ANSI lumens, the new BrightEra LCD panels and a lamp good for 4,000 hours of use. Both will have side-loading lamps, built-in Ethernet ports for LAN asset management and an RS-232 port for third-party integration. Both of these will be available this month going for $3,995 and $4,495.
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This year, Sim2 has created a projector for more of the home cinema crowd. The Pro5000 projector rocks a 1080p resolution, EASYCINEMA color calibration, and adjustable, interchangeable projection lenses that enable the unit to work in different theater formats. Sim2 isn’t revealing dates or exact prices, but it’s sure to be pricey when released considering the specs are better than expected.
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Teachers have just lucked out with receiving the ultimate projector with Epson. This model features WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, 1800 ANSI lumens, the ultra-short 1.8 feet throw distance as well as protection features including a Kensington lock slot, password protection, and a panel protection function. Now teachers wont have a need for those old fashioned projectors that give off lots of light practically blinding themselves and students. Unfortunately this model is only available in Europe at this time.
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Christie has just dropped another HD professional projector called the LX500. It has 5,000 ANSI lumens, 8-bit video processing, an XGA resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio and DVI / 5xBNC / VGA / S-Video / composite inputs. No word on a price at the moment.
