The Epson EH-TW8100 is one of the company’s top 3D projectors. It comes with full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 2400 ANSI lumens, and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Recently, the writers from Expert Reviews got the opportunity to review this device. The first thing the writers mention is that this device is not the company’s flagship projector, but actually one step below. But the projector still includes a lot of high end features. The writers liked that the connection panel had a wide array of options for them to choose from. They also liked the image quality both during 2D and 3D viewing. They only concern was some noticeable crosstalk when watching 3D content, but after some tweaking the writers could easily fix that problem. In the end, the writers stated, “The Epson EH-TW8100 is a fantastic projector, but at this price we would have expected to have at least one pair of 3D glasses thrown in as well. Still, if you don’t care about 3D, this is a brilliant projector, but if your budget can stretch, the Panasonic PT-AT6000E is even better.”

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One of the new projectors from BenQ is the W1080ST. This projector comes with 2000 ANSI lumens, a 10000:1 contrast ratio, and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, the writers from About got the chance to review this model. They thought that the image quality displayed good colors and high brightness. However, they thought the contrast was lacking. They do note though that this is an inexpensive projector and for the price this product performs very well. They liked the projector’s portability, especially the included travel bag for safe keeping. The projector did have a few problems though. The writers stated the 3D was considerably dimmer than watching 2D. They would have also liked to see some more screen adjustment features installed. In the end, the writers stated, “With its relatively compact size, short throw lens, clearly labeled and spaced inputs, on-unit control buttons, remote control, and comprehensive operating menu the W1080ST is an easy projector to place and set up. Also, combining the short throw lens and 2,000 maximum lumens output capability, the W1080ST projects both a bright and large image suitable for small, medium, and large size rooms in most homes. The 3D performance was very good with regards to not exhibiting any crosstalk (halo) artifacts, but was noticeably dimmer than 2D projected images. With its compact form factor, short throw lens, strong light output, 2D and 3D viewing capability, ease-of-use, and affordable price, the BenQ W1080ST is worth consideration.”

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The Epson EH-TW6100W projector is one of the company’s many home theater projectors. It comes with a 40000:1 contrast ratio, 2300 ANSI lumens, and a HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, Expert Reviews published their experience with this device. One of the big features the writers wanted to test was the wireless connectivity. This is made possible with an HDMI transmitter that can be bundled with the projector. The writers were very happy with this feature mainly because the two devices didn’t have to be in the line of sight with each other in order to work. This helped make the setup much easier. The image quality was impressive. The writers thought the projector was more than bright enough and displayed excellent color and contrast after it was calibrated. The writers didn’t have a lot of negative things to say about the EH-TW6100W and concluded by stating, “The Epson EH-TW6100W is a superb projector. The wireless HD won’t be for everyone, but its 3D capabilities are excellent and the added pair of 3D glasses makes it excellent value. Still, wireless HD issues aside, we marginally prefer the cheaper non-wireless Epson EH-TW5910. Aside from a slightly dimmer lens, there wasn’t a considerable difference in image quality, and the EH-TW5910 is £450 less. The Best Buy winning Optoma HD25 is even better value.”

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Back in January, ViewSonic unveiled one of this year’s new projectors, the PJD6543w. Today, the company announced that this device is now available for ordering. The projector comes with 3000 ANSI lumens, a 15000:1 contrast ratio, and WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. The projector is designed for business applications and is light enough to travel between rooms. It also has network capabilities and can even handle 3D content. The connection panel has a wide array of options, including a HDMI, two RGB ports, a composite, s-video, and several audio ports. There is also a 2 watt speaker built in so that users don’t have to carry separate speakers. The PJD6543w comes with a 3 year warranty and retails for just under $760.

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Christie is proud to announce today that they were selected to present a diverse collection of visual display solutions at this year’s American Alliance of Museums MuseumExpo. The event takes place next week in Baltimore, MD. Christie will have their own booth showing a variety of projection display products. Among the displays will be the new Christie HD14K-M projector that will be used for a projection mapping exhibition. The projector features 13500 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 2500:1 contrast ratio.

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BenQ has unveiled the newest addition to their W Series, the W770ST. This short throw projector is ideal for smaller rooms and can display HD (1280 x 720) resolution, a 13000:1 contrast ratio, and 2500 ANSI lumens. BenQ has included a diverse connection panel that includes dual HDMI ports, a composite, VGA, s-video, RGB, and USB. The projector also includes 3D capabilities, but the glasses need to be purchased separately. The W770ST is available now for €699 ($896).

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Light Iron is a leading post production house based in LA. Today, the company announced that they will be adding more Christie’s Solaria Series projectors to their collection. The company plans to add some of Christie’s 4K projectors to their list of available projectors to sell to clients. “We’ve used other manufacturer’s 4K projectors when 4K projectors first hit the streets, but the fact to the matter is it’s more important to be the best at something than the first. And the best 4K solution is exactly what Christie brings to the market. With its reliable and proven name, it was an easy decision to make Christie the standard for our screening rooms in both Los Angeles and New York City, with Christie Solaria 2K and 4K projectors in operation at both locations, including a Christie Solaria CP4230, which will be highlighted at the official unveiling of our new facility in New York City tonight,” said Michael Cioni, CEO, Light Iron. “Christie’s all-in-one design allows us to view 4K content without an external cinema server. This allows us to stream uncompressed 4K content from our DI color systems directly to Christie projectors in our LA and New York facilities. This makes the integration of 4K into our technical pipeline nearly identical to our 2K pipeline, and that’s one of the reasons it’s the best projection solution on the market.”

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One of the many home theater projectors to come from BenQ is the W1070. This device features 2000 ANSI lumens, a 10000:1 contrast ratio, and HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Today, the writers from Expert Reviews got the chance to test this device and see why it has become a popular model. They start with mentioning the rather easy setup. This model had screen adjustment feature that are not common in projectors with this price. The projector displays excellent image quality with the writers highlighting the contrast and color. They did state though that the projector works best in dark rooms and that having normal lighting might wash out the display. The only other big complaint the writers had with this projector was the included remote control. They thought it was inadequate when they tried to navigate the on-screen menu. But in the end, the writers stated, “The BenQ W1070 is an excellent projector, but when you factor in the cost of 3D glasses, the Optoma HD25 does everything and more for the same price with its superior remote and bundled 3D glasses. Still, if you’re not fussed about either of these issues and aren’t interested in having 3D support, then the W1070 is great value.”

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Philips is proud to announce a new pico projector will be joining their lineup soon. The PPX-3610 is a tiny device that only measures 4.1” x 1.2” x 4.1” (W x H x D) and weighs just over half a pound. The device uses DLP display technology to project 100 ANSI lumens and a WVGA (854 x 480) resolution. The main feature though is that this model uses and Android OS for a PC-free presentation. It also will have Wi-Fi accessibility and come with a 4GB internal storage. Philips has even added several input options like a mini HDMI port, USB, and an SD card slot as well. The company is planning to release the PPX-3610 sometime in July this year. The retail price is set for €499 ($639).

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JVC Kenwood has been talking about a new heads up display for cars for a while now. But today all that talk becomes reality. The company announced their new HUD called the MDV-737HUD. This product attaches to the vehicle’s windshield and provides a 7” screen that provides information like traffic reports and navigational directions. The device uses a clear screen and a pico projector to create the display. The clear screen provides a transparent display so that drivers won’t have to take their eyes off the road while looking at the display. The MDV-737HUD is expected to release later this month and cost ¥250000 (over US$2500).

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