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Epson Launches an Inexpensive 720p Home Theater Projector
Tue Apr 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: 3LCD, 720p, Epson, Projectors (all tags)
$650 gets you up to 120 inches of 3LCD powered video.
The new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD isn't designed to be the best of the best. Nor is it made to be the kind of projector you sit at home and drool over. It's an entry-level projector that aims to give as much quality as possible at a nice, low price.
The 710HD is a 3LCD projector which means you won't have to deal with the much hated rainbow effect. It offers up 2,800 lumens brightness and flexible positioning from 3.5 feet out to 35 feet. It doesn't do Full HD though – you'll be sitting at 720p.
Of course, sacrificing that resolution means a huge savings. You can pick up the 710HD now for just $649.
Source: eCoustics
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Epson Launches an Inexpensive 720p Home Theater Projector
Tue Apr 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: 3LCD, 720p, Epson, Projectors (all tags)
$650 gets you up to 120 inches of 3LCD powered video.
The new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD isn't designed to be the best of the best. Nor is it made to be the kind of projector you sit at home and drool over. It's an entry-level projector that aims to give as much quality as possible at a nice, low price.
The 710HD is a 3LCD projector which means you won't have to deal with the much hated rainbow effect. It offers up 2,800 lumens brightness and flexible positioning from 3.5 feet out to 35 feet. It doesn't do Full HD though – you'll be sitting at 720p.
Of course, sacrificing that resolution means a huge savings. You can pick up the 710HD now for just $649.
Source: eCoustics
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Epson Launches Moverio 3D Video Glasses
Tue Apr 03, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Personal Media Viewers, Epson, Android (all tags)
In addition to the ability to play back video files, they pack Flash 11 Support so you can stream content as well.
The Epson Moverio BT-100 wearable video display boasts the ability to show you content on a virtual 80 inch screen, including side-by-side 3D, and it's the first of these personal media devices to be based on the Android platform.
The Moverio plays back digital video files that can be stored on the 1GB of internal storage or included 4GB microSDHC card – you can expand that to 32GB – but Epson doesn't list what video files are supported by the device. Thanks to Flash 11 support though, you'll find it compatible with a great deal of video streaming websites. It's unclear from the press release whether the Silverlight based Netflix is supported or not.
Epson's personal media device handles 2D as well as 3D content and Dolby Mobile Surround helps to provide the best sound possible.
The Moverio BT-100 is available for preorder on Amazon at a price of $699. The display will be released on April 6th.
Source: Epson
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Epson Launches Moverio 3D Video Glasses
Tue Apr 03, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Personal Media Viewers, Epson, Android (all tags)
In addition to the ability to play back video files, they pack Flash 11 Support so you can stream content as well.
The Epson Moverio BT-100 wearable video display boasts the ability to show you content on a virtual 80 inch screen, including side-by-side 3D, and it's the first of these personal media devices to be based on the Android platform.
The Moverio plays back digital video files that can be stored on the 1GB of internal storage or included 4GB microSDHC card – you can expand that to 32GB – but Epson doesn't list what video files are supported by the device. Thanks to Flash 11 support though, you'll find it compatible with a great deal of video streaming websites. It's unclear from the press release whether the Silverlight based Netflix is supported or not.
Epson's personal media device handles 2D as well as 3D content and Dolby Mobile Surround helps to provide the best sound possible.
The Moverio BT-100 is available for preorder on Amazon at a price of $699. The display will be released on April 6th.
Source: Epson
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Epson Unveils Seven New HD Projectors
Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Epson, Projectors, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
At the top is a projector capable of a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
This weekend was a great one for folks who love new gear. Rather than seeing an announcement about a single new piece of hardware, we got to see mass press releases like the one from Epson. They announced not one, not two, not three, but seven new projectors!!
At the high end is the PowerLite Pro Cinema 61000, a projector capable of a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. That may not sound as impressive when compared to an LED backlit LCD screen, but in a projector that's a number worth mentioning.
The Pro Cinema 31000 and Home Cinema 21000 use the same 3LCD Reflective technology as the 61000 but are only capable of dynamic contrasts of 500,000:1.
Epson's Pro Cinema 9350 and 9700 UB boast ratios of 50,000:1 and 200,000:1 respectively and are made specifically for the custom installer market.
The PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 and 8700 are made for those looking for affordable projectors and come in at less than $1,300 for the 8350 and under $2,200 for the 8700.
Source: eCoustics
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Epson Launches New MovieMate Projectors
Tue Sep 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Epson, Projectors (all tags)
Both sport built-in DVD players and speakers, but only the MovieMate 85HD does high definition.
Epson's MovieMate projectors aren't something you'd want sitting in your living room, but they're great for those times when you need something simple and portable. They include built-in DVD players as well as 10 watt speakers.
Epson's MovieMate 62 offers a resolution of up to 540p and a lamp that puts out 2,000 lumens. The 85HD pumps 2,500 lumens and is capable of a 720p resolution. Clearly these aren't the top of the line when it comes to projection, but they're not bad when it comes to portability.
The one big disappointment is that there doesn't appear to be anything in the way of DVD upscaling in the MovieMate 85HD. It'd be nice to kick those DVDs up to 720p to take advantage of the projector's resolution.
Both projectors will be available later this month. The MovieMate 62 will run you $649 while the 85HD comes in at $899.
Source: Projector Central
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Epson Launches a New Portable Projection Screen
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 04:10 PM ETTags: Epson (all tags)
The ES3000 is 80 inches of easy-to-move screen ready for you to watch.
Projectors are a great way to get a big screen experience without breaking the bank, but when it comes to picking a screen, the choices can get downright expensive.
The ES3000 isn't going to cost you an arm and a leg. It's only $249 for an impressive 80 inches of screen. It's nice and easy to set up, take down, move and store. It's even got a wheeled case so you don't have to carry it.
Of course, the ES3000 isn't going to live up to the standards of a nice permanent screen. It's made as an all-in-one projector for movies and presentations alike. But it can adjust to 4:3, 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratios without and hassle.
Epson's ES3000 might not be the right projector screen for your living room, but for your backyard, garage or other unconventional viewing space, it might be just the thing.
Source: eCoustics
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Epson Releases Low Budget HD Projector
Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Epson, HD Projectors (all tags)
Espon, fresh off of the release of several higher end projectors at CEDIA last week, has announced the release of their newest, most economically priceded, HD projector.
With a price of only $749, consumers are going to be giving this Epson projector some serious thought over the holiday season. The Epson Home Cinema 705HD boasts 2,500 lumens of light output, meaning that a dedicated home theater room isn’t as necessary; this projector will function in a wide variety of lighting conditions.
The 705 HD utilizes Epson’s three chip 3LCD technology and an energy efficient E-TORL lamp. Simple enough for the average consumer to set up, the Epson 705 HD does have one drawback: 720p resolution.
While certainly better than standard definition, 720p stretched out over a large area is less than appealing to the discerning HD enthusiast.
Epson’s Home Cinema 705HD will be available in October for an estimated price of $749.
Source: Press Release
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Epson Reveals New Line of Home Projectors
Wed Sep 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM ETTags: Epson, HD Projectors (all tags)
Epson hopes to capture a piece of the market with a new pair of 3LCD projectors.
Home projectors are becoming an affordable alternative for home theater enthusiasts, and Epson wants some of that action. Announcing their new Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB projectors yesterday, Epson’s senior product manager Marge Ang said “These new models take advantage of Epson's latest technology to offer consumers the highest-performing 1080p solutions available at their respective price point.”
The Epson Home Cinema 8100, the more value based of the two projectors, features double the contrast ratio of previous models, 36,000:1. The increase in contrast can be attributed to an 1,800 lumen brightness and a new Dynamic Iris system which allows light to be adjusted on a frame by frame basis.
At a higher, but as of yet unannounced, price point, the Home Cinema 8500 UB is the higher end of the two models, and boasts an impressive 200,000:1 maximum contrast ratio. Geared towards the higher end consumer, the 8500 UB takes advantage of Epson’s own UltraBlack technology as well as a dual layered iris.
Using 12-bit 3LCD driver technology and a Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX processor, the Home Cinema 8500UB will be available in November through authorized Epson dealers.
Source: Press Release
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