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]
Sony has announced the availability of the new VPL-VW85 projector that adopts Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, the Progressive Silicon X-tal Reflective Display, the Motionflow120Hz with black frame insertion technology and the 24p True Cinema technology. The projector provides a 120,000:1 contrast ratio, an 800 ANSI lumens brightness, and two HDMI ports. Sony will release the VPL-VW85 for around $8,000 in October 2009. [Press Release]
Epson has introduced their latest home theater projectors at the IFA conference this week. The Epson EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 feature full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and 1600 ANSI lumens. The TW4400 projector boasts a 130000:1 contrast ratio, while the TW5500 provides a greater 200000:1 contrast ratio. Both projectors adopt Epson’s D7 C2Fine display panel delivering bright and crystal clear images. The Epson TW4400 and TW5500 will be available for purchase in November for €2799 ($4002) and €3299 ($4723), respectively. [AboutProjectors]
Panasonic’s PT-AE4000 projector is actually the latest version of the previously released Panasonic PT-AE3000. The new projector produces 1600 ANSI lumens brightness, a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution and an improved 80,000:1 contrast ratio. The PT-AE4000 also fixes the lens problem suffered by its predecessor, where it can now display a true 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Other features include three HDMI ports, two component connections, a RGB, s-video, and a composite port. The Panasonic AE4000 will be available for purchase at the end of October 2009 for £2000 or equal to $3255. [About Projectors]
The EPP-CEP1 is the latest pico projector from Epoq that comes with Windows CE 5.0 operating system and a trackpad, enabling it to read Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF files for a presentations without the need for an external computer. This portable projector is also powered by a Samsung ARM9 400MHz processor, a 64MB RAM, a 64MB internal memory, an SD memory card slot, a built-in mono speaker, a 3.5mm jack, and a battery that provides up to 4-hours of operating time. It can throw a maximum image size of 50-inch with a 10 lumens brightness level and a 640 x 480 VGA resolution. The Epoq EPP-CEP1 retails for $359.95 at Gadget Craver. [Product Page]
ViewSonic has debuted a wireless video streamer and a portable SVGA projector for the mass market. The WPG-350 wireless video streamer is capable of streaming 1024 x 768 presentation slides over a Wi-fi network. You can also enjoy video on a remote VGA device even though it is on a remote system.
The PJD2121 portable projector that boasts a 800 x 600 resolution with a 400 lumens and a 1,800:1 contrast ratio. The ViewSonic WPG-350 retails for $199, while the ViewSonic PJD2121 is priced at $449. [Press Release]
3M has recently rolled out its second generation MPro120 mini projector, which is a replacement for the MPro110. The new projector provides an enhanced battery life of up to four hours, a 12-lumens lamp that will last up to 20,000 hours, stereio speakers, and a 640 x 480 resolution. The MPro120 will be on-sale on September 1st, 2009 with an estimated price of $349. Optional accessories are sold separately. [Gizmodo]
Adtec will release the AD-MMP15AW pico projector for the Japanese market. The portable projector features a VGA resolution with a brightness level of 15 lumens and a 200:1 contrast ratio. It will be released in a few days for 34,800 Yen or around $369. [Image-acquire]
Optoma today launched two new DLP projectors which are known as the Pro250X and Pro150S. Both projectors provide a brightness level of 2,800 ANSI lumens and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. The Pro250X comes with XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, meanwhile the Pro150S provides only SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. Other features include Composite, S-video, and VGA ports. The Optoma Pro250X and Pro150S retail for $649 and $549, respectively. [AboutProjectors]
The HDP1100 and the HDP1200 are two HD projectors from Knoll Systems that can be used right out of the box without having first to mess around with its settings, and they are the HDP1100 and the HDP1200. The former comes with a short throw lens, meanwhile the latter has a long-throw lens. Both projectors are designed from the ground up by Kevin Knoll and the Knoll System’s team. Features of the HDP1100 and the HDP1200 include a native resolution of 1920 X 1080, a 950 ANSI lumens, and a 4400:1 contrast ratio. These projectors also adopt Knoll 2-D lens shift that makes installation easy since projector doesn’t need to be mounted in just the right spot. The Knoll Systems HDP1100 and HDP1200 retail for $5999 and $6799, respectively. [Product Page]
