Vutec SilverStar 3D-P Curved Projection Screen Preview

It's obvious that 3D technology is making a big splash in home theater - although not as fast as some manufacturers would like. This is likely due to the dearth of content available on Blu-ray and television. One thing is for certain, however, technology and manufacturers are not to blame - at least not with respect to their willingness to release products equipped to handle the new formats. Vutec introduced its newest 2D/3D-compatible product with the passive Silverstar 3D-P projection screen. This is a beautiful 2.35:1 curved screen engineered and developed specifically for HD, 2D and 3D content. The screen is a high-contrast model with ultra high gain and, more impressively, a curved wide viewing surface up to 181" diagonal (measured in 2:35:1 aspect ratio).

The SilverStar 3D-P uses the company's patented silver-based material and is said to increase color saturation and expand contrast through the use of a highly reflective, but darker gray screen material. Since the use of active 3D technolgy results in a reduction in brightness at up to 50%, it's important to have a screen that will still allow excellent contrast. Vutec's SilverStar 3D-P claims to "reclaim" some of the light lost to polarization in 3D content.

Vutec's SilverStar 3D-P is the company's newest screen and joins the award winning SilverStar 3D-A (active technology) projection screen.

Features & Specs

• 3D-P + 2D + HD in one seamless screen
• Advanced 3D-P performance in Passive Technology
• Superior ambient light rejection
• Wide viewing area
• Outstanding color reproduction
• Extruded 2.5" black velvet finished frame
• Screen is fully assembled and crated for shipping
• Custom sizes and formats available
• Available in 16:10 and 2.40:1 formats
  
• Optional tubular stand legs
• 1 year warranty

Custom made to order and available in both Vision X and Vutec product lines. For more information, visit: www.vutec.com or call (1) 800-770-4700.

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