The iPod Video Projector from Hammacher Schlemmer projects a 60-inch image from an iPod, iPhone, or any video source with composite outputs onto a screen or wall. This portable projector utilities Digital Light Processing Technology to produce sharp 480 x 320 resolution with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The iPod Video Projector also features a manual focus dial, an adjustable volume control for its 1/2-watt internal speaker, and a headphone jack. Its rechargeable battery provides up to two hours of viewing time and can be recharged using the included AC adapter or a USB port. [Product Page]
You are lucky if you are living in the UK, because Samsung will launch the Samsung A600B projector in that country. Weighing at only 10.3 pounds, the portable projector features 1,000 ANSI lumens, ull HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, dual HDMI ports, Composite, and S-video. Its lamp will last for up to 4,00 hours in eco mode. No word on pricing in that part of the world, however the Samsung A600B projector is priced at $1,795 in the US. [AboutProjectors]
Epson today announced two new ultra short throw projectors namely the PowerLite 450W and PowerLite 460. The Epson PowerLite 450W features 2,500 lumens brightness with a 1,280 x 800 pixels resolution. Meanwhile, the Epson PowerLite 460 has a brighter 3,000 lumens with a 1,024 x 768 pixels resolution. The Epson PowerLite 450W and Epson PowerLite 460 will be available in February 2010 for $1,500 and $1,700, respectively. [Press Release]
NEC today announced a new entry-level installation projector called the NP610. Designed specifically for large conference rooms or lecture halls, this projector provides a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, 500:1 contrast ratio, 3500 ANSI lumens brightness, up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in ECO Mode) and consumes 312W power in normal mode or 237W power in ECO mode. It also comes with a 7W speaker and several connectivity ports including S-video, DVI-I with HDCP, 15-pin, RCA and VGA. The NEC NP610 will go on sale in November for an estimated street price of $1,499. [HighTechReview]
Sanyo has launched a new dual-lamp projector in the form of the LP-XF1000. This projector features Sanyo’s very own QuaDrive Engine technology, which produces the highest level of brightness in the industry at 12,000 lumens in an AC 100V. The Sanyo LP-XF1000 dual-lamp projector also provides a high contrast ratio of 4000:1. The Sanyo LP-XF1000 will be displayed at the GITEX Technology Week 2009 in Dubai. No word on pricing at this time. [FarEastGizmos]
The PowerLite Presenter is the latest all-in-one multimedia projector from Epson that comes with a built-in DVD player. Featuring the company’s latest 3LCD display technology, the projector provides a WXGA resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio, 2,500 lumens brightness and up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in economy mode). Other features include two 10-watt virtual surround sound speakers, a microphone input, a USB port and an HDMI port. The Epson PowerLite Presenter retails for $899. [Product Page]
ViewSonic has released not one but two new projectors for the mass market, which is known as the PJD6251 and PJL9371. The ViewSonic PJD6251 is a 3D-ready projector designed for conference rooms or classroom settings and has a 1024×768 native resolution with a 2,800:1 contrast ratio and 3,700 lumens of brightness. The projector also provides HDMI, Composite, S-Video and VGA inputs, and Ethernet for remote control via a local network. Meanwhile, the ViewSonic PJL9371 is specially designed for larger facilities such as auditoriums, and provides a maximum screen resolution of 1024×768 with a contrast ratio of 2,000:1 and a brightness of 4,000 lumens. This projector boasts seven default picture modes including Cinema, Dynamic and Blackboard, and is able to be controlled remotely through an RS-232 serial port. The ViewSonic PJD6251 and PJL9371 are priced at $950 and $1,750, respectively. More
Epson today introduced a new bright and portable 3LCD projector that boasts a 2700 ANSI lumens with XGA native resolution. Dubbed as the PowerLite 1716, this high-quality projector can project 60-inch images from a distance of about 4-feet away. The PowerLite 1716 features Optional Wireless Networking with EasyMP wireless module and a USB Plug ‘n Play capability to connect easily with the PC. The Epson PowerLite 1716 will be available in October 2009 for an estimated street price of approx. $999. [Press Release]
The first generation of pico projectors come with poor performance and battery life. The new PK102 from Optoma provides higher contrast ratio with a lower price tag. The new projector boasts a 2000:1 contrast ratio, a 4GB of on-board memory and a on-screen menu. That’s certainly big enough for a couple episodes of this or that, or a few home movies. The Optoma PK102 retails for $250 a pop. [CrunchGear]
The LED-based Kroma projector is definitely a must buy for those who wants to have a high-quality projector. Avielo has recently released the hi-tech Kroma projector, which is a single-chip, 1080p DLP projector that uses the company’s ReaLED technology. This unique technology not only uses less power than other projectors but also gives the Kroma Projector an operating life of 100,000 hours. The Kroma provides HDMI, DVI, component video, and RGB inputs, as well as RS-232 and IR control ports. Priced at around $35,000, the Kroma has a rated light output of 600 lumens and is available with an option of seven different lenses. [Avielo]
