There is a new projector screen in the market that promises to bring your cinematic experience up a notch once again. SI Screens has unveiled its latest product in the Black Diamond II Curve Projector Screen, a successor to the previous one that Simon had posted back in April, the Black Diamond II.

What does this new projector screen bring? Well unlike the first one, the clue is really in the name, Curve. With this new “Curve” feature, viewing has been made easier especially now that it comes with a 30% wider viewing angle.

The new feature is sure to be a great addition for people who demand more for their viewing needs, particularly in the area of viewing videos, playing games and business use. The price for this new projector screen? $4,199.00.

The new Black Diamond II Curve projection screen will be exhibited by the company during this year’s CEDIA Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center from Sept. 10-13, 2009.

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Philips launched an array of new home theater solutions today, ranging from Cinema TVs all the way down to iPod docking stations. With over 20 new products under its new lineup, what may be strikingly noticeable is the new 56” Philips Cinema 21:9 TV which costs $8,098.04. With a wider screen, the new LCD TV is designed to accommodate films in the 2.39:1 format and of course the much wanted cinematic experience right from home.

Other products that are sure to gain ground included the following:

• Philips’ new 52-inch 9000-series HDTV (52PFL9704) ($4,416.78)
• HTS8160B Soundbar
• 7000-series and 5000-series HDTVs
• DVD Micro Theater Systems
• iPod/iPhone docking stations

Most of these items are now available over at the Singapore market, with the exception of the three Philips 9000-series and the Cinema 21:9 HDTVs which are expected to ship in July.

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Acer America has come up with a new breed of laptops that carry the cinematic experience with the addition of a larger screen and an acclaimed audio partner in Dolby surround sound. And to top it all off, the external casing design carries a sapphire design, the Gemstone Blue, virtually making these latest Acer Aspire laptops roaming entertainment systems people can access at any time they please.

The new Acer Aspire AS5536 and Acer Aspire AS7735Z notebooks are outfitted to provide brilliant visuals and dynamic audio play. Featuring LED backlit technology and a 16:9 aspect ratio, the systems deliver bright, lifelike HD pictures. High-definition graphics from NVIDIA enhance imagery with vivid color and crisp detail. Combined with a Dolby Home Theater surround sound system, users will enjoy a vibrant audio experience.

Made for kids or people on the go, laptops were made for business and studies. But at some point, you know you need a break and when you do, open those media files or by streaming sites. Give yourself a break with these new Acer Aspire notebooks.

Acer Aspire AS5536 Notebook PC - $479.99

• 15.6-Inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-Backlit Display (16.9 Aspect Ratio)
• AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 Dual-Core Processor (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• 3GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
• ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad
• Acer InviLink
• 802.11b/g/Draft-N
• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Acer Aspire AS7735Z Notebook PC - $599.99

• 17.3-Inch HD+ Acer CineCrystal LED-Backlit Display (16:9 Aspect Ratio)
• Intel Pentium T4200 Processor (2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
• 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive
• 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
• Acer PowerSmart Technology/Key Multi-Gesture Touchpad 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

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As far as Sharp is concerned, the time is now to showcase your roster of new products. And among them include a new array of AQUOS LCD TV displays as well as professional projectors, one of which was already posted yesterday, the Sharp PG-F325W.

But while that was already shared, there are a lot that comes along with it. Among them include:

• Sharp XG-P560W 3-Chip DLP WXGA Installation/Integration and Large-Venue Projector
• Sharp XG-P610X 3-Chip DLP XGA Installation/Integration and Large-Venue Projector
• Sharp BrilliantColor DLP Conference / Classroom Projectors
• 3-LCD Projectors

As far as LCD TV displays are concerned, the new E-Series LCD TVs should be worth noting. The new displays are available in 52”, 46” and 40” screen size class units, each featuring dramatically bright and crisp pictures, ideal for home theater and can also be used in digital signage and commercial display settings.

There are also some other LCD TVs that people may want to get, particularly the ones who want to replace their old CRT monitors and want a cinematic experience for their home theater rants.

The new models include:

• LC-52E77UN
• LC-46E77UN
• LC-40E77UN
• Sharp LCD TVs (Models LC-22DV27UT and LC-22SB27UT)
• 1080p DLP Home Theater Front Projector (model XV-Z15000)

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Epson has a lot of potential home projectors that can be considered and the Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 400 is another one up for consideration. This versatile projector ensures a true cinematic experience, with advanced video processing and maximum installation flexibility. Now you can view movies the way filmmakers intended you to see them, with incredible color and detail.

In designing the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 400, Epson blended engineering ingenuity with the world of theater and art. Top-of-the-line technologies are hard at work in this projector, so you can enjoy the ultimate movie experience. Color settings are optimized for the ITU709 color standard, ensuring the most accurate HD quality available.

And, with six specialized color modes, you get optimum performance, whatever the setting or situation. In addition, innovative Epson 3LCD technology offers the best possible image quality, even in dark areas of the picture. With one LCD panel each for red, green and blue, it’s truly a better way to see.

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 400 delivers a premium home theater solution. With HDMI connectors, you’ll enjoy true HD digital viewing. And, with Epson cinema filters, sharpness and gamma adjustments and many other advanced features, you’re sure to see the home theater experience in a whole new light.

With advanced video processing, the PowerLite Cinema 400 is an ideal solution for those looking for a premium HD solution with some cost savings.

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Take your home theater setup to the next level with this home theater system from Samsung. Lose yourself in awe-inspiring sound and enjoy your home theater system — without the hassle of hiding wires or tripping over them.

Got an iPod? The HT-Z510 has a dock so you can listen to music from your iPod whenever you want. And the 5-disc DVD changer will up-convert your standard DVDs to 1080 high definition for an enhanced cinematic experience. Get the complete home theater experience with the SAMSUNG HT-Z510.

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