Epson has just announced the release of their new wireless projector, the EMP-1825. The projector has been updated since it’s first appearance at ISE. It features 3500 ANSI lumens, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and a 500:1 contrast ratio. The EMP-1825 networks with nearby laptops and PCs that are equipped with Microsoft’s newest operating systems and can be controlled and monitored with out the need for wires. If you don’t have compatible software, the EMP-1825 also has the required input connections to allow you connect your computer to the projector. The EMP-1825 also includes ‘Power-On’ and ‘Instant Off’ features allowing presenters to setup and clean up with no delay. It also comes with an A/V mute function that allows a presenter to pause their presentation, and answer any questions or comments, with out loosing their place. The EMP-1825 is available to order on the Epson website.

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The Pro8100 projector is the newest addition to the ViewSonic projector line. It features an HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and a 13000:1 contrast ratio. The reviewers at CNet.com thought that one of the Pro8100’s best features was its old school interchangeable color panels. These panels allow the projector to blend in with its surrounding to decrease any distraction it may be. The reviewers also thought that the resolution, combined with a silicon Optix HQV video processor, allowed the Pro8100 to display images that could rival other HD projectors. Their main concern about the Pro8100 was that the projector wasn’t able to produce smooth onscreen motion. The projector lacked the 24p signal support needed to eliminate redundant frame rate conversion. They also didn’t think that the Pro8100 didn’t posses any features that made it stand out when compared to other HD projectors. In the end, their final thought was, “We have mixed feelings for this ViewSonic offering. On the one hand, an HQV processor is a tantalizing feature that almost guarantees an upbeat DVD playback performance. On the other hand, the potential omission of 24p is equally inexcusable for a 2008 entry, and the Pro8100 may struggle.”

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Here is a fun little projector for your kids bedroom. Now available for $9.99, the Moon Wall Projector is a small little box that projects the moon on your wall or ceiling. The image can measure up to 23 inches in diameter from a distance of 6 feet. The projector can complete a full lunar cycle, from full moon to new moon and back, in an hour. The Moon Wall Projector is also cordless and can run for about 30 hours on a single battery charge.

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Everyone nowadays is looking for smaller and better electronics. Projectors are no different. Manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to get the best images from the smallest design. The reviewers at CRN.com released an article detailing three of the smallest, and best, projectors they reviewed. First was the InFocus Work Big IN15 ($1499). This model’s length and width is smaller than a piece of paper and stands less than 2 inches high. it features 2500 ANSI lumens and an 1800:1 contrast ratio. The reviewers were surprised that this projector was able to perform as well as a standard business projector. They also enjoyed that the IN15 was easy to use and consumed very little energy. Another projector they listed was the ViewSonic PJ358 ($1099). This 3LCD projector features 2000 ANSI lumens and a 500:1 contrast ratio. It also has the ability to scale up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution. While the reviewers were testing the PJ358, they really enjoyed the fact that this model was able to switch through 18 different tests and it didn’t need to be reset or adjusted. They also mentioned that this model did heat up rather quickly, but it cooled down twice as fast when the projector was shut off. The last projector on their list was the NEC NP60 ($1299). This model features 3000 ANSI lumens and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. It also comes with an Eco mode and weighs only 3.5 lbs. The NP60 also didn’t need any adjustments during its tests. Their final thought on the NP60 was, “The NP60 is ideal for solutions that require graphics-intensive presentations on the go.”

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Nikko is assembling their army of R2D2 projector and is now taking pre-orders for the lovable little robot. The R2D2 projector projects images through the eye on the head, similar to how he shows holograms in the movie. It also contains a DVD player, iPod dock, and FM wireless audio. R2D2 can also come to life with realistic lights and sounds. It can also move around like an RC car and can even angle the body to project onto the ceiling. The projector is able to project with 1500 ANSI lumens and an 1800:1 contrast ratio. The pre-order price for the R2D2 projector is about $4000.

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The Sony VPL-VW60 is one of Sony’s newest home theater projectors. It features full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and an impressive 35000:1 contrast ratio. It comes with two HDMI, three component connections, one s-video, composite, and RGB connection. The reviewers at CNet.com had the pleasure to see for themselves just how good this projector is. They pointed ou that the color decoding was very accurate and clear. Another good quality was it’s ability to reproduce deep shades of black. Their final though was, “While its color fidelity is not nearly as good as other late-model Sony SXRD products, the otherwise good-performing VPL-VW60 home theater projector remains a solid value.”

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We have been hearing for months about the Pico Projectors being integrated into cell phones and other mobile devices, but we have yet to see one go on the market. Sony Ericson is currently submitting a patent that details the design for a self adjusting Pico projector. The patent explains how the projector will be able to analyze the image shown and be able to adjust the color, brightness, and focus to give a constant optimal picture. We can expect this design to be part of several mobile devices by the time phone projectors hit mainstream, possibly by 2010.

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The ViewSonic PJ260D is perfect for any businessman on the move. It is able to display XGA (1024 x 768) resolution with 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It also has a 2000:1 contrast ratio and only weights 2.9 lbs. The reviewers at PC Magazine thought the PJ260D was more than enough for short simple office presentations. There were two main problems they found with the projector. The first is the long cool down time. They found out that it took just under two minutes for the projector to cool down. This isn’t good for presenters who need to get from meeting to meeting in a hurry. The other main problem was the fairly obvious rainbow effect. It took a while for the effect to show but when it did, it made viewing annoying and strained the eyes. They went on to say, “Some people are more sensitive to rainbow effect than others, but if you-or anyone in your audience-falls into the sensitive category, the PJ260D’s rainbow effect will definitely be noticed. That shouldn’t be a problem for short presentations, but I’d hesitate to use the projector for, say, watching a full-length movie at home on the weekend.”

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The Toshiba TDP-PX10U is one of their best portable projectors. It weighs less than 3 lbs but is able to give high quality displays. It features 2200 ANSI lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. It also comes with XGA (1024 x 768) resolution and sells around $1400. The reviewers from PC Magazine got their hands on one and released their thoughts on this projector. one of their main concerns was that the colors and contrast weren’t as good as they should have been. They mentioned that the colors were often dark or dull. One thing they were impressed about was the built-in sound system. Most office projectors aren’t very loud. The TDP-PX10U was loud enough to fill the entire room with clear audio. They said, “If you use sound in your presentations, that by itself is reason enough to put the TDP-PX10U on your short list.”

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According to the people at Quixel Research, the front projector market is increasing their sales. Last year, sales grew 8% between the third and forth quarter. The main reason for the increase is due to a 54% increase of HD (1920 x 1080) resolution projectors being sold. There was also an increase in home theater projectors. Quixel Research also reported that the lesser HD (1280 x 720) resolution projectors are suffering a decrease in sales. Last year they suffered a 15% decline and are expected to continue to drop.

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