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Epson Home Cinema 1080 Projector Review

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 is virtually identical to the Pro Cinema 1080. If you are a consumer, BUY this projector as it has nearly all of the performance advantages and features of the Pro model with a lot of cost savings.

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review

1080p is here with a vengeance and Epson is leading the way with its new 1080p professional model with ISFccc and other installer-friendly functions. See how well this professional projector compares to other products available on the market. With the latest price reduction, this is one heck of a projector for well under $3k!

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Pro Review: BenQ Joybee GP1 LED Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 16, 2009 04:06

Projectors have gone through several iterations in the time I've been around. From old, clunky CRT systems to DLP and LCD systems, projectors have gotten brighter, smaller and more feature-rich. But with the introduction of the BenQ Joybee GP1, LED lighting is now taking front projectors where they have never been. With LED lighting, even a DLP projector can be smaller, lighter and more versatile than its UHP or similarly lighted counterparts. The projector is literally smaller than a stack of CDs, smaller than a Mac Mini, and smaller than my outstretched hand. Yet this incredibly tiny projector puts out 100 lumens from its single LED lamp, making it bright enough to light up an 80 inch screen in a darkened room.

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Pro Review: Epson 6500UB LCD Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified May 19, 2009 10:52

It's always surprising to me to see new projectors hit the market with better and better performance and less and less compromise - and at prices often identical to, or even lower than, just a year prior. It's like going out and buying a house with an extra 500 square feet and better upgrades than your own for 20% less than you paid a year ago. Come to think of it, just about anyone can do that right now. In either case, projectors like the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB has more features, bulb life, and overall image quality than its predecessor and seems to be a real market leader in terms of performance and value. If you thought the Home Cinema 1080UB projector was a deal, hold onto your DVDs and read on…

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Pro Review: Panasonic PT-FW300U LCD Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified February 19, 2009 05:15

I like to stay current on my projectors, even when they just issue an incremental update. It was with much enthusiasm that I welcomed the Panasonic PT-FW300U in to my home to drive the back yard system for our 2009 Superbowl Party. With 3500 ANSI lumens, native widescreen (WXGA) resolution and vertical and horizontal lens shift, this projector was the perfect match for our needs. It also allowed us to see what Panasonic had been up to this past year and what improvements, if any, it had made to this line of business/consumer projectors.

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First Look: Anthem LCOS Projector
by Paul Apollonio — last modified January 15, 2009 15:47

Brand new for 2009 is the Anthem LCOS Projector model LTX 500 (also on hand was the lower priced 300 model - both just re-branded JVC projectors). The projector is full HD, THX ready and includes 2 HDMI inputs, as well as RGB rca inputs, an S-Video out and an RS-232 serial port for communications. Features a 50,000 to 1 contrast ratio. The MSRP is $7499.

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First Look: Pardigm "Edge" Compact Entertainment System
by Paul Apollonio — last modified January 13, 2009 17:28

Paradigm showed off their "Edge" entertainment system in the Venetian at CES this year. Featuring a DVD player, IPOD dock, S_Video input, and internal speakers this projector-combo is designed for those with limited space who are looking for an all in one entertainment solution.

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First Look: Vivitek H6080FD LED DLP Projector
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 12, 2009 05:22

Vivitek Corporation demonstrated what we understand to be the industry’s first 1080p, LED projector. The H6080FD was extremely quiet (there was no UHP-based lamp to cool down) and provided a small picture size due to the fact that Vivitek hd the projector in a limited space where it was demoing the picture. The new H6080FD DLP projector puts out 800-lumens and Vivitek touts the contrast ratio as being around 100,000:1. With full HD (1920x1080) resolution and wide-screen capabilities, Vivitek’s new projector is compelling and it will be very interesting to see how it does in a competitive market.

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First Look: Nextar Z10 Palm-sized LCOS Micro Projector
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:20

Nextar is introducing an LCOS micro projector (the Z10), that is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. They are also producing a diminutive 20” diagonal screen (the PS-001) which will perfectly match the potential of this mini projector. The duo makes it easier and more economical for more people to make quality, professional presentations on the road.

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First Look: Cineversum BlackWing One Theater Concept Anamorphic Kit
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:15

Cineversum has announced two new anamorphic lens kits, designed specifically for the Blackwing One, both of which facilitate “constant height” Cinemascope viewing. The BlackWing One Theater Concept Kit (MSRP $12,840) contains an ultra high-quality, motorized slider mechanism; a full-glass, a precision ground spherical anamorphic lens; a radio-frequency remote control unit, and an RF emitter for a 12V trigger.

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First Look: Screen Excellence Performance Series "Budget" Screens
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:11

Screen Excellence launched a new value-oriented line. North American distributor, StJohn Group, announced the immediate availability of the fixed frame “Performance” Series in four sizes – 70”, 80”, 87” and 95” (width of viewing area). The Performance Series by Screen Excellence is designed from the ground up for today’s rapidly growing group of value-conscious digital home theater projectors. Retail pricing for the 16:9 (1.78) native aspect ratio projection screen begins at $1,630 for a 70” wide viewable area. Not the cheapest screens we've seen but definitely not the most expensive.

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First Look: Da-Lite Fast-Fold Drapery Surround
by Tom Andry — last modified January 08, 2009 20:20

Da-Lite Screen Company showed off an innovative addition to its Fast-Fold Drapery product offering. The Fast-Fold Drapery Surround is the perfect solution for concealing equipment areas, tables and workstations. Basically, it is a portable scrim that makes hiding your equipment a snap - even on the road!

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