JVC To Showcase DLA-X7 And DLA-X9 THX 3D Certified Projectors At CES 2011

JVC is gearing up to showcase their new THX 3D Certified projectors ‘DLA-X7′ and ‘DLA-X9′ at the upcoming CES 2011. Supporting both 2D and 3D images, both of these projectors are able to deliver 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 1300 ANSI lumens brightness, 70,000:1 contrast ratio (DLA-X7), 100,000:1 contrast ratio (DLA-X9) and 16:9 native aspect ratio, and feature 2x HDMI connectors. The DLA-X7 and DLA-X9 are available now for $7,995 and $11,995, respectively.

Epson Introduces VS200 SVGA Projector

Need a new projector for your boardroom? What about your work-at-home basement? Epson has just the thing, with their newly introduced VS200 being one of the brightest and cheapest in its class. The projector provides SVGA resolution and a whopping 2300 lumens of light output, not to mention USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup for Windows and Mac that instantly displays images on both the projector and computer by simply connecting a USB cable.

It utilizes 3LCD 3-chip technology and requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness compared to 1-chip DLP technology. Other features include Instant On/Off, Direct Power On and Off, and Epson’s exclusive E-TORL lamp technology which enables the lamp life to last up to 5,000 hours in economy mode. The device is expected to ship this month for just $449, which is pretty impressive. Now, if only it were HD, it’d be one of the hottest sellers of the holidays.

Acer C20 Pico Projector

Acer has rolled out the C20 pico projector that measures 118mm x 60.8mm x 18.6mm and weights at just 166 grams. This ultra-portable projector projects images at 1,280 x 800 pixel resolution with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The Acer C20 uses a LED bulb with a lifetime of up to 20,000-hour, and can easily be connected to a laptop, cell phone or camcorder via a built-in USB and HDMI ports. Available in Candy Pink, Metallic Blue and Silver, the Acer C20 pico projector is currently available for £280 or around $440

LG announce strong sales in the US of their cute little LED Mini Projector

Known as the LG HS201, LG’s compact LED projector with a vertical size of 12.2cm and 18.3cm horizontal, this 800g mini LED projector offers a 200 ANSI lumens with a 2000:1 contrast ratio and a 30 000h LED lifespan. It seems, according to LG, to have sold like Hot cakes in the USA… While the Korean press release just can’t stop telling us that you, our dear American readers love this new projector, they (LG) however, fail to provide any data to prove this fact…

Sanyo LP-WM5500 high-brightness high-resolution Wide XGA projector

Sanyo has a brand new LP-WM5500 high-brightness high-resolution Wide XGA projector which will feature a brand new optical engine and cooling technologies that are able to realize a brightness of 5,500 lumens, featuring the highest level of brightness for a projector of its class. It will boast a Picture-in-Picture Mode and a Picture-by-Picture Mode that can project two images simultaneously, where the former will show a smaller image with the main one, where both size and position of the smaller image is fully customizable. In Picture-by-Picture Mode, two images can be displayed side by side, so you won’t need two separate projectors at the venue now. Neat, eh? Seems to be more suitable only for smaller venues though.

JVC DLA-SH7NLG 4K2K projector costs a bomb

At one glance, you can tell that the JVC DLA-SH7NLG 4K2K projector will not target the average consumer, partly because it ships with a $150,00 price point, while the other valid points would be its ability to display two or four screens in WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution simultaneously. Apart from that, hardware specifications include 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness, more than 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and dual 330W UHP lamps with the option to select single or dual lamp operation. Interestingly enough, you can stack two projectors for 3D images – now how about that! Connectivity options include four DVI-D inputs, RS-232 port, an Ethernet LAN port and a USB connector.

Optoma GameTime projectors now available

While we’ve come to know Optoma mainly for their pico projectors, they do make larger versions as well. Case in point, their latest product line, the GameTime series. Targeted at computer and console gamers, the GameTime line use DLP tech from Texas Instruments support resolutions specific to the Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3.

There are three new models in the GameTime line, all under $1000. The GT360 is specifically for the Wii, and supports a native resolution of 800×600, and sells for $599. The GT700 supports 1280×800, but has a lower lumen rating then others (at 2,300), but retails for $749. The top end model is the GT720, running at 1280×800 and 720p, and retails for $799. All three models are currently available on the Optoma website.

Canon announces SX7 Mark II D projector

Canon is back with a brand new projector from its award-winning REALiS Multimedia Projector lineup, known as the SX7 Mark II D with DICOM Simulation Mode. Of course, us regular folks might scratch our heads and wonder what all of that is about, but for folks who are in the medical-education field, they can now view monochrome digital X-Rays, CAT Scans and MRI’s with accurate color and precise detail thanks to the REALiS SX7 Mark II D. After all, you wouldn’t want your doctor or surgeon to misdiagnose your illness simply because of poor visuals when it comes to interpreting your X-ray, would you? Not only that, the SX7 Mark II D is able to meet this need on a scale much larger when compared to traditional monitors.

New JVC 4K D-ILA Projector boasts 10,000:1 contrast ratio, multi-screen projection

JVC extended its D-ILA Lineup of 4K projectors with the latest DLA-SH7NLG. Just like its 4K predecessor (DLA-SH4K), it is capable of four times the resolution of full HD as of approximately 10 Mpixel (4,096 x 2,400). As to the distinguishing specs, they above all include 10,000:1 native contrast ratio, 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and the capability of simultaneously displaying two or four screens in WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution thanks to its four DVI (Dual-link) input terminals. There are also three different types of lens offered, including short-focus and telescopic.

JVC USA announces the price as MSRP of under $150,000.

Canon introduces 6 news affordable LCD projectors.

Canon’s new WXGA LV-8310, LV-8215 and XGA LV-7385, LV-7380, LV-7285 and LV-7280 LCD Multimedia Projectors are the manufacturer latest Education oriented projector. Featuring Improved Lamp Lighting System to help reduce power consumption by operating the lamp at a lower wattage as well as extend lamp life up to 4,000 hrs in normal mode and 5,000 hrs in quite mode.

Finally the new Canon LV-8310 and LV-8215 LCD Multimedia Projectors will have a suggested list price of $1,199 and $1,099, respectively. The suggested list price of the new LV-7385, LV-7380, LV-7285 and LV-7280 LCD Multimedia Projectors will be $1,699, $999, $899, and $799, respectively.