The Mitsubishi HC6500 is one of the company’s top of the line home theater projectors. It features 1200 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 15000:1 contrast ratio. The projector also weighs 16.5 lbs, which makes it easy to transport or mount on the ceiling. Recently the writers at CNet got the opportunity to review this projector. One of the first things the writers noticed was how large the projector was. It might be relatively light weight, but the HC6500 measures in at 16.8″ x 6.3″ x 17.3″ (W x H x D), which is relatively beefy. However, the projectors size did not hinder the flexibility it had to display almost anywhere. The HC6500 comes with a horizontal and vertical lens shift as well as a motorized 1.6x zoom focus, which allows the projector to be placed where ever there is room. The only major concern about the HC6500 was that the projector needed calibration in order to display at optimal quality. Out of the box, the projector displayed a very “film-like” image, which was good but not the best that the HC6500 could provide. The writers also commented about the amazing contrast the projector could provide. At one point they said, “If we were none the wiser, we could have been watching a decent DLP in action.” The final conclusion was, “A lovely full HD projector, the HC6500 proves an excellent all-round performer for the money. Blacks impress and you’d have to spend much more to better them, plus for a natural and vivid picture quality, this Mitsubishi’s one of the best performers in its class.”

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CineVERSUM has recently announced that they will be releasing the BlackWing One projector in December. This newest addition to the BlackWing line features full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 1400 ANSI lumens, and a 15000:1 contrast ratio. This projector screams home theater and easily recreates the cinema experience with out the annoying customers and sticky floors. The BlackWing One is extremely quiet with a 20 dB noise level that allows viewers to watch content with being distracted by the projector’s cooling fan. This projector comes with a variety of connections include two HDMI inputs as well as a RGB, composite, component, an s-video, and a RS-232 communication port. The BlackWing One uses three LCoS display panels to create amazing quality. It even uses a full-glass reference lens for optimized brightness and contrast. The BlackWing One is currently available for preordering and will be available sometime in December with a suggested retail price of about $6500.

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If you are looking for an inexpensive projector for the holiday season, then you might want to look at the Nextar XPJ multimedia projector. This model features 300 ANSI lumens, a 600:1 contrast ratio and VGA (640 x 480) resolution, which is not that impressive. However, the XPJ uses a low cost 75 watt halogen bulb as a light source, which greatly reduces maintenance costs. The XPJ also comes with a component, composite, and an s-video input. The XPJ is not in any way a high quality projector, but it is being released just in time for Black Friday weekend and will be one of the cheapest projectors you can get for a suggested retail price of just under $150.

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Acer has recently announced their new P1270 universal projector. This little wonder features a native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and 3100 ANSI lumens, which is bright enough for a dimly lit room. This projector uses the latest in DLP display technology as well as Acer’s ColorBoost II technology that enhances colors and renders ultra-vivid images. The P1270 comes with several connections including a RGB, composite, s-video, and an HDMI input. This model weighs 5.5 lbs, which means it can easily travel between the home and the office. Another major feature about the P1270 is the EcoProjection technology, which is an environmentally friendly management solution that reduces power consumption by up to 50% in standby mode. If the projector doesn’t receive a signal with in 5 minutes, the projector automatically enters Eco mode. This allows the projector to save power consumption automatically when a user forgets to turn it off or put it in standby. The P1270 is currently available through Acer, but the retail price has not been announced.

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Wouldn’t you like to have a phone that can do just about anything? Well according to the makers of the zzzPhone now you can. The zzzPhone is only the second phone ever to feature Google’s Android operating system. It is also the second phone to feature a projector and be available to the consumer market. The zzzPhone has its standard slim design but also comes with snap-on attachments that allow the user to customize their phone for their personal purposes. Some of the attachments include a modular projector, a QWERTY keyboard, a 4 speaker boom box panel, and an extra large battery pack that the company claims can run for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, there is no information listed about what the projector is capable of, but for the low retail price of $119, expectations are not that high. The zzzPhone can come in 7 different colors and if you want anything other than black, you have to pay a little more. The company also offers a solid gold zzzPhone with diamonds for $225000.

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Hitachi has recently announced the release of their newest portable projector, the CPX4. This model is able to display a native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, a 500:1 contrast ratio, and 2000 ANSI lumens. The CPX4 offers wireless network connectivity as well as a USB port and a SD slot for “PC-Free” presentations. In addition, the CPX4 comes with a RGB, composite, s-video, and several audio connections. This projector was designed for portability and convenience. The CPX4 is light weight, measuring just over 4 lbs and comes with enough features to make your head spin. Some of the features that Hitachi highlighted include an automatic vertical keystone correction, an easy pass code connection for quick wireless network connections, blackboard and whiteboard modes, three anti theft features, and a quick start feature that will have your projector running in less than 3 seconds. The CPX4 is currently available through the Hitachi website; however, the retail price has not been announced yet.

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One of the leading competitors for the Optoma Pico projector is the Aiptek PocketCinema V10 projector. This model released the same day as the Optoma projector and is also finally available in the US. The V10 features 10 ANSI lumens, a VGA (640 x 480) resolution, and LCoS display technology. This projector has to be one of the lightest projectors on the market today, weighing 0.2 lbs. In addition to a standard composite connection, the V10 features an SD card slot for quick and easy slideshows. The V10 can even connect to a laptop or computer via USB connection to display video or charge the internal battery. Equipped with an LED light, the V10 is able to create a 50 inch image from less than 6 feet away, but it needs a dark room in order to do so. The Aiptek PocketCinema V10 can be found online through Aiptek or through several other major online suppliers, with a suggested retail price of $300.

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The Dell M109S is one of the smallest projectors that Dell has to offer. Weighing less than a pound, this projector features 50 ANSI lumens, a native 858 x 600 resolution, and an 800:1 contrast ratio. Recently, video was released showing this little projector in action. From the video it is apparent that this projector was not designed for bright rooms. The M109S uses the same DLP display technology you see in the newly released Optoma Pico projector or the Toshiba pocket projector that has yet to be released. The M109S is capable of displaying up to a 60 inch diagonal image from a distance of less than 8 feet. The downside about this projector is that the connections are severely limited, including only a VGA and a composite input.

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Last week, you may have read about the three new projectors that were announced from Hitachi. Recently, Hitachi announced the release of the first of those projectors, the CP-X10000. This model features a notable 7500 ANSI lumens, 2500:1 contrast ratio, and XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. This projector was designed for home entertainment and it is bright enough to shine in both dark and lightly lit rooms with no trouble. The CP-X10000 offers a vast variety of features including closed captioning, LAN networking, security features, and several preset viewing modes. One of the features that Hitachi is highlighting is the extra long air filter. This filter comes with a scroll of filter material and a sensor that can detect clogs on the current section and scroll to the next. This system allows the filter to last for up to 10000 hours before needing maintenance. In addition to the long life theme, Hitachi also mentions that the CP-X10000 has inorganic optics, which means a longer lifespan for the 3LCD display panels. The CP-X10000 is currently available through Hitachi website, however a retail price has not been released yet.

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We have heard about the Optoma Pico projector for a while now. Last week, we heard that this projector was released in the UK. Recently Optoma has announced that this projector is also finally available in the US as well. The Pico, or PK-101 as it’s also called, features a native 480 x 320 resolution, 9 ANSI lumens, and an impressive 1000:1 contrast ratio. This model uses a DLP display panel that was provided by Texas Instruments. The Pico is able to display images up to 60 inches, diagonally, from a distance of less than 9 feet away. The beauty about this projector is that it is about the size of a candy bar and is almost as light as one. This projector could easily fit into any pants or coat pocket. The only connection that this projector has is an AV input that allows you to connect to just about any mobile device that can support video content. The light source for this projector is a very Eco friendly LED light that is able to last for up to 20000 hours before needing replaced. In addition, the Pico comes with an internal battery that allows the projector to run for up to ninety minutes before needing charged, which is long enough for any presentation. The Pico can be ordered through Optoma or any of their registered distributors with a suggested retail price of about $400.

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