
Hitachi will release two new projectors. Both feature a 1,024 x 768 native resolution, 2,200 and 2,600 lumens, a 500:1 contrast ratio, built-in 7-watt speaker and 29 dB noise rating in Whisper Mode along with an anti-theft functionality, remote monitoring / management and a 2,000-hour hybrid filter. No word on prices for either one. [Engadget]

Honlai Technology has released its new MP100 LED mini projector. This easy-to-carry projector is only a size of a palm. It adopts the LCOS micro projection technology, which is capable of throwing an image between 5 inch to 37 inch. No word on pricing yet. [DigiTimes]

Sanyo has finally made two projectors for the States known as the PLC-XC55 (3,100 lumens) and the PLC-XC50 (2,600 lumens). They both feature a 1,024 x 768 resolution and a Maintenance Filter (AMF) system, along with a built-in 7-watt speaker, DVI / VGA / component / S-Video / composite sockets and audio in / out jacks. Get both in July for $1,995 and the XC50 for $1,495. [Engadget]

BenQ has recently released its new projector Dual Lamp SP920 DLP. It has a brightness of 6000 Lumens, a contrast ratio of 2000: 1. This projector is also equipped with an HDMI 1.3 port. No word on pricing so far. [Akihabara]

A Korean manufacturer Earth Trek has recently unveiled the world’s smallest handy projector on the market, the 90-805R Mini projector. Measuring 105mm x 58mm x 25mm and weighing 160grams, the device features a card slot (SD/T-Flash card), a built-in Lithium battery that provides up to 2 hours of battery life, a built-in speaker, and an MP4 player. [Akihabara]

Sanyo will be offering two new projectors to the Japanese market called the LP-XC55 and LP-XC50. Both feature white exteriors, a 7-watt internal speaker, 1,024 x 768 resolution, a security bar enabling extra thick cabling and the Active Maintenance Filter system for easy maintenance so the filter will last longer between changes and “automatically senses when airflow is interfered by dust changing the cartridge to the new filter. The only difference between the two is the 3,100 ANSI lumens (XC55) / 2,600 ANSI lumens (XC50) and the Â¥365,400 ($3,529) / Â¥312,900 ($3,022) prices. [About Projectors]

Matsushita Electric has launched 3 new Liquid crystal projectors: the PT-LW80NT, the PT-LB80NT, and the PT-LB75NT. All three are of course wireless and dustproof. Get them starting May 26th 2008. [Akihabara]

The Hitachi CPX3 3LCD mobile short-throw projectors features WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution, 2,000 lumens brightness, HDMI terminal, wide-angle lens, and integrated 1W speaker. Weighing at just 3.9 pounds, the CPX3 also comes equipped with security features that include My Screen PIN lock, My Text and a transition detector. [Griffin]

Sanyo has recently released Sanyo PLC-XW60 projector, which is claimed to be the smallest and lightest XGA LCD projector in the world. The projector measures at just 10.4 inch × 2.17 inch × 7.4 inch ang weights at 3.6 pounds. The Sanyo PLC-XW60 provides 1,024 x 768 resolution, 2,000 lumens, and 1-watt mono speaker. Other features include an automatic keystone correction, an automatic input signal detection, and an adjustable color mode. Sanyo will release this projector in April for around $795. [SlashGear]

BenQ has some new DLP Projectors set to drop soon : the SP870 and SP831. The BenQ SP870 (5000 ANSI lumen) and SP831 (4000 ANSI lumen) will come with a couple features that will enhance lamp output for better color, clarity and brilliance. Both will be more of a professional type projector and are better used at lecture halls, auditoriums, board rooms, etc. They both have a contrast ratio of 2,000:1. No word on when and how much these two will be going for. [FarEast]