The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD and MegaPlex MG-50 portable projectors are now available in the US market. Both projectors feature a built-in dock for iPod, iPhone and iPad, two stereo speakers, a microphone input, a USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup, and HDMI and VGA inputs. The MegaPlex MG-850HD and MegaPlex MG-50 also incorporate the 3LCD technology to deliver reliable performance and rich, vibrant colors. The MegaPlex MG-850HD provides a 720p high-definition resolution and up to 2,800 lumens of brightness, while the MegaPlex MG-50 offers a 540p resolution and up to 2,200 lumens of brightness. The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD and MegaPlex MG-50 are priced at $799 and $699, respectively. [Press Release]
Epson is back with two new budget-friendly projectors, the PowerLite S11 and X12. Designed for schools, these feature-rich projectors provide several connectivity options such as RS-232, USB Plug ‘n Play, and PC Free. The PowerLite S11 produces an SVGA resolution and a 2,600 lumens of brightness. The PowerLite X12 offers an XGA resolution and a 2,800 lumens of brightness. The Epson PowerLite S11 retails for $449, while the PowerLite X12 for $549. [Press Release]
The Tursion TS-102 is claimed to be the world’s first Android-powered pico projector. Powered by the Google Android 2.1 operating system, the ultra-portable projector comes equipped with 3M’s LCoS MM200 projector with a 800×600 resolution and a 20 lumens of brightness, a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), a touch pad, a remote control, and an 8GB of storage space, which is upgradeable via a microSD card slot. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Engadget]
Finding yourself a new pocket projector? Why don’t you check out this newly shipped ‘Mini Cinema’ from SAGA. This travel-friendly LCoS-based projector provides 800 x 600 native resolution, 200:1 contrast ratio, 50 ANSI lumens brightness and up to 20,000 hours of LED lamp life. What’s more, it also comes with a built-in media player, an SD card slot and a built-in 1W stereo speakers. If you’re interested, the Mini Cinema will set you back $252.89. [Product Page]
The new Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010 projector adopts the company’s Bright 3D Drive for enhanced brightness in 3D mode. This technology also boosts the image refresh rate from 240Hz to 480Hz. The projector features a 2400 lumens brightness, up to 6,000 hours of lamp life, two HDMI inputs, and up to 200,000:1 of contrast ratio. The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010 projector is expected to retail for $4,000. Each purchase comes equipped with two pairs of 3D glasses. [Epson]
Sony Electronics today introduced its VPL-VW1000ES 4K home theater projector. With 2,000 ANSI-lumens of brightness, the VPL-VW1000ES delivers nearly twice the output of previous Sony home theater projectors, which makes it perfect for screen sizes up to 200-inch diagonally. The VW1000ES employs an entirely new SXRD 4K panel and the company’s Iris3 technology, allowing the projector to produce outstanding deep blacks and an incredible 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. What’s more, this home theater projector also features a built-in transmitter and an exclusive Super Resolution 4K “upscaler” that dramatically enhances 2D and 3D 1080P content. Sony’s new VPL-VW1000ES 4K home theater projector will be launched in December 2011 for around $25,000. [Press Release]
Mitsubishi Electric will introduce the HC7800D at the CEDIA Home Theater Show in Indianapolis. The 3D projector uses Texas Instruments’ latest DLP 0.065-inch DMD chip to create high quality 3D images in full HD 1080P resolution. Its ultra-quiet fan creates 25dBa in low mode. This home theater projector also provides an extra long lamp life of up to 5000 hours in low mode, a superb 1600 Lumens of brightness, a high-contrast (up to 30,000:1 full on/full off, up to 700:1 ANSI contrast ratio) images that are smooth, dazzling and true to the original 2D and 3D content. The Mitsubishi HC7800D 3D projector will be available in the third quarter 2011 for $3,495 each. [Press Release]
Sony today unveiled its newest home projector at the IFA conference in Berlin. Known as the Sony VPL-VW95ES, this projector is actually a successor to the VPL-VW90ES, which was announced last September. Based on the new dynamic lamp control technology, the new Sony VPL-VW95ES brings 3D film to life with vivid, crisp, bright and vibrant imagery that will satisfy the greatest film enthusiast’s desires. This projector is equipped with Sony’s Advanced Iris 3 technology which includes a contrast enhancer to maximize the dynamic contrast ratio when used with the iris, giving viewers a crisper and brighter final image. The VPL-VW95ES also adopts the Motionflow technology that reduces motion blur and judder, giving viewers superb picture quality. The company will launch the VPL-VW95ES home projector across Europe in October 2011. [Engadget]
Here comes a new LED multimedia projector from NEC, the NP-L50WJD. This compact and lightweight LED-based projector delivers 1280 x 768 native resolution, 500 ANSI lumens brightness and up to 20,000 hours of LED lamp life. Not only that, it also has a built-in media player, a 1GB of internal memory, an SD card slot, a built-in 2W mono speaker and a number of connectivity ports including USB, mini D-Sub, Component, Composite and HDMI. The NEC NP-L50WJD will go on sale from September 15th for around 80,000 Yen (about $1,040). [NEC]
Amazon has begun selling Microvision’s newest pico projector ‘ShowWX+ HDMI’ via its online store. This laser-based pocket-sized projector is currently being offered for $369. In case you didn’t know, the ShowWX+ HDMI is able to deliver 848 x 480 native resolution, 15 ANSI lumens brightness and 5000:1 contrast ratio, and comes equipped with an HDMI port. [Product Page]
